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    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

    3 reviews

    It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...


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    Buttermilk Pound Cake

    109 reviews

    Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I...


    Cranberry Pecan Upside-Down Cake

    1 review

    At our house, cranberries are a favorite. I made this dessert for the first time in the 1990s. It started...


    Black Forest Chocolate Torte

    6 reviews

    If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...


    Irish Cream Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard time limiting yourself to one!...


    Decadent Chocolate Crepe Cake

    3 reviews

    No other dessert has wowed family and friends the way this stunning crepe cake did the first time I made...


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    Italian Rainbow Cookies

    9 reviews

    My family has made these classic Italian rainbow cookies for generations, and this homemade version is so much better than...


    Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake

    22 reviews

    When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great...

    Cranberry Cake with Almond-Butter Sauce

    8 reviews

    Make room for this recipe in your collection. Tart cranberries and sweet almond glaze turn this potluck cake into something...


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    Marvelous Cannoli Cake

    74 reviews

    A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix....


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    Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    34 reviews

    A classic recipe like this never goes out of style! It’s delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with...


    Boston Cream Cupcakes

    27 reviews

    Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make...


    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.

    20 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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    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,...


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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...