This is the kind of baking that gets remembered. These cakes bring flavor, texture, and just the right amount of over-the-top. From rich chocolate layers to fruit-filled classics and buttery pound cakes, every recipe here earns its spot. No fillers, no flops — just the good stuff.

Southern Caramel Cake

A slice of three-layer yellow cake with caramel frosting on a white plate—perfect for fans of classic cakes and timeless desserts.
Southern Caramel Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Southern Caramel Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Southern Caramel Cake

Granny’s Chocolate Sheet Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting on a white plate, with a fork and blue napkin nearby—perfect inspiration for cake recipes and lovers of the best cakes.
Granny’s Chocolate Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Granny’s Chocolate Sheet Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Granny’s Chocolate Sheet Cake

Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake

A delightful bundt cake topped with pink glaze and fresh blackberries, displayed on a white plate against a light background—a beautiful addition to your desserts or cake recipes collection.
Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake

Old-fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Old-fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake has been a Southern favorite for generations. It’s easy to make and always bakes up moist, rich, and perfectly delicious every time.
Get the Recipe: Old-fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Strawberry Loaf Cake

A sliced loaf of strawberry pound cake with icing, garnished with fresh strawberries, sits on a white plate near strawberries, lemons, and a pitcher—perfect for cakes and desserts lovers seeking new cake recipes.
Strawberry Loaf Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This strawberry lemon loaf cake is soft, moist, and full of sunny flavor. Juicy strawberries and fresh lemon juice and zest make every bite taste like summer. A light lemon glaze adds a touch of sweetness that lets the fruit shine. It’s simple to make, beautiful on the table, and always a hit from the first slice to the last.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Loaf Cake

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

Salted Caramel Sheet Cake

Salted Caramel Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Salted Caramel Sheet Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Sheet Cake

Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Easy Mississippi Mud Cake

Easy Mississippi Mud Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Easy Mississippi Mud Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Easy Mississippi Mud Cake

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Red Velvet Cake is soft, rich, and has just the right hint of cocoa. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, it’s a classic favorite that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe

A slice of strawberry cake with pink frosting is served on a white plate, garnished with fresh strawberries, on a wooden table—an irresistible dessert perfect for those who love delicious cake recipes.
Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This strawberry bundt cake is moist, flavorful, and bursting with fresh strawberry goodness. Vanilla yogurt gives it a tender texture, while the berries bring bright, summery flavor to every slice. It’s a beautiful cake that’s always a crowd favorite, with both kids and adults coming back for more. Once you make it, it’s sure to become a regular in your dessert lineup.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe

Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake: Old-fashioned Chocolate Goodness

Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake: Old-fashioned Chocolate Goodness. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake: Old-fashioned Chocolate Goodness is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake: Old-fashioned Chocolate Goodness

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

Red White and Blue Cake

Red White and Blue Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Red White and Blue Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Red White and Blue 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

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

Strawberry Cake with Jello

Strawberry Cake with Jello. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This classic Strawberry Cake gets its bright flavor and color from strawberry Jello, making it extra moist and delicious. Topped with a creamy frosting, it’s a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to love.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cake with Jello

Peanut Butter Pound Cake

Peanut Butter Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Peanut Butter Pound Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pound 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

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Toasted Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Toasted Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Toasted Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Toasted Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Shirley Temple Cake

Shirley Temple cake with grenadine glaze on a glass cake stand.
Shirley Temple Cake. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This easy Shirley Temple Cake with Grenadine Glaze is an impressive, delicious dessert that is really simple to make!
Get the Recipe: Shirley Temple Cake

Floral Cake Recipe

Floral Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Floral Cake Recipe is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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Easy Peanut Butter Cake

Easy Peanut Butter Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Easy Peanut Butter Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Cake

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!

Easy Funfetti Cake from Scratch

Easy Funfetti Cake from Scratch. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This Easy Funfetti Cake is all about celebration! Soft, buttery, and packed with colorful sprinkles, it’s the perfect treat for birthdays, parties, or just because. No need for a box mix—this homemade version is just as simple and way more delicious!
Get the Recipe: Easy Funfetti Cake from Scratch

Pumpkin Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel

Pumpkin Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel

Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

Hershey’s Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. Made with simple ingredients and topped with a luscious frosting, it’s the perfect go-to dessert for birthdays, celebrations, or just a serious chocolate craving!
Get the Recipe: Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

Moist Yellow Cake Recipe

Moist Yellow Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Moist Yellow Cake Recipe is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Moist Yellow Cake Recipe

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

Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe

Banana Cake Roll

A sliced banana cake roll on a white platter.
Banana Cake Roll. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy Banana Roll Cake recipe that combines a cream cheese filling that’s baked along with the sponge cake that makes it so easy to roll up. We added pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger for an extra delectable dessert cake.
Get the Recipe: Banana Cake Roll

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

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Sheet Cake

Strawberry Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Strawberry Sheet Cake is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sheet Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Bundt Cake

Top view of cake with strawberries and lemons on the right side.
Strawberry Lemonade Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This delicious strawberry lemonade bundt cake is a sweet, fruity treat for any time!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Bundt Cake

Naked Cake with Flowers

Naked Cake with Flowers. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This naked cake with flowers is a beautiful and delicious showstopper. With three layers of light whipped cream, fresh fruit, and crisp meringues, it’s full of delicate textures and flavor. Finished with strawberries, edible flowers, and extra meringues on top, it’s a treat that looks just as good as it tastes. It’s the kind of dessert that makes any gathering feel extra special.
Get the Recipe: Naked Cake with Flowers

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