These cakes are bursting with vibrant flavors and moist, delightful textures that make every bite a little celebration. Perfect for any occasion when you want something sweet, fresh, and truly satisfying.

Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

A group of black cupcakes decorated with black frosting.
Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are made with just seven ingredients and pack a rich chocolate punch. The deep cocoa flavor makes them a standout for any chocolate lover. Simple to make and even easier to enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

Two cupcakes topped with white frosting and garnished with pecan pieces, displayed close together.
Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

In addition to the maple flavor, one of the things I love about this Cake Mix Maple Pecan cupcake recipe is how easy it is. One of the reasons it is simple and quick is because you are using box cake mix from the store.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

Italian Easter Cake

A bundt cake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles on a red plate, placed on a wooden table.
Italian Easter Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Even if you’re not Italian, you’ll love this easy-to-make Easter cake with a hint of anise.
Get the Recipe: Italian Easter Cake

Passover Honey Cake

A slice of bread with jam served on a white plate beside a red napkin and a silver knife.
Passover Honey Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Passover honey cake is one that Leah’s Grandma Yetta made for the first and second seders. And it’s so simple — honey, ginger, cinnamon and, surprisingly, coffee give it its depth of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Passover Honey Cake

Red Velvet Cake

A red velvet cake on a white plate.
Red Velvet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a tradition red velvet layers cake with butter roux frosting for a celebratoin cake.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cake

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A pumpkin bundt cake served on a plate.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Made with rich pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices, it’s a delightful treat that’s perfect for fall gatherings and cozy evenings.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake

A slice of layered chocolate dessert with whipped cream on top, served on a white plate with a fork and chocolate chips nearby.
Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake is a layer of tender and rich chocolate cake, that is topped with a sweet and fluffy chocolate mousse. It’s great for chocolate lovers.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A slice of homemade strawberry cake with icing and strawberry on top.
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Homemade moist and tender Strawberry Cake with Fresh Strawberries. Top with fluffy strawberry buttercream for a sweet summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

The Best Asian Fruit Cake: Chinese Bakery Style

A whipped cream-covered cake topped with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, kiwis, and grapes on a white plate.
The Best Asian Fruit Cake: Chinese Bakery Style. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

The Asian fruit cake combines a chiffon cake’s light and airy qualities and a variety of colorful fresh fruits.
Get the Recipe: The Best Asian Fruit Cake: Chinese Bakery Style

Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze

A slice of fruit cake on a white plate, showing a golden crust with visible fruit pieces and a glossy glaze on top. A fork is placed in front of the cake.
Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Apple and Butternut Squash Cake with Buttermilk Glaze is the ultimate fall dessert—warm spices, tender squash, and sweet apples come together in a beautifully moist cake. The buttermilk glaze seeps into every nook and cranny, creating a glossy, sugary finish that signals autumn in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze

Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Old Fashioned Recipe!

Round cake with white icing drizzled on top, sitting on a wooden surface. Cake has a cracked texture on the sides and a hole in the center.
Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Old Fashioned Recipe!. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the kind of classic, no-shortcuts dessert that never goes out of style. Rich, buttery, and impossibly moist, this cake bakes up with a golden crust and a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. Whether you’re slicing it up for Valentine’s Day or just because Tuesday deserves a little sweetness, this old-fashioned favorite always delivers.
Get the Recipe: Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Old Fashioned Recipe!

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Red velvet bundt cake with cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Dive into the rich flavor and tender crumb of a homemade Red Velvet Bundt Cake. Topped with cream cheese frosting, this dessert is a total eye-catcher that promises both yumminess and a festive touch to your holiday celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon bundt cake on a white plate with strawberries.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easily made from scratch this Lemon Bundt Cakes bakes up golden brown with juicy lemon pieces baked in the batter and a creamy lemon glaze drizzled down the sides,
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

A close-up of a dessert topped with apple slices, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce.
Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert to take center stage on your Thanksgiving dessert menu. It’s spiced perfectly to evoke warm, comforting fall flavors and is absolutely gorgeous.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Vanilla Skillet Cake

A slice of cake with powdered sugar on a plate.
Vanilla Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this Easy Vanilla Cake In A Skillet made with simple ingredients and baked in a cast-iron skillet with a crispy golden-brown crust and a tender vanilla cake on the inside.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Skillet Cake

Vintage Strawberry Sheet Cake

A piece of strawberry sheet cake topped with strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream on a plate.
Vintage Strawberry Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this vintage strawberry sheet cake is a huge hit at baby showers, wedding showers, barbecues, and church dinners.
Get the Recipe: Vintage Strawberry Sheet Cake

Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Carrot Cake Recipe

A slice of irresistible carrot Bundt cake, inspired by a classic Nothing Bundt Cake recipe, is adorned with creamy cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped nuts. It sits elegantly on a white plate, waiting beside a fork for your indulgence.
Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Carrot Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

This moist carrot cake with cream cheese icing is ideal for special events, especially baby showers, family reunions, and Easter desserts.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Carrot Cake Recipe

Double Chocolate Fudge Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with glossy ganache sits on stacked white plates, surrounded by fresh strawberries.
Double Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Double Chocolate Fudge Cake is a tender and rich chocolate cake, that is topped with a creamy chocolate ganache. It’s a chocolate lovers dream.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Fudge Cake

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