Test Kitchen Recipes
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Apple Brandy Pecan Cake
My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful flavors. If alcohol is a no-go, use orange juice instead of apple brandy. If you'd rather go the chocolate route, add mini chocolate chips to the cake and use chocolate ice cream topping for the drizzle. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Graveyard Cake
Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate...
Orange Cream Cake
Kids of all ages will enjoy the old-fashioned flavor of this super-moist cake topped with a soft light frosting. "This...
Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
This is a delicious cake-it's so moist! It's great for taking to picnics in summertime, since it travels well. It...
Moist Chocolate Chip Date Cake
"I remember begging my mother to make this moist cake back in the '50s," says Kathy Frees from Fergus Falls,...
Root Beer Float Cake
I add root beer to both the cake batter and fluffy frosting of this summery dessert to get that...
Coconut Poppy Seed Cake
This moist coconut cake is definitely one of my most-requested desserts. Use different cake mixes and pudding flavors for variety....
Billie’s Southern Sweet Potato Cake
I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices,...
Cranberry-Orange Snack Cake
This recipe contains so many great holiday flavors, including pecans, orange, and cranberry, without the post-holiday guilt! I also love...
Chunky Apple Snack Cake
We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...
Mississippi Mud Cake
Make this tempting cake and you'll satisfy kids of all ages! A fudgy brownie-like base is topped with marshmallow creme...
Fruit Cocktail Cake
This is my son's favorite cake, and when he asks for it for his special birthday cake, he usually gets...
Classic Carrot Cake
I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first...
Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake
I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota....
Hawaiian Dessert
Chilled, fluffy, Hawaiian desserts like this one are a satisfying way to finish off a big meal. I got the...
Lazy Daisy Cake
We couldn't wait until Mom sliced this old-fashioned cake with its caramel-like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. Even after one...
Banana Snack Cake
"I often make this moist banana cake for birthday days," remarks Dawn Fagerstrom from Warren, Minnesota. "The recipe is good...
Oatmeal Cake with Caramel Icing
This oatmeal cake recipe tastes anything but light. The caramel icing sets up quick, so frost the cake immediately after...
Peanut Butter Banana Cake
I've had this well-worm recipe for as long as I've been married. I often make it for potluck functions. The...
Blueberry Snack Cake
I love blueberries and have many recipes calling for them. One of my favorites is this quick dessert. I always...
Grandma Riley’s Banana Cake
This favorite recipe has been passed down through my husband’s family. His grandmother wrote this out for me shortly after...
Grandma’s Applesauce Cake
This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family...
Carrot Raisin Cake
A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down...
Tropical Carrot Cake
I look forward to August because our family reunion means fun and great food, like this classic cake with the...
Zucchini Walnut Cake
What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it's abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand...
Chocolate Cherry Cake
This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.—Lois Valley, Morgan...
Zucchini Carrot Spice Cake
My family adores sweets, and I like to serve treats like this that are good for them, too. The cake...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
I have been baking this cake for friends and neighbors for years. It's an easy to make-and-take treat. —Kellie Moore,...
Classic Chocolate Cake
If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a...
Spice Cake Bars with Salted Caramel Icing
As a busy mom, I was always looking for baking shortcuts. When I found these bars, I knew I'd hit...