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I Baked 6 Famous Vanilla Cakes — This Was the Undisputed Winner Recipes

It has the richest, deepest vanilla flavor.

Ann Taylor Pittman

1 day ago

Marble Cake Recipes

So buttery!

Irvin Lin

Aug 28, 2026

Russian Honey Cake Recipes

The best honey cake I ever tasted was at San Francisco’s iconic 20th Century Cafe (which is, sadly, now closed). There in the charming, quirky little cafe I had a slice so good it almost made me weep. It was rich but light, sweet but not overwhelmingly so, imposing but inviting (in other words, it was pure perfection). When Baking at the 20th Century (a cookbook featuring the restaurant’s most beloved dishes) came out, I pre-ordered it right away without hesitation.

Shilpa Uskokovic

Aug 27, 2026

My Grandma's 50-Year-Old Paper Towel Trick for Decorating Cakes Is Ingenious Skills

I’ll be doing this forever.

Kristina Razon

Aug 25, 2026

The Best Homemade White Cake Recipes

I’m a big believer that at the center of any good celebration is a delicious cake, and while the options are essentially endless, there’s a reason some cakes are classics: they’re straightforward, approachable, and sure to please a crowd. This white cake checks all those boxes. It’s beautifully simple, but impressive enough to meet the moment for every event, from birthdays to weddings to baby showers. What sets my version apart?

Cate Brown

Aug 22, 2026

When I Make Jennifer Garner's Favorite Texas Chocolate Cake, Everyone Wants It Recipes

Seriously, it’s that good.

Kiersten Hickman

Aug 20, 2026

Apple Dump Cake Recipes

Easier than apple pie.

Patty Catalano

Aug 19, 2026

Chocotorta Recipes

If you’re a fan of tiramisu, the layered Italian dessert that became popular back in the 1980s, you will absolutely love chocotorta. This Argentinian recipe features rich chocolate biscuits layered with a fluffy, mousse-like filling of dulce de leche (the milk caramel of South America that has become an international sensation in the past decade) and cream cheese. It’s then chilled until its layers are seamlessly composed.

Sandra Gutierrez

Aug 18, 2026

I Make This 10-Minute "Coffee Cake Mug Cake" for Dessert AND Breakfast Recipes

Coffee cake has always held a special place in my heart. It’s one of those baked goods that doesn’t always get the spotlight, but to me, it’s the true underdog of the dessert world. It’s comforting, reliable, and never fails to bring a smile to anyone’s face. This little mug cake version captures everything I adore about classic yet in a way that’s easy and approachable.

Janette Zepeda

Aug 14, 2026

Ding Dong Cake is My Friends' Most Requested Birthday Treat Recipes

It's just that good.

Lindsay Funston

Aug 13, 2026

Blueberry Cornmeal Cake Kitchn+ Exclusive

Everyone demands the recipe.

Patty Catalano

Aug 12, 2026

This Heavenly Berry Cake Tastes Just Like the Famous Grocery Store One Recipes

Even if you’re never been to Whole Foods’ bakery section, you’ve likely heard of its Berry Chantilly Cake. It’s so popular the store turned it into an ice cream flavor. And it’s not overhyped either; even pastry chefs love it. Perfectly balanced and loaded with berries and fresh cream, the cake is a go-to pick if my family needs a quick last-minute dessert. So when we finally developed a copycat recipe here at The Kitchn, I was eager to give it a try.

Alexandra Foster

Aug 8, 2026

Hot Fudge Cake Recipes

Somewhere in between chocolate lava cake and chocolate cobbler lives hot fudge cake. This old-fashioned dessert performs a little magic in the oven, baking into a crackly chocolate cake on top and a rich, silky hot fudge sauce underneath. The only thing better than watching it happen is digging in while it’s still warm.Despite its impressive results, hot fudge cake couldn’t be easier to make.

Perry Santanachote

Aug 7, 2026

I Tried Costco's Limited-Edition Bar Cake, and It's So Good, I'm Buying 2 Groceries

I regularly keep close tabs on what’s coming out of Costco’s bakery. Seriously, I check my rotation of influencers who share exciting Costco news every morning. And one new product that I have been eager to try is the warehouse’s latest bar cake. About a month ago, Costco dropped a waffle cone bar cake that looks incredible.

Celia Funderburk

Aug 1, 2026

19 Easy Birthday Cake Recipes Everyone Loves Recipes

From classic vanilla cake to triple-layered tuxedo cake.

Alexandra Foster

Jul 22, 2026

Everyone Has a Signature Cake Flavor — Here’s Yours, Based on Your Zodiac Sign People

Mine was spot-on.

Celia Funderburk

Jul 20, 2026

"Tastes Like Cheesecake": the Easy One-Pan Strawberry Dessert I Keep Making Recipes

Perfect for summer.

Celia Funderburk

Jul 14, 2026

I Tried the $7 Trader Joe’s Cake That Everyone’s Talking About, and It’s (Almost) Perfect Groceries

Creamy and delicious.

Celia Funderburk

Jul 12, 2026

Louisiana Crunch Cake Recipes

It’s basically perfect.

Olwen Phillips

Jul 10, 2026

For the Best Lemon Cake of Your Life, Add a Box of Pudding Mix Recipes

A family favorite.

Celia Funderburk

Jul 7, 2026

The One Thing You Should Know Before Ordering a Costco Cake, According to a Superfan Groceries

It's surprisingly old-school.

Ali Domrongchai

Jul 7, 2026

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Kitchn+ Exclusive

No stand mixer required.

Janette Zepeda

Jul 6, 2026

S’mores Dump Cake Recipes

It beats the campfire version.

Anna Billingskog

Jun 29, 2026

I've Baked Hundreds of Cakes, and THIS Is the One I Keep Coming Back To Recipes

Pure indulgence.

Janette Zepeda

Jun 27, 2026

Classic Baked Alaska Recipes

Baked Alaska is an old-school dessert that consists of a layer of cake, a frozen ice cream center, and a coating of toasted marshmallowy meringue. It’s essentially a fancy version of an ice cream cake, and though it is, admittedly, fussier to make than your average dessert, it’s totally worth it for that wow-factor.Here’s what you’ll do: Bake a simple vanilla cake, freeze the ice cream center, whip up a three-ingredient meringue, then assemble.

Jesse Szewczyk

Jun 25, 2026

Gooey Strawberry Butter Cake Kitchn+ Exclusive

I’m making this on repeat all summer long.

Molly Allen

Jun 24, 2026

Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake Recipes

Jell-O poke cake is one of my favorite recipes for jazzing up a box of cake mix. The ingredients are accessible, the method is easy, and, for me, the taste is pure nostalgia. My mom first got this recipe from a college roommate back in the ’70s and has been making it ever since. In fact, it has frequently been my dad’s birthday cake over the years. He was born on July 5, but he loves celebrating on the night of the 4th after fireworks.

Kristina Vänni

Jun 15, 2026

Lemon Love Cake Is the Easiest Make-Ahead Dessert You’ll Be Obsessed With Recipes

The fluffy topping is so good you’ll want to eat it straight from the bowl.

Janette Zepeda

Jun 14, 2026

Your Microwave Has a Not-So-Secret Feature Everyone's Just Finding Out About Skills

This is brilliant!

Nina Derwin

Jun 10, 2026

The Secret to the Fudgiest Chocolate Cake Is Sitting in Your Pantry Right Now Recipes

Move over, brownies.

Olwen Phillips

Jun 8, 2026

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Is the Ultimate Holiday Showstopper

Most Wanted

It's the best of both worlds.

Jesse Szewczyk

Jun 3, 2026

My Glazed Lemon Blueberry Cake Is the Best Summer Dessert of All Time Recipes

Bursting with blueberry and lemon flavor.

Patty Catalano

Jun 3, 2026

Strawberry Icebox Cake Is the Ultimate No-Bake Dessert Recipes

It'll disappear in seconds.

Faith Durand

Jun 2, 2026

I’ll Never Make Strawberry Shortcake with Traditional Biscuits Again Recipes

Seriously, so good.

Celia Funderburk

Jun 1, 2026

Whenever I Have a Last-Minute Gathering, I Always Buy Cake from this Grocery Store Chain Groceries

I discovered the most celebration-worthy cake.

Patty Catalano

Jun 1, 2026

Why Everyone Is Making "Dot Cake" from Boxed Mix Right Now Skills

They’re everywhere for a reason.

Celia Funderburk

May 29, 2026

The 2-Ingredient Strawberry Cake I Can't Stop Making Skills

It’s unbelievably easy.

Jan Valdez

May 27, 2026

The One-Pan Make-Ahead Summer Dessert That Gets More Delicious the Longer It Sits in the Fridge Recipes

Light, creamy, and tart.

Celia Funderburk

May 20, 2026

My Grandma Always Adds This Canned Fruit to Boxed Yellow Cake Mix Skills

Perfect balance of sweetness.

Celia Funderburk

May 17, 2026

5-Ingredient Pineapple “Dump Cake” Is the Easiest Dessert You’ll Make All Spring Recipes

Put the whisk away — you don’t need it.

Kelly Vaughan

May 9, 2026

No-Bake Lemon-Blueberry Icebox Cake (It Gets Better as It Sits!)Recipes

Creamy and refreshing.

Olwen Phillips

May 7, 2026

I Tried Reese Witherspoon’s Favorite Old-Fashioned White Cake — and It’s the Only Recipe I’ll Use from Now On Recipes

There are cakes you make for fun, and then there are cakes you make when you want to impress. I’ve made plenty of both, but my favorites are the ones that offer an extra challenge. As an avid baker, I’m comfortable making a simple chocolate sheet cake or pound cake — but when the steps in the recipe outnumber the ingredients, I know I’ll have my work cut out for me.

Sara Haas

May 4, 2026

“Daffodil” Cake Is the 100-Year Old Cake I'm Making for Every Birthday Recipes

Tastes like sunshine!

Patty Catalano

May 2, 2026

The Best Use for Canned Cherry Pie Filling Is Not Pie Recipes

Make it in 15 minutes flat.

Patty Catalano

May 1, 2026

This Homemade Blueberry Cheesecake Is Better Than a Bakery's Version Recipes

The blueberry sauce is everything.

Amanda Luchtel

Apr 27, 2026

Princess Cake: The Dessert That Should Be on Every Baker's Bucket List Recipes

This cake is like a little slice of magic — airy sweet and so good, it might just make you rethink dessert forever.

Janette Zepeda

Apr 26, 2026

I'm a Southern Baker — My "Melt-in-Your-Mouth" Pudding Cake is So Delicious Recipes

The ultimate dessert mash-up.

Patty Catalano

Apr 24, 2026

My Tuxedo Cake Rivals the Costco Version Recipes

It’s a chocolate-lover’s dream.

Kayla Hoang

Apr 19, 2026

The Lemony Upgrade to Tres Leches Cake That I Can’t Stop Making Recipes

The creamy coconut milk soak is tres leches perfection; the ideal complement to the tart, tangy lemon curd.

Janette Zepeda

Apr 17, 2026

This Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Never Disappoints Recipes

For me, the moment that marks the beginning of spring isn’t when I spot the first cherry blossoms or pack away my winter coat — it’s when I bite into my first strawberry of the season. Homemade strawberry shortcakes are the very best way to showcase the freshly picked, super-juicy spring berries.

Grace Elkus

Apr 16, 2026

This Grocery Store Cake Is a Family Favorite for Birthdays Groceries

It’s got three delicious layers.

Jack Collins

Apr 11, 2026

11 Oil-Based Cakes That Practically Make Themselves Recipes

We love them now more than ever.

Jessie Sheehan

Apr 7, 2026

10 Frostings That’ll Make Any Chocolate Cake Taste Even Better Recipes

Because frosting (and maybe a few sprinkles) turns any cake into a celebration.

Meghan Splawn

Apr 2, 2026

The Best Grocery Store Carrot Cake, According to a Famous Pastry Chef Groceries

An ideal last-minute Easter dessert.

Mara Weinraub

Apr 1, 2026

20 Birthday Cake Recipes for Your Next Celebration Recipes

Everyone celebrates their birthday differently, but if there’s one common thread, it’s the presence of a cake (or, at the very least, a birthday-inspired dessert). Whether you’re baking a celebratory treat for yourself, your kids, your best friend, or a coworker, here are our all-time favorite birthday cakes.

Grace Elkus

Apr 1, 2026

13 Dump Cakes That Require Basically Zero Effort Recipes

The 3-ingredient apple cake is a must.

Grace Elkus

Apr 1, 2026

Whenever I Make This Gooey Spoon Cake, Everyone Asks Me for the Recipe Recipes

Sweet, bright, and rich.

Celia Funderburk

Mar 30, 2026

The No-Bake Pudding Dessert That'll Bring You Back to Childhood Recipes

You can make it in less than 30 minutes.

Kelly Vaughan

Mar 29, 2026

My New Favorite $3 Cake Mix Tastes Homemade — I’m Eating the Perfectly Moist Slices for Dessert AND Breakfast Groceries

Grab two boxes.

Alexandra Foster

Mar 28, 2026

I Baked 14 Layers of Carrot Cake to Find the Perfect Recipe Recipes

Just in time for Easter.

Perry Santanachote

Mar 27, 2026

This 2-Ingredient Frosting Is So Easy and Delicious, I Make It for Every Birthday Cake Skills

Rich and fudgy.

Patty Catalano

Mar 26, 2026

My Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Is So Fluffy (3 Ingredients!)Recipes

Tufts of tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting are essential for covering classic desserts like carrot cake, red velvet cake, and hummingbird cake, and it’s sometimes the upgrade you need to make a boxed mix of cupcakes feel luxurious. This homestyle frosting, made with just cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, gets whipped until smooth and fluffy.

Meghan Splawn

Mar 25, 2026

Meet Heaven on Earth Cake (15 Minutes to Make and No-Bake!)Recipes

Perfect for spring.

Olwen Phillips

Mar 25, 2026

My Mom Told Me to Add This to Boxed Cake Mix, and It Tastes Homemade Skills

Incredibly moist.

Celia Funderburk

Mar 24, 2026

I Tried the Limited-Edition Costco Cake That’s Finally Back in Stores, and I Already Wish I’d Grabbed 2 More Groceries

The ideal bite.