Cake Recipes

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    Black Walnut Coconut Cake

    7 reviews

    I’ve been making cakes for over 60 years, and this is one of my favorites. I’m often asked to bring...


    Best Rhubarb Pudding Cake

    3 reviews

    I received this recipe years ago from a co-worker. Today, my family and I really enjoy this dessert. It's nice...


    Orange Dream Cake

    4 reviews

    We tried to save room for a big slice of this pretty cake. The flavor of orange and lemon really...


    Adams County Apple Cake

    21 reviews

    Our part of Pennsylvania is known as "Apple Country". This cake is one of my family's favorites. It's great for...


    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


    Chocolate Peppermint Cake

    2 reviews

    Guests make sure to save room for this light and moist cake with its refreshing mint flavor and chocolate glaze....

    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...