Slice By Slice: 17 Cakes Worth Every Bite

4/17/25 – Made into an article

Slice by slice, these cake recipes bring simple, great baking to your kitchen. Perfect for when you’re craving something sweet without overcomplicating things. These cakes are full of chocolate, fruit, nuts, and pure cake goodness.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

A three layer chocolate cake with chocolate icing on a white plate. — Layered Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Dive into layers of rich chocolate frosting with this Chocolate Fudge Cake. Baked in a sheet pan and stacked high, each slice is pure chocolate bliss. Simple, rich, and great for any chocolate lover.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A round apple tart in a cast iron skillet, with one triangular slice partially removed. A knife and an apple are seen on the side. — Apple Cinnamon Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Treat yourself to Apple Cake with Cinnamon, packed with fresh apple slices and baked in a skillet. It’s cozy, flavorful, and perfect for any time. It’s a great dessert for your slice-by-slice cravings.
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Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Caramel Icing and Cracker Jack bring peanuts, caramel, and popcorn together. It’s a fun twist on a classic treat. Sweet, salty, and totally delicious.
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Banana Caramel Cake

A banana cake with icing and nuts on a plate. — Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Banana Caramel Cake turns a boxed mix into a caramel-flavored delight. It’s tender, sweet, and just right for a simple dessert. Maximum flavor, minimal effort and each slice is guaranteed delicioius.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

A apricot cherry cake is sitting on a plate. — Apricot Cherry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy the fruity twist of Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake with caramelized apricots and cherries on top. It’s easy to bake and great for dessert. Simple ingredients, big flavor.
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Raspberry Chiffon Cake

A pink cake with raspberries and icing on top. — Raspberry Chiffon Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a stunning Raspberry Chiffon Cake with its airy texture and soft pink hue. It’s light, flavorful, and full of raspberry goodness in each slice. Easy to make and even easier to eat.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Chiffon Cake

Chocolate Beer Cake

A chocolate bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out. — Chocolate Stout Beer Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Savor the rich chocolate and stout beer combo with this Chocolate Beer Cake. The malty beer adds depth, and the silky ganache glaze finishes it off. Each slice is full of flavor and is perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Lemon Bundt Cake

This Lemon Bundt Cake is bursting with fresh lemon and topped with a creamy glaze. It’s golden, zesty, and simple to bake from scratch. Perfect for any lemon lover.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

A bundt cake with icing on a plate. — Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake for a lemony punch and a creamy icing drizzle on top. It’s light, flavorful, and fun to bake, and it’s great for citrus fans. It’s so easy, just start with a boxed cake mix and a can of soda.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A slice of strawberry cake on a plate with strawberries. — Strawberry Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Each slice of this Strawberry Cake is packed with real strawberries in both the batter and frosting. Moist, fruity, and great for a crowd, this cake is baked in a 9 x 13 pan to make it easy to serve.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake

Slice of yellow cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate, with another slice and the cake pan in the background. — Vanilla Cinnamon Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this rustic Vanilla Skillet Cake for a golden crust and tender middle. It’s a simple, classic treat baked to perfection in a skillet. Great for a quick and sweet dessert.
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Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream

Coconut cupcakes with whipped cream and coconut flakes. — Coconut Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Coconut lovers, these Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream are for you. Made with a boxed mix and loaded with coconut flavor, they’re moist and sweet.
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Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

A close-up of a chocolate cupcake with rich, ruffled chocolate frosting. The wrapper is partially peeled back, revealing moist cake texture. Other cupcakes and a glass of milk are in the background. — Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are dark, rich, and made with just seven ingredients. The deep black color gives them a dramatic twist. Decadent and easy to bake.
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Slice into the rich, tender crumb of a homemade Red Velvet Bundt Cake topped with cream cheese frosting. It’s festive and flavorful, perfect for any celebration.
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Banana Cake Roll

A slice of banana roll cake on a white plate. — Banana Cake Roll. Photo credit. One Hot Oven.

Each slice of this Banana Cake Roll is filled with cream cheese and rolled into a tender sponge. It’s a special treat with pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger. Surprisingly, it’s also easy to make!
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A sheet cake topped with white frosting, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and small pieces of dried fruit. — Pumpkin Sheet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven

Enjoy this Pumpkin Sheet Cake’s soft, spiced layers topped with white chocolate cream cheese frosting. It’s a fall favorite and perfect for pumpkin fans.
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake

An orange bundt cake with a slice taken out. — Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake: Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Refresh your taste buds with a slice of this Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake, topped with a sweet orange drizzle. Citrusy, light, and festive—this cake is a crowd-pleaser.
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