Bake a cake that gets a few “wow, you made this?” comments with these recipes. They’re great for birthdays and get-togethers, or for when you just want something sweet on a random Tuesday. The steps are simple, but the payoff is big, so you’ll actually want to make these again. We’re covering it all here: stacked cakes, rolled cakes, tea cakes, Bundts, and cupcakes.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
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Dig into this Chocolate Fudge Cake with layers of rich chocolate frosting. Bake it in a sheet pan, stack it up, and enjoy each slice of this fancy-looking chocolate cake.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cakes
Enjoy Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Caramel Icing and Cracker Jack on top. These cupcakes mix peanuts, caramel, and popcorn for a fun, flavorful treat.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Enjoy this moist pumpkin sheet cake topped with a creamy, tangy white chocolate cream cheese frosting. It’s a fall favorite you won’t be able to resist and looks extra fancy with the ginger, pecan and cranberry sprinkle on top.
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Banana Cake Roll
Roll up an Easy Banana Cake with a cream cheese filling and a tender sponge cake. Pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger make it extra special. You won’t believe how easy this cake is to make. Try it!
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Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Coconut lovers will adore these Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting. Starting with a boxed mix, they become moist, coconutty masterpieces that look like they came from a high-end bakery.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon
Treat yourself to Apple Cinnamon Cake, loaded with fresh apple slices and baked in a skillet. It’s a cozy and delicious dessert that’s a breeze to make.
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Lemon Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream
This homemade lemon cake is light, fluffy and full of natural lemon flavor in every bite. Two moist layers are stacked and finished with a rich, silky-smooth blackberry buttercream, making it an easy-from-scratch dessert, perfect for any occasion.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Enjoy the fruity twist of Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake. It’s a simple cake with caramelized apricots and cherries on top, perfect for dessert.
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Banana Caramel Cake
This Easy Banana Caramel Cake takes a boxed mix and turns it into a tender, caramel-flavored delight. Enjoy a high-end taste with minimal fuss.
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Red Velvet Cake
Bake a traditional red velvet cake with butter roux frosting for a celebration cake. This classic cake recipe never goes out of style. With its hint of cocoa, slight tang, and signature velvety texture, red velvet has a unique flavor that sets it apart.
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Chocolate Beer Cake
Savor the rich combo of chocolate and beer in this Chocolate Beer Cake. The stout beer adds malty depth, and the silky ganache glaze finishes it off.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake
Make this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake for a burst of lemon flavor, with creamy icing that drizzles down the sides. It’s a simple and scrumptious treat for lemon fans, and best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix and a can of soda.
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Raspberry Chiffon Cake
Craft a show-stopping Raspberry Chiffon Cake that boasts a fancy-schmancy appearance with its delicate soft pink hue and light, airy texture. Surprisingly simple to prepare, this cake is packed with vibrant raspberry flavor, making it an impressive centerpiece for any dessert table.
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Cut a slice of this rich, tender homemade Red Velvet Bundt Cake. It’s topped with cream cheese frosting for a festive and delicious treat. Use your favorite bundt cake pan and get ready to wow your family with this pretty cake.
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Lemon Bundt Cake
This Lemon Bundt Cake is made from scratch with juicy lemon bits and topped with a creamy lemon glaze. It’s a zesty, citrusy dessert that’s easy to make, it feeds a crowd and is easy to make.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
Bake a Strawberry Cake with real strawberries in the batter and creamy frosting. It’s super moist and packed with fresh strawberry goodness, and it’s easy to make in a sheet pan. Add some slice berries to fancy this cake up.
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Cinnamon Madeleines
Turn your kitchen into a French bakery and make these spiced Cinnamon Madeleine Cakes flavored with our favorite fall aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Use your favorite Madeleine pan for the prettiest shapes and enjoy a sweet cake.
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake
Refresh your taste buds with Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake topped with a sweet orange drizzle. This citrusy treat is perfect for any festive occasion.
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Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes
These Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are deeply dark and decadent. They are made with only seven ingredients and a boxed mix. The secret ingredient gives them their stunning black color. T
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Vanilla Skillet Cake
Try this Easy Vanilla Cake made in a skillet for a golden-brown crust and tender interior. It’s a simple, classic treat baked to perfection for a tasty snack cake that has a sprinkling of powdered sugar on top.
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