Cake Recipes

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    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...


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    Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake

    1 review

    This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...


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    Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting

    8 reviews

    Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to...


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    Best Vanilla Cake

    10 reviews

    There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...


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    Blueberries and Cream Coffee Cake

    29 reviews

    This blueberry coffee cake is my go-to recipe for all of our holiday get-togethers because it's perfect for breakfast or...


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    How to Make a Yule Log Cake—the Most Impressive Holiday Dessert

    Yule log cake, sometimes called buche de Noel, is a showstopping centerpiece for the holidays. We'll show you how to...


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    Jelly Donut Cake

    5 reviews

    Cake. Doughnuts. Now you don't have to choose between the two. Impress your family with this easy jelly-filled cake. Try...


    Raspberry Moscow Mule Cake

    8 reviews

    This Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I've ever made from scratch. It's so moist and flavorful, and it...

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    Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars

    11 reviews

    These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother,...


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    Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

    5 reviews

    This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my...


    Margarita Cake

    6 reviews

    This margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You'll be surprised at how closely it tastes...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

    8 reviews

    I've tried different variations of these cakes for my family and this chocolate peanut butter mug cake is a winner!...


    Peanut Butter Bundt Cake

    8 reviews

    This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work,...


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    Bee Sting Cake

    6 reviews

    The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...


    Apple Cake for Passover

    Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this Passover apple cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...


    Cinnamon-Sugar Peach Kuchen

    1 review

    My comforting cinnamon peach kuchen showcases fresh summer fruit. You can use other stone fruits, too, such as plums or...


    We Made the Original Old-Fashioned Pound Cake Recipe. Here’s What Happened

    What happens when you mix a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour? This writer put an old-fashioned pound...

    Campfire Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

    We make these fun cakes while camping or in the backyard around a fire. They're yummy for kids and adults...


    Orange and Pear Upside-Down Cake

    3 reviews

    I love cooking with my cast-iron skillet, whether it's to make a main dish or dessert. This upside-down cake is...


    Black Forest Upside-Down Cake

    1 review

    The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for...


    Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake

    3 reviews

    I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago, and then I changed it a bit by adding a family...


    40 Heirloom Fall Bundt Cake Recipes

    An old-fashioned Bundt cake is the perfect sweet treat for fall—tasty, comforting and just like grandma used to make! Curl...


    Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    6 reviews

    My family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...

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    30 Creative Birthday Cake Decorating Ideas

    Say see ya to simple cakes. These birthday cake decorating ideas will take your celebrations over the top.


    The Prettiest Cake Stands to Show Off Your Cakes

    That homemade cake you spent hours baking deserves a display that's equally beautiful. In other words, you need one of...


    The Most Popular Cake from Every Decade

    What was the most popular cake of the 20s, the 50s or the 80s? We found them all: the one...


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    How to Bake Chocolate Layer Cake from Scratch

    Learn how to make a chocolate layer cake that's sure to impress all your party guests. This decadent cake has...


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    Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

    26 reviews

    I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year...


    Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

    4 reviews

    This gluten-free chocolate cake is a yummy treat that everyone can enjoy. Sometimes I stir in gluten-free chocolate chips or...