Chambord Layer Cake
Filled with rich fruit preserves and topped with black-raspberry-flavored buttercream, this cake is a raspberry lover's dream.
Easy Chocolate Party Cake
A slice of our cake needs no more accompaniment than a glass of cold milk. Nothing mixes up faster than this Easy Chocolate Party Cake, also known as "dump" cake (dump all ingredients into one bowl, mix, and bake — candles and a chorus of "Happy Birthday" optional).
Recipes: Easy Chocolate Party Cake, Fudgy Cream-Cheese Frosting
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Lemon Cake
Luscious lemon cake is a zesty alternative to classic vanilla. Lemon's versatility gives you plenty of options for filling — lemon curd, raspberry jam, or buttercream frosting.
Recipe: Lemon Cake
Basic Vanilla Cake
This moist single-layer vanilla cake has a delicate texture and delectable crumb, but it's the old-fashioned browned-butter glaze that gives it a nutty flavor. It's also delightfully versatile.
Recipe: Basic Vanilla Cake
Quick Strawberry Cake
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For a quicker and almost-homemade strawberry cake, let white cake mix stand in for a cake made from scratch. Reduce the liquid called for in the mix by 1/3 cup and add 1 cup strawberry preserves and 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring. Bake the two 9-inch layers according to package instructions. Shorten the process (and cleanup) even more by using store-bought whipped cream. Top with strawberries and 1/4 cup preserves.
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Carrot Cake
This decadent carrot cake is coated with a sweet buttermilk glaze before being topped with traditional cream cheese frosting.
Recipe: Nanny's Full o' Love Glazed Carrot Cake
Each layer of this incredible cake is topped with sinfully sweet pecans, sugar, and fudge.
Recipe: Praline Turtle Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Vanilla icing coats Red Velvet Cake, a four-layer temptation.
Recipes: Red Velvet Cake, Cooked Vanilla Icing
Fresh Strawberry Cake
Celebrate spring's arrival with fresh strawberries and billows of cream on this moist cake.
Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cake
Banana-Caramel Cake
For an alternative that's less sweet and a time-saver, too, omit the icing and serve the cake warm with a pat of butter. Or top with powdered sugar or ready-made fudge sauce.
Recipes: Banana-Caramel Cake, Caramel Icing
Lemon-Blackberry Cake
Filled with cassis-spiked blackberry jam and coated with lemon buttercream, our Lemon-Blackberry Cake will be a treat you'll want to share with the whole family: There will be enough slices to go around.
Recipes: Lemon-Blackberry Cake, Blackberry-Cassis Jam, Lemon Buttercream
Crunchy Coffee Cake
Delicately sweet, with a texture that makes everyone smile, breakfast cakes such as these can be created in little time with absolutely no special equipment.
Recipe: Crunchy Coffee Cake
Coconut Cake
Layers of rum syrup are hidden within this toasted coconut confection.
Recipe: Coconut Cake
Basic Chocolate Cake
Less is more with this single-layer cake adorned with a deep chocolate glaze.
Recipe: Basic Chocolate Cake
Stacked Applesauce Cake
The moist and spicy layers of this cake need nothing more than a cool complement of cinnamon-flavored whipped cream to sandwich them together.
Recipes: Stacked Applesauce Cake, Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Lemon Cakes with Berry Salsa
Mini lemon cakes with fresh berries are a light and sweet summer indulgence.
Recipe: Lemon Cakes with Berry Salsa
Warm Chocolate and Caramel Cakes
In this variation on our Basic Chocolate Cake, warm caramel sauce spooned into a ramekin's base results in a cake with an irresistibly gooey surprise.
Recipe: Warm Chocolate and Caramel Cakes
Chocolate Tea Cake
Made with cocoa and dark brown sugar and topped with a chocolate-almond glaze, this velvety cake is perfect for any occasion.
Recipe: Chocolate Tea Cake
Pineapple Meringue Cake
Two fluffy layers of meringue surround creamy pineapple filling.
Recipe: Pineapple Meringue Cake
Boston Cream Pie Cake
Boston cream pie (really a cake) probably got its misnomer when Early American cooks, for lack of cake pans, baked it in pie tins. Filled with vanilla pudding and topped with a chocolate glaze, this dessert is delicious, whatever it's called!
Recipes: Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate Glaze
Apple-Cardamom Cakes
Applesauce keeps these miniature apple cakes moist and flavorful without adding fat.
Recipe: Apple-Cardamom Cakes
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Cocoa Cake
This moist, fluffy chocolate cake is topped with a cloudlike layer of sweetened whipped cream.
Recipe: Cocoa Cake
Toasted Coconut Coffee Cake
Offer a slice of Toasted Coconut Coffee Cake for a midmorning break or as the grand finale to Sunday brunch.
Recipe: Toasted Coconut Coffee Cake
Crepe Cake
Alternating layers of wafer-thin crepes and rich chocolate pudding make for a deliciously different dessert. To slice the cake, use a long, sharp knife and cut in a smooth sawing motion. Wipe the knife between each cut.
Recipe: Crepe Cake
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
This is no ordinary chocolate cake. With cinnamon, pumpkin, and cream cheese frosting, it's sure to please both kids and adults.
Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
Almond Brown-Butter Cakes with Currants
Almond paste, red wine, and currants blend in this summery cake.
Recipe: Almond Brown-Butter Cakes with Currants
German Chocolate Cake
One tasty forkful is all you'll need to recognize the distinctive crunchy-chewy filling — pecans and coconut cooked to a sublime finish — of our German Chocolate Cake.
Recipes: German Chocolate Cake, Coconut-Pecan Filling
Golden Pumpkin Cake
A simple variation on our Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Cake creates this perfect-for-breakfast version. Or, slather on some Honey and Spice Buttercream for an after-dinner treat.
Recipes: Golden Pumpkin Cake, Honey and Spice Buttercream
Pistachio Semolina Honey Cake
The combination of semolina, a coarse-ground durum wheat, and honey gives this cake its rich texture.
Recipe: Pistachio Semolina Honey Cake
Honey Pound Cake
To make this cake extra special, try deeply flavored leatherwood honey and look for a unique pan, like this pumpkin patch design.
Recipe: Honey Pound Cake
Hummingbird Cake
Coated in cream cheese frosting and topped with pecans, this fruity cake is a feast for the senses.
Recipe: Hummingbird Cake
Old-Fashioned Jam Cake
Our Basic Vanilla Cake, sliced to create layers, is party perfect when spread with fresh peach preserves and sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
Recipe: Old-Fashioned Jam Cake
Chocolate Spice Cake
A hint of coffee and an exotic blend of spices add unexpectedly delicious flavor to this basic chocolate cake.
Recipe: Chocolate Spice Cake
Maple Walnut Cake
Maple syrup isn't just for pancakes. Designed for those who simply can't get enough of the ever-popular flavoring, our Maple Walnut Cake's layers and frosting are both generously doused with this all-American syrup.
Recipes: Maple Walnut Cake, Maple-Sugar Frosting
Pear Cakes
This sure-to-please dish is easy to prepare and travels well — perfect for both autumn picnics and everyday meals. Paper cake molds make transporting easy.
Recipe: Pear Cakes
Pear Upside-Down Cake
The surprise ingredient in this cake is stone-ground cornmeal, which lends its crunchy texture to luscious pears and caramelized sugar.
Recipe: Pear Upside-Down Cake
Parmesan Cheesecake with Cherry-Pecan Crust
This savory nondessert-style cheesecake can be prepared ahead, making it ideal for casual entertaining. Garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme and dried cherries.
Recipe: Parmesan Cheesecake with Cherry-Pecan Cracker Crust
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This scrumptious pineapple upside-down cake was voted by readers as a comfort food favorite. Balance its sweetness with a pot of dark-roast coffee or an Assam tea such as English Breakfast.
Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Autumn Spice Cake
The heavenly fragrance of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg infuses the house as this spice cake bakes in the oven. To make this luscious orange hue, add 1 drop of red for every 5 drops of yellow coloring to buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream frosting; all pair well with spice cake.
Recipe: Autumn Spice Cake
Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake
Ground polenta adds depth and texture to this Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake. Here, we substituted a quarter of the flour in the recipe with fine-ground polenta, which contributes welcome crunch and golden color to the cake. Cooked polenta also works well with poached fruits, nutmeg or cinnamon, or a thin brown-sugar glaze.
Recipe: Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake
"Hot" Chocolate Cake
This decadent cake pairs rich cocoa and bittersweet chocolate with a hint of spicy cayenne pepper — a warming choice for a winter snack.
Recipe: "Hot" Chocolate Cake
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake
This revamped cheesecake is perfect for the holidays, but can be enjoyed year-round.
Recipe: Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Layers of cake cushioned with Pumpkin Cream-Cheese Frosting create a lasting impression even before you take the first bite.
Recipes: Pumpkin Spice Cake, Pumpkin Cream-Cheese Frosting
Rich Chocolate Layer Cake
Made from a mix, this cake is particularly moist and fudgy, thanks to two secret ingredients (mayonnaise and cocoa). Combine packaged coconut and nuts with creamy chocolate frosting to create the irresistible filling.
Recipe: Rich Chocolate Layer Cake
Sponge Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Moist cake is perfectly balanced with creamy frosting in this five-layer dream.
Recipe: Sponge Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Toasted Pound Cake with Pears
Sweet pound cake becomes a toasty delight with pears on the side.
Recipe: Toasted Pound Cake with Pears
Chocolate Whipped Cream Cake
Mini chocolate chips, anisette liqueur, and whipped cream frosting make this cake stand out from the crowd.
Recipe: Gianna's Chocolate Whipped Cream Cake
