Cake Recipes

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    How to Make the Swiss Pastry Shop Black Forest Cake

    Not your typical black forest cake, the Swiss Pastry Shop black forest cake is iconic in Fort Worth and beloved...


    15 Essential Cake Supplies Every Home Cook Needs

    The star of any party is always the cake. Be prepared to make a showstopper for any occasion with a...


    How to Freeze Wedding Cake for Your First Anniversary

    This step-by-step guide for how to freeze wedding cake will help you celebrate your first anniversary with the tradition of...


    Red Velvet Jar Cake

    I love to make these red velvet jar cakes for friends, family and teachers. Red velvet is my favorite during...


    The Best 1970s Cake Recipes

    We're taking it way back with our favorite 1970s cake recipes. These groovy desserts are sure to bring back...


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    The 1950s Cake Recipes You Need to Make Today

    Go grab your apron! These 1950s cake recipes are as delicious today as they were decades ago. Find ideas for...


    9 Perfectly Sweet Caramel Cake Recipes

    Whether you like it sweetened or salty, these caramel cake recipes make the most of one of our favorite flavors.


    Layered Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

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    This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly...

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    67 Cake Recipes with a Perfect 5-Star Rating

    We gathered our most delicious five-star cake recipes that have been baked, loved and rated by readers like you!


    Spiced Pomegranate-Pear Cake

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    This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful...


    Cookie Cake

    1 review

    This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies...


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    Swedish Flop

    3 reviews

    Swedish flop was one of my Gramma Esther's favorites. Found mainly in the Chicago area, this combination of fluffy yeasted...


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    How to Make a Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake

    Learn how to make a pull-apart cupcake cake in not just one, but FOUR adorable ways. It'll be the perfect...


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    Our Favorite Pumpkin Cakes

    Fall in love with our seasonal pumpkin cake recipes.


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    How to Bake a Cake: The Ultimate Guide

    Learn how to bake a cake with our collection of from-scratch recipes, baking tools, cake decorating tips and more.


    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    4 reviews

    This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. —Jane Uphoff,...


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    32 Fall Birthday Cake Recipes You’ll Love

    Celebrate your special day and the season with these fall birthday cake ideas. We have tasty recipes featuring pumpkin, apple,...

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    31 Apple Cake Recipes Perfect for Fall

    Enjoy fall's favorite fruit in one of these amazing apple cake recipes. We have ideas for upside-down cake, German apple...


    How to Make Homemade Cake Pops

    Cake pops will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Learn how to make cake pops that are easy and delicious for any...


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    How to Make a Flourless Chocolate Cake Better Than Any Restaurant’s

    Learn how to make flourless chocolate cake at home. This cake is special occasion-ready but takes just five ingredients—really!


    Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake

    This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in...


    The Best Vegan Birthday Cake Recipe

    Looking for a quick and easy vegan birthday cake recipe? This moist, fluffy vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is for...


    BB-8 Cake

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    This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend...

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    15 Easy Diabetic-Friendly Birthday Cakes

    Everyone deserves a sweet treat on their birthday. Celebrate your big day with these easy diabetic birthday cake ideas. We...


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    The Best Cakes for Summer Birthdays

    Summer babies, it's your time to celebrate! Blow out the candles on these birthday cake recipes that are sweet, fruit-filled...


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    The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Cake

    Break out the candles! This guide contains our best birthday cake recipes, tips and decorating ideas.


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    21 Desserts with Sprinkles That Make Everyday Feel Like a Party

    In the mood to party? These desserts with sprinkles make it easy.


    Here’s Why Your Batter Is Curdling (and How You Can Fix It!)

    It happens all the time. Here's what to do about your curdled cake batter.


    13 Cake Frosting Tips That Will Definitely Come in Handy

    Our Test Kitchen's cake frosting tips will help you finish your favorite recipes like a pro. Check out the techniques...