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Brie Goldman
Be sure to bookmark this recipe collection as it's full of gems. These cake recipes are our most popular for good reason. They are the ones our readers make again and again, for birthdays, potlucks, and just because. They range from six-layer creations to simple snacking cakes, and there are even a few no-bake options. Some are classic vanilla, many are chocolate, there are also tangy lemon cakes and several berry-flavored cakes. Cheesecake lovers will be happy to find some stellar recipes, as will cupcake devotees.
The Best Banana Bread
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Grant Webster
Martha's winning banana bread is one of our top recipes. A secret ingredient makes it extra moist and flavorful.
One-Bowl Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting
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Jacob Fox
Easy and impressive, this layer cake is perfect for any occasion. It's our go-to birthday cake.
Coconut Cloud Cake
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Grant Webster
Light as a cloud, this airy cake features a silky seven-minute frosting as the filling and frosting and plenty of crunchy coconut.
Classic Cheesecake
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Brie Goldman
Rich, not too dense, silky smooth, and as creamy as can be, our classic cheesecake is an all-time favorite. The buttery graham cracker crust is a perfect complement to the cream cheese filling.
Vanilla Pound Cake
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Brie Goldman
Simply delicious, this buttery, delicate pound cake is perfect for afternoon tea or morning coffee, or dress it up with berries and whipped cream or caramel sauce for a stellar dessert.
Apple-Cider Donut Cake
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Grant Webster
Our apple-cider donut cake looks and tastes like a giant, cinnamon-sugar-dusted donut. Its apple flavor comes from a mix of applesauce and apple cider, which keeps it nice and moist.
4-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Jason Donnelly
Rich yet light, elegant, and so easy to make, this flourless cake is an all-around winner.
Carrot Cake
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Jake Sternquist
Martha's much-loved carrot cake is a classic two-layer affair that's moist, tender, and full of flavor. It's spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, packed with carrots and nuts, and finished with cream cheese frosting.
Raspberry-Swirl Cheesecake
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Brie Goldman
It tastes as good as it looks and is one of our favorite make-ahead desserts—this beauty can be made up to three days ahead. The swirl of raspberry puree on top makes it party-ready.
Martha's Lady Baltimore Cake
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Yossy Arefi
Martha requested this lavish dessert for her birthday every year when she was growing up. The cake layers are light and airy, and the filling is a decadent combination of walnuts, dates, golden raisins, and rum. Best of all? The cake is finished with clouds of seven-minute frosting.
No-Bake Strawberries-and-Cream Stack Cake
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Chris Simpson
A no-bake wonder, this stack cake is also a make-ahead delight that only takes 30 minutes to put together but needs a day in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It's made with ladyfingers, plenty of strawberries, and a luscious filling of mascarpone and heavy cream.
Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cupcakes
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Carson Downing
Our most popular cupcake recipe is for these tender, moist vanilla treats topped with vanilla buttercream. Rainbow sprinkles are optional but recommended.
Chocolate-Raspberry Cake
Brie Goldman
With three layers of chocolate cake, a homemade raspberry filling, and a creamy chocolate frosting, this creation is guaranteed to wow.
Banana Cake
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Simple to make and easy to love, this banana snacking cake is the kind of treat you keep on the counter so everyone can cut a portion when they pass by.
Blueberry-Cheesecake Icebox Cake
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This spectacular retro dessert is a hit for all kinds of summer gatherings. It's also a no-bake dessert you can make as far as one week ahead—add the blueberry topping right before serving. A lemony cream cheese mixture holds the graham crackers vertically for its distinctive look.
Strawberry Cream Cake
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Jacob Fox
A must-make when strawberries are in season, this summer stunner combines yellow cake layers, rich whipped cream, and macerated berries.
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
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Brie Goldman
Our most popular coffee cake recipe produces a rich, sweet, and buttery ring cake perfectly spiced with cinnamon. If that wasn't enough, there's a generous layer of buttery streusel topping, and a sweet, smooth glaze on top.
Lemon Cake
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Julia Hartbeck
Loved by fans of lemon desserts, this rich layer cake has citrus flavor in every element, from the batter to the filling to the frosting, and the candied slices that decorate the top.
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting
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It's moist and delicious on its own, but the honey-cream cheese frosting takes this simple snacking cake over the top. The cake can be made in an 8-inch square pan or a loaf pan, and it gets its fall flavor from canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.
Lemon-Meringue Sheet Cake
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Kelsey Hansen
Our top-rated sheet cake is a riff on lemon meringue pie. The cake layer is light and fluffy, incorporating plenty of eggs and sour cream for moisture, along with the zest of two whole lemons. Glossy mounds of burnished Italian meringue give the cake a dramatic finish.
Pistachio Cannoli Cake
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This dramatic four-layer treat is inspired by the flavors of Sicilian-style cannoli. The pistachio cake layers, with their natural green hue, are stuffed with a cannoli-like filling of sweetened ricotta, chopped chocolate, and candied orange zest.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Yossy Arefi
Quicker and easier to make than a layered carrot cake, but just as delicious, it's obvious why these cupcakes are popular. Finish them with toasted coconut or candied carrot ribbons.
Angel Food Cake
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Angel food cake is the lightest, fluffiest treat around. Tall and light as air, it's made with a dozen egg whites but no yolks, butter, or oil.
No-Bake Cheesecake
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Andrea Araiza
A crowd-pleaser for any occasion, this easy, creamy dessert is a recipe you'll make again and again.
Salted-Caramel 6-Layer Chocolate Cake
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The tallest cake in our collection, the six layers of this towering creation are filled with delicious salted caramel. Swoops of rich, deep chocolate frosting finish the cake, making it ready for a celebration.
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