Add Something Special to Your Day with a Slice of Cake

Special occasions deserve a special cake, and these recipes will help you make the perfect one. Whether it's a simple family get-together or a big celebration, these cakes are easy to make and delicious. From simple layers to fancy frostings, each recipe is designed to bring people together for a sweet, memorable moment.

Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

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

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Make this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake for a zesty lemon blast, all drizzled with creamy icing that runs down the sides. It's a super simple and tasty treat for anyone who loves lemon. What's the best part? It starts with a box of cake mix and a can of soda!
Get the Recipe: Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Raspberry Chiffon Cake

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

Make a gorgeous Raspberry Chiffon Cake with its light, airy texture and beautiful pink color. It's simple to prepare and packed with delicious raspberry flavor.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake

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

Indulge in this Chocolate Fudge Cake featuring layers of decadent chocolate frosting. Prepare it in a sheet pan, layer it high, and savor every slice of chocolatey delight.
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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 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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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 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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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 moist pumpkin sheet cake with a luscious layer of tangy white chocolate cream cheese frosting. It’s a fall favorite that’s hard to resist.
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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. It’s a simple cake with caramelized apricots and cherries on top, perfect for dessert for stone fruit lovers.
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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.

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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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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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 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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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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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 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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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

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

Bake a Strawberry Cake with real strawberries in the batter and creamy frosting. It’s super moist and packed with fresh strawberry goodness that's easy to make in a sheet pan.
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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 Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake topped with a sweet orange drizzle. This citrusy treat is perfect for any festive occasion.
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Lemon almond yogurt cake with strawberries

A slice of strawberry cake on a plate next to strawberries. — Lemon almond yogurt cake with strawberries. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

This lemon almond yogurt cake requires no special occasion, and minimal work. It's perfect to celebrate the weekend, especially if topped with strawberries.
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Blood Orange Cake with Polenta and Rosemary

A glazed loaf cake with slices of fruit and sprigs of rosemary, placed on a wooden board with a gray napkin to the side. — Blood Orange Polenta Cake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

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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Honey Cake

A rectangular loaf of brown cake is placed on a white plate. Three slices are cut from the loaf, revealing a moist and dense texture inside. — Honey Loaf Cake. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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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Maple Frosting For Your Cake

Maple Frosting. Photo credit: Joyfully Mad.

Easy maple frosting is the perfect topping for all your favorite fall desserts. Creamy and flavorful, this fun twist on a classic cream cheese frosting will be the star of the show!
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A plate of green sugar-coated cookies with a cup of tea in the background. — Mint Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

If you are a cookie fan, check out our best cookie recipes. There are some for every taste and holiday. So you can keep your cookie jar full!
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