Cake Recipes

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    Puppy Dog Cake

    1 review

    Just a glance at this tasty canine confection is bound to get guests' stomachs growling! This cake is surprisingly simple...


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    Rainbow Cake with Clouds

    7 reviews

    Some cakes stand on their own without icing. For this bright Rainbow Cake, use a little whipped cream to make...


    Reese’s Chocolate Snack Cake

    6 reviews

    My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow...


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    Coca-Cola Cake

    73 reviews

    We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our...


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    Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

    26 reviews

    This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It's sweet, tender cake with a beautifully...


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    Banana Split Cake

    28 reviews

    One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I...


    Pineapple Orange Cake

    111 reviews

    This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years...


    Classic Blueberry Buckle

    24 reviews

    This blueberry buckle recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I remember going to Pennsylvania for blueberry...

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    Banana Bread Cake

    25 reviews

    This banana bread snack cake doesn't need any frosting—just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I...


    Cream-Filled Cupcakes

    24 reviews

    These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...


    Glazed Lemon Cake

    18 reviews

    My mother baked this moist treat when I was a child. I loved the lemon glaze and light cake as...


    Strawberry Shortcake Cups

    12 reviews

    Back when store-bought shortcake was an unheard-of thing, my grandmother passed this mini strawberry shortcake recipe down to my mother....


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    Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

    62 reviews

    Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday dessert. It is very moist and has a nice...


    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...