Chocolate Mug Cake
Molten, gooey, dense, chocolatey, and done in minutes with nary any evidence, er, we mean cleanup, this microwave mug cake is the solution to when you need dessert stat.
View ArticleNutmeg Cake
This spice cake is soaked with rum syrup, making a lovely, albeit slightly boozy, gift when wrapped in parchment and tied with a bow.
View ArticleEspresso Cake
This simple yet spectacular riff on coffee cake—there's actually coffee in the cake—is rich and robust and rousing in that way only espresso can be.
View ArticleSour Cream Coffee Cake
Stunning enough for special occasions. Easy enough for weekday breakfasts. Marvelous enough to make you want it every damn day.
View ArticlePure Pumpkin Cheesecake
Watch out, pumpkin pie. Someone wants your job. Badly. This wonderfully luxuriant pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is a terribly enticing alternative to tradition.
View ArticleSwiss Meringue Buttercream
Seductive in that way that only butter and sugar can be, this satiny smooth Swiss meringue buttercream may make you swear off every other frosting recipe. And it's easy to make. We show you how.
View ArticleOatmeal Cake
Oatmeal cake, to us, is synonymous with breakfast, seeing as there's wholesome oatmeal beneath all that coconut and old-fashioned boiled frosting.
View ArticleOrange Chocolate Chunk Cake
The combination of tart, citrusy orange with not-too-dark chocolate was a smashing success at the Barefoot Contessa. It's just as much a hit at home.
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Cupcakes
Fine-crumbed and sparely sweet, these sophisticated little cakes do wonders for white chocolate's tarnished reputation. Confection perfection.
View ArticleEdna Lewis’s Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze
Warmly spiced with a pudding-like texture, this apple cake from Edna Lewis is truly easy—just stir together by hand. And it's unforgettable for reasons that have nothing to do with its ease.
View ArticleVegan Chocolate Cake
No one will ever know it's vegan...unless you tell them. All you'll experience is chocolate through and through.
View ArticleHershey’s Chocolate Frosting
Sometimes simpler is better. Proof? This classic chocolate frosting from the back of the tin of Hershey's cocoa. We dare you to not just eat it straight from the spoon.
View ArticleVanilla Buttermilk Cake
Trust us when we tell you this cake is about as unfussy as it gets. An hour from start to finish, no tricky ingredients and a taste reminiscent of an old-school boxed cake mix.
View ArticleChocolate Meringue Mousse Cake
A chocolate lover's dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.
View ArticleBlueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Glaze
You know that coffee cake made with sour cream is going to be moist and tender. Add blueberries, lemon, and a sweet-tangy glaze, you've got something special.
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Whisper Cake
This cake is nothing short of extraordinary. It's delicately flavored with white chocolate and has a dreamy crumb.
View ArticlePistachio Buttercream Frosting
An exquisitely flavored and heavenly textured frosting--light, silky, buttery, and full of pistachio nuttiness. Perfection on a cake. Or a spoon.
View ArticleHummingbird Loaf Cake
Hummingbird cake is as sweet as it sounds. This snacky, loaf pan version is made with whole wheat flour but still adores a smear of cream cheese icing.
View ArticleBlueberry Coffee Cake
Breakfast, snack, dessert--blueberry coffee cake does all that and more. Full of berries and topped with sweet glaze, you're going to love it.
View ArticleOne-Bowl Blueberry Buckle
Blueberry buckle is so easy to make but so hard to forget. Seriously--crispy edges, jammy blueberries, and tender cake in between. It's perfection.
View ArticleCranberry Upside-Down Cake
Tart and buttery, with a touch of orange liqueur, this cake is a showstopper. And it's actually easier than it looks. You're welcome!
View ArticleDorie Greenspan’s Mocha Walnut Torte
A rich walnut torte, that happens to be gluten-free and full of chocolate and coffee flavor, is a perfect dessert for sharing. Especially when covered with rich ganache.
View ArticlePear and Cardamom Caramel Upside-Down Cake
A moist cake with caramel and pear topping, flavored with orange and cardamom, makes a lovely dessert. Not too heavy or sweet, it's superbly satisfying.
View ArticleSpiced Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze
A tender-crumbed, gently spiced cake full of ginger and pumpkin spice flavor. A lemon glaze soaks into the cake, giving it a sweet-tangy boost.
View ArticleBrown Butter Snickerdoodle Cake
A terrifically tasty cake, one that's reminiscent of cinnamon rolls and snickerdoodle cookies. What are you waiting for? Your new favorite awaits!
View ArticleMake-Ahead Cinnamon Coffee Cake
No need to get up hours ahead to produce a cinnamon-y sweet coffee cake, still warm from the oven. Mix it all ahead and pop it in the oven when you wake up. It's that easy, ya'll!
View ArticleWhite Christmas Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
A festive delight with layers of tender cake, lush buttercream, and cranberry jam. Topped with sugared cranberries, it's gorgeous, too.
View ArticleBlack Sesame and Lime Cake
This cake from Great British Bake-Off contestant Chetna Makan offers a bright and citrusy punch, thanks to lime and orange zest. Black sesame seeds offer a pleasant crunch.
View ArticlePineapple Upside-Down Cake
There's a reason that this Southern cake is a classic. One bite of the pineapple, maraschino cherry, and pecan-topped dessert, and you'll understand why.
View ArticleOrange, Olive Oil, and Poppyseed Cake
We can't stop singing the praises of this stunning dessert that tops a rich, citrusy olive oil cake with balsamic macerated strawberries and whipped cream. We bet you won't be able to stop, either.
View ArticleRaspberry Almond Crumble Cake
This pretty cake is so simple to make and so darn delicious that we see no point in waiting until dessert to enjoy it. Bring on breakfast.
View ArticleChocolate Stout Cake
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (or any day) with this Guinness-infused chocolate cake that's smothered in swirls of browned butter cream cheese frosting.
View ArticleBanana Coconut Rum Bundt Cake
Take your tastebuds on a tropical vacation with this light and airy banana and coconut cake that's topped with a rum glaze.
View ArticleKentucky Butter Cake
This sweet, buttery Southern pound cake is infused with rum extract and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce. Thankfully, it makes a big cake because it's nearly impossible to stop after just one slice.
View ArticlePistachio-Lime Polenta Cake
This lime-infused polenta cake boasts a light texture and rich, buttery flavor. It's perfect for teatime or dessert, but we won't judge if you sneak a slice for breakfast.
View ArticleEasy Strawberry Icebox Cake
When we described this classic strawberry icebox cake as easy, we weren't kidding. A quick strawberry puree is layered with whipped cream and vanilla wafers and you're done. Easiest dessert ever.
View ArticleBanana Bread with Pudding Mix
Who knew the secret to the best banana bread was the addition of vanilla pudding mix, dark chocolate, and coconut?
View ArticleSpicy Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
If your family is anything like ours, then you'll be fighting over the last spoonful of this rich, gooey chocolate pudding cake.
View ArticleKey Lime Cheesecake with Pecan Crust
Key lime pie AND cheesecake? Yes, please. This incredible mashup sounds like dessert perfection to us.
View ArticleEasy Mixed Berry Snacking Cake
This mixed berry snacking cake comes together in one bowl and couldn't be easier. We've already committed the recipe to memory.
View ArticleIcebox Cake with Condensed Milk Whipped Cream
This old-fashioned classic dessert requires only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of effort. No wonder it never goes out of style.
View ArticleChocolate Wacky Cake with Chocolate Frosting
The lack of eggs, butter, and dairy gives this wacky cake its name, but there's nothing strange about the decadent flavor it delivers.
View ArticleChocolate Zucchini Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Topped with an indulgent chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is so tender and chocolate-y, you'll never guess that there's three cups of zucchini inside.
View ArticleChocolate Polenta Pudding Cake
This rich and creamy chocolate pudding cake is made with cornmeal instead of flour, making it gluten-free.
View ArticlePaul Hollywood’s Lemon Drizzle Cake
This lemon drizzle cake is Paul Hollywood's favorite cake of all time. One bite and you'll understand why.
View ArticleOur 6 Best Snacking Cake Recipes
These snacking cakes are the perfect match for your afternoon cup of tea or coffee, though we have been known to sneak a slice (or two!) for breakfast.
View ArticleCoconut Tres Leches Cake
Coconut lovers rejoice! This inventive riff on tres leches cake is infused with coconut flavor, thanks to a combination of extract, coconut milk, and toasted coconut on top.
View ArticleLemon Raspberry Cheesecake
Say goodbye to fussy cheesecake recipes. This easy skillet version comes together with only a handful of dishes and ingredients and less than 30 minutes of effort.
View ArticleOld-Fashioned Coconut Cake
Layers of vanilla cake take turns with oodles of coconut filling and the whole shebang is slathered with fluffy white icing. Uh, yes please!
View ArticlePumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
An impressive dessert, created by David himself, gets an autumnal lilt from pumpkin purée in the batter and maple syrup in the frosting. One of our most popular cakes.
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