Torte Recipes

A couple of years ago, I saw a recipe for a peppermint red velvet cake that called for cake mixes....

How do you make already delicious chocolate cake even more decadent? By adding a heavenly raspberry filling and a lovely...

I took this cake to the county fair for 4-H and easily brought home a purple ribbon. For a quicker...

Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...

My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked....

My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When...

When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...

This was my mother's recipe and has been our favorite for many years. My husband and I have been married...

"THIS CAKE was always my mother's special treat for her six children. It's a delectable 'mountain' of cake and fruit,...

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

This was my grandmother's favorite recipe, made only for special occasions. I can remember watching her cook. She never measured...

This pretty four-layer cake is easy to make with an instant pudding filling and 7-minute frosting. "It tastes like coconut...

If you love chocolate, almonds and coconut, this cake is for you. It comes together in a flash and tastes...

If you like butter pecan ice cream, you'll love this cake. Loads of nuts are folded into the batter, and...

No one will guess that this tall, tiered cake isn't completely homemade. Chunky peanut butter is stirred into both the...

A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends...

The next time you spot lovely little limes at the grocery store, pick some up and make this outstanding cake!...

This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large...

Even those who don't care for zucchini will love it baked inside this luscious chocolaty cake.—Robert Keith, Rochester, Minnesota

This is a chocolate lover's dream! It will definitely satisfy any chocolate craving you may have. I often make this...

If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, nothing says Easter like a homemade carrot cake covered in rich...

This dessert is reminiscent of fine European cakes. I recently made it for my mother, who is German, and it...

Based on an old-fashioned recipe, this unusual birthday cake will steal the show at your party. The vibrant red color...

A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one...

My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans....

My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. — Tarra Knight,...

This rich, creamy torte has always been one of my favorite autumn desserts. Mom uses the freshest apples from a...

Don't let the number of steps in this recipe fool you —it's easy to assemble. The cake bakes up high...

With it's alternating light and dark layers, rich chocolate frosting and fresh strawberry garnishes, Amy Parker's heart-shaped cake will be...