Torte Recipes

My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...

Everyone searches for grand desserts that have easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer....

This dessert couldn't be simpler—all you need is a boxed cake mix. pie filling, miniature marshmallows and whipped topping. This...

I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and...

I created this dessert one Saturday when my daughter's friends dropped in. It was a hit, and word spread through...

"This cake is the top choice of the 'birthday child' in our family!" says Patsy Howard of Bakersfield, California.

This recipe came from my mother, whom I still proclaim as one of the best cooks in the country! Every...

Field editor Iola Engle from Bella Vista, Arkansas recommends a mouthwatering layer cake with peanut butter frosting. It's luscious!"—Iola Egle,...

"This elegant dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious," says Brenda Bodnar from Euclid, Ohio. "Not only is it...

I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...

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

This no-bake chocolate dessert from Rhonda Lanterman of Terrace, British Columbia has a tasty almond crust and smooth fluffy filling...

The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington

I start with a boxed cake mix and add fresh rhubarb, sugar and cream to create this fast-to-fix favorite in...

I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements...

"This truly special cake with its creamy not-too-sweet filling is one I've made for years. People say it is excellent,"...

“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...

"This beautiful dessert is a very big hit at parties," relates Phyllis Amboss of Pacific Palisades, California. "The tender meringues...

I enjoy making desserts, and it's especially satisfying when my goodies are devoured quickly. This one always qualifies for that...

From country handcrafter and homemaker Alberta McKay of Bartlesville, Oklahoma
comes a fitting fall birthday cake for grandparents—one children...

Wild blackberries are plentiful here, so I started making this cake to put that pretty crop to good use. Everyone...

Folks who like the classic pie will love this Boston Cream cake. It's a cool and creamy treat for the...

I combined three of my favorite things to make this dessert...raspberries, chocolate and coffee.—Adrene Schmidt, Waldersee, Manitoba

This recipe's been handed down in my family for 40 years, from a relative who was a French baker. It's...

This cake has been a family favorite ever since my mom received the recipe from a neighbor. My husband's co-workers...

I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...

Carrot cake has a dark side—and it’s divine! Cream cheese and shredded carrots in the batter keep the cake moist,...

This impressive-looking dessert is at the top of my list of speedy standbys. It's simple to make because it starts...

My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily...