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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 pink cloud cake for valentine's day

Pink Cloud Cake for Valentine's Day

Made with angel food cake, gelatin, water, frozen strawberries


Time:   2-5 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 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 chocolate black tea cake

Chocolate Black Tea Cake

Brewed tea adds a little flavor and color to this delicious hazelnut-flecked chocolate cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 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 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 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 mrs. claus' eggnog cake with whipped cream frosting

Mrs. Claus' Eggnog Cake With Whipped Cream Frosting

Made with ground nutmeg, cornstarch, eggnog, rum extract, heavy whipping cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 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 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 5 minute chocolate mug cake

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This mug cake is better than a microwave dessert has any right to be with a dry ingredient mix that you can throw together ahead of time and store, you'll never be more than...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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 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 sourdough german stollen

Sourdough German Stollen

Made with lemon peel, almond flavoring, salt, slivered almonds, currants, seedless raisins, golden raisins, sourdough starter sponge, milk, candied orange peel

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low-carb chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting

Low-Carb Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting

Say hello to your new favorite treat - low-carb chocolate cupcakes that bring all the flavor with none of the regrets.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for austrian christmas sachertorte

Austrian Christmas Sachertorte

Made with butter, egg yolks, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, flour, apricot jam

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 easter sunshine cake

Easter Sunshine Cake

Made with coconut, oil, eggs, orange gelatin powder, water, crushed pineapple, confectioners' sugar, orange cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 arkansas cake (oatmeal cake)

Arkansas Cake (Oatmeal Cake)

Think of Arkansas cake as an old-school dessert that's about oats, sugar, and a major topping of broiled coconut and pecans - perfect for when a classic finish feels just...

Method:   oven
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 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 red, white and blue dump cake

Red, White And Blue Dump Cake

Blend the vibrant flavors of cherry pie filling and blueberries with a rich, buttery white cake mix. This easy-to-follow dump cake is perfect for any patriotic celebration...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for butterscotch cake with creamy frosting

Butterscotch Cake With Creamy Frosting

Made with brown sugar, cream cheese, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 dairy free chocolate cake

Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

Made with espresso coffee, water, sugar, margarine, flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, soya milk, vanilla essence

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 heart-shaped cake

Heart-Shaped Cake

Made with small candies or colored sprinkles, red food coloring, powdered sugar, cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   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 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 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 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 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 chocolate bundt cake with cherry whipped cream

Chocolate Bundt Cake With Cherry Whipped Cream

Here's a recipe that marries the decadence of chocolate cake with a cheeky, cherry-infused twist. You might find yourself making this Bundt cake on...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy easter bunny cupcakes

Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Made with cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 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 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




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