Elegant & Easy Cakes
These 27 luscious cakes taste as good as they look -- you'll want to bake them again and again. There's something here for everyone, including red velvet cake, pink lemonade cake, and chocolate cake laced with bacon.
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Who knew summer's sweetest sipper could double as a refreshingly fruity cake? All you need is a little frozen concentrate, creamy lemon-butter frosting, and sugared, sliced lemons to transform this cake from simple to pretty in pink!
Imagine your favorite chocolate desserts -- brownies, pudding, and cake -- all baked into one blissful chocolate dessert. Each ooey-gooey spoonful will have you reaching for more.
Trick your taste buds with this playful pie look-alike. Cake-pudding fills the bottom, while the top beams with sweet strawberries, luscious curls of whipped frosting, and a crunchy crust made with kid-friendly vanilla wafers.
Warm, drippy honey lends a subtle sweetness to this pistachio-cornmeal cake. Top with juicy strawberries and luscious cream cheese for one fabulous fruit dessert.
Hosting a dinner party? Add a splash or two of bourbon to classic chocolate cake for a rich, warm flavor that's sure to keep your party going.
Our special homemade berry compote takes this layered spice cake over the top. Prepare the compote up to two weeks in advance using fresh berries, a splash or two of orange juice, molasses, and blueberry brandy.
Bacon and chocolate. Must we say more? This cake features the ultimate combination of savory and sweet. It's decadent yet wild enough for any adventurous chocolate-lover.
With ruffles this cute, our sweet pink cake will never go out of style. Enjoy two moist layers of soft vanilla cake coated in smooth buttercream frosting.
Who says sprinkles and icing are what make a cake? When classic white cake tastes this soft and moist, you don't need any extra flair. After all, simplicity is what makes this dessert so sophisticated.
Watch our tips and tricks for making a beautiful layer cake.
In just 30 minutes you can whip up a partyworthy cake that's brimming with harvest-inspired fruits and dripping in sweet, smooth caramel.
A little cocoa and red food coloring turn classic white cake into a red-hot dessert; buttercream frosting adds an extra layer of decadence.
Calling all chocoholics! This rich and gooey caramel cake is nothing short of a chocolate-lover's dream. Be sure to keep it chilled until it's time to top. Then go crazy with the creamy caramel and mounds of crunchy pecans.
Forget boring banana bread and upgrade to our zippy, citrus-infused cake. We topped it off with a mouthwatering fruit sauce made with crunchy pomegranate seeds and tart jelly.
Like lemon? Then you'll love this triple-layer cake! Bursting with totally tart flavor and infused with real lemon juice, this fruity cake is a bright bite of springtime.
We've simmered pears, kumquats, and fresh cranberries in melted butter and caramelized sugar to make the ultimate candy-sweet fruit topping. This pumpkin-carrot cake won't know what hit it!
Crunchy, crispy malted milk balls and a simple malted chocolate frosting add a little something special to our yummy chocolate cake recipe.
Sink your teeth into soft, fluffy spoonfuls of rich chocolate. This twist on tres leches features espresso coffee powder baked into moist chocolate cake that's topped with creamy curls of whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.
Light and moist, sticky and sweet -- this lumberjack cake carries a large load of delicious flavors and textures. Drape with a few scoops of sugar-glazed pears and kumquats just before serving.
Add a little romance to your life with a sweet slice of soft champagne cake. This wedding-perfect cake is light and moist, and can be enjoyed for any occasion.
Amaretti -- crisp Italian macaroon cookies -- give this cake its crunchy crust. If you can't find amaretti, shortbread cookies work, too. When cooled, the creamy white chocolate filling gives the cake a playfully smooth texture similar to ice cream. Sprinkle with pastel candy eggs for a colorful touch.
Give ordinary coffee cake a fabulous face-lift using reduced-fat cream cheese, seedless jam, and fresh red raspberries. Best of all, you can indulge in this delicious dessert for less than 150 calories a piece.
Whole wheat flour gives this rich, chocolaty cake a healthful yet satisfying spin. Remember to spread on the chocolate glaze before topping with the blueberries to give it a glamorous, glossy look.
Tart lemon, lime, and orange put a fresh spin on moist yellow cake -- and create a light and elegant dessert worthy of a special occasion.
Freshly grated ginger adds a delightful twist to this beloved carrot cake recipe -- it's a classic dessert for any season.
This delicate, tender cake enveloped in fluffy frosting and coconut makes a beautiful dessert for christenings, weddings, and special occasions.
It's like the ultimate strawberry, chocolate, and banana sundae -- only better. Love chocolate? Drizzle this delish pound cake with store-bought chocolate sauce before serving.
Sturdy, dense, and loaded with chocolate, this is the cake that chocoholics dream of -- and it travels beautifully, making it the ideal potluck dessert.
