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A variety of recipes for cakes from easy to elaborate perfect for any occasion like birthday cakes or wedding cakes. You CAN have your cake and eat it too!



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recipe for carrot tofu cake

Carrot Tofu Cake

Finally, a cake that balances sweetness with nutrition, this carrot tofu cake makes the most of whole wheat and shredded carrots while infusing moist richness with applesauce and tofu.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cake mix carrot cake

Cake Mix Carrot Cake

A light carrot cake made with yellow cake mix, shredded carrots, pineapple, and spices and topped with cream cheese frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for original best foods chocolate mayonnaise cake

Original Best Foods Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Mayo is the secret ingredient in this cake that keeps it super moist

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for passover honey cake

Passover Honey Cake

A delicious and traditional dessert enjoyed during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Whether you're celebrating Passover or just looking for a new dessert to try, this honey cake is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for moist buttermilk yellow cake

Moist Buttermilk Yellow Cake

A moist and flavorful yellow cake made from scratch. Try topping it with a rich chocolate or strawberry buttercream frosting.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for ginger ale pound cake

Ginger Ale Pound Cake

The addition of ginger ale in this pound cake recipe helps give it a little extra sweetness and makes the cake texture a bit lighter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spice dream cake

Spice Dream Cake

Want to dress up a simple spice cake? This recipe starts with your favorite spice cake box mix and adds pudding mix to the batter, creating a moist and flavorful upgrade to your basic...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for the corner bakery cafe's cinnamon creme coffee cake

The Corner Bakery Cafe's Cinnamon Creme Coffee Cake

This cinnamon creme coffee cake is a slice of heaven, with layers of buttery cake, sweet cinnamon filling, and a hint of almond to make breakfast the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for australian sticky date pudding

Australian Sticky Date Pudding

Made with baking soda, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, butter, whipping cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-carb almond flour pound cake

Low-Carb Almond Flour Pound Cake

Don't deny yourself a sweet treat just because you're on a low carb diet! This tasty cake is made with almond flour and Splenda to satisfy your sugar craving without...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spanish sponge cake (bizcocho)

Spanish Sponge Cake (Bizcocho)

Bring a taste of Spain into your kitchen with this decadent Spanish sponge cake also known as bizcocho. It's a light and delicate cake with just a hint of lemon.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate suicide cake

Chocolate Suicide Cake

Made with six different chocolate ingredients and a big splash of Kahlua, this is one of the most chocolaty cakes you'll try.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low fat & low cholesterol chocolate cake

Low Fat & Low Cholesterol Chocolate Cake

Baking doesn't always have to mean a sugar overload. This low-fat, low-cholesterol chocolate cake shows you can enjoy dessert without a hefty price tag for your...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sylvia's red velvet cake

Sylvia's Red Velvet Cake

Looking for a luxurious red velvet cake? Look no further!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 12 egg white angel food cake

12 Egg White Angel Food Cake

This classic 12-egg white angel food cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor. Perfect for any special occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot cake without pineapple but with cream cheese frosting

Carrot Cake Without Pineapple But With Cream Cheese Frosting

You're in for a real treat with this recipe. It's packed full of the ingredients you love (carrots and pecans) and none that you don't...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lady bird johnson's mexican chocolate cake

Lady Bird Johnson's Mexican Chocolate Cake

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


recipe for blue ribbon carrot cake with cream cheese icing

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

recipe for copycat bill knapp's chocolate cake

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

recipe for better than sex cake

Better Than Sex Cake

This is the original "Better Than Sex Cake" that takes a delicious chocolate cake and drenches it in sweet toppings. Grab a fork and dig in for some true decadence.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate budino (italian pudding cake)

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

recipe for mary todd lincoln's vanilla almond cake

Mary Todd Lincoln's Vanilla Almond Cake

Made with vanilla extract, cake flour, baking powder, milk, almonds, egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic red velvet cake with self-rising flour

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


recipe for cheesecake cupcakes

Cheesecake Cupcakes

These cupcakes are the perfect blend of two classic desserts: cheesecake and cupcakes. The creamy cheesecake filling is rich and flavorful, while the vanilla wafers add a crispy...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramelized chocolate onion cake

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

recipe for dutch spice cake (ontbijtkoek)

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


recipe for cake mix banana pound cake

Cake Mix Banana Pound Cake

Pound cake made easy. It calls for yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, mashed bananas and spices.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frangelico rum cake

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

recipe for butter pecan coconut bundt cake

Butter Pecan Coconut Bundt Cake

What makes this cake so incredibly moist? It's the frosting that is baked right in with the cake mix!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate chambord cake

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

recipe for 1-2-3-4-5 cake

1-2-3-4-5 Cake

The one cake recipe you'll actually remember for next time. No half tablespoons, no quarter cups, forget all the complicated stuff.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 1 minute cake

1 Minute Cake

The famous one minute mug cake! If you are craving a bite of cake this recipe is for you. Just a few ingredients in a mug and one minute in the microwave.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for loaf pound cake

Loaf Pound Cake

This dense cake is perfect for any occasion. This cake is made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, and it has a rich flavor that everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat olive garden chocolate lasagna

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

recipe for basic chocolate cake

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


recipe for eggless, sugar-free carrot cake with sugar-free cream cheese frosting

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

recipe for carrot-wheat bran cake

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

recipe for cinnamon crumb cake

Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Cinnamon crumb cake = cinnamon yum cake! Yogurt helps keep the cake moist in this recipe and works beautifully to compliment the crispy, cinnamon crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baltimore peach cake

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

recipe for 7 flavor pound cake

7 Flavor Pound Cake

Made with rum extract, orange extract, almond extract, lemon extract, vanilla extract, butter flavoring, flour, baking soda, salt, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel spice crawlin' cake (icing in the cake)

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


recipe for the best vanilla cake

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

recipe for passover chocolate sponge cake

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

recipe for cake mix coffeecake

Cake Mix Coffeecake

There's nothing quite like a warm, freshly-baked coffee cake. This recipe uses a yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and sour cream for an easy version that tastes like homemade.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for wesson oil coffee cake

Wesson Oil Coffee Cake

Get ready to shake up your breakfast routine with this coffee cake. Packed with cinnamon and walnuts, this cake is as delightful as it is easy to make.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sour cream swirl cake

Sour Cream Swirl Cake

This recipe is a great example of how you can dress up a simple box of cake mix to taste like homemade

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for french vanilla cupcakes

French Vanilla Cupcakes

Delicate cupcakes made from a French vanilla cake mix. The additional sour cream makes the cupcakes more moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kahlua fudge cake

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

recipe for bacardi pina colada cake

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

recipe for rhubarb lunar cake

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


recipe for giant ding dong cake

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

recipe for pink lemonade pound cake

Pink Lemonade Pound Cake

Perfect for spring holidays, baby showers, bridal showers, and pink-themed birthday parties - this cake really is "pretty in pink".

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic sponge cake

Basic Sponge Cake

A basic sponge cake is a light and airy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's a classic cake that can be dressed up with fruit, frosting, or used in another dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for velvet crumb cake

Velvet Crumb Cake

Pull out your baking gear because making dessert has never been simpler. With this velvet crumb cake, you'll discover that you can craft something truly special without the fuss.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes




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