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Homemade Cake Recipes

Our collection of cake recipes features everything from quick, no-bake options and simple dump cakes to classic scratch-made sheet cakes and decadent bundt cakes. With straightforward instructions and accessible ingredients, these recipes are designed to fit any occasion, whether you need a fast weeknight treat or an impressive holiday centerpiece. Browse our collection of our favorite cake recipes including the best carrot cake recipe, our tried-and-true red velvet bundt cake, and more!

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A slice of No Bake Eclair Cake on a plate with the rest of the cake in the background

No Bake Eclair Cake

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2 bowls of Peach Cobbler Dump Cake topped with ice cream. Fresh peaches cut in half.

Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

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A slice of pineapple poke bundt cake on a plate with the remaining bundt cake in the background.

Pineapple Poke Bundt Cake

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Several plates with slices of Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake on them.

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake

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One Bowl Chocolate Cake in a cake pan on a white background.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Cake (One Bowl, No Mixer)

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Overhead view of frosted square cake slices on parchment paper atop a cooling rack, with two small plates holding individual pieces and cinnamon sticks nearby.

Cinnamon Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Beautiful Bundt Cakes

Discover a stunning collection of delicious, easy-to-bake bundt cake recipes that combine showstopping designs with unforgettable flavor in every slice.

A slice of pumpkin bundt cake with cream cheese glaze on a white plate with the remaining bundt cake with glaze in the background.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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A slice of red velvet bundt cake recipe on a plate with the remaining cake in the background.

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

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A spatula lifting a slice of Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake away from the cake.

Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake

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Top view of a knife cutting a slice of Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake.

Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake

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A slice of Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake on a white plate with the remaining bundt cake on a cake stand in the background.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

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lemon blueberry bundt cake

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe

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Delicious Sheet Cakes

Explore a mouthwatering collection of simple, single-pan sheet cake recipes perfect for feeding a crowd with maximum flavor and minimal fuss.

Two rectangular slices of frosted pumpkin bars are placed on a white dish, atop a striped cloth.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

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Slices of Sheet Pan Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting on white plates.

Sheet Pan Carrot Cake

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A fork slicing a bite of a slice of Sheet Pan Zucchini Cake with Frosting on a plate.

Sheet Pan Zucchini Cake

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A slice of Peanut Butter Sheet Cake on a plate

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

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Side view of Frosted Strawberry Sheet Cake showing the cake layer.

Frosted Strawberry Sheet Cake

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Three square pieces of chocolate-frosted cake are on white plates; one plate has a fork and a partially eaten piece.

Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake

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Irresistible Poke Cakes

Explore a crowd-pleasing collection of easy poke cake recipes infused with rich syrups, puddings, and creams for an ultra-moist dessert in every single bite.

A rectangular coconut-topped cake is cut into squares, some garnished with sliced strawberries, and served on plates with extra strawberries on the side.

Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake

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A chocolate dessert with a brownie base, creamy frosting, chocolate drizzle, and topped with pieces of peanut butter cups.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Poke Cake

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A slice of pumpkin cake topped with frosting and a drizzle of caramel sauce on a white plate, with more cake and a pumpkin in the blurred background.

Caramel Pumpkin Poke Cake

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Slices of Hot Fudge Chocolate Poke Cake on plates.

Hot Fudge Chocolate Poke Cake

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A slice of Boston Cream Poke Cake on a white plate with the remaining cake in a pan in the background.

Boston Cream Poke Cake

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A slice of Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake on a plate topped with fresh strawberries.

Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake

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Pound Cakes and Coffee Cakes

Discover a cozy collection of rich pound cakes and crumbly coffee cakes designed to pair perfectly with your morning brew or an afternoon treat.

A plate with a slice of pumpkin cake next to a cup of coffee on a wooden board, accompanied by a plaid cloth.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

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A square piece of blueberry crumb cake sits on a white plate, with fresh blueberries in a bowl nearby.

Blueberry Coffee Cake

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A sliced loaf of chocolate bread, topped with a drizzle of chocolate frosting, is displayed on a light-colored surface.

Double Chocolate Pound Cake

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A slice of Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake on a plate with fresh blueberries and lemon slices in the background.

Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake

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A loaf of gingerbread cake with white icing and peppermint candies, partially sliced, on a cooling rack. Nearby are scattered candies, crumbs, and a white cloth.

Frosted Gingerbread Pound Cake

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Starbucks Copycat Lemon Pound Cake on a serving plate sliced with lemons in the background.

Starbucks Copycat Lemon Pound Cake

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Top view of a knife cutting a slice of Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake.

Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake

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A fork slicing a bite of a slice of Sheet Pan Zucchini Cake with Frosting on a plate.

Sheet Pan Zucchini Cake

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Three square pieces of chocolate-frosted cake are on white plates; one plate has a fork and a partially eaten piece.

Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake

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Overhead view of frosted square cake slices on parchment paper atop a cooling rack, with two small plates holding individual pieces and cinnamon sticks nearby.

Cinnamon Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A rectangular coconut-topped cake is cut into squares, some garnished with sliced strawberries, and served on plates with extra strawberries on the side.

Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake

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A square piece of blueberry crumb cake sits on a white plate, with fresh blueberries in a bowl nearby.

Blueberry Coffee Cake

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A blue patterned bowl filled with cherry cobbler topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream, with two spoons placed inside.

Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake

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2 bowls of Peach Cobbler Dump Cake topped with ice cream. Fresh peaches cut in half.

Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

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An Oreo ice cream cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and two mini chocolate sandwich cookies on a white plate, with cookie crumbs scattered around.

Oreo Ice Cream Cake Dessert

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Slices of Ice Cream Cake cut into squares with some pieces tipped on the side.

Ice Cream Cake

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A slice of Pineapple Orange Cake on a plate with a section of the slice cut off.

Pineapple Orange Cake

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A slice of Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake on a white plate with the remaining bundt cake on a cake stand in the background.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

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A slice of Gooey Butter Cake on a plate sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Gooey Butter Cake (Easy Cake Mix Dessert)

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Classic Strawberry Cheesecake in a pan on a pink background.

Classic Strawberry Cheesecake

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3 slices of Homemade German Chocolate Cake on plates with forks.

Homemade German Chocolate Cake

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A slice of pumpkin bundt cake with cream cheese glaze on a white plate with the remaining bundt cake with glaze in the background.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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A slice of Peanut Butter Sheet Cake on a plate

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

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A slice of Preacher Cake with other cut slices in the background

Preacher Cake

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A slice of White Raspberry Poke Cake on a white plate topped with fresh raspberries and chopped almonds. More slices on plates in the background.

White Raspberry Poke Cake

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Oreo IceBox Cake on the counter with a slice on a plate

Oreo IceBox Cake

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lemon blueberry bundt cake

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe

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A square of Blueberry Jamboree on a white plate topped with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.

Blueberry Jamboree

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A slice of Funfetti Cake and Buttercream Frosting on a plate with other plates with slices of cake in background,

Funfetti Cake and Buttercream Frosting

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Slices of Sheet Pan Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting on white plates.

Sheet Pan Carrot Cake

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A slice of frosted cake with decorative icing sits on a white plate next to a fork; a small bowl of chopped nuts is nearby.

Carrot Cake

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A slice of Thin Mint Poke Cake on a plate.

Thin Mint Poke Cake

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A slice of Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Cake on a white dish.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Cake

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One Bowl Chocolate Cake in a cake pan on a white background.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Cake (One Bowl, No Mixer)

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A slice of Eggnog Eclair Cake on a plate with a fork.

Eggnog Eclair Cake

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A slice of Layered Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert on a plate with a fork.

Layered Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert

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A slice of dessert with a crumbly top and a layer of cream, topped with whipped cream, sits on a white plate.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

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A rolled cake with a brown exterior and white creamy filling, sliced into several pieces, placed on parchment paper with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Pumpkin Roll

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A baked caramel chip cake in a white rectangular dish, accompanied by a bowl of whipped cream, plates, a cup of milk, cinnamon sticks, and dried flowers.

Caramel Toffee Pumpkin Cake

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Two rectangular slices of frosted pumpkin bars are placed on a white dish, atop a striped cloth.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

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Oreo Pumpkin Delight

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Slice of snickers cake gooey caramel chocolate cake on a plate.

Snickers Cake

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