Cake Recipes

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    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    3 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

    1 review

    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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    How to Make Birthday Cake

    Skip the box and learn how to make your own birthday cake right at home. This light, tender cake is...


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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.


    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...


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    32 Quick and Easy Birthday Cake Recipes

    Need to make a birthday cake in a pinch? We've got plenty of festive and easy birthday cake recipes that...


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    How to Make the Best Chocolate Birthday Cake from Scratch

    Time to blow out the candles on our favorite chocolate birthday cake recipe. We'll walk you through how to make...


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    33 Birthday Cake Ideas to Celebrate

    Time to make a wish! These birthday cake ideas will satisfy any guest of honor or partygoer—from chocolate fanatics to...

    21 Super Cute Kids’ Birthday Cake Ideas

    Need kids birthday cake ideas? You don't need to make it complicated (unless you want to)! Check out some of...


    32 Mini Cakes for When You Need a Little Something Sweet

    Our delicious mini cake recipes are proof that good things come in small packages. Whip up a little treat for...


    Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    2 reviews

    This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


    Confetti Birthday Drip Cake

    1 review

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla drip cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost...


    Chocolate Pecan Pavlova

    This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it...


    Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

    1 review

    This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...

    Ginger-Peach Shortcake

    There's nothing better than fresh summer produce, except maybe when it's used to make this peach shortcake. It's quick and...


    Red Velvet Pound Cake

    3 reviews

    This delicious red velvet pound cake is the perfect combination of flavors. Make sure the cake has cooled before icing...


    15 Tips for the Best Bundt Cakes Straight from Our Test Kitchen

    Bundt cakes make for gorgeous yet simple desserts. Get our Test Kitchen's tips for how to grease a Bundt pan,...


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    32 Fabulous Fruit-Forward Bundt Cakes

    Break out your favorite Bundt pan! These fruit-filled Bundt cake recipes are a sweet way to incorporate freshness into...


    Pressure-Cooker Chocolate-Apricot Dump Cake

    Years ago, I used to prepare a dessert similar to this in the oven. Oh, it was so good. I...


    Slow-Cooker Spumoni Cake

    1 review

    I created this cake for a holiday potluck one year. It has become one of my most requested desserts. If...