Go all-in on cakes this season with impressive layer cakes, classic Bundt cakes, cozy skillet cakes, plus cupcakes and madeleines that are always a good time to bake. These are from-scratch recipes for hands-on bakers who like to mix, whisk, and get fully involved in the process. Making every part yourself, from batter to frosting, takes a little extra effort, but that’s the point. This is real baking with patience, pride, and probably a bit of flour on your shirt.
Red Velvet Bundt Cake
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Dive into the rich flavor and tender crumb of a homemade Red Velvet Bundt Cake. Topped with cream cheese frosting, this dessert is a total eye-catcher that promises both yumminess and a festive touch to your celebrations.
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Lemon Bundt Cake
This homemade Lemon Bundt Cake bakes up to a beautiful golden brown, featuring juicy lemon pieces baked right into the batter, capturing the essence of bakery cakes. Drizzled with a creamy lemon glaze, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Cakes have a charm that brings brightness to any occasion, and this one is no exception.
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake
Refresh your palate with this delightful Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake, featuring sweet canned mandarins for a burst of citrus flavor. Topped with a sweet orange drizzle icing, this cake offers a slice of pure enjoyment that rivals any bakery offering. Its charming presentation makes it perfect for brightening up any dessert table.
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Blood Orange Cake with Polenta and Rosemary
Blood orange cake with polenta and rosemary is a beautiful pound cake with a bewitching pink color. This cake is a perfect choice for special occasions or a casual dessert.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the rich layers of this easy-to-make Chocolate Fudge Cake, complete with decadent chocolate frosting that looks like a bakery delight. Baked in a sheet pan and stacked with layers of chocolate fudge icing, this cake is a true chocolate lover’s dream. We love cakes that are both charming and irresistible, making it a favorite for all occasions.
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Chocolate Beer Cake
Discover the delightful combination of chocolate and beer in this rich Chocolate Beer Cake that boasts a bakery-style appearance. Infused with malty flavors from stout beer, this cake is a treat for your taste buds, topped with a silky smooth creamy ganache glaze. Cakes like this one have a charm that brings people together, making it a perfect conversation starter.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Stone fruits shine in this charming Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake, showcasing two favorite fruits in one delightful dessert that looks bakery-fresh. With a tender yellow cake topped with caramelized cherries and apricots, each slice is a taste of summer. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for enjoying any time you crave something fruity and sweet.
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Banana Cake Roll
Enjoy the charm of this easy Banana Roll Cake, featuring a cream cheese filling baked right into the sponge, reminiscent of bakery treats. With added pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger, this cake is a delightful treat that’s easy to roll up and serve. Perfect for gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress with its unique presentation and flavor.
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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 stands out from the rest.
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Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream
Welcome fall with these delightful Apple Cupcakes topped with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting, reminiscent of bakery-style treats. The warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves complement the apple flavor perfectly, creating a comforting dessert. These charming little cakes are sure to bring a smile to your face and are perfect for any gathering!
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Wild Blueberries Yogurt Cake
Our No Bake Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe with wild blueberries and nutty crust is an excellent dessert with 8 grams of protein per piece. This low carb blueberry cheesecake is super easy to make and has become number one in your family.
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Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf
One bite, and you’ll see why the taste of strawberry pound cake is so irresistible. It’s baked to perfection with real strawberries making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
This chocolate swirl cheesecake is pretty to look at but even better to eat! Expect rich vanilla and chocolate flavors and a creamy finish.
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake takes the dessert table up a notch with this lcream cheese pound cake with almond flour! Made with almond flour to keep it moist but light, this keto pound cake is rich, moist, and packed with rich chocolate flavor.
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Toasted Coconut 3 Layer Cake
Toasted Coconut 3 layer cake with cream cheese frosting is an old fashioned Southern recipe. We show you how to toast the coconut to perfection for this beautiful layered cake.
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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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Pumpkin Madeleines with Maple Glaze
Enjoy these Pumpkin Madeleines with your favorite coffee or tea. They are soft sponge cakes made with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, so you get plenty of fall flavor. A drizzle of maple glaze makes them a simple but festive dessert for a brunch, the holidays or for an afternoon treat.
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Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is a light German cake recipe with a rich vanilla cream filling and topped with sugary, crunchy almonds. This cake looks fancy, but the recipe is easy to make and perfect for new and seasoned bakers. If you want an easy recipe to impress your friends and family, this cake is for you.
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Banana Cake
This delicious Banana Cake is made with sweet, ripe bananas and topped with a tangy sour cream frosting. This cake is easy to make and always comes out delicious.
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This cinnamon streusel coffee cake has moist vanilla cake, a rich cinnamon swirl, and an irresistible crumb topping. This recipe is heavy on the crumb topping, so you’ll get some in every single bite.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes
Reese’s mini peanut butter cups steal the show in these delicious cupcakes, providing a delicious surprise in the middle of chocolate on chocolate cupcakes, drizzled with a peanut butter sauce! YUM! Introducing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes.
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Swedish Almond Cake
Who can resist the allure of Swedish Almond Cake? The delicate almond flavor paired with a moist, tender crumb is truly something special. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a delightful European twist on dessert for almond lovers everywhere.
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