The Daily Cake: March 2014 Calendar

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Satisfy your sweet tooth with cakes galore--from sheets cakes to cupcakes, and layer cakes to cheesecakes.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

Photo: J. Savage Gibson; Styling: Trinda Gage

Who wants an ordinary chocolate cake when you could have this rich, peanut butter, mousse-filled cake instead? Grab a plate and a fork!

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake Recipe

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Lemon-Lime Pound Cake

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

This recipe is based on a classic Southern favorite called 7UP Pound Cake, which was created in the 1950s when the soda company suggested using its soft drink instead of other liquid in pound cake recipes. The result: one of the best, and simplest, cakes you'll ever make.
Lemon-Lime Pound Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Photographer: Lee Harrleson; Stylists: Jan Gautro, Ana Kelly

Why go with a one layer cookie cake when you could have a triple-decker cookie cake instead? Stack up the giant cookies with a generous layer of chocolate frosting between each!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

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Traditional King Cake

This traditional Mardi Gras dessert makes two king cakes each topped with a creamy glaze and festive gold, purple, and yellow sugar sprinkles. It's the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras!

Traditional King Cake Recipe

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Hummingbird Bundt Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Annette Joseph

From pineapple to cream cheese, this Hummingbird Bundt Cake has the same ingredients as the original popular layer cake, but is simplified by baking in a Bundt pan. This cake requres less work, so you'll be eating it in no time!

Hummingbird Bundt Cake Recipe

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Double-Caramel Turtle Cake

Cooking Light

One of our most popular cakes, this light chocolate cake has two layers of tender chocolate cake with a low-fat caramel frosting and an easy topping made with store-bought caramel-apple dip and chopped pecans.
Double-Caramel Turtle Cake Recipe

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Hot Chocolate Fudge Cakes

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

These little cakes are best when served right out of the oven. They're ideal for small parties and get-togethers, date night, girls' night, or any night at all.

Hot Chocolate Fudge Cakes Recipe

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Mocha Latte Cupcakes

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling

Our Mocha Latte cupcake is a double shot of flavor. Espresso powder gives a deep, rich flavor to the chocolate cake. We spread on a thick layer of Vanilla Frosting, drizzle it with caramel and chocolate, top it off with sprinkles—and you don't have to wait in the drive-thru for it.
Mocha Latte Cupcakes Recipe

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Texas Sheet Cake

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Texas Sheet Cake isn't one of our favorite cake recieps for no reason. It's light and fluffy, and yet rich and moist. The best thing is that you don't even have to wait for the cake to cool before frosting it!

Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

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Best Carrot Cake

Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

This is truly our best-ever carrot cake recipe. But consider yourself warned: If you bake this classic for a crowd, you might not have any leftovers to bring home.

Best Carrot Cake Recipe

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Coconut Angel Food Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Citrus lovers will enjoy the bright flavors in each bite of Lemon-Coconut Angel Food Cake thanks to the fresh lemon juice and zest in the cake, orange liqueur in the sauce, and candied lemons as the garnish.
Coconut Angel Food Cake Recipe

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"Almond Joy" Cheesecake

Photo: MarkRussell

Taking its cues from the classic candy bar, this cheesecake recipe has cream of coconut added to the cream cheese filling and it's completed with a chocolate-cream of coconut topping and sliced almonds.

"Almond Joy" Cheesecake Recipe

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Nathan's Lemon Cake

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kathleen Kanen, Eunice Mun

This is a namesake because Nathan Coulon's mom baked it for his birthday every year. We've adapted this lemon cake recipe to trim the fat and calories, and it's still a moist, lemony treat.
Nathan's Lemon Cake Recipe

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Buttermilk Bundt Cakes

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Sarah Smart

Here we offer three garnishing options for these adorable, delicious cakes: Simply dust with powdered sugar, pipe a bit of glaze over the top, or completely dunk the cakes for a heavier coating. Although the mini cakes are really cute, you can bake one large cake, if you prefer. It'll just need to bake longer, about 45 minutes total.

Buttermilk Bundt Cakes Recipe

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Stout Chocolate Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Stout Chocolate Cake isn't referring to the size of the cake but the flavoring. A bottle of dark beer is stirred into the batter, giving it a rich and fuller flavor without being too sweet.

Stout Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Chocolate-Espresso Torte with Raspberry Sauce

James Carrier

This Chocolate-Espresso Torte is rich, decadent, and is served with a swirl of raspberry sauce. This decadent dessert gets its flavor from bittersweet chocolate and espresso. Serve each slice with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect treat.

Chocolate-Espresso Torte with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

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Irish Cream Cake

The Irish cream liqueur in this cake makes the recipe extra-special. Butterscotch filling and a cream cheese frosting make it over-the-top divine.

Irish Cream Cake Recipe

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Caramel-Mocha-Sea Salt Cupcakes

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

This cupcake is a combination of salty and sweet blended with mocha and is one of the most requested flavors at Dreamcakes Bakery in Homewood, Alabama.

Caramel-Mocha-Sea Salt Cupcakes Recipe

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Carrot-Apple Spice Cake with Browned-Butter Glaze

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake. Using a dark springform pan ensures a golden brown crust on this tart without having to bake before adding the filling.

Carrot-Apple Spice Cake with Browned-Butter Glaze Recipe

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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake. Using a dark springform pan ensures a golden brown crust on this tart dessert recipe without having to bake before adding the filling.
Lemon Bar Cheesecake Recipe

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Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes

Photo: Leigh Beisch

Thirteen-year-old Joe Kozal was impressed by a molten chocolate cake in a restaurant but thought he could do better. Instead of chocolate, Joe's cakes ooze melted marshmallow.
Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes Recipe

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Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Chocolate and peanut butter—the perfect pairing. The generous swirl of Peanut Butter Frosting and luscious chocolate ganache filling make this cupcake an irresistible chocolate treat.

Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes Recipe

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Red Velvet Cake

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams

Red food coloring gives Red Velvet Cake its iconic look. Our version comes in the form of a sheet cake and has Greek yogurt stirred into the cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Here's a moist, buttery dessert that can make any occasion a celebration. It was a favorite with our staffers, receiving top scores for its taste. Fresh edible flowers, such as mums, make an easy, pretty decoration; most people do remove the flowers before eating the cake though.

Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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Cinnamon-Apple Cake

Photo: Oxmoor House

The cream cheese in the batter gives this cake tons of moisture. Enjoy this cake after dinner, or in the morning for a special breakfast treat.

Cinnamon-Apple Cake Recipe

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Lemon Buttermilk Cake

This lemon buttermilk cake is great with a cup of morning coffee, or mixed berries and a scoop of sorbet for dessert. We wouldn't say no to a slice for breakfast!

Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe

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Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Banana Upside-Down Cake

Burcu Avsar

Grace Parisi uses one of the world's greatest flavor combinations for her unusual marble cake topped with bananas, which caramelize on the bottom of the pan.

Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

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Luscious But Low-Fat Cheesecake

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

The name says it all! Get the luscious velvety texture of a rich cheesecake with less fat thanks to the greek yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese.
Luscious But Low-Fat Cheesecake Recipe

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Mississippi Mud Cake

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Mississippi Mud Cake is a classic Southern sheet cake filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and covered in a rich chocolate frosting. This particular recipe offers a cupcake variation as well as a shortcut version.
Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Dress up plain cheesecake with a handful of chocolate chips. Plus, this delicious chocolate chip cheesecake is actually lightened up - but it tastes so good, no one will ever know!
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

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Espresso-Walnut Cake