Unleash Your Inner Cake Artist With These 15 Recipes

Cake: the ultimate crowd-pleaser. But with so many delectable options, how do you choose just one? Why not explore beyond the chocolate frontier with a zesty lemon bundt? Feeling bold? Our red velvet recipe is begging to be conquered. Better yet, why limit yourself and become a cake artist with our 15 favorite recipes.

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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.

Transform ordinary into extraordinary with this simple yet sophisticated Banana Caramel Cake. Crowned with cream cheese icing and a sprinkle of pecans, ginger, and cranberries, it’s a slice of heaven that’s surprisingly easy to create.
Get the Recipe: Banana Cake Roll

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Dive into decadence with our from-scratch Red Velvet Bundt Cake. Its velvety texture and cream cheese drizzle make every slice a celebration, perfect for any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Cakes

Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Caramel Icing topped with Cracker Jack. Yes, this cupcake has everything in it and on top that will remind you of a box of Cracker Jack with peanuts, caramel, and popcorn.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Caramel Cupcakes

Vanilla Skillet Cake

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

Simplicity meets perfection in our Vanilla Skillet Cake. With its golden-brown crust and tender crumb, this effortless dessert proves that sometimes, less truly is more.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Skillet Cake

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Capture summer’s essence with our Strawberry Cake. Bursting with fresh berry flavor and crowned with fluffy strawberry buttercream, it’s a slice of fruity heaven.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Banana Caramel Cake

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

Elevate a boxed mix to bakery-worthy heights with our Banana Caramel Cake. This tender, flavor-packed treat proves that sometimes, a little shortcut can lead to something spectacular.
Get the Recipe: Banana Caramel Cake

Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

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

Lemon lovers, rejoice! Our Mountain Dew Bundt Cake offers a refreshingly different citrus twist. Its vibrant flavor and creamy icing cascade make it a conversation starter that tastes as good as it looks.
Get the Recipe: Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

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

Chocolate enthusiasts, meet your new obsession. This layered Chocolate Fudge Cake transforms a simple sheet cake into a three-layer masterpiece with its decadent frosting between each tier.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cake

Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting

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

Calling all coconut enthusiasts! Prepare for a tropical delight: our irresistible Coconut Cupcakes crowned with luscious Coconut Buttercream Frosting. This dreamy dessert starts with a clever shortcut—a boxed cake mix—but transforms into a moist, decadent cake masterpiece. Each bite is a fluffy, coconutty cloud that proves sometimes the simplest recipes yield the most heavenly results.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cupcakes

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A slice of apple cake in a cast iron skillet. — Apple Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cozy up to comfort with our skillet-baked Apple Cinnamon Cake. Topped with fresh apple slices, it’s like wrapping yourself in a warm, spice-scented hug.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake

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

Brighten any day with our Mandarin Orange Cake. Adorned with a sweet orange drizzle, every bite brings a burst of sunshine.
Get the Recipe: Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake

Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

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

Flip dessert on its head with our Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake. This fruity twist on a classic showcases the best stone fruits in a caramelized, eye-catching package.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake

Pucker up for our zesty Lemon Bundt Cake. Drenched in tangy-sweet lemon glaze, it’s a citrus lover’s dream that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A slice of pumpkin cake on a plate with a fork. — Pumpkin Sheet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Embrace autumn anytime with our Pumpkin Sheet Cake. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, it’s a seasonal favorite that’s too good to save just for fall.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Apple spice cupcakes in a muffin tin with frosting rosettes. — Apple Spice Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say hello, tasty baby cakes. Bake these easy Apple Cupcakes and frost them with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add the perfect spicy flavors to delicious apple cakes.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes