Cake Recipes & Ideas

And it's gluten-free!

Easy strawberry shortcake made with buttery drop biscuits, macerated strawberries, and homemade whipped cream.

If you bake one thing with apples this fall, it should be this.

"If you’re a beginner baker or don’t bake often, just know that this recipe requires a little extra time and care, but produces a stunning result."

One simple trick makes a world of difference.

The combo we didn't know we needed.

Layers and layers of tender cake and homemade no-churn cream cheese ice cream.

Bring it to your next cookout and watch it disappear.

Make it before peaches are gone.

It's a classic dessert that feeds a crowd.

Joy the Baker does it again!

It's a party-worthy treat.

I'll never forget the moment I knew I'd nailed it.

Fit for breakfast, dessert, and everything in between.

A cuter form of the classic cake.

Rainbow sprinkles turn anything into a party. How else can you explain the effervescent popularity of Funfetti cake? When we threw a backyard S’mores birthday party for my sister, I knew that sprinkles had to be part of the plan. And what better place to put sprinkles, but in a marshmallow? Colored sugar, mixed into fluffy sugar, toasted on a S’more. Sounds about right to me.

It's worthy of any celebration.

Like many things in life, our breakfast choices are all about balance and moderation. Most days we stick with our smoothies, yogurt, and avocado toast, but every once in a while we all deserve something a little special — like cake for breakfast. Whoever says cake for breakfast is unacceptable clearly hasn’t been introduced to cake batter waffles.

I’m a sucker for an unfussy cake, the kind of cake that you can whip up in an hour or less without any extra trips to the grocery store, one that is special enough to serve to guests, but homey enough to not need a special occasion at all. This fragrant lemon cake — scattered with juicy blueberries and dolloped with soft lemon cream — is the perfect unfussy cake, just the thing to bring to a last-minute spring dinner party or to snack on with afternoon tea.

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A thick, tangy cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.

"It is the perfect combination of challenging and fun to make, and I truly feel like it is a great introduction to the ever-so-creative world of baking."

My friends couldn't stop eating them.

It's been around since the 1800s.

Cheesecake and Biscoff cookies in one dessert? Sign me up!

Make it while fresh berries are in season.

This is one recipe worth the time and effort.

So good, it fooled my family.

These tips will take the taste up a notch.

The perfect ending to your spring celebrations.

This is the sweet, sky-high cake that dessert dreams are made of.

Spoiler alert: I think I’ve found my new favorite snack.

Individual cheesy perfection.

Never let those oranges go bad again.

Complete with a tangy cream cheese glaze.

It's so good, you'll want to eat it too.

The winning recipe has lots of buttery streusel and a gooey cinnamon swirl.

You can't beat this combo of tender cake, gooey cinnamon ripple, and buttery crumb topping.

Toasted pecans, espresso powder, and chocolate take the standard crumb topping up a notch.

$3 for a whole batch of cupcakes? Sign us up.

Inspired by the classic Little Debbie snack.

Tender chocolate cake and a rich dark chocolate ganache frosting? Yes, please!

It's a drink and dessert in one!

Funfetti fans, unite!

The best of both in one slice.

It doubles down on peanut butter flavor.

It's stunning — and surprisingly simple to make.

Olive oil, an orange, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds team up in this tasty dessert.

Ultra chocolatey and decadently cream cheese-filled.

Besides being delicious, it’s pretty, colorful, and a real conversation piece.

Ten minutes until chocolate heaven? Yes, please!

A pretty pink, perfectly sweet treat.

This gives a totally new meaning to the saying "eat your heart out."

It's impossibly moist and fudgy.

There's no turning back after your first bite.

A mash-up worth mentioning.