Lady Bird Johnson was well known for her environmental work but did you know she was also famous for her Mexican chocolate cake? A Texas favorite.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Lady Bird Johnson's Mexican Chocolate Cake
Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing
If you're looking for a delicious way to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself on a Tuesday, this blue ribbon carrot cake is here to make...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Bill Knapp's Chocolate Cake
The chocolate cake at Bill Knapp's was a favorite of chocoholics. It's a simple chocolate cake that is drenched with a rich chocolate sauce and served with a scoop...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Budino (Italian Pudding Cake)
Decadent chocolate budino is a must-try, combining luscious chocolate and gooey interior; perfect with ice cream or fresh berries.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Red Velvet Cake With Self-Rising Flour
Self-rising flour takes some of the guesswork out of this rich and moist red velvet cake made from scratch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Caramelized Chocolate Onion Cake
This cake is made with onions that have been caramelized. They add a sweet and savory flavor to the cake, and the chocolate gives it a rich and decadent taste.
Method: microwave, stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Dutch Spice Cake (Ontbijtkoek)
Ready to spice up your baking routine? This Dutch treat, also known as Ontbijtkoek, promises to be your sweet little secret.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Frangelico Rum Cake
Made with pecans, sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, rum, Frangelico liqueur, yellow cake mix
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Chambord Cake
This chocolate Chambord cake is hard to resist! The rich chocolate flavor pairs perfectly with the tart raspberry preserves, and the Chambord liqueur gives it a lovely hint of...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Banana Cake With Banana Cream Filling
If you love the flavor of bananas then this cake is for you! Not only does the cake batter have banana in it, the cream filling does too!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna
Three luscious layers of chocolate cake filled with a rich buttercream filling made with meringue powder just like Olive Garden used to serve.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Chocolate Cake
A basic chocolate cake made from scratch can be a delicious and impressive dessert for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carrot-Wheat Bran Cake
Made with all-purpose flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, carrots, raisins
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baltimore Peach Cake
There's something special about Baltimore peach cake. Maybe it's the way the peaches seem to melt in your mouth, or the delicate balance of flavors. Whatever the reason, this cake...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Eggless, Sugar-Free Carrot Cake with Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're all about sugar-free but hate the taste of artificial sweeteners, this carrot cake is about to become your jam. Chopped...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pressure Cooker Lemon Pudding Cake
You don't even have to bake your cakes anymore, the future is here. Pressure-cooked pudding cake with bright lemon zest is one of the easiest, tastiest cakes you'll...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemony Lemon Cake
This triple lemon cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The lemon cake mix is combined with lemon gelatin and the warm cake is drizzled with a lemon glaze for the ultimate...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Esther's Orange-Marmalade Layer Cake (Mitford Series)
Made with baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, orange zest, vanilla extract, buttermilk, orange juice
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Caramel Spice Crawlin' Cake (Icing In The Cake)
This cake has the icing right in the batter! The result is a very moist and flavorful cake (and you can still frost it if you wish)
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
The Best Vanilla Cake
White cake mix gets extra vanilla flavor with the addition of vanilla pudding mix. It also has sour cream and white chocolate chips to dress up the cake further.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
A deliciously moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for the fall season. Made with a spice cake mix, pumpkin, and vanilla pudding mix, this cake is sure to be a hit with...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberry Daiquiri Cake
A strawberry daiquiri flavored version of the popular "poke" cake made with strawberry cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, daiquiri mix, and fresh strawberries.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake
Take your Passover dessert game to the next level with this chocolate sponge cake. Delicately flavored with orange, rich with chocolate, and perfectly moist, it's a treat...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Kahlua Fudge Cake
You don't need to be a pastry chef to make a decadent cake. The Kahlua brings a bold and rich coffee flavor that blends perfectly with the chocolate fudge cake mix for a truly...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacardi Pina Colada Cake
A generous pour of dark rum mixed with crushed pineapple and whipped cream makes some buzz-inducing icing for a delicious layered coconut-rum cake.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Rhubarb Lunar Cake
Made with butter or margarine, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, soda, salt, buttermilk, rhubarb, flour
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Luscious Lemon Cake
This recipe uses lemon cake mix and instant pudding, promising a moist, flavorful cake within just 35 minutes. Ideal for beginners and loved by everyone!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Giant Ding Dong Cake
A creamy filling inside the cake makes for a delicious surprise. Best of all, this upsized version of the Hostess Ding Dong is big enough to share.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Lady Bird Johnson's Famous Lemon Cake
The key to this luscious lemon cake? Zest and juice in the cake and the icing for a double dose of citrus. Great option for those who don't usually go for...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baileys Chocolate Cream Cake With Chocolate Ganache
This is a dense, fudgy chocolate cake that's made even more indulgent with a generous helping of Baileys. The chocolate ganache is rich and glossy...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Pecan Fruitcake
Made with almond flavoring, pecans, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, self-rising flour, golden raisins, cherries
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Fresh Strawberry Cake Roll
Cake, strawberries, and a dash of lemon curd make this fresh strawberry cake roll a "berry good" choice for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake
Made with eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, cream cheese, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Olive Garden's Lemon Cream Cake From Scratch
Make your own Olive Garden-inspired lemon cream cake from scratch. This airy cake, filled with rich lemon pie filling, is a delicious way to satisfy...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Lemon Pudding Chiffon Cake
This not-quite from scratch cake is extra moist with the addition of instant pudding mix. Top with lemon buttercream frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Splenda Chocolate Cake
Made with baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar substitute, margarine, water, skim milk, eggs, egg whites, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Kahlua Chocolate Cake From Scratch
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our from-scratch Kahlua chocolate cake. This easy-to-follow recipe features homemade chocolate cake layers and a boozy...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fabulous Rhubarb Cake
Rhubarb cake is a dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is filled with fresh rhubarb and topped with a cinnamon sugar topping.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Red Lobster's Chocolate Lava Cake
These individual, decadent, gooey lava cakes perfectly copy Red Lobster's discontinued dessert (some locations may still serve it).
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
No Bake Fruit Cake
A holiday favorite that doesn't require the oven. This is also known as an ice box cake, made with wafer cookies, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, fruit, and nuts.
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Want to fool people into thinking a cake made from a mix was actually made from scratch? Add mayonnaise to it! It gives the cake extra moisture and improves the texture -...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Black Russian Cake
A moist blend of yellow cake and chocolate pudding mix, spiced up with Kahlua and vodka. Topped with a Kahlua glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Bottom Cupcakes (Or Cake)
Love cheesecake? Love chocolate cake? Now you don't have to pick just one. A chocolate cake layer is topped with a creamy layer of cheesecake, as cupcakes or a Bundt...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Forest Cake From Scratch
This twist on the classic German Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte) is made from scratch with layers of chocolate cake, a sweet cherry filling, cocoa whipped...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacardi Chocolate Rum Cake
The perfect dessert for a special occasion! This decadent chocolate cake is infused with dark rum, making it an indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Texas Cowboy Sheet Cake
Indulge in a rich and decadent chocolate sheet cake recipe made with cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and other simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bourbon Carrot Cake With Bourbon Glaze
The carrot-packed cake has a hint of bourbon in the batter and even the glaze gets in on the boozy action by adding a little more bourbon to the drizzle.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Extra Light Chocolate Cake
The simple combination of a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet cola result in a delicious (and lower calorie) cake.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Decadent Fudge Cake
Made with butter, sugar, eggs, baking soda, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips, sweet baking chocolate, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
Silver White Cake With White Mountain Frosting
A pure white cake is topped with fluffy white frosting. Throw in some sprinkles for the birthday parties or pipe on flowers for an upscale look.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Bundt Cake With Dark Chocolate Glaze
Made with butter, water, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange Dreamsicle Layer Cake
A double orange cake with creamy layers of orange infused pudding and an orange buttercream frosting on top.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Blueberry Cake Roll
The blueberry cake roll is a delicious and easy to make cake. This cake is made with a from-scratch cake base and a cream cheese and blueberry filling.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Oreo Cookie Filled Cake
Made with milk, confectioners' sugar, chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, semisweet chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, margarine, butter cake mix
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Ranking #1 in nearly every "favorite cookie" poll, the chocolate chip cookie is pretty much the go-to cookie of choice for both kids and grownups alike.