Browse dozens of cakes that are for any occasion. Whether you are going to a birthday party or just want to bake something sweet for a special person in your life, I have you covered.
Start with my Basic Vanilla Cake, Classic Birthday Cake, perfect Chocolate Cake, and my favorite banana cake.
Infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, this Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake features apples baked into every bite. It will quickly become a fall favorite! An Easy Fall Cake Inspired by my upside-down pineapple cake, this Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake has quickly become one of my favorite fall desserts, next to my cranberry orange upside-down cake. Like …
This light and fluffy homemade lemon cake recipe with buttercream frosting and lemon curd filling has become a family favorite. The triple dose of lemon is balanced and pleasantly sweet to satisfy those citrus cravings. This is the best lemon cake recipe I have ever made. I adapted this recipe from my moist vanilla cake …
This is the best hummingbird cake recipe with a banana-bread texture and hints of pineapple. It is topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and roasted pecans. What is hummingbird cake? It is a delicious banana and pineapple-flavored dense cake with hints of cinnamon. It reminds me of banana cake mixed with pineapple upside-down cake. You …
Make your own molten lava cake at home. It is a show-stopping, Pinterest-perfect fancy dessert for any occasion. This can be a challenging recipe, but I’m here to guide you through it! I know you can make the perfect lava cakes. Following my mixing technique, bake temperature and bake time play a crucial role in …
Three-layered Nutella Chocolate Cake with Swiss Meringue frosting is a show-stopping dessert that’s perfectly nutty, moist, and decadent. It’s hard to find a more festive way to celebrate any occasion than with a three-layered chocolate cake. Add in creamy hazelnut from Nutella and you have an all-around winning recipe perfect for any time of year! …
This easy sour cream coffee cake is layered with a crumbly pecan-cinnamon filling and moist, tender yellow cake. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing treat for breakfast or brunch. Coffee cake is a classic sharable breakfast treat. At once spongey and moist with a nutty topping, it’s the perfect sweet complement to your morning or afternoon caffeine …
This basic pound cake recipe is buttery, dense, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Serve the cake plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or a dollop of homemade whipped cream. I don’t think there can be too many recipes for cake! Especially a sweetly dense cake that is still surprisingly soft. …
This moist vanilla cake recipe is supremely soft with loads of vanilla flavor. It’s covered in a silky vanilla buttercream frosting that isn’t overly sweet! I can guarantee this will be the best cake you’ve ever had. Vanilla cakes may seem so basic but when done right, they’re better than any other cake out there. …
This orange pound cake recipe is everything you love about citrus desserts. It has a perfectly light orange flavor, it’s wonderfully moist, and is topped with a heavenly orange glaze. The best orange pound cake I love baking with citrus flavors! There’s just something so light and refreshing about desserts made with citrus. Lemon thumbprint …
This pineapple upside-down cake recipe is flavorful and moist. The cake is baked in a single layer and topped with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. Pineapple upside down cakes are baked in a single pan with the toppings in the bottom of the pan. After the cake is baked, it is inverted so the toppings …
This decadent flourless chocolate cake recipe is simply the best. Made with a handful of basic ingredients and absolutely no flour, you’ll have an elegant dessert suitable for any occasion. This flourless chocolate cake is pure decadence. It’s fudgy and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. The best part is it’s completely gluten-free! That means you …
This Nutella Mug Cake is incredibly easy to make with only a few simple ingredients and “baked” right in the microwave. It’s perfect for an easy dessert because it takes less than 5 minutes to make! Nutella Mug Cake This Nutella mug cake recipe is my favorite indulgent snack. Warm Nutella cake that comes in …
This is one amazing chocolate mug cake! It’s truly the best recipe there is. You can satisfy those sweet chocolate cravings with a tender chocolate cake cooked in the microwave. Chocolate mug cake recipe My Nutella mug cake and vanilla mug cake is such a success that I had to make a chocolate version. It …
This is the best sour cream pound cake you’ll ever try! It’s buttery, tender, and has a lovely golden crust. Top it with whipped cream and fresh berries if you want but it’s incredible on its own. Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe This moist pound cake recipe is one of the best you’ll try. It’s …
If you are looking for the best homemade birthday cake recipes, you are in the right place. This collection of simple yet elegant cakes brings you a variety of birthday cake recipes ranging in flavors. There’s truly something for everyone here. Each cake recipe shared on my blog is thoroughly tested so you get the …
A showstopping funfetti cake with pillowy soft layers of white cake speckled with colorful sprinkles. Whipped vanilla buttercream frosting encases the cake and more sprinkles are added for decoration. This funfetti cake recipe is probably the most fun birthday cake to celebrate with. It’s cake number 6 in this year’s cake month. That’s right. We’re …
This no-bake strawberry mousse cake recipe features a thick strawberry mousse filling nestled on a Golden Oreo crust. The cake is topped with fresh strawberry jam and homemade whipped cream. July continues with cake month. I’m celebrating my birthday all month long. If you also have a July birthday, whip up one of the fabulous …
This marble cake recipe features vanilla cake swirled with chocolate for a gorgeous marble effect. The cake is covered in a silky smooth, whipped chocolate frosting. Classic marble cake is a mixture of vanilla and chocolate cake that is swirled together creating a marbling effect. It’s often streaked or mottled in appearance and contains more …
This single-layer strawberry shortcake cake recipe features a moist vanilla cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream. It’s one summer dessert you don’t want to miss! This one-layer strawberry shortcake cake is a fun twist on the classic strawberry shortcake dessert. Instead of individual servings, I made one single-layer cake, like my fresh strawberry cake, …
Classic strawberry shortcake made with homemade biscuits topped with sugary strawberries and homemade whipped cream. This is one dessert that is a must for summer! This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill. This strawberry shortcake recipe is the very best way to use up those freshly picked strawberries. It’s so light and …
This Angel Food Cake recipe is not only super easy to make, but it’s also incredibly delicious. Made with mostly egg whites, this cake is perfect for summer. Angel Food Cake This angel food cake recipe is my favorite summer cake. Soft, spongy cake made with whipped egg whites? Count me in! All of the …
An easy, fresh strawberry cake recipe that is so simple to make and can be ready in about 1 hour. It is a single-layer homemade strawberry cake crafted with yogurt and speckled with fresh strawberries. This fresh strawberry cake is a great way to highlight ripened summer berries. It is going to be the best …
This Pineapple Coconut Cake recipe is a real show stopper. Made with moist coconut cake, pineapple curd filling, and luscious coconut buttercream frosting, this cake will be the talk of your summer parties. I never really liked coconut cake as a kid. Or coconut for that matter. But, as an adult, I adore all things …
This made from scratch Basic Vanilla Cake recipe is one that must be added to your repertoire. It’s light, tender, and full of vanilla flavor. The buttery, moist texture makes it a great cake for all occasions. I’ve been on the hunt for a great vanilla cake recipe that I can use over and over …