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I Tried 4 Famous Red Velvet Cake Recipes and the Winner Is the Best I’ve Ever Eaten

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

I couldn’t help taking another bite of it, and then another.

Paula Shoyer

Feb 4, 2022

I Made Cake Man Raven’s “Out of this World” Red Velvet Cake (It Has Almost 800 Reviews)

Would it become my new go-to?

Paula Shoyer

Feb 3, 2022

This Southern Red Velvet Cake Has a Smart Secret Ingredient

It makes it over-the-top delicious.

Paula Shoyer

Feb 3, 2022

I Tried King Arthur’s One-Bowl Red Velvet Cake

Would it be as easy as promised?

Paula Shoyer

Feb 3, 2022

Is Smitten Kitchen’s Red Velvet Cake the Best on the Internet? I Tried It to Find Out.

It's made with generous amounts of cocoa powder and slathered in cream cheese frosting.

Paula Shoyer

Feb 2, 2022

Fluffy Pistachio Layer Cake

Skip the boxed pudding and cake mixes.

Stephanie Loo

Feb 1, 2022

Sponge Cake

Top with fruit and whipped cream, or layer it into a trifle.

Amelia Rampe

Jan 31, 2022

I Tried Grandbaby Cakes’ Recipe for Glazed Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake and It’s a Zesty, Citrusy Dream

"The vibrant yellow hue and bright flavors are like warm sunshine on a plate — something that I could definitely use more of on cold winter days."

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Jan 30, 2022

Peanut Butter Frosting

This smooth, fluffy frosting is chock-full of creamy peanut butter; it's the perfect topper for cakes and cupcakes.

Christine Gallary

Jan 29, 2022

Classic New York Cheesecake

A note from the cross-tester: "It truly is the best NY cheesecake I’ve ever had!"

Laura Rege

Jan 27, 2022

No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna

An impressively layered no-bake dessert anyone can pull off.

Perry Santanachote

Jan 26, 2022

Nian Gao

A mochi-like steamed Chinese cake to ring in Chinese New Year.

Christine Gallary

Jan 21, 2022

Cherry Pistachio Dump Cake

You don't need any mixers, mixing bowls, or even spoons.

Renae Wilson

Jan 17, 2022

Vegan Berry Cheesecake

Biscoff crust + extra-creamy almond (not cashew!) filling + ginger blackberry compote = heaven.

Tara Holland

Jan 10, 2022

King Arthur Baking Company Reveals Their Recipe of the Year and It Might Surprise You

The ideal baking project for New Year's Day.

Laurel Randolph

Dec 29, 2021

Martha Stewart’s Individual Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Needs to Be the Dessert of Choice at Your Next Gathering

It's the perfect single-serve dessert for any party.

Ni'Kesia Pannell

Dec 25, 2021

Joy the Baker’s Gingerbread Swirl Cake Is the Most Effortless Holiday Dessert

"This year, I’m definitely breaking the ‘only cookie’ rule, and adding this to my family’s Christmas cookie baking day."

Antonia DeBianchi

Dec 23, 2021

Guava Swiss Roll

It's light, airy, and tropically sweet — a surefire hit at any holiday gathering.

Marisel Salazar

Dec 23, 2021

Best-Ever Cream Cheese Frosting

You'll memorize the recipe soon enough.

Laura Rege

Dec 21, 2021

Red Velvet Cupcakes

It's the perfect celebratory dessert for just about any occasion.

Kristina Vänni

Dec 20, 2021

The Best Texas Sheet Cake

It's the definition of ooey-gooey goodness.

Nicole Rufus

Dec 19, 2021

This Recipe for Red Velvet Marble Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze Is the Perfect Twist on a Classic Treat

It's “perfectly moist and delightful with each holiday bite.”

Nathan Hutsenpiller

Dec 13, 2021

Red Velvet Cheesecake

It's little over-the-top, in the best way possible.

Meleyna Nomura

Dec 12, 2021

There’s an Entire Pound of Chocolate in This Stunning Cheesecake and You Deserve It All

… and maybe a pint of vanilla ice cream, too.

Rochelle Bilow

Dec 8, 2021

Reddit’s “World’s Best Gingerbread” Is Over 100 Years Old — And Still the Best for Holiday Baking

Think gingerbread is just for houses and people-shaped cookies? Think again.

Patty Catalano

Dec 5, 2021

The Best Devil’s Food Cake

It's so moist, rich, and flavorful, it barely needs the frosting.

Nicole Rufus

Dec 3, 2021

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Perfect for dessert, but equally acceptable for breakfast or brunch.

Laura Rege

Nov 27, 2021

Homemade Chimney Cakes

It uses a rolling pin in the most ingenious way.

Kristina Vänni

Nov 22, 2021

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An Unexpected Kitchen Appliance Makes This Lemon–Lime Cake Perfect Every Time

A simple lemon cake is a classic, but add lime to the batter to experience an unexpectedly eye-opening flavor. This fluffy cake is infused with lemon and lime, sandwiched with citrus curd, then topped with a cloud of sweetened whipped cream. The citrusy confection is the wake-up call for all your baking ambitions, and the ease with which it comes together is nothing short of inspired: bright in flavor, light in texture, and playfully elegant in appearance.

Patty Catalano

Nov 19, 2021

This Is the Easiest Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Make

It's (almost) too good to be true.

Amelia Rampe

Nov 18, 2021

The Cheesecake Factory Released Their Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe and You’ll Want to Make Them for Dinner Tonight

I know what I'm making tonight!

Ni'Kesia Pannell

Nov 12, 2021

Lemony Ciambella Is the Best Way to Start the Day

Think like an Italian and serve it with a foamy cappuccino or freshly made espresso.

Olivia Mack McCool

Nov 9, 2021

Add This Pillowy Panettone to Your Holiday Baking Bucket List

It takes time, but the end result is 100% worth it.

Tara Holland

Nov 7, 2021

Indian Home Fries and Almond Tahini Cake: My Modern Take on My Family’s Diwali Recipes

Diwali

"Enjoy what you cook and who you share it with. That, above all else, is what's most important this holiday season."

Priyanka Naik

Nov 4, 2021

This Almond Tahini Cake Tastes Like Baklava — Without All the Effort

Did we mention that it's soaked with a sweet rose syrup and topped with buttery green pistachios?

Priyanka Naik

Nov 3, 2021

Cream Cheese Is the Secret to Impossibly Moist Pound Cake

You might never go back to all-butter pound cakes again.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 26, 2021

I Tried the Nana’s Devil’s Food Cake Reddit Is Obsessed With (It Honestly Blew Me Away)

It's moist, fluffy, and intensely chocolatey.

Grace Elkus

Oct 21, 2021

I Tried Smitten Kitchen’s Big Apple Crumb Cake and It’s an Easy Way to Use Up Fall Apples

Recipe Review

You'll love everything about it.

Megan duBois

Oct 18, 2021

This Espresso-Infused Icebox Cake Was Inspired by Puerto Rican Coffee Culture

Crispy cookies drizzled with coffee syrup, fluffy dulce de leche filling, and crunchy sesame candies come together in this towering treat.

Sade Serrano

Oct 15, 2021

I Tried 4 Famous Funfetti Cake Recipes and the Winner Is Absolutely Flawless

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

I finally found my new go-to cake recipe.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 8, 2021

Joy the Baker’s Araby Spice Cake Is the Perfect Snacking Cake for Fall

Recipe Review

You don't even need a mixer.

Justin Burke

Oct 7, 2021

We Tried 6 Methods to Keep a Bundt Cake from Sticking and the Winner Was Magic

Skills Showdown

This DIY solution gives you a beautiful Bundt every time!

Justin Burke

Oct 7, 2021

Try This Handy Tip the Next Time You’re Decorating Cupcakes

The key to perfectly flat frosting.

Naomi Tomky

Oct 6, 2021

Molly Yeh’s Sprinkle Cake Is the Only Birthday Cake I’ll Make

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

It's absolutely perfect.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 6, 2021

The Problem with Martha Stewart’s Picture-Perfect Sprinkle Cake

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

I had high hopes for this festive, impressive cake.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 5, 2021

I Tried Pillsbury’s Beloved Funfetti Cake Mix and Did Not Expect These Results

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

I hadn't tried it since I was a kid.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 4, 2021

Sally's Baking Addiction's Funfetti Cake Is a Perfect, Go-to Birthday Recipe

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

It's simple, festive, and delicious.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 3, 2021

How To Make the Best Lemon-Coconut Cake from Scratch

Luscious bright lemon and creamy coconut are perfectly paired in this decadent layer cake.

Meghan Splawn

Oct 2, 2021

This Buttermilk Pound Cake Is Extra Soft and Tender

We've officially achieved pound-cake perfection.

Christine Gallary

Oct 1, 2021

Already Tired of Pumpkin Spice? Try This Easy Butterscotch Bundt Cake.

Recipe Review

The flavor is more subtle than you'd think.

Justin Burke

Sep 29, 2021

I Tried Ina Garten’s Famous Chocolate Cake as Cupcakes and I’m Forever Changed

Recipe Review

It changed my mind about cupcakes.

Justin Burke

Sep 24, 2021

Grandbaby Cakes' 7UP Cake Is the Best Pound Cake I've Ever Had

Kitchn Love Letters

It's buttery, moist, and bursting with citrus flavor.

Jesse Szewczyk

Sep 11, 2021

Seltzer Is the Secret to This Fluffy Vanilla Mug Cake

It might not be picture-perfect, but that's not the point.

Perry Santanachote

Sep 9, 2021

Fresh Fig and Almond Cake Is the Very Best Thing You Can Bake Right Now

Naturally gluten-free and oh-so special.

Sheela Prakash

Sep 9, 2021

This New York Bakery-Style Chocolate Babka Reminds Me of My Childhood

It has picture-perfect chocolate swirls.

Paula Shoyer

Sep 5, 2021

10-Minute Coffee Cake Mug Cake Is a Breakfast Game-Changer

It's the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket.

Jesse Szewczyk

Sep 5, 2021

Martha Stewart's Strawberry-and-Cream Stack Cake Is the Perfect No-Bake Dessert

Recipe Review

This showstopping layered dessert features ladyfingers soaked in lemon syrup, mascarpone whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.

Amelia Rampe

Sep 3, 2021

Attention, Bakers: This Stunning 7-Layer Honey Cake Is Calling Your Name

(It's a lot easier than it looks.)

Shilpa Uskokovic

Aug 29, 2021

I Tried Grandma’s Award-Winning One-Pan Chocolate Cake That Surprised Reddit (and It’s Vegan!)

Recipe Review

Quick, easy, and just one dirty bowl.

Justin Burke

Aug 20, 2021

Applesauce Cake with Hot Rum Sauce Will Get You So Excited About Fall

Bring on all the apple recipes.

Kristina Vänni

Aug 18, 2021

The 3 Different Kinds of Cake Pans Every Home Baker Should Own

Shopping

If you want to bake better cakes, start with better pans.

Meghan Splawn

Aug 15, 2021

These Festive Sprinkle Crinkle Cookies Taste Just Like Birthday Cake

Jesse's Cookie Club

They turn any day into a party!

Jesse Szewczyk

Aug 10, 2021

I Tried 6 Different Ice Cream Cakes (Available Nationwide) — And One Clear Winner Emerged

Taste Test

Our official winner has a high proportion of chocolate-to-vanilla ice cream, along with a solid layer of chocolate crunch. Plus a glossy coating of chocolate fudge that somehow doesn't freeze, but rather oozes all over.

Liz Lian

Aug 6, 2021

I Tried 4 Famous Vanilla Cupcake Recipes and the Winner Is Perfect in Every Way

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

After spending an entire day baking, I finally found the absolute best vanilla cupcake recipe.

Jesse Szewczyk

Aug 6, 2021

The Unexpected Technique That Makes These Cupcakes So Moist and Tender

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

These are the only vanilla cupcakes I'll make from now on.

Jesse Szewczyk

Aug 5, 2021