Cake Recipes
If there's one dessert that always rises to the occasion, it's cake. If you're baking for a birthday, holiday, dinner party, or just craving something sweet, there's something so comforting and celebratory about pulling a beautiful cake out of the oven. From light and citrusy to rich and chocolatey, this collection is filled with homemade cake recipes that are every bit as delicious as they are impressive.
In this roundup, you'll find all kinds of irresistible options. There are classic layer cakes, cozy snacking cakes, fruit-filled favorites, and decadent chocolate desserts, plus a few unique bakes that are guaranteed to stand out. Some are simple enough for an everyday treat, while others feel extra special for those big milestone moments.
40 Incredible Homemade Cake Recipes
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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Best ever recipe for carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! Moist and light, with just the right amount of spice. Filled and iced with a sweet and tangy frosting, for a classic combination that's perfect for spring!
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Lemon Pudding Cake
Lemon Pudding Cake: A classic recipe that's so easy to make! Bakes up fluffy on top, with a luscious sauce on the bottom. Such bright & tangy lemon flavor!
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3
Irish Apple Cake with Whiskey Hard Sauce
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this authentic Irish Apple Cake! Hearty, moist, and full of sweet apples, served with a creamy whiskey hard sauce.
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4
Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
These chocolate molten lava cakes are such an indulgent treat! Perfect for a special occasion, yet easy enough for every day. You'll love the deep chocolate flavor and the warm liquid center!
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5
Tiramisu Cake
Tiramisu Cake - a layered, Italian espresso infused mascarpone dessert, in cake form. Get your caffeine fix, plus a boozy kick!
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6
Banana Pudding Layer Cake
Got a banana lover in your life? Make them this banana pudding layer cake! Vanilla cake filled with custard and bananas, topped with whipped cream frosting.
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Perfect Vanilla Cake
This is the only vanilla cake recipe you'll ever need! It bakes up soft, buttery, and moist, with a fine, delicate crumb. So easy it's practically foolproof, and it all comes together in just one bowl. Simple, versatile, and so delicious!
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8
Chocolate Fudge Cake
The ultimate chocolate fudge cake, super moist with a rich fudge frosting. Perfect for birthdays and chocolate lovers alike!
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9
Magic Custard Cake
If you've never tried a vanilla bean Magic Custard Cake, you are in for a treat. This dessert transforms a simple batter into a 3-layer cake. An airy top, a soft and creamy custard middle, and a silky base that melts as you slice into it. Infused with vanilla beans, it's an impressive bake with simple ingredients and a soft texture everyone will love.
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10
Pumpkin Layer Cake
Moist pumpkin layer cake with warm spices, perfect for fall! Easy to make and topped with the best cream cheese frosting!
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11
Zucchini Cake
This zucchini cake is tender and tasty, bursting with cinnamon flavor and a delicate cream cheese frosting!
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12
Cream Puff Cake
This Cream Puff Cake is a showstopper! Light, airy, and filled with silky-smooth German buttercream. Think of it as an oversized, layered version of your favorite bakery cream puff.
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13
Funfetti Cake
There's just something about a Funfetti Cake that makes everyone smile. Those cheerful rainbow sprinkles folded into a tender vanilla cake batter feel like a party in every bite.
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14
Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake
Learn how to make a giant cinnamon roll cake with this tutorial using my homemade cinnamon roll dough. Instead of individual rolls, form into one large cake, and top with cream cheese vanilla icing for a fun breakfast or brunch recipe!
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15
Devil's Food Cake Recipe
Homemade Devil's Food Cake Recipe: Tons better than anything you could buy! Moist & deeply chocolate-y, with a fluffy marshmallow frosting.
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16
Lemon Chiffon Cake
Easy Lemon Chiffon Cake: With a uniquely airy texture. Moist & light, and just sweet enough, with a hint of cheery citrus. Feeds a crowd!
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17
American Flag Cake (4th of July Cake)
Let me show you how to make a festive American flag cake fit for all the summer patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. A 9x13-inch buttery vanilla cake, decorated with whipped vanilla buttercream frosting, blueberries and strawberries. I'm certain it'll be the star of the dessert table!
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18
Orange Creamsicle Cake
Taking a trip down memory lane with this orange creamsicle cake recipe- a twist on the classic citrusy creamsicle popsicles. With 3 layers of a moist orange cake bursting with zesty citrus orange and hints of vanilla sandwiched between a lightly sweetened velvety cream cheese frosting. Bite after bite, this citrus cake is a guaranteed hit with family and friends.
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19
Swiss Roll Cake
Swiss Roll Cake: A gorgeous presentation of chocolate cake & whipped cream. Notoriously tricky, but I've got all the best tips for success!
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20
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This pineapple upside-down cake recipe is easy & made from scratch! Juicy pineapple & cherries in a sweet brown sugar glaze, over moist butter cake.
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21
Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird Cake: A classic southern recipe made with pineapple, banana, cinnamon, and nuts, all topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting!
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22
Brownie Pudding Cake
If you're craving a soft, warm chocolate dessert, then you need this brownie pudding cake. Magically makes its own gooey sauce as it bakes!
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23
Rum Cake
Velvety, buttery rum cake! Easy recipe, made with just a few simple ingredients and drenched in a sweet, sticky rum glaze. Feeds a crowd!
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24
Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Cinnamon Crumb Cake: Moist sour cream cake, topped with a thick layer of crumbly cinnamon streusel. A total classic, so delicious with a cup of coffee!
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25
Olive Oil Cake
You'll love this simple olive oil cake, infused with lemon, almond, and a hint of sherry. So moist, flavorful, and easy to make!
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26
Genoise Cake
How to make Genoise sponge cake: This recipe bakes up so light and airy! Leavened only with eggs, infused with rich butter & sweet vanilla.
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27
Marble Cake
Even better than from the bakery! This moist, buttery marble cake is made completely from scratch with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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28
Chocolate Chip Cake
This chocolate chip cake recipe is moist, buttery, and studded all throughout with chocolate chips. Easy to make in just one bowl!
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29
Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter Cake: This is the real deal! Soft, tender yeast cake layered with the most incredible buttery sweet topping!
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30
Key Lime Cake
Mouthwatering Key Lime Cake! Easy recipe with just the right amount of tanginess. Moist cake with key lime cream cheese frosting.
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31
Strawberry Cake
This strawberry cake recipe is bursting with so much incredible, summery strawberry flavor! Nothing artificial added. You won't believe it!
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32
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Sinfully decadent & so indulgent, this flourless chocolate cake will satisfy your deepest chocolate craving! Made with just 5 ingredients.
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33
Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Moist & buttery yellow cake recipe from scratch! A true classic with chocolate buttercream, this easy recipe is made from basic pantry staples.
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34
Banana Cake Recipe
This easy banana cake recipe bakes up so moist & fluffy! Make it in a sheet pan, as a layer cake, bundt, or cupcakes. So good with cream cheese frosting!
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35
Coconut Cake
Coconut Cake: A towering triple-layer beauty, filled & iced with a fluffy, marshmallow-y frosting, & topped with mounds of sweet shredded coconut.
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36
Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches cake! Made with soft, buttery vanilla cake soaked in a sweet and creamy 3 milk blend, topped with a cloud of whipped cream!
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37
White Cake Recipe
White almond sour cream cake, from scratch! An easy white cake recipe that's so moist. Soft & delicate, yet sturdy enough for layering.
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38
German Chocolate Cake
German Chocolate Cake: a perfect dessert for your next big occasion! Moist chocolate cake layered with a buttery brown sugar coconut pecan filling.
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39
Simply Perfect Chocolate Cake
This is THE BEST chocolate cake recipe out there! Easy, one-bowl recipe, moist and melt-in-your-mouth, with tons of deep chocolate flavor!
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Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake: so soft, springy, and light! It's the best cake for summer, and it's so easy to make from scratch, with just a few simple ingredients!
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