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recipe for basic sour cream yellow cake

Basic Sour Cream Yellow Cake

Made with yellow cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, this cake is simple to make and sure to please everyone. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with your favorite...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for double strawberry cheese cake

Double Strawberry Cheese Cake

Made with strawberry pie filling, red food coloring, strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, milk, lemon juice, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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

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recipe for no bake fruit cake

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

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 peanut butter layer cake with peanut butter frosting

Peanut Butter Layer Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

The ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers. This decadent treat features a moist peanut butter-infused cake layered and covered with a fluffy...

Method:   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 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 rhubarb lunar cake

Rhubarb Lunar Cake

This rhubarb lunar cake features a moist batter with tender pieces of rhubarb and a cinnamon brown sugar topping. It serves as a simple dessert or a sweet treat for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat 411's raspberry black satin fudge cake with raspberry sauce

Copycat 411's Raspberry Black Satin Fudge Cake With Raspberry Sauce

Made with semisweet chocolate, butter, eggs, flour, powdered sugar, raspberries, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 easy-bake oven kira jeweled tea cakes

Easy-Bake Oven Kira Jeweled Tea Cakes

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, margarine, multi-colored cookie decorations, milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brownie cupcakes

Brownie Cupcakes

Made with salt, baking powder, baking cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quick and easy chocolate cake from scratch

Quick And Easy Chocolate Cake From Scratch

Why use a boxed cake mix when it's so simple to make a delicious chocolate cake from scratch?

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 famous brown derby red velvet cake and icing

Famous Brown Derby Red Velvet Cake And Icing

An iconic cake from an iconic restaurant. The Brown Derby chain is mostly defunct now except for the Hollywood location in the Disney studios.

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 barbie's pretty pink easy-bake oven cake

Barbie's Pretty Pink Easy-Bake Oven Cake

Made with baking powder, salt, red sugar crystals, vegetable oil, milk, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for umbrian chocolate cake

Umbrian Chocolate Cake

This secret ingredient in this decadent Italian-style chocolate cake is olive oil.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green angel food

Green Angel Food

A vibrant green angel food cake combines fluffy textures with a hint of lime flavor. Ideal for spring gatherings or as a light dessert option. Garnish with fresh lime slices for a...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate bundt cake with dark chocolate glaze

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


recipe for lemony strawberry surprise cupcakes

Lemony Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes

These cupcakes have a secret ingredient hidden inside them

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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


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 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 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 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 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 from scratch yellow cake

From Scratch Yellow Cake

Making a cake from scratch is easier than you think. This yellow cake is moist and flavorful and can be frosted with white, chocolate, or other flavored icing.

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 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


recipe for eggnog rum cake

Eggnog Rum Cake

Made with rum, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, butter flavoring, whipping cream, vegetable oil, eggs, nutmeg, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 b.b. king's german chocolate cake

B.B. King's German Chocolate Cake

Made with eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cinnamon swirl earthquake cake

Cinnamon Swirl Earthquake Cake

Made with confectioners' sugar, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, cinnamon swirl cake mix, cinnamon, margarine, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for streusel cream cheese cake

Streusel Cream Cheese Cake

Made with eggs, salt, flour, baking powder, cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

These chocolate cupcakes are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. They are moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The chocolate...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for australian traditional christmas cake

Australian Traditional Christmas Cake

The folks down under have a killer take on a Christmas cake. Brandy, lemon zest, warming spices, and raisins make for a deliciously fruity affair.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for killarney cake

Killarney Cake

Made with green maraschino cherries, heavy cream, creme de menthe, peppermint extract, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oreo cookie filled cake

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


recipe for mini pineapple upside-down cakes

Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Made with yellow or pineapple flavored cake mix, crushed pineapple, butter, brown sugar, maraschino cherries

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 lemon cream cupcakes with grand marnier cream icing

Lemon Cream Cupcakes With Grand Marnier Cream Icing

This easy-to-follow recipe features fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with a rich and boozy Grand Marnier icing. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for key lime pound cake

Key Lime Pound Cake

Made with powdered sugar, limes, eggs, key lime yogurt, yellow or white cake mix, green food coloring, lime or lemon flavoring, lime

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 dark chocolate red beet cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Red Beet Cupcakes

Vegetables in cupcakes? The beets add rich red color to these dark chocolate delights.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours




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