The Best Homemade Cake Recipes https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dessert/cakes/ Chronicling My Life in Sugar Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:36:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-hearticon2-32x32.png The Best Homemade Cake Recipes https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dessert/cakes/ 32 32 Kentucky Butter Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/kentucky-butter-cake/ #comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:22:43 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=15909 Kentucky Butter Cake

This Kentucky Butter Cake recipe is CRAZY moist, buttery and coated with a sweet buttery sauce that crusts the outside and soaks into the cake making it amazing for days. What you get is a stunning, sweet, buttery, soft cake that is as perfect on its own as it is topped with strawberries and whipped cream!

Kentucky Butter Cake: What To Expect

  • Simple Ingredients. Chances are you have everything in your kitchen right now to make this incredibly delicious cake. 
  • Great to make ahead! I am going to tell you this Kentucky Butter Cake is even better the second day!

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Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/pistachio-bundt-cake/ #comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:33:10 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=37535 Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake

Pistachio Lemon Bundt Cake is an amazingly tender bundt cake made extra moist with Pistachio Pudding Mix, and topped with a lemon frosting and chopped pistachios!

Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Cake

  • Texture! This cake is ULTRA moist due to the packet of dry pudding mix you add right to the batter! Along with flavor, the pudding makes this cake so soft and tender.
  • Flavor! Pistachio and lemon pair beautifully.

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Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/sour-cream-apple-cake/ #comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:58:59 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=36163 Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake

This Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake is soft, tender, and loaded with apples and cinnamon. The crumb topping gives the cake a buttery crunch along with a creamy, sweet glaze to top it off!

Make sure to try my classic Coffee Cake recipe too!

Well, it’s that time of year again to make sure your kitchen is fully stocked with apples and cinnamon. Of course baking with this winning combo makes your house smell delicious, but you also end up with a cake that you will absolutely LOVE!

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Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-chocolate-lava-cakes/ #comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:37:26 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=29281 Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate cake on the outside, decadent molten chocolate on the inside, these Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes are deceptively simple to make! Enjoy topped with vanilla ice cream for a no-fuss dessert that’s sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

  • Impress Your Guests! Elegant and decadent, Chocolate Lava Cake is usually reserved for ordering at restaurants. Your guests will love enjoying these one at your next party!

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Brownie Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/peanut-butter-cup-brownie-cheesecake/ #comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:45 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=11369 Brownie Cheesecake

This irresistible brownie cheesecake is made from creamy no-bake peanut butter cheesecake layers filled with crumbled fudgy brownies and hot fudge, topped with a pile of peanut butter cups.

If this decadent combination sounds right up your alley, try my cheesecake brownies, next!

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re as obsessed with cheesecake recipes as we are, wait until you try this crazy-indulgent brownie cheesecake! This (almost) no-bake dessert layers peanut butter cheesecake with crumbly brownie chunks, hot fudge sauce, and plenty of peanut butter cups.

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Cannoli Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/cannoli-cheesecake/ #respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=89917 Cannoli Cheesecake

Creamy cannoli cheesecake inspired by the classic Italian dessert! This easy cheesecake recipe is finished with a sweet mascarpone topping made with ricotta, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips.

For more Italian-inspired dessert ideas, try my easy cannoli cake and Italian cream cake recipes.

Creamy Italian-Inspired Cannoli Cheesecake

I love Italian cooking, especially when it comes to desserts. Every time I pass my local deli, I can’t resist treating myself to a fresh cream-filled cannoli.

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Apple Dump Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/apple-pie-dump-cake/ #comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=7378 Apple Dump Cake

A simple variation on a classic dump cake. Made with Apple Pie Filling, cake mix and butter! I topped mine with some oats and brown sugar too. The perfect dessert for a potluck or weeknight!!

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Halloween Cookie Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/halloween-cookie-cake/ #comments Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:45:37 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=91422 Halloween Cookie Cake

This soft and buttery cookie cake is decorated with fluffy orange buttercream and filled with festive Halloween candy-coated chocolate.

Festive Halloween Cookie Cake

I love making cookie cake. It’s such an easy dessert to make, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. I’ve taken my classic cookie cake recipe and turned it into a festive Halloween-inspired treat. This is perfect for an autumn get together, a game day tailgate, or of course a Halloween party! Add on a few Halloween sprinkles and you have a spooky cookie cake that everyone will love!

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Flourless White Chocolate Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/flourless-white-chocolate-cake/ #respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=89310 Flourless White Chocolate Cake

This Flourless White Chocolate Cake is so moist and tender, every bite melts away as soon as it hits your mouth. This decadent flourless cake is just as irresistible as any chocolate version and is naturally gluten-free!

Fluffy Flourless White Chocolate Cake

It’s said that blondes have more fun, so let’s put it to the test! This flourless white chocolate cake is a fabulous “blonde” version of my decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake.

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Pineapple Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/pineapple-cake/ #comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=90791 Pineapple Cake

This fluffy, moist pineapple cake is a perfectly sweet and easy to make dessert recipe. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is hard to resist!

Love Pineapple? Try My Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe too!

Pineapple Cake

Bursting with juicy pineapple flavor and covered with a sweet cream cheese frosting, this easy dessert is a guaranteed hit for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a special event, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make pineapple sheet cake is the perfect choice.

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Confetti Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/perfect-homemade-confetti-cake/ #comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:58:24 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=11818 Confetti Cake

This is the best confetti cake recipe made from fluffy homemade white cake loaded with rainbow sprinkles! It’s everything you love about classic boxed Funfetti cake mix, perfect for frosting and decorating.

Make sure to try my Confetti Cupcakes too!

Easy Confetti Birthday Cake (From Scratch!)

Funfetti cake mix always feels a bit untouchable. Every time I bite into anything funfetti flavored, it’s like a core childhood memory is unlocked.

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Key Lime Pound Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/key-lime-pound-cake/ #respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=90090 Key Lime Pound Cake

This zesty homemade Key lime pound cake recipe is an easy summer dessert bursting with fresh lime, drizzled with creamy Key lime icing. Whip up the batter in minutes!

Love the sweet and tangy flavor of Key limes? Try my 10 Easy Key Lime Recipes!

Easy Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Icing

As soon as Key limes appear in the produce aisle, this from-scratch Key lime pound cake is the first thing I’ll make!

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Mini Cheesecake Recipe https://cookiesandcups.com/mini-cheesecakes-with-graham-cracker-crust/ #comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=56997 Mini Cheesecake Recipe

This perfectly creamy, homemade Mini Cheesecake Recipe has a buttery graham cracker crust! Great for entertaining, parties, or when you just need a few bites of cheesecake! Made in a muffin tin, these cheesecake bites are totally irresistible.

Looking for a regular-sized classic cheesecake? Try my Perfect Cheesecake Recipe!

This Is An Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipe!

Isn’t the first bite of cheesecake always the best? I mean, I always enjoy the whole slice, but my husband and I always fight over that first forkful.

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Mountain Dew Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/mountain-dew-cake/ #comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=5305 Mountain Dew Cake

Using soda in cake is a whole thing, and it works some serious magic in this incredible Mountain Dew Cake! This easy-to-make spin on lemon bundt cake is moist and fluffy, made with lemon cake mix and citrus-flavored soda.

Easy Mountain Dew Bundt Cake Recipe

This cake is super fun! I’m sharing the easiest lemon bundt cake recipe ever. The secret? Box cake mix, and Mountain Dew. Yes, the lemon/lime soft drink Mtn.

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Yellow Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Frosting https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-sour-cream-cake-with-cream-chocolate-frosting/ #comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=20695 Yellow Sour Cream Cake with Chocolate Frosting

This easy yellow sour cream cake is rich and golden with a decadent layer of creamy homemade chocolate frosting. We’ll use yellow cake mix for the ultimate anytime dessert that’s ready in under an hour.

The Best Yellow Cake With Chocolate Frosting!

Today we’re making the Clint Eastwood of cakes. It’s a real classic. It’s actually my grandma’s recipe, and I’m sure she wasn’t the only one to make a variation of an uber-retro sour cream cake once upon a time. 

This EASY sour cream cake is semi-homemade.

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Easy Sponge Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-sponge-cake/ #respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=88545 Easy Sponge Cake

There’s a good chance that you already have everything you need to make this easy Victoria Sponge Cake in your pantry! This classic sponge cake recipe is irresistibly soft, spongy, and perfect for layering with delicious jam and cream filling.

A Simple Sponge Cake Recipe

So, full disclosure: I say “simple” here as in, this Victoria sponge cake is SO simple to make. But the texture and taste are anything but.

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Lemon Pound Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/lemon-curd-pound-cake-with-limoncello-glaze/ #comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=15942 Lemon Pound Cake

This Lemon Pound Cake recipe is bursting with the flavor of real fresh lemons. Topped with an easy lemon glaze whipped up with limoncello liqueur and swirled with lemon curd this ultra moist cake is delicious!

Lemon Pound Cake With Lemon Glaze

My lemon pound cake is moist and tangy, with all the sweet flavors of a Starbucks lemon loaf, only better. This easy lemon cake recipe is swirled with homemade lemon curd throughout and bursting with the flavor of real lemon zest.

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Strawberry Sheet Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/strawberry-sheet-cake/ #comments Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=43768 Strawberry Sheet Cake

Homemade Strawberry Sheet Cake is a moist, tender cake topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting. Strawberry jam infuses this cake with sweet strawberry flavor with no artificial flavors!

Love Strawberry Cake? Make sure to try my Strawberry Pound Cake too!

Homemade Strawberry Sheet Cake

I’ve made lots of strawberry desserts over the years…strawberry cakes, strawberry cupcakes, cobblers, breads, muffins…and I’ll link to all these yummy recipes at the bottom of this post.

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Bumpy Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/bumpy-cake/ #respond Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=88191 Bumpy Cake

Bumpy Cake is a chocolate cake that is topped with ribbons of vanilla buttercream and covered in chocolate ganache. The cake gets its name from the “bumps” that are created by the frosting when it is spread on top of the cake.

Bumpy Cake

Bumpy Cake is a classic dessert that originated in Detroit, Michigan. It is a rich Devil’s Food cake that is topped with a rich, buttery vanilla frosting and covered in a thick layer of chocolate ganache.

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Lemon Sheet Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/lemon-sheet-cake/ #comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:04:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=87491 Lemon Sheet Cake

This easy Lemon Sheet Cake recipe is ultra moist and perfect for a party or holiday dessert. The soft cake is topped with tart and creamy lemon icing that I could eat with a spoon!

Make sure to try my Lemon Cream Pie Recipe too! It’s fantastic!

Homemade Lemon Sheet Cake

This lemon sheet cake recipe is one of my latest obsessions. The only problem with this cake is that I will eat the whole thing!

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