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45 Decadent Cake Recipes From Scratch

We're huge fans of a box cake mix, but if you've got the time to pay a little extra attention, there's nothing like a homemade cake from scratch. We've rounded up our best from-scratch cake recipes and covered all the bases, from vanilla cake to holiday-worthy carrot cake, cakes dressed up like unicorns, and even cakes inspired by our favorite cocktails. No matter how simple or complex you go, these cake recipes from scratch guarantee a memorable treat.

45 Delectable Cakes for Fall

Some of fall's best flavors—we're talking cinnamon, apple, maple, caramel, ginger, pumpkin, and more—were meant to be enjoyed as desserts. Luckily, there's always an occasion for cake, no matter the season. Whether you're looking for a pumpkin loaf, caramel apple cake, sweet potato pound cake, caramel buttercream, or just a seriously good piece of chocolate cake, these recipes satisfy the sweet cravings that come with cooler nights.

Must-Have Mini Cakes

Great things often come in small packages and that's the case with these mini cakes and cupcakes. Cute as can be and just as flavorful as full-sized cakes, these little treats are perfect for holiday gifts and dessert buffets.

Crazy for Cupcakes

From holiday celebrations to weddings to birthdays, cakes everywhere are moving to personal serving sizes. Dive into these delicious miniature cakes–no layering required.

Hummingbird Cheesecake

All of the elements of a classic hummingbird cake come together here in decadent cheesecake form. Layers of banana cheesecake, pineapple-pecan praline sauce, vanilla cheesecake, and white chocolate ganache are all stacked into a pecan-coconut graham cracker crust for a show-stopping dessert you won't soon forget. Despite the intimidation factor that often surrounds making cheesecakes at home, we highly encourage you to give this one a go. In all honesty, cheesecakes are much easier to make—and make well—than you'd probably think. A layered cheesecake like this one is certainly simpler to pull off than baking, assembling, and frosting a traditional layer cake. So break out your springform pan with confidence—you've got this.

By Darcy Lenz

Polka Dot Cake

Impress your party guests with a wedge of fondant-covered cake covered in polka dots. We love this cake for baby showers or bridal parties. To get the best results, you'll want to use a Wilton fondant smoother.

By Ana Kelly Recipe Developer

Our Best Upside-Down Cakes

A great way to achieve the perfect cake is to flip it upside-down, of course! These timeless recipes are great for holidays, gifts, special occasions, or just to satisfy that sweet tooth craving.

Christmas Tree Cake Wedges

Instead of making a Christmas tree cake in a tree-shaped pan, just create Christmas trees from individual cake wedges. Go beyond cake and make a whole christmas tree with marshmallows and cornflakes that will be the perfect ending to your holiday feast.

By Ana Kelly Recipe Developer

22 Fruit-Filled Cakes to Make This Summer Even Sweeter

In the steamy days of summer, all we really crave are light, seasonal treats that incorporate fresh summer fruits (and pair well with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream, if that's your thing). Even if you're a die-hard chocolate cake fan, we promise these unique sweets will be even more satisfying at this time of year. The best part? These recipes make enough to serve everybody at the cookout.

Pizza Cake

Is it a dessert or a main dish? Surprise your party guests with this fun cake that looks just like a pizza. To further maintain the pizza theme, serve the cake slices on a pizza stone.

By Ana Kelly Recipe Developer

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Instead of piping the chocolate frosting between the individual cookie wedge layers, you can pipe the frosting between the whole cake layers, then cut into wedges. It's one step up from those popular cookie cakes and sure to be a hit at any birthday party.

By Ana Kelly Recipe Developer

30 Classic Cake Recipes You Need to Add to Your Repertoire

There is never, and we mean never, a wrong opportunity for cake, especially when it's a recipe that's stood the test of time. These cake recipes are the ones you'll keep coming back to, whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, friendship, or just being alive.

20+ Apple Cake Recipes to Make This Fall

What's one of the best ways to enjoy fresh, in-season apples? Apple cake, of course. These apple cake recipes celebrate fall's flavors in full force, and best of all, you don't have to be an expert baker to master them. From oven-baked to skillet-cooked, we rounded up our top-rated cakes that celebrate fall's bounty of apples and spice.

Creamy Custard Cakes

The magical marriage of pudding or custard and cake in one recipe results in a cake superbly moist cake with irresistible texture.

40+ Vibrant Cakes to Make This Spring

Not that there's ever a bad time for cake, but there's something about the season of rebirth that really makes you want a slice. Spring is full of opportunities to celebrate, after all, and Easter, Mother's Day, and graduation are all better with a nice cake boasting seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. These light, colorful cakes reflect spring's best flavors and occasions, from Easter to a row of floral, sunny days.