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Cakes

Looking for the perfect cake but feeling a bit overwhelmed ? No worries! I have delicious cakes for every occasion! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned baker, explore recipes that are simple, flavorful, and perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.

Whether it’s a chocolate chip cookie cake, a rich chocolate zucchini cake, or even a fun rainbow design, cakes are the go-to treat for birthdays, celebrations, or just because. The best part? You don’t need to be a professional baker to make a delicious cake—just a little patience, some basic ingredients, and a willingness to learn.

From mixing batter to frosting and decorating, I’ll guide you through every step so you can confidently create a cake that looks and tastes amazing, even if it’s your first try.

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Layer Cakes
  • biscoff tiramisu
    Biscoff Tiramisu (No Eggs, Stiff Mascarpone Cream That Actually Holds)
  • A close-up of a big slice of Blackberry layer cake with jam-streaked buttercream, fresh blackberries and edible flowers on top
    Blackberry Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream
  • A decorated purple velvet cake finished with blackberries and blueberries.
    Red Velvet Cake with Purple Frosting and Blackberries
  • Lemon Raspberry 3 Layer Cake
    How to Dependably Build a Layer Cake
  • Lemon Raspberry Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
    How to Stack Cake Layers Like a Pro: 10 Tips for Tall, Straight Cakes
  • lemon blueberry cake
    Moist Lemon Blueberry 2-Layer Cake with Lemon Frosting
  • Chocolate Strawberry Cake
    Chocolate Strawberry Cake (3 Layers, From Scratch)
  • chocolate cake
    Triple Layer Chocolate Cake (Moist, One-Bowl, Made From Scratch)
  • cake dam
    What Is a Cake Dam and Why Every Layer Cake Needs One
  • Vanilla Layer Cake
    Vanilla Layer Cake Recipe (My Go-To Celebration Cake)
  • A slice of vanilla blueberry layer cake laying on the white surface with blueberry filling and vanilla buttercream showing between the layers
    Vanilla Blueberry Layer Cake
  • Berry Chantilly Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone stabilized Frosting
    Berry Chantilly Cake (Bakery-Style 8-Inch Layer Cake)
  • Raspberry white chocolate layer cake decorated with fresh raspberries, white chocolate curls, and spring flowers on a white cake stand
    Raspberry White Chocolate Layer Cake
  • Lemon Raspberry Cake
    Raspberry Lemon Layer Cake
  • Fresh cherry bundt cake on a cake stand, fully iced and decorated with cherries and flowers
    Fresh Cherry Bundt Cake with Cherry Icing
  • Strawberry Sheet Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
    Strawberry Sheet Cake with Freeze-Dried Strawberry Frosting
  • chocolate peanut butter poke cake
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
  • chocolate chip cookie cake
    Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
  • Pumpkin better than anything cake
    Pumpkin Better than Anything Cake (9x13 Poke Cake)
  • A slice of Bakery Style Blueberry Coffee Cake with wild blueberry filling showing and Lemon Vanilla Glaze
    Blueberry Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping and Lemon Vanilla Glaze
  • Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze
    Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze (No Brigadeiro, Round Pan)
  • Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
    Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake (Made with Refrigerated Dough)
  • No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
    No-Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake with Reese's
  • a slice of no bake blueberry cake with blueberry sauce on top
    No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake (Creamy, No Oven, 20 Minutes)
  • No Bake Strawberry Blueberry Dessert
    No Bake Strawberry Blueberry Layer Dessert
  • crumb coat
    How to Crumb Coat a Cake to Make it Look Professional and Flawless
  • Italian Apple Cake covered in Confectioner's Sugar
    Italian Apple Bundt Cake with Olive Oil (Torta di Mele)
  • Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze
    Apple Pecan Bundt Cake with Salted Bourbon Caramel
  • No Bake Patriotic Icebox Cake (Memorial Day Dessert)
    No-Bake Fourth of July Icebox Cake
  • turtle cheesecake
    Caramel Turtle Cheesecake (No-Crack, Make-Ahead Recipe)
  • Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake with Fresh Blueberry Swirl
    Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake with Fresh Blueberry Swirl
  • Peach Cake
    Peach Yogurt Cake: A Two-Texture Bake for July's Softest Fruit
  • chocolate-zucchini-cake
    Chocolate Zucchini Cake (Ready in 45 Minutes, Fudgy and Moist)
  • German Peach Kuchen Cake
    Classic German Peach Kuchen (Tender Peach Coffee Cake with Almond Streusel)
  • Healthy Peach and Brown Sugar Cake
    Cinnamon Peach Yogurt Cake (Moist, Greek Yogurt Recipe)
  • lemon curd cake
    Easy Lemon Curd Cake (Extra Moist with Almonds)
  • Extra moist pumpkin bundt cake topped with maple glaze and toasted pecans is easy to make and tastes like the holidays. It's a simple, homemade dessert packed with real pumpkin puree and filled with warm pumpkin pie spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
    Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze
  • strawberry shortcake roll
    Strawberry Swiss Roll
  • Strawberry Pound Cake
    Bakery-Style Strawberry Pound Cake with Fresh Strawberry Glaze
  • Pumpkin cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
    Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce and Biscoff Crust

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