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133 recipes tagged with cake.
A towering three-layer devil's food cake filled with chocolate pudding, frosted with ganache, and coated in chocolate crumbs. This blackout cake is an…
One 9-inch cake; about 12 servings Please read About Tortes. Have all ingredients at room temperature, about 70°F. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and…
A light, airy sponge cake made with whipped egg yolks and stiff-peaked egg whites, baked in a tube or round pan. Serve plain, with fluffy white frosting…
About 2 cups Stir in chopped roasted peanuts to taste, or sprinkle them over the finished cake, if desired. This is excellent with chocolate cake.
A classic burnt sugar cake with deep caramel flavor, layered and frosted with fluffy white or vanilla butter frosting. This vintage recipe from 1931…
One 9-inch 4-layer cake; 16 servings This tall cake is a tour de force, based on one made by Megan’s grandmother.
A classic German mandeltorte—a not-too-sweet almond cake with a hint of citrus and cinnamon. Lightened with beaten egg whites, it can be baked as two…
A classic Black Forest cake featuring layers of chocolate génoise brushed with kirsch syrup, filled with whipped cream and cherries, and frosted with…
A light yet buttery orange sponge cake soaked with dark rum and finished with a bittersweet chocolate glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar.
A rich, dark fruitcake packed with candied and dried fruits, walnuts, and warm spices, spiked with brandy. Makes two loaves or one tube cake, ideal for…
A moist, delicate spice Bundt cake flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, enriched with brown sugar, butter, eggs, and yogurt or buttermilk.
A classic French sponge cake (biscuit) that is light and airy, made with cake flour, eggs, and sugar. It is used as a base for layered tortes and can be…
One 9-inch cake; about 12 servings Crunchy and creamy, sweet and tart, this is a grand dessert. Have your way with it: Vary the nuts in the dacquoise…
A colorful cake inspired by the Tequila Sunrise cocktail, featuring almond paste, citrus zest, amaretto, and a pomegranate-inspired glaze. The batter is…
A light and fluffy lemon poppy seed sponge cake, perfect for dessert or tea time. This family recipe yields 12 servings and is easy to prepare.
One 8-inch cake; about 16 servings Cassata is Sicily’s over-the-top special-occasion cake. Sponge cake is flavored with sweet rum syrup and filled with…
8 servings The specialty of Irma’s grandmother who came from Lübeck, Germany. This is not at all like a standard soufflé, nor is it like a cake. But like…
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings Dating back to the 1931 edition of Joy, this was Irma’s go-to recipe for family birthdays. It is a light chocolate…
About eighty 1-inch squares Traditional petits fours are made of small cubes of white cake, pound cake, or sponge cake split and filled with jam and iced…
About 2 cups There are two secrets to making perfectly smooth cream cheese frosting with enough body to swirl onto a cake or pipe through a pastry bag: Do…
A rich and moist coconut cake with cream cheese frosting, layered with coconut-almond frosting and covered in toasted coconut flakes.
20 servings This is a very heavy, dense “cake” that keeps well for months. It can be served in tiny slivers on its own, but we love it served with a…
A moist, cinnamon-scented cake made with canned peach slices and peach juice. This sunny dessert is perfect for any occasion and will impress your guests.
A moist and flavorful carrot cake with warm spices, carrots, and walnuts. Best enjoyed with cream cheese frosting, but can be served plain or with other…
A classic white cake made with egg whites and butter, baked in three 8-inch layers. Light and tender, it's perfect for celebrations and can be scaled up…
A rich and moist chocolate layer cake made with semisweet chocolate, cocoa, and buttermilk, frosted with your choice of chocolate butter icing, peanut…
A fresh fruit kuchen is a buttery cake topped with seasonal fruit and a streusel, baked until golden. It's a simple dessert that highlights the fruit's…
A collection of quick translucent sugar glazes for cakes and pastries, with variations using milk, citrus juice, or liqueur.
A rich, golden layer cake made with eight egg yolks, yielding a tender crumb. Perfect with chocolate frosting.
One 8-inch round cake; 8 to 10 servings A deeply flavored cake needing only a light dusting of powdered sugar for garnish. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat…
A moist and spicy ginger cake made with fresh ginger and molasses, perfect for dessert or tea.
About 20 tea cakes These buttery French tea cakes, something between a sponge cake and a butter cake in texture, are traditionally baked in scallop-shaped…
A rich, spiced chocolate cake with layers of bittersweet chocolate and warm spices like cinnamon, cayenne, and cardamom. Named after a friend who declared…
One 10-inch Bundt cake Please read About High-Altitude Cake Baking and About Butter Cakes. This recipe is for baking at 5,000 through 7,000 feet. At…
One 9 × 5-inch loaf; about 8 servings This beautiful pound cake is from cake maven Rose Levy Beranbaum. Have all ingredients at room temperature, about…
One 9-inch cake; 8 to 10 servings Traditionally baked in a cast-iron skillet, this cake was devised to promote canned pineapple. The pineapple rings and…
A moist spiced apple cake made with buttermilk and topped with a choice of vanilla butter frosting or butterscotch icing. Tart green apples and toasted…
About 3 ½ cups This frosting has an appealing mousse-like texture. Try it between layers of any angel food cake, a moist sponge cake, or Devil’s Food Cake…
A rich chocolate fudge cake with a moist, tender crumb. Made with unsweetened chocolate or semisweet chips, it can be baked as layers, a sheet cake, or…
A stack of sweet crêpes layered with chocolate ganache, jam, or pastry cream, topped with powdered sugar. Serve warm, optionally flambéed.
A tall, moist, and tender angel food cake made with whipped egg whites and cake flour. Perfect for serving as a light dessert or as a base for roll cakes.
A moist spiced cake made with applesauce, flavored with cinnamon and cloves. Can be frosted with butterscotch icing or dusted with powdered sugar.
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 20 to 30 servings Serve this cake straight from the pan. Have all ingredients at room temperature, about 70°F. Preheat the oven to…
A moist coconut cake layered with lime curd and whipped cream, topped with toasted coconut.
A moist banana layer cake with cream cheese or chocolate sour cream frosting, optionally filled with fresh banana slices.
A classic American layer cake made with chocolate cake layers and a coconut-pecan filling. The cake is named after the chocolate used, not its origin.
One 9-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings One of our all-time favorite cakes. It is thick, golden, and rich with olive oil. It reminds us a bit of pound cake…
One 8-inch square cake; 16 servings Also called parkin, this not-too-sweet cake is the traditional gingerbread of northern England. It is perfect with a…
A moist, spiced layer cake made with banana, pineapple, and pecans, topped with cream cheese frosting. Originally known as Doctor Bird Cake in Jamaica.
An old-timey Appalachian specialty featuring thin, cookie-like cake layers filled with a rustic apple butter made from dried apples. The cake improves…
A classic two-layer cake with poppy seeds and a citrus custard filling, dusted with powdered sugar.
A classic yellow cake made with four eggs, butter, and cake flour, baked in three layers. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, and can be filled and…
9 small cakes You can make the batter for these ultrarich cakes, scrape it into the muffin tin, cover, and refrigerate overnight before baking. Please…
A creamy icing for frosting and decorating cakes, made with powdered sugar, shortening, and milk or cream. It is smooth and slightly stiff, ideal for…
A light and airy chiffon cake made with separated eggs, offering a tender crumb. It can be served with lemon or orange frosting, or with fresh berries and…
A rich, flourless chocolate mousse cake with a bittersweet truffle intensity. This elegant dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers.
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings This sweet, moist cake with its unusual brûléed topping is an excellent potluck companion. Make it a day or two…
Two 8- or 9-inch round layers The batter rises higher in 8-inch pans than in 9-inch pans, but the latter is fine if you don’t mind a cake with 1-inch-high…
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings This St. Louis classic consists of a lightly sweet yeasted dough topped with a rich, buttery layer. The key to…
A classic butter cake adapted for high altitude, yielding layers, a sheet cake, or cupcakes. The simple formula of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs is…
A classic Austrian chocolate torte with apricot jam filling and a bittersweet chocolate glaze. This version is lighter due to extra egg whites.
A rich and dense flourless chocolate cake made with semisweet chocolate, butter, and eggs. Baked in a water bath for a gooey interior, then chilled and…
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease a 13 × 9-inch glass baking pan.
A spiced jam cake made with raspberry or blackberry jam, topped with a buttery icing. Perfect for dessert or tea.
A rich, moist Italian sponge cake enriched with butter. Versatile for fruit fillings, roll cakes, or simple glazes.
A creamy and sweet frosting made with cream cheese, butter, and confectioners' sugar. Perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
A rich and moist chocolate cake made with mayonnaise, which adds tenderness and depth. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration.
A rich, golden Bundt cake flavored with figs, Cognac, and brown butter. Moist and deeply flavored, it makes a stunning holiday dessert.
One 10-inch cake; about 12 servings Toasted hazelnuts will yield a more intense flavor. Please read About Tortes. Have all ingredients at room…
A light and airy chiffon cake with rich mocha flavor, made with cocoa and instant coffee. Perfect for dessert or special occasions.
A simple round cake topped with sliced apples, peaches, or plums and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Best served warm.
A rich and dense chocolate pound cake made with bittersweet chocolate and sour cream. Perfect for serving at gatherings or as a special treat.
One 8-inch cake; 8 to 12 servings The crunchy almond topping is all the decoration this cake needs. Serve with fresh fruit or Fresh Berry Coulis made with…
One 8-inch cake; 8 to 10 servings This Joy classic can be baked with or without the almond topping. Either approach produces a beautifully tender cake…
A moist spice cake made with beer, banana, and cognac, topped with a flambéed banana sauce and vanilla ice cream.
A simple and delicious vegan chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion. It's moist and rich, and can be served plain or frosted with vegan chocolate…
One 9-inch square cake This moist, tender gingerbread has a wonderfully spicy kick. Serious ginger lovers can also add grated fresh ginger. Please read…
A classic buttermilk layer cake with a tender crumb, perfect for frosting with chocolate. This two-layer cake serves 12 to 16.
A surprisingly delicious cake made with condensed tomato soup, warm spices, nuts, and raisins. Topped with frosting or powdered sugar.
A rich and moist chocolate cake made with coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration.
A rich, boozy twist on Texas sheet cake, infused with sweet potato and whiskey, topped with pecan praline and a whiskey sauce. Perfect for a crowd.
A rich, spiced rum cake with banana Foster sauce, perfect for holiday celebrations. The cake is moist and infused with rum and cognac, topped with…
A decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolate chip cookies and three flavors of ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce. Perfect for impressing guests.
A light champagne cake with banana and ginger flavors, topped with a flambéed banana sauce and vanilla ice cream. Perfect for celebrations.
A rich banana bread cake with browned butter frosting, reminiscent of a birthday cake. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
A rich and decadent chocolate-butterscotch frosting, perfect for complementing a sourdough chocolate cake. This frosting is smooth and sets up as it cools.
A moist almond cake infused with amaretto and citrus zest, topped with an apricot-amaretto glaze, toasted almonds, and confectioners' sugar. Inspired by…
A St. Louis original dessert with a buttery crust and gooey cream cheese filling, topped with powdered sugar. This classic cake is rich, sweet, and…
A light and crispy cake doughnut made with ale or hard cider for a bubbly crumb. Fried to golden perfection.
These rich chocolate cake doughnuts are more chocolaty than typical chain-store doughnuts. They are fried to golden perfection and can be glazed if…
A moist apple chai cake with sweet potato, pecans, and a whiskey glaze. Warm spices and brandy make it perfect for fall.
A moist carrot cake made with coconut, cinnamon, and canned mandarin oranges, topped with cream cheese icing.
A rich, moist chocolate layer cake with a caramel-like brown sugar frosting. This family heirloom recipe is a beloved staple at The Goose bakery.
A classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, packed with carrots, applesauce, raisins, pineapple, and coconut. Moist and spiced with cinnamon and…
A rich carrot cake spiked with rum and whiskey, featuring shredded carrots, pineapple, walnuts, raisins, and coconut, topped with a maple cream cheese…
A light, sweet, slightly citrusy cake made with almond paste and amaretto liqueur, topped with an apricot-amaretto glaze, toasted almonds, and…
These baked doughnuts are a healthier alternative to fried, with a tender crumb and warm spice flavor. They come together quickly and are perfect for…
A collection of wine-infused cake recipes, each pairing wine with complementary flavors. Perfect for a wine-tasting party.
A collection of wine-infused cake recipes, each pairing wine with complementary flavors. Perfect for a wine-tasting party.
Jelly Cake Shots are playful, boozy mini cakes with layers of colorful batter, a rum-pineapple sauce, and toppings like spiked whipped cream and coconut.
A layered dessert combining strawberry cake, cheesecake, and a buttery cookie crust, topped with cream cheese frosting and shortcake crumbles.
A comforting semolina cake infused with cardamom and ghee, topped with almonds and edible gold leaf for an elegant finish.
A twist on classic tres leches cake using coconut milk and flours. The cake is soaked in a coconut milk mixture and topped with whipped cream, toasted…
A moist three-layer yellow cake with rich chocolate fudge frosting, inspired by the author's grandmother. This classic dessert uses extra eggs for a…
A moist, boozy Bundt cake inspired by the 1970s Harvey Wallbanger cocktail, featuring almond paste, amaretto, and a glossy apricot glaze.
These lightly spiced cake doughnuts are a real treat for those who can't tolerate gluten in their diet. Made with a gluten-free baking mix and flavored…
A light lemon cake brushed with homemade Papaya Molasses and topped with a cashew cream cheese frosting. Perfect for spring.
A festive marble cake infused with amaretto and citrus zest, topped with an apricot-amaretto glaze, toasted almonds, and confectioners' sugar. Inspired by…
A super-moist gingerbread made with fresh ginger and molasses, served with a tangy lemon cream. This wintry cake is enjoyable year-round.
A three-layer key lime cake with tangy key lime buttercream frosting. The cake is light and moist, made with cake flour and fresh key lime juice and zest.
A moist and tender Bundt cake made with 7UP soda, butter, and vanilla, topped with a simple 7UP glaze. This classic Southern dessert is perfect for any…
A moist and fluffy coconut cake with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut flakes. Perfect for celebrations or any sweet occasion.
A rich coconut tres leches cake with a coconut flour crust, soaked in a blend of coconut and cashew milks, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
A moist chocolate chip pudding cake with a Southern twist, baked in a Bundt pan. Perfect for dessert or a cozy treat.
A rich, moist chocolate cake from a 1940s family recipe, made with bitter chocolate and a glossy boiled frosting. Perfect for any occasion.
A rich chocolate cake infused with warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache and garnished with pistachios…
A moist Bundt cake loaded with praline flavor, topped with a pecan icing. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
A moist chocolate sheet cake made with buttermilk and hot coffee, topped with a rich coffee-chocolate frosting. Perfect for family gatherings.
Colorful doughnuts made with a three-color coupler for a rainbow effect. Glazed and topped with sprinkles, these treats are fun to make and eat.
A soft and fluffy lemon layer cake with cream cheese frosting, packed with fresh lemon zest. Perfect for celebrations like baby showers or rehearsal…
A moist and tender Bundt cake made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat pastry flour, flavored with cardamom and studded with huckleberries…
A moist pecan cake made with sweet potato and whiskey, topped with pecan praline and a whiskey sauce.
A moist coffee-infused cake with sweet potato, pecans, and a buttery whiskey sauce, topped with pecan praline for extra crunch.
A rich sweet potato cake with pecan praline and buttery whiskey sauce. Moist and flavorful, perfect for fall or winter.
A rich, spiced sweet potato cake with pecan praline and buttery whiskey sauce, perfect for cool autumn evenings.
A decadent cake flavored with Irish cream liqueur, coffee, and chocolate, topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate curls. Inspired by the…
A playful dessert inspired by the classic cocktail, featuring rum-infused pound cake with blue Curaçao swirls, topped with a rum-brown sugar sauce…
A boozy almond cake with apricot-amaretto glaze, toasted almonds, and confectioners' sugar. Despite the name, it's a single-layer cake, not individual…
A moist almond cake infused with amaretto and citrus zest, topped with a warm apricot-amaretto glaze, toasted almonds, and powdered sugar. Inspired by the…
EASTERN EUROPEANS MAKE a classic salty-sweet confection called a nut roll in English, or bejgli in Hungarian, potica in Slovenian, makowiec in Polish, and…
EASTERN EUROPEANS MAKE a classic salty-sweet confection called a nut roll in English, or bejgli in Hungarian, potica in Slovenian, makowiec in Polish, and…
A moist and fragrant bundt cake made with whole oranges blended into the batter, topped with a simple orange glaze.
A moist caramel cake infused with citrus and topped with an Earl Grey syrup. Served with double cream.
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