Our Most-Loved Cake Recipes

Sweet treats deserve the proper treatment with these great cookie cutters and molds.

Think twice before you pour what’s left of this morning’s pot down the drain.

Make sure you’re stocked up on these baking aisle stars—you’ll thank us later.

We're huge fans of a box cake mix, but if you've got the time to pay a little extra attention, there's nothing like a homemade cake from scratch. We've rounded up our best from-scratch cake recipes and covered all the bases, from vanilla cake to holiday-worthy carrot cake, cakes dressed up like unicorns, and even cakes inspired by our favorite cocktails. No matter how simple or complex you go, these cake recipes from scratch guarantee a memorable treat.

Some of fall’s best flavors—we’re talking cinnamon, apple, maple, caramel, ginger, pumpkin, and more—were meant to be enjoyed as desserts. Luckily, there’s always an occasion for cake, no matter the season. Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin loaf, caramel apple cake, sweet potato pound cake, caramel buttercream, or just a seriously good piece of chocolate cake, these recipes satisfy the sweet cravings that come with cooler nights.

Great things often come in small packages and that’s the case with these mini cakes and cupcakes. Cute as can be and just as flavorful as full-sized cakes, these little treats are perfect for holiday gifts and dessert buffets.

From holiday celebrations to weddings to birthdays, cakes everywhere are moving to personal serving sizes. Dive into these delicious miniature cakes–no layering required.

There is never, and we mean never, a wrong opportunity for cake, especially when it's a recipe that's stood the test of time. These cake recipes are the ones you'll keep coming back to, whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, friendship, or just being alive.

What's one of the best ways to enjoy fresh, in-season apples? Apple cake, of course. These apple cake recipes celebrate fall's flavors in full force, and best of all, you don't have to be an expert baker to master them. From oven-baked to skillet-cooked, we rounded up our top-rated cakes that celebrate fall's bounty of apples and spice.

Take Rice Krispies Treats to the next level by flavoring them with strawberry and chocolate and stacking them into “cake” layers to create a dessert that resembles a Neapolitan sundae.  It’s a perfect dessert child’s birthday party at school. 

Impress your party guests with a wedge of fondant-covered cake covered in polka dots.  We love this cake for baby showers or bridal parties.  To get the best results, you’ll want to use a Wilton fondant smoother.

A great way to achieve the perfect cake is to flip it upside-down, of course! These timeless recipes are great for holidays, gifts, special occasions, or just to satisfy that sweet tooth craving. 

You could say they're ... a piece of cake.

The magical marriage of pudding or custard and cake in one recipe results in a cake superbly moist cake with irresistible texture.

Not that there's ever a bad time for cake, but there's something about the season of rebirth that really makes you want a slice. Spring is full of opportunities to celebrate, after all, and Easter, Mother's Day, and graduation are all better with a nice cake boasting seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. These light, colorful cakes reflect spring's best flavors and occasions, from Easter to a row of floral, sunny days.

Instead of making a Christmas tree cake in a tree-shaped pan, just create Christmas trees from individual cake wedges. Go beyond cake and make a whole christmas tree with marshmallows and cornflakes that will be the perfect ending to your holiday feast. 

From fancy layer cakes to simple sheet cakes and muffins, we've got the best carrot cake recipes for any occasion.

At last–the surprising shortcuts to spectacular home-style layer cakes are revealed.

In the steamy days of summer, all we really crave are light, seasonal treats that incorporate fresh summer fruits (and pair well with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream, if that’s your thing). Even if you’re a die-hard chocolate cake fan, we promise these unique sweets will be even more satisfying at this time of year. The best part? These recipes make enough to serve everybody at the cookout.

Is it a dessert or a main dish?  Surprise your party guests with this fun cake that looks just like a pizza.  To further maintain the pizza theme, serve the cake slices on a pizza stone.  

Instead of piping the chocolate frosting between the individual cookie wedge layers, you can pipe the frosting between the whole cake layers, then cut into wedges.  It’s one step up from those popular cookie cakes and sure to be a hit at any birthday party. 

Easy make-and-take desserts for serving a crowd.