Cake Recipes

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    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...

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    Pineapple Sheet Cake

    60 reviews

    This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it...


    Mama’s Spice Cake

    6 reviews

    Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have...


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    White Texas Sheet Cake

    107 reviews

    This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced...


    Grilled Pound Cake with Berries

    12 reviews

    The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake makes it the perfect accompaniment for summertime berries. Lemon-kissed whipping cream is...


    Berried Treasure Angel Food Cake

    My husband grills anything and everything—even dessert! With his gentle nudging, I came up with this simple recipe that takes...


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    7UP Pound Cake

    63 reviews

    My grandmother gave me my first cake recipe—a pound cake using 7UP—which her grandmother had given to her. On top...


    Our Best Vanilla Cupcake Recipes

    Dress them up or keep them simple. Anyway you bake 'em, these very vanilla cupcakes will be perfect for your...


    30 Cute Desserts That Are (Almost) Too Adorable to Eat

    Looking for an out-of-the-box goodie or adorable treat for a birthday? These cute desserts look just as sweet as they...


    Top 9 Coconut Recipes You’ll Go Nuts For

    Nuts for coconut? From coconut cream pie to macaroons to buttery bars, these sweet, coconut desserts taste like paradise.

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    Top 10 Cake Recipes (as Chosen by Our Readers)

    Celebrate any occasion with one of our best cake recipes. These recipes get top marks from readers. Think wow-worthy tiered...


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    15 All-American Cakes That Take You Coast to Coast

    Take a sweet trip across the USA with these regional-favorite cake, cheesecake and cupcake recipes from cooks across the country.


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    25+ Cakes from Around the World

    Go global with your next bake. We rounded up traditional cakes from around the world. Find decadent recipes from Germany,...


    19 Healthy Birthday Cake Recipes You’ll Make Year After Year

    You don't have to drop your healthy eating habits at every celebration. These healthy birthday cake recipes will keep you...


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    48 Vintage Summer Cakes You Need to Try

    These cakes are bursting with old-fashioned charm, but before you get started make sure you have the right cake...