Copycat Celebration Cheesecake
My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This beauty, with its seven layers, is sweet in more ways than one. The baking and prep are easy, but assembly does take some time, so set aside an afternoon. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio
Vanilla Frosting
Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...
Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes
These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...
Layered Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly...
Cookie Cake
This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies...
Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes
This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...
Homemade Confetti Cake
This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...
Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake
This lemon ice cream cake is a cool treat my family loves anytime, but we find it especially refreshing on...
Best Vanilla Cake
There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...
Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...
Unicorn Cake
This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...
Yummy Zucchini Chocolate Cake
As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...
Apple Walnut Cake
This moist apple walnut cake is perfect for brunch. It gets its appeal from big chunks of sweet apples, nutty...
Genoise with Fruit ‘n’ Cream Filling
Sweet syrup soaks into the tender layers of this sponge cake from our Test Kitchen. Complete the presentation with sweetened...
Homemade Chocolate Snack Cake
THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop...
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Cake
“I made this cake for our Cub Scout cake auction and almost didn’t take it because it looked so good,”...
Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes
Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through...
Favorite Coconut Cake
When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are...
Double-Chocolate Toffee Icebox Cake
My mother-in-law taught me that anything tastes good if you use enough chocolate or cream. This no-bake dessert proves she...
Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting
Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even...
Blueberry Citrus Cake
“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...
Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake
You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...
Cream-Filled Cupcakes
These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...
Pink Lemonade Stand Cake
If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...
Lemon Layer Cake
This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet...
Icebox Cake
You don't have to bake to serve a wonderful dessert! This icebox cake is made from chocolate wafers and whipping...
Berry Pinwheel Cake
Perfect for special meals, this lovely chiffon cake is a nice change from strawberry pie or shortcake. Don't be afraid...
Cake with Peaches
This springtime layer cake is peachy and creamy. My mom gets requests for this cake from my brother for his...
Dr Pepper Cake
This Dr Pepper cake is my favorite "go-to" recipe for any time I have to take food anywhere. Everyone loves...
Surprise Red Cupcakes
Catch your honey red-handed this Valentine's Day with a batch of these confections. Our family loves these filled cupcakes. They...
