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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 easy-bake oven lemon or white cake mix

Easy-Bake Oven Lemon or White Cake Mix

An easy make-ahead mix for the Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven for kids. You can use other drink mix powder for even more flavor variations.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for triple chocolate explosion cake

Triple Chocolate Explosion Cake

Made with shortening, margarine, eggs, sugar, matzo cake meal, nondairy whipping cream, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 orange buttermilk pound cake

Orange Buttermilk Pound Cake

Made with butter, baking powder, eggs, egg yolks, buttermilk, orange peel, orange juice, vanilla extract, orange extract, water

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 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 hot dog and fries cake

Hot Dog And Fries Cake

Made with green fruit slices or gumdrops, red icing, baked loaf cake, Twinkies, red and brown frosting, yellow icing


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 cream puff cake

Cream Puff Cake

Made with chocolate syrup, cream, butter, water, all-purpose flour, eggs, cream cheese, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for exquisite white cupcakes with delicate icing

Exquisite White Cupcakes With Delicate Icing

There's nothing a cupcake can't fix. Especially, this fluffy batter made with brown sugar, vanilla and almond extract.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low fat chocolate cupcakes

Low Fat Chocolate Cupcakes

Low fat chocolate cupcakes are a delicious and health conscious treat! These delightful morsels are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dark chocolate and raspberry layer cake

Dark Chocolate And Raspberry Layer Cake

Made with raspberries, powdered sugar, non-stick cooking spray, cocoa powder, chocolate fudge cake mix, water, prune baby food, eggs, seedless raspberry...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 do nothing cake (texas tornado cake)

Do Nothing Cake (Texas Tornado Cake)

Made with flour, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, pineapple, butter, sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy king cake

Easy King Cake

Made with red, blue, yellow, and green food color, sugar, lemon peel, ground nutmeg, gumdrop, yellow cake mix, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, water

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 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 triple chocolate pound cake

Triple Chocolate Pound Cake

Made with pecan halves, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate chips, eggs, devil's food cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 apple cider pound cake with caramel glaze

Apple Cider Pound Cake With Caramel Glaze

Made with allspice, nutmeg, baking powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, apple cider, vanilla extract, sugar, buttermilk

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 filled rich chocolate cupcakes

Filled Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 red velvet cupcakes with creole cream cheese frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes With Creole Cream Cheese Frosting

If you can get your hands on real creole cream cheese substitute that for the regular 8-ounces of cream cheese and lemon juice. It's hard to find...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butterscotch rum pound cake

Butterscotch Rum Pound Cake

Stop everything. The ultimate dessert has arrived. Get ready for a pound cake that has your favorite butterscotch and a kick of rum, all while being slightly sophisticated.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peanut butter jam coffee cake

Peanut Butter Jam Coffee Cake

Made with jam, milk, egg, brown sugar, butter, peanut butter, biscuit mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pistachio cake with white chocolate buttercream

Pistachio Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream

Made with egg whites, pistachio nuts, orange peel, sugar, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, milk, white baking bars, vanilla extract, almond extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for angel food cake with fruit

Angel Food Cake With Fruit

Made with blueberries, fresh blueberries, whole strawberries, angel food cake, nondairy whipped topping, instant vanilla pudding mix, fresh strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 confetti cupcakes

Confetti Cupcakes

Sprinkles always make things more fun, and these confetti cupcakes are no exception. A simple cupcake is elevated with the addition of colorful little candies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 pumpkin angel food cake with ginger-cream filling

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake With Ginger-Cream Filling

This light pumpkin cake has a creamy filling made with a hint of warm spice.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for british christmas victoria sandwich cake

British Christmas Victoria Sandwich Cake

Prepare yourself for a slice of history with this delightful Victoria sandwich cake, a time-honored recipe that marries sweet simplicity with a touch of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 low-carb chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting

Low-Carb Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting

Made with almond flour, sugar substitute, butter, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, cocoa powder, vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for santa claus cake

Santa Claus Cake

This Santa Claus cake is an enchanting blend of maraschino cherries and nuts, baked to perfection in a charming mold. It's straightforward enough for novice bakers while still...


Time:   1-2 hours


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 buttermilk spice cake

Buttermilk Spice Cake

Made with baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, fresh grated nutmeg, ground cloves, ground allspice, salt, buttermilk, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate brownie cobbler

Chocolate Brownie Cobbler

A delicious dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for flourless chocolate-kahlua cake with cajeta

Flourless Chocolate-Kahlua Cake with Cajeta

Made with kahlua, egg whites, almonds, water, sugar, heavy cream, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arkansas cake (oatmeal cake)

Arkansas Cake (Oatmeal Cake)

Made with brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 texas sheet cake

Texas Sheet Cake

Made with water, sugar, flour, baking soda, sour cream, eggs, cocoa powder, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry walnut upside down cake

Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake

Why not flip your cake-making routine upside down? With a tart and sweet combo of cranberries and walnuts, this cake will make any gathering feel a little more...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vanilla layer cake

Vanilla Layer Cake

A from-scratch cake that is as versatile as it is delicious. It has a rich flavor from the addition of buttermilk in the cake batter and a hefty dose of vanilla.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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

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 million dollar pound cake

Million Dollar Pound Cake

Sometimes, a cake just needs a little flair, and this million dollar pound cake takes it to a whole new level. Perfect for special occasions or just a Wednesday that needs...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kransekake (norwegischer kranzkuchen)

Kransekake (Norwegischer Kranzkuchen)

Ever impressed your friends with a sophisticated dessert? Kransekake might just be the stone-cold showstopper you've been looking for.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes




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