Cake Recipes

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    Rippled Coffee Cake

    12 reviews

    In Portland, Tennessee, Jane Lear adds a fun layer of brown sugar and cinnamon to a yellow cake mix. "This...


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    Blueberry Citrus Cake

    9 reviews

    “My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...


    Cocoa Banana Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder...


    Lemon Streusel Cake

    1 review

    Whenever friends compliment me on my zesty cake, I say, "Thanks Mom!" Her recipe for Lemon Streusel Cake was among...


    Low-Fat Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    "No one would ever guess this smooth, rich-tasting dessert is low in fat," assures field editor Vera Reid of Laramie,...


    Chocolate Angel Food Dessert

    1 review

    "Yum!" and "Wonderful!" are typical reactions to this make-ahead dessert, which field editor Norma Erne serves in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


    Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    1 review

    This recipe is so special to me because it was passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now...


    Flip-Flop Cakes

    3 reviews

    I made this cake for a summer birthday party—it would be fun for a beach party or any summer get-together....

    Almond Chocolate Torte

    3 reviews

    This no-bake chocolate dessert from Rhonda Lanterman of Terrace, British Columbia has a tasty almond crust and smooth fluffy filling...


    Banana Cake

    10 reviews

    When our daughter, Robbyn, married Ronald Slavin, two boot-shaped cakes flanked their traditional cake. Ronald requested that one be his...


    Favorite Coconut Cake

    11 reviews

    When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are...


    Hazelnut Torte

    4 reviews

    —Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon


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    Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake

    11 reviews

    No matter the season, this dump cake recipe is wonderful! It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too....


    Southern Lane Cake

    2 reviews

    I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests. With pecans, cherries and raisins in the filling and...


    Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake

    Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake. Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...


    Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

    1 review

    One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a...


    German Black Forest Cake

    10 reviews

    As far as I know, this cake recipe can be traced back to my German great-grandma. When I got married,...

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    Incredible Coconut Cake

    102 reviews

    I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This...


    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    11 reviews

    This lemon ricotta cake recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with...


    Moist Lemon Angel Cake Roll

    10 reviews

    Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its...


    Poppy Seed Cake

    11 reviews

    As sweet finale for my favorite meal, this moist cake is chock full of poppy seeds. (Don't forget to soak...


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    Hummingbird Cake

    20 reviews

    This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable...


    Pumpkin Cake

    3 reviews

    This pumpkin cake is packed with a warm, seasonal taste from ground cinnamon and pumpkin, bits of crunchy pecans and...

    Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

    20 reviews

    This tender, buttery cream cheese cake with a thin layer of fudge frosting is perfect for a crowd. It's always...


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    Pumpkin Bundt Cake

    80 reviews

    This pumpkin bundt cake recipe is perfect for fall. As it bakes, the aroma fills the house with a spicy...


    Ginger-Cream Bars

    4 reviews

    I rediscovered this old-time recipe recently and found it's everyone's favorite. Even 4-year-olds have asked for these frosted bars as...


    Rich Rum Cake

    3 reviews

    We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...


    Blue-Ribbon Red Velvet Cake

    2 reviews

    This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...


    Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

    9 reviews

    If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...