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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 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 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 pumpkin gooey butter cakes

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes

Made with yellow cake mix, egg, cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla extract, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easter coconut cream cake

Easter Coconut Cream Cake

One of our favorite Easter desserts is this coconut cream cake made from a cake mix. It's moist, fluffy, and has the perfect hint of coconut flavor. Plus, it's super easy to...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for oregon raisin rum pound cake

Oregon Raisin Rum Pound Cake

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, orange, shortening, eggs, raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 stars and stripes cake

Stars And Stripes Cake

If ever a cake could inspire someone to belt out the Star-Spangled Banner at the top of their lungs, this would be the one. Strawberry stripes, blueberry stars, and one...

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 butter pecan cake

Butter Pecan Cake

This delicious cake is made from scratch (not from a mix) and topped with a creamy butter pecan frosting.

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 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 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 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 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 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 wave cake

Chocolate Wave Cake

Get ready to surf the delicious waves of chocolate with this indulgent chocolate wave cake. It's perfect for any chocolate lover looking to ride the taste tide.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 drunken gingerbread men cupcakes

Drunken Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies

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 bacardi rum cake

Bacardi Rum Cake

Made with butter, pecans, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, rum

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low carb red velvet cake

Low Carb Red Velvet Cake

Made with cream of tartar, water, white vinegar, soured cream, egg yolks, oil, red food coloring, vanilla extract, liquid sweetener

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 huckleberry coffeecake

Huckleberry Coffeecake

Made with non-stick cooking spray, butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg, cake flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, fresh huckleberries

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for triple chocolate mousse cake

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Made with brewed coffee, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, egg yolks, heavy cream, milk, sugar, milk chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 pomegranate nut cake

Pomegranate Nut Cake

Made with almonds, eggs, vanilla pudding mix, yellow cake mix, pomegranate juice, pomegranate liqueur, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 grilled pound cake with raspberry orange sauce and orange cream

Grilled Pound Cake With Raspberry Orange Sauce And Orange Cream

Made with mint, heavy cream, powdered sugar, Triple Sec, pound cake, hazelnut liqueur, butter, fresh raspberries, orange juice, orange

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin spice cake balls

Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls

There seems to be pumpkin spice everything these days so why not cake balls? Tender pumpkin spice cake mixed with cream cheese frosting and wrapped in a candy coating....

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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

recipe for better than sex chocolate pudding dessert

Better Than Sex Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Made with instant vanilla pudding mix, butter, flour, nuts, cream cheese, powdered sugar, Cool Whip, chocolate pudding mix, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for knotty pine restaurant buttered almond cake

Knotty Pine Restaurant Buttered Almond Cake

Made with milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, egg yolks, almond flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mississippi mud cake with marshmallow creme

Mississippi Mud Cake With Marshmallow Creme

Made with sugar, eggs, self-rising flour, baking cocoa, pecans, marshmallow creme, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for millenium restaurant's chocolate-almond midnight cake

Millenium Restaurant's Chocolate-Almond Midnight Cake

Made with flour, chocolate chips, silken tofu, vanilla extract, sucanat, sea salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cantaloupe cake

Cantaloupe Cake

Made with butter, cantaloupe, water, sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for better than sex chocolate chip cake

Better Than Sex Chocolate Chip Cake

Made with German chocolate, chocolate chips, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, margarine, water, sour cream, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jelly bean cake

Jelly Bean Cake

Made with powdered sugar, flour, jelly beans, sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for milk chocolate bar cake

Milk Chocolate Bar Cake

Made with whipped topping, candy bars, chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 6 flavor pound cake

6 Flavor Pound Cake

Made with evaporated milk, baking powder, sugar, vanilla extract, water, coconut extract, almond extract, lemon extract, rum extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue willow restaurant chocolate sour cream cake

Blue Willow Restaurant Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

Made with butter, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, confectioners' sugar, salt, vanilla extract, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for neiman-marcus cake

Neiman-Marcus Cake

Made with pecans, coconut, powdered sugar, yellow cake mix, butter, eggs, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bisquick chocolate pudding cake

Bisquick Chocolate Pudding Cake

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, baking mix, sugar, egg, water or milk, semisweet chocolate, shortening, vanilla extract, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours




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