Test Kitchen Recipes
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Pumpkin Snack Cake
The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit the topping and spread with your favorite frosting instead. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Apple Brandy Pecan Cake
My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...
Banana Split Cake Bars
Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...
Orange Cornmeal Cake
This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to...
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...
Chunky Apple Snack Cake
We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...
Fruit Cocktail Cake
This is my son's favorite cake, and when he asks for it for his special birthday cake, he usually gets...
Tillie’s Ginger Crumb Cake
This recipe goes back at least as far as my grandmother, who was born in the early 1900s. Our sons...
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...
Cocoa Cake
THIS CAKE is so moist it doesn't need frosting. I simply sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. It's my favorite...
Homemade Chocolate Snack Cake
THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop...
Blueberry Snack Cake
I love blueberries and have many recipes calling for them. One of my favorites is this quick dessert. I always...
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...
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...