Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, hosting a dinner party, or just craving something sweet, these are our top made-from-scratch cake recipes. There’s never a wrong moment for a slice of cake, and you’ll love these tempting desserts. Bake Your Way Through These 17 Irresistible Cakes with our most delicious homemade recipes. Whether you stick to the classics or try something new, these recipes are perfect and we even make luscious cake with mixes too!
Banana Cake Roll
This Banana Cake Roll has a cream cheese filling right in the cake, making rolling a breeze. Pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger add fun flavors. It’s the perfect cake for any get-together and always a showstopper.
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Banana Caramel Cake
The Banana Caramel Cake is a must-try. It’s made from a boxed mix but tastes like it came from a bakery. It’s soft, flavorful, and perfect for cake lovers. This one’s a crowd-pleaser, for sure.
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Chocolate Beer Cake
Chocolate Beer Cake mixes rich chocolate with malty stout beer for a unique flavor combo. Topped with a silky ganache glaze, it’s a cake that stands out. Make this one when you want to serve a chocolate lover.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon
Apple Cake with Cinnamon is all about comfort, with fresh apple slices on top with a tender yellow cake below that we bake in a skillet for extra charm. Simple and delicious, this cake is a definite favorite.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake pairs tender yellow cake with caramelized cherries and apricots on top. The stone fruits make it special and perfect for dessert.
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Lemon Bundt Cake
Lemon Bundt Cake is made from scratch with juicy lemon pieces inside and a creamy glaze outside. It’s fresh, easy, and a hit with everyone. Bake this cake to serve a crowd.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake is a quick lemon-flavored treat with creamy icing drizzled on top. Perfect for lemon lovers in need of a fast dessert fix.
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Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting are a coconut lover’s dream. Starting from a mix, they’re moist with dreamy coconut frosting on top, making them a must for cake fans.
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake
Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake, with canned mandarins or fresh mandarins, is a refreshing dessert. A sweet orange drizzle icing makes it stand out. Grab your favorite bundt pan and get baking.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cakes
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Caramel Icing and Cracker Jack topping are flavor-packed treats. With peanuts, caramel, and popcorn, these cupcakes bring back a classic snack.
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Raspberry Chiffon Cake
Raspberry Chiffon Cake is easy and impressive, with a soft pink hue and airy texture. It’s bursting with raspberry flavor, making it a perfect pick.
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Red Velvet Bundt Cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, is a showstopper. Rich in flavor and festive in look, it’s great for celebrations but this bundt cake is so easy to make and bake you will want to serve it just because your want a slice of cake.
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Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake with butter roux frosting is a classic celebration cake. With layers of rich flavor, it’s a standout for any occasion. We love to make our cake in a square pan, but you can also make and bake this cake in a sheet pan or a round pan.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream packs real strawberries in both the batter and frosting for a fresh taste. Moist and simple, it’s great for any occasion.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake
Vanilla Skillet Cake is a simple dessert baked in a cast-iron skillet. It has a crispy golden-brown crust and tender vanilla cake inside. It’s a great pick for any dessert and it is so simple to make.
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Honey Cake
Honey Cake is all about the crumb topping, with moist vanilla cake, a rich cinnamon swirl, and a crumbly top. Every bite has that perfect crunch.
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Cinnamon Coffee Cake has a moist vanilla base, rich cinnamon swirl, and tons of crumb topping. You’ll love the crunch in every bite. Enjoy a slice with your morning cup of brew, or slice into this cake mid-afternoon for a cinnamon treat.
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