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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 moist cream cheese pound cake

Moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Made with powdered sugar, baking powder, sugar, cream cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mountain dew cake

Mountain Dew Cake

Made with powdered sugar, lemon cake mix, lemon or vanilla instant pudding mix, oil, eggs, Mountain Dew

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for totally decadent chocolate cake

Totally Decadent Chocolate Cake

A from-scratch chocolate cake with a rich chocolate glaze. As the title says, it's totally decadent!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker chocolate mess

Slow Cooker Chocolate Mess

A crock pot dessert that's both indulgent and easy to make. Combining classic ingredients like chocolate chips, cake mix, and sour cream, this gooey dessert is perfect for...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sour cream fresh blueberry cake

Sour Cream Fresh Blueberry Cake

Made with blueberries, vanilla extract, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Change up your crock pot routine and try making a pineapple upside down cake in your slow cooker!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kahlua cake

Kahlua Cake

You may gain a few pounds just from reading this recipe! It's a triple chocolate kahlua cake drizzled with a buttery kahlua coffee glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for susan's strawberry dream cake

Susan's Strawberry Dream Cake

Made with confectioners' sugar, white cake mix, strawberry gelatin powder, flour, water, eggs, frozen sliced strawberries, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for silver white cake with white mountain frosting

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

recipe for chocolate texas cowboy sheet cake

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

recipe for easy chocolate mayonnaise cake

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


recipe for slow cooker steamed cherry cake

Slow Cooker Steamed Cherry Cake

A delicious cake any time of the year. The crock pot makes wonderfully moist cakes since it produces steam vs baking with only dry heat.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat starbucks coffee cake

Copycat Starbucks Coffee Cake

A great coffee cake is all about that crucial crumbly topping. This Starbucks copycat nails it, mixing chopped pecans into the brown sugar-cinnamon crumb.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for secret ingredient chocolate fudge cake

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cake

This version of cola cake is different because it uses brown sugar instead of white sugar in the cake which makes the cake a little more moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fresh strawberry cake roll

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

recipe for fresh tomato cake

Fresh Tomato Cake

Made with cinnamon, salt, yellow cake mix with pudding, eggs, oil, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blackberry upside down cake

Blackberry Upside Down Cake

Made with salt, milk, brown sugar, butter, blackberries, margarine or butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 cake mix almond pound cake

Cake Mix Almond Pound Cake

Made with confectioner's sugar, almonds, white cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for blueberry muffin cake

Blueberry Muffin Cake

Why choose between a muffin and a cake when this blueberry muffin cake recipe lets you have the scrumptious best of both worlds, no crumbs left behind.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chocolate peanut butter cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Get ready to indulge in a dessert that's as easy as pie - well, cake, actually. This chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey bun coffee cake

Honey Bun Coffee Cake

This is a simple coffee cake that can be baked in a 9x13 baking dish or Bundt pan. It has a sweet cinnamon layer and vanilla glaze similar to Swedish honey buns, hence the name.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baileys chocolate cream cake with chocolate ganache

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

recipe for chocolate chip oatmeal cake

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake

Made with baking soda, flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry shortcake shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Shortcakes

Baked in a muffin tin, these shortcakes are a cross between pound cake and sponge cake. They may be split in half and topped with fresh berries and milk.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for diabetic rhubarb coffee cake

Diabetic Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Get ready for a tasty low-sugar treat with our rhubarb coffee cake. It's easy to make and perfect for dessert or afternoon snack time.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pear cardamom sour cream coffee cake

Pear Cardamom Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon-soaked pound cake

Lemon-Soaked Pound Cake

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon peel, lemon juice, buttermilk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for copycat hostess cupcakes

Copycat Hostess Cupcakes

Made with milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, vanilla extract, egg whites

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey cakes

Honey Cakes

Made with butter, sugar, egg yolks, baking powder, milk, salt, egg white, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for coconut orange marble cake

Coconut Orange Marble Cake

Made with oil, egg whites, flaked coconut, sugar, water, orange juice concentrate

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for red velvet cocoa cake with ice cream filling and buttercream frosting

Red Velvet Cocoa Cake With Ice Cream Filling And Buttercream Frosting

Red velvet cake is a classic dessert. The ice cream filling and buttercream frosting make this version of the dessert even more...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate cream cheese cupcakes

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, egg, Swiss chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan cake

Vegan Cake

This vegan cake is the perfect recipe for those who are looking for a dairy- and egg-free option that is just as moist and flavorful as traditional cakes.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for blueberry cake roll

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

recipe for white chocolate cheesecake cupcakes

White Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Made with white chocolate chips, white cake mix, sour cream, cheesecake pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 hummingbird cake from scratch

Hummingbird Cake From Scratch

A Southern classic. This cake tastes like spring with pineapple and bananas baked into the batter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black forest cake from scratch

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

recipe for thunder cake

Thunder Cake

Made with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate ice cream topping, German chocolate cake mix, Cool Whip, Heath bars

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for banana chocolate turtle cake

Banana Chocolate Turtle Cake

Made with pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, Devil's food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, bananas, caramels

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gentleman's delight

Gentleman's Delight

Made with nuts, frozen whipped topping, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, instant pudding, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carrot cake with marzipan carrots

Carrot Cake With Marzipan Carrots

Carrot cake can be a classic, but why not add a playful twist? These marzipan carrots not only decorate the cake but also bring a little sweetness to every slice.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for flourless chocolate almond torte

Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte

Flourless batter kissed with chocolate, spiked with rum and packed with an almond crunch. Don't skip dessert tonight.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon surprise coffee cake

Cinnamon Surprise Coffee Cake

This soft and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion. It has a rich, buttery taste with just the right amount of sweetness and cinnamon swirled in. Serve for dessert or...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for official mardi gras king cake

Official Mardi Gras King Cake

What would Fat Tuesday be without the famous king cake? This from-scratch version will be the center of attention at your Mardi Gras celebration.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pound cake with fruit sauce

Pound Cake With Fruit Sauce

Made with orange, eggs, raspberries, strawberries or pitted cherries, superfine sugar, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bienenstich (bee sting cake)

Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)

Made with eggs, vanilla extract, whole milk, slivered blanched almonds, sugar, butter, milk or cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for breakfast carrot cake

Breakfast Carrot Cake

What if we told you that you could eat cake for breakfast? Sound good? These carrot muffins taste just like carrot cake so you feel like you're really indulging (but you're not!)

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rum cake

Rum Cake

Made with chopped walnuts, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, eggs, vanilla rum, vegetable oil, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blueberry-peach pound cake

Blueberry-Peach Pound Cake

Made with confectioner's sugar, blueberries, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, milk, cake flour, baking powder, salt, peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake

Say hello to your new favorite dessert hybrid: the raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake. Just wait until you see (and taste) the harmonious blend of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pina colada cupcakes from scratch

Pina Colada Cupcakes From Scratch

If you're craving a taste of sunshine, you've hit the jackpot with these pina colada cupcakes. Sweet, fluffy, and oh-so-nostalgic, they'll transport you straight to...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours




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