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    Home > Cakes & Buttercreams

    Cakes

    From the simplest to the most elegant cakes all posts include multiple process shots to guide you the perfect cake.

    You'll definitely want to check out Cake Pan Prep or How to Get a Flat Cake Layer and From 1 Recipe Comes Multiple Cake Layers

    Want more options? We have even more Cake Recipes!

    • The Lemon Layer Cake is on a clear plate with a vase in the background and a serving utensil.
      Split Lemon Layer Cake
    • A slice of the pecan upside down cake sits on a white plate with a lace edge which sits o ntop of another orangish pate.
      Pecan Upside Down Cake
    • Pumpkin Mousse with a graham cracker crust, cheesecake layer topped with pumpkin mousse finished with a wreath of whipped cream
      Pumpkin Mousse Torte Recipe
    • A slice of the Caramel Apple Spiced Cake sits on a white plate with colored leaves with an apple, plaid napkin and the cake in the background.
      Apple Spice Bundt Cake
    • Three layers of chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse,dark chocolate mousse and a chocolate glaze sit on an old fashioned cut glass tray.
      Exceptional Tuxedo Cake
    • The opening photo for Multiple Cake Layers from 1 Recipe includes white, yellow, marble, 2 different chocolate layers and 3 citrus versions.
      Multiple Cake Layers from 1 Recipe
    • Yellow Buttermilk Cake
    • An open Strawberry Surprise Cupcake is cut open to display the chocolate inside with more cupcakes in the background.
      Strawberry Surprise Cupcake Recipe
    • Cupcakes are finished with a swirl of Strawberry Buttercream.
      Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
    • A slice of My Best Banana Cake Recipe sits on a white plate which is on a yellow gingham plate on a blue background.
      My Best Banana Cake Recipe
    • The Triple Lemon Cake consisting of a yellow crumb coated single layer cake finished with white meringue in the middle
      Triple Lemon Cake - Revised
    • Slices of the Orange Pistachio Loaf Cake sit on a white tray with a blue napkin behind it and abcup of tea to the right.
      Orange Pistachio Loaf Cake
    • A partially eaten piece of the Decadent Chocolate Snack Cake sits on a white plate with a fork and bit of marshmallow with the cake in the background and a blue and white vase.
      Decadent Chocolate Snack Cake
    • Orange Chiffon Cake
    • A slice of the Orange Almond Tea Cake sits on a white plate with 2 strawberries and the rest of the cut cake is behind it.
      Orange Almond Tea Cake
    • A slice of the gluten free Lemon Strawberry Cake sits on a white plate with daisies on the table.
      Lemon Strawberry Cake
    • A lone Banana Split Cupcake with its vibrant pink strawberry buttercream and drizzled with chocolate sits on a pink rimmed plate.
      Banana Split Cupcakes
    • This Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake features a pineapple slice with a cherry in the middle on top of a yellow cake sitting on a blue and white plate.
      Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
    • Lemonade Cake with blueberry sauce on a green plate wiht a yellow napkin.
      Lemonade Cake with Blueberry Sauce
    • Gateau Breton
      Gateau Breton
    • Hazelnut Gianduja Cake
      Hazelnut Gianduja Cake
    • Angel food Cake
      Perfectly Easy Angel Food Cake
    • A slice of chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse glazed in chocolate on a marble plate
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake
    • Blueberry poke cake is a 9x13" cake that has holes poked in it and filled with a blueberry compote. It is finished with whipped cream and blueberry filling
      Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake
    • Irish Apple Cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white and green tray
      Irish Apple Cake
    • Lamington Torte
      Lamington Torte
    • Classic Birthday Cake Perfections
      Classic Birthday Cake Perfection
    • An Orange chiffon Cake is filled with cranberry curd and chocolate. The cake is finished with whipped cream and julienned candied orange zest
      Orange Cranberry Cake - A Holiday Specialty
    • A slice of Guinness Cake sits on a gold and white plate.
      Easy Chocolate Guinness Cake for Father’s Day
    • A Quick and Easy Summer Tea Cake
    • Pave d'Amour
      Pave d'Amour - The Quintessential Celebration Cake
    • Slices of the Strawberry Cake sit on a marble plate with fresh strawberries.
      Strawberry Cake - A Little Slice of Heaven
    • The finished Coconut Cream Cake sits on a gray plate with a flower vase in the background ready to be cut.
      Coconut Cream Cake - The Perfect Easter Dessert
    • Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake
      Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake
    • Cafe au Lait Crepe Cake
      Café au Lait Crepe Cake with Orange Cream Sauce
    • This Riene de Saba cake features 2 layers of chocolate cake with a mousse like filling, topped with candied cranberries
      Reine de Saba Cake with Candied Cranberries
    • Chocolate Creamsicle Cake
      All American Chocolate Creamsicle Cake
    • A slice of the Raspberry MascarponeTarte Tropezienne sits on a lace edged white plate with a teal napkin behind it and a gold rimed saucer.
      Raspberry Mascarpone Tarte Tropezienne
    • Zuccotto
      Zuccotto - Italy's Secret Dessert
    • This Ultimate Chocolate Fudge cake is gluten free and easy to make. It is finished with a chocolate glaze and served with a Vanilla Creme Anglaise
      Updated GF Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

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    • Slices of the Strawberry Cake sit on a marble plate with fresh strawberries.
      Strawberry Cake - A Little Slice of Heaven
    • Irish Apple Cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white and green tray
      Irish Apple Cake
    • Blueberry poke cake is a 9x13" cake that has holes poked in it and filled with a blueberry compote. It is finished with whipped cream and blueberry filling
      Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake
    • An Individual Italian Tiramisu sits on a cream colored plate and dark beige and silver trim with a cup of tea and a plater of tiramisu in the background,
      Individual Italian Tiramisu
    • A whole coffee cake muffin sits on a wite plate with a colored mug on the plate and more muffins in the background.
      Coffee Cake Muffins (Bakery-Style & Moist)
    • Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Torte on a golden plate.
      Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Torte

    Popular Recipes

    • This Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake features a pineapple slice with a cherry in the middle on top of a yellow cake sitting on a blue and white plate.
      Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
    • A plate of Cuccidati, fig and nut filled Italian Cookies sprinkled with multi-colored nonpariels.
      Cuccidati - Italy's Finest Cookie
    • This picture shows a slice of the coffee cake on a white, lace edged plate on a marble counter.
      Apricot Crumb Coffee Cake
    • Langue de Chat cookies in a bowl.
      Langue de Chat
    • Angel food Cake
      Perfectly Easy Angel Food Cake
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      Chopping Nuts - A Quicker Way

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