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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 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 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 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 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 raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake

Made with red velvet cake mix, chocolate fudge pudding and pie filling mix, water, vegetable oil, creme de cocoa or raspberry liqueur or brandy, raspberry jam...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 fruited orange-striped pound cake

Fruited Orange-Striped Pound Cake

Luscious layers of orange custard are sandwiched between slices of pound cake and topped off with fresh fruit.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 peach caramel cake

Peach Caramel Cake

Made with peach slices, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate raspberry roll cake

Chocolate Raspberry Roll Cake

Made with cocoa powder, baking powder, egg substitute, brown sugar, vanilla extract, instant coffee, water, ricotta cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 purple party cupcakes

Purple Party Cupcakes

These cupcakes are so easy and fun! You can use other colored soft drink mix in place of the purple, if desired.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 3 layer pumpkin pecan cake

3 Layer Pumpkin Pecan Cake

Made with carrot cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, water, powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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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