You need a stunning cake for a special occasion, but you don’t want to settle for a store-bought creation that’s a) expensive and b) single okay? these 27 best cake recipes prove that making impressive desserts is not impossible.
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awesome cake recipes
From a decadent toasted pecan pie and beautiful bundt cakes, to easy birthday cakes, classic vanilla, chocolate and ice cream cakes, you’re guaranteed to turn heads without having to stay up all night to do it.
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chocolate and coconut cake
baked by an introvert
This is sure to have your guests lining up for a second slice. Get the recipe here.
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Toasted apple pie with caramel and pecans
the food hunter
Whoever said apples are only for fall… hasn’t tried this cake. Get the recipe here.
No-Bake Summer Mixed Berry Cheesecake
An Italian in my kitchen
Quick, easy, creamy and delicious! What could not be loved? Get the recipe here.
Chocolate Cherry Mascarpone Tart
the food hunter
The sweetened mascarpone layer on this cake is to die for. Get the recipe here.
Gluten Free Fig Cream Pie
healthy life for me
What’s not to like about this beautiful cake? Get the recipe here.
Chocolate Gingerbread Bundt Cake
the food hunter
This one tastes good any time of year. Get the recipe here.
black forest cake
nanny nutmeg
This cake combines all my favorite things: moist chocolate cake, homemade cherry filling, and mascarpone whipped cream. Get the recipe here.
Mandarin Orange Layer Cake with Mandarin Curd and Cream Cheese Frosting
kitchen LSL
Delicious winter flavors come together in the best cake for special occasions. Get the recipe here.
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Chocolate Mascarpone Layer Cake with Sugared Blueberries
the food hunter
Sometimes a dessert can be even more delicious than you imagined. Get the recipe here.
Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Frugal Gourmet Mom
A delicious cake layered with edible chocolate chip cookie dough. Get the recipe here.
black forest cake
Noshing with the Nolands
A traditional cake that is perfect for all occasions. Get the recipe here.
Pistachio Layer Cake
the food hunter
If you have a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this is your cake. Get the recipe here.
Chocolate Orange Layer Cake
the food hunter
Alternating layers of made-from-scratch dark chocolate cake drenched in rum and orange-rich buttercream make this cake extra special. Get the recipe here.
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Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake
Frugal Gourmet Mom
One bite and you’ll find yourself reaching for more. Get the recipe here.
Chocolate and Coffee Ice Cream Cake
the food hunter
A make-ahead cake that everyone will love. Get the recipe here.
Lemon Blueberry Pie
A cookie named wish
A stunning lemon blueberry cake filled with a bright lemon curd and glazed with an ombre blueberry buttercream. Get the recipe here.
Mandarin cake with olive oil and raspberry cream
peas and peonies
You won’t be able to pass up a piece of this beauty. Get the recipe here.
Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake
365 days of cooking and more
A delicious cinnamon roll in the form of a cake. Get the recipe here.
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Earl Gray Cake with Vanilla Frosting
Around my family table
A dazzling and delicious dessert that your guests will love. Get the recipe here.
Surprise chocolate covered strawberry cake
the food hunter
A healthier chocolate cake option. Get the recipe here.
Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Frosting and Raspberry Buttercream Filling
Spoonful of Flavor
Everyone will come back for seconds of this dream cake. Get the recipe here.
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Red Velvet Chocolate Coffee Cake
peas and peonies
The name alone has me craving a slice. Get the recipe here.
Coconut and white chocolate cake
will cook to smile
Dreams are made of this delicious cake. Get the recipe here.
Dark Chocolate Waffle Cake with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
fool proof life
You will have fun eating and making this cake! Get the recipe here.
Healthier Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cheerful healthy meals
My God! You are going to love this cake! Get the recipe here.
A decadent dessert that feeds a crowd! Get the recipe here.
Chocolate cake with figs and caramel
the little epicure
A dark chocolate cake layered with fig jam, glazed with caramel buttercream, topped with a drizzle of salted caramel and sliced fresh figs. Get the recipe here.
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