Start preheating the oven now, these cakes are sure to amaze!
Looking for some cake recipe inspiration? Whether you're planning to bake a big confection to feast friends, celebrate a birthday, mark an anniversary—or for no special reason at all, we've got dozens of cake recipes to choose from. From whimsical homemade cake decorating ideas and cupcake decorating ideas to quick, simple cakes, there's something here to spark your imagination and get you in the baking spirit.
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Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake
What could be better than a cake shaped like a giant pink donut to celebrate GOAT Dolly Parton? A cake shaped like a giant pink donut that's also full of dark chocolate filling!
Get the recipe for Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake.
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Lemon-Rosemary Tea Cake
Looking for something to accompany afternoon tea? A slice of this cakey quick bread, with a dollop of whipped cream or crème fraîche will absolutely do!
Get the recipe for Lemon-Rosemary Tea Cake.
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Speckled Malted Coconut Cake
This cake is almost too pretty to eat (but also too delicious not to).
Get the recipe for Speckled Malted Coconut Cake.
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Rosemary-Lemon Bundt Cake with Candied Rosemary
The piney flavor of rosemary gives surprising depth to this lemony cake.
Get the recipe for Rosemary-Lemon Bundt Cake.
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Ginger Cake Squares with Chantilly Cream
These dark spiced squares are so rich that a single bite is enough as an after dinner treat.
Get the recipe for Ginger Cake Squares with Chantilly Cream.
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Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake
This rich dark cake is good any time of the year, but it's great around Halloween, and you can decorate it easily with some powdered sugar and this simple stencil.
Get the recipe for Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake.
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Chocolate-Cinnamon Marble Bread
When you want a quick, easy-t0-bake dessert, this marbled chocolate bread is just the thing.
Get the recipe for Chocolate-Cinnamon Marble Bread.
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Coconut Angel Cake
This airy cake is as light as can be, but the toasted almonds ensure it's big on flavor.
Get the recipe for Coconut Angel Cake.
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Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake
This stunning spring cake is packed with bright lemon flavor and delicious buttercream frosting.
Get the recipe for Spring Daisy Lemon Layer Cake.
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Duke's Lemon Drop Sheet Cake
Here's one for the fruit dessert lovers! This citrusy cake is made even better by the addition of this tangy cream cheese icing—and lemon zest makes for a stunning topper here.
Get the recipe for Duke's Lemon Drop Sheet Cake.
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Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake
Things are about to get really exciting for your old loaf pan.
Get the recipe for Almond and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake.
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Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Move aside, red velvet! Raspberry inside and out, this pink velvet cake—yes, pink!—is the perfect springtime dessert recipe. It'd also work beautifully around Valentine's Day, for a baby shower, or an anytime-of-the-year birthday.
Get the recipe for Raspberry Pink Velvet Cake.
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Ukrainian Festive Walnut Torte
Keep this recipe bookmarked for when you need something truly special. It's a little bit of extra work, but the effort more than pays off.
Get the recipe for Ukrainian Festive Walnut Torte.
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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle
For those who love carrot cake, but aren't so into heaps of frosting, this elegant bundt is moist and delicious.
Get the recipe for Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle.
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Froot Loops Cake
Who says you can't have cake for breakfast? 😉
Get the recipe for Froot Loops Cake.
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Towering Haunted House Cake
Ready to make everyone shiver in terror at your cake-decorating prowess? This beastly beauty is built with two 9-by-13 sheet cakes. We'll show you how!
Get the recipe for Towering Haunted House Cake.
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Retro Christmas Tree Cake
A tiny Christmas bulb-shaped silicone mold is ideal for decorating this deliciously festive old-school cake design.
Get the recipe for Retro Christmas Tree Cake.
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Sour-Cream Vanilla Pound Cake with Rhubarb Compote
Dense sour-cream and vanilla cake pairs well with a sweet-and-tart rhubarb compote.
Get the recipe for Sour-Cream Vanilla Pound Cake.
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Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Filling
With a crunchy chocolate filling and rich frosting on top, this is definitely not your basic sheet cake.
Get the recipe for Vanilla Sheet Cake.