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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Cakes

    We tend to return to our trusted, family-favorite cake recipes over and over. Don't miss the BEST chocolate cake and chocolate cupcakes // the Norwegian gold cake we grew up obsessed with // perfect carrot cake // and so much more.

    cinnamon roll cheesecake with a slice on a serving knife

    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

    an ultimate vanilla cupcake with whipped buttercream frosting

    Ultimate Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

    simple syrup for cake and cocktails in a small carafe with a measuring spoon

    Simple Syrup for Cake or Cocktails (& Variations)

    a slice of white wine cake on a plate, with the rest of the cake on a stand in the background

    White Wine Cake from The Silver Palate

    a slice of King Arthur carrot cake with not too sweet cream cheese frosting on a plate, with the whole cake behind it on a cake stand

    King Arthur Carrot Cake with Not Too Sweet Cream Cheese Frosting

    a slice of spiced pumpkin cheesecake on a plate with the rest of the cake in the background

    Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

    chocolate cupcakes with stable whipped cream cheese frosting for piping, and frosting in a piping bag

    Stable Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting for Piping

    chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting on a cooling rack

    Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    a slice of sour cherry cake on a plate with the rest of the cake on a stand behind it

    Sour Cherry Cake

    norwegian gold cake with sour cream ganache

    Norwegian Gold Cake with Sour Cream Ganache

    Vanilla bean cheesecake with strawberry sauce

    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (Creamy Classic Style)

    blueberry streusel coffee cake on a plate

    Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

    two pieces of parsnip cake

    Parsnip Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    a slice of cheesecake

    Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake (Creamy Classic Style)

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    Best Yellow Cake Recipe with Chocolate Frosting

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    Chocolate Zucchini Cake (Chocolate Courgette Cake)

    rhubarb coffee cake on a set table

    Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping

    gingerbread trifle with lemon curd, blackberry sauce, and whipped cream in a trifle bowl

    Gingerbread Trifle with Lemon Curd

    chocolate candy cane cupcakes on a baking rack

    Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes

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    large batch chocolate cupcakes with raspberry whipped cream frosting

    Large Batch Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    three chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting decorated with a peter pan theme

    Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

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