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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 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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for strawberry soda pop angel food cake

Strawberry Soda Pop Angel Food Cake

Made with red food coloring, angel food cake mix, strawberry soda pop, honey, butter, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 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 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 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 sinful slow cooker chocolate obsession

Sinful Slow Cooker Chocolate Obsession

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that chocolate should always have a starring role in dessert. This sinful chocolate obsession makes it easy to whip...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 doctored white cake

Doctored White Cake

Let's face it, cake mixes get it right but they can be a bit boring. Doctor up a box of white cake mix with this easy recipe that will make it taste like homemade.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 old-fashioned tomato soup cake with brown sugar frosting

Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

If you're looking for something a little different, give this old-fashioned tomato soup cake a try. The tomato soup enhances the flavor of the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 blueberry ricotta cheese streusel coffeecake

Blueberry Ricotta Cheese Streusel Coffeecake

Made with baking powder, milk, eggs, almond flavoring, blueberries, ricotta cheese, egg, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bourbon carrot cake with bourbon glaze

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


recipe for chocolate pound cake

Chocolate Pound Cake

This is a basic, but delicious, chocolate pound cake. It's baked in a Bundt pan and you can frost or glaze it as you wish.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for best buttermilk chocolate cake

Best Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Made with shortening, water, buttermilk, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, eggs, unsweetened chocolate

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for millie's old fashioned southern pound cake

Millie's Old Fashioned Southern Pound Cake

Made with lemon extract, eggs, sugar, butter, flour, coffee cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for vanilla cupcakes for two

Vanilla Cupcakes For Two

Great texture and flavor in these simple from-scratch cupcakes. And just the perfect serving size for two people (or, one if you're hungry!)

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy-bake oven chocolate cake mix

Easy-Bake Oven Chocolate Cake Mix

Keep this Easy-Bake Oven chocolate cake mix on hand so the kids can whip up their own chocolate cakes anytime they like. Just add water and bake!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dr. pepper texas chocolate cake

Dr. Pepper Texas Chocolate Cake

Made with baking soda, Dr. Pepper, chocolate chips, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, shortening, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for whole wheat carrot cake

Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

Made with ground cinnamon, baking soda, eggs, oil, carrots, sugar, whole wheat flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for nutella cake

Nutella Cake

Made with dulce de leche, Devil's food cake, chocolate hazelnut candy bar, nutella

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for irish cream bundt cake from scratch

Irish Cream Bundt Cake From Scratch

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar, butter, heavy cream, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pound cake with various glaze options

Pound Cake with Various Glaze Options

Start with a never-fail pound cake recipe and change it up depending on which glaze you're in the mood for.

Method:   stovetop, 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 clementine cake

Clementine Cake

Made with eggs, orange liqueur, clementine, icing sugar, clementines, sugar, 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 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 simple red velvet cake

Simple Red Velvet Cake

This cake is perfect for those who crave the taste of red velvet, but without the fuss. This cake starts with a cake mix and ends slathered with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fourth of july firecracker cupcakes

Fourth Of July Firecracker Cupcakes

Made with flake coconut, red food coloring, blue food coloring, yellow cupcakes, nondairy whipped topping, red licorice


Time:   under 30 minutes

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-bake oven crazy cake

Easy-Bake Oven Crazy Cake

This Easy-Bake Oven cake combines flour, sugar, cocoa, and a few pantry staples for a quick dessert. An easy project for young bakers.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker self-frosting fudge cake

Slow Cooker Self-Frosting Fudge Cake

A self-frosting crockpot cake sounds like a college student's fantasy, but it's real! Water and chocolate syrup on top of the batter ensure a (literally) effortless...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 cream of coconut cake

Cream Of Coconut Cake

This cake is so moist and delicious. It's perfect for summer parties or anytime you want a tropical dessert. It's made with cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours




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