Let Them Eat Cake 30 Irresistible Recipes to Try

Craving a delicious slice of cake? Skip the boxed mixes—we’re all about these irresistible cake recipes! Featuring fresh takes on classics and surprising flavor combinations, this collection has something for every sweet tooth and skill level. So, preheat your oven, grab your whisk, and channel your inner cake boss—let’s bake something unforgettable!

Apple Bundt Cake

This deliciously warm Apple Bundt Cake is filled with real apples and plenty of cinnamon, making it the perfect fall dessert!
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Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

A layered cake topped with creamy frosting, banana slices, chopped nuts, and caramel drizzles. The cake has two thick layers with a generous amount of frosting between them, inspired by the best caramel recipes. It is displayed on a white cake stand against a dark backdrop. — Image Credit: Cooking Classy

This banana cake is seriously delicious – everyone’s gonna love it! Two layers of moist banana cake topped with a yummy caramel frosting, sweet & salty caramel sauce, walnuts, and banana slices. Perfect for any occasion!

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Mars Bar Bundt

A decadent chocolate bundt cake, straight from classic bundt cake recipes, is topped with a thick layer of glossy chocolate ganache and adorned with generous chunks of chocolate bars. The rich dessert is displayed on a white plate, highlighting its indulgent and mouth-watering presentation. — Image Credit: Noshing With The Nolans

Indulge in a decadent, rich chocolate bundt cake, a delightful creation that pays tribute to the beloved Mars bar. The combination of moist chocolate cake and gooey caramel nougat makes for a heavenly treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

This Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake is a versatile masterpiece, blending smooth bourbon flavors with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, it impresses guests and satisfies your sweet tooth, epitomizing Southern charm and elegance.
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Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon perfection made easy! This buttery pound cake gets a vibrant citrus twist with the addition of lemon juice and zest. Topped with a simple lemon glaze, it’s a foolproof recipe packed with flavor.

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Victoria Sponge Cake

Timeless elegance made easy! This Victoria Sponge Cake recipe uses a simple all-in-one method to create a delicious buttery cake. Imagine layers of tender cake filled with a vibrant raspberry jam and crowned with a luxurious buttercream frosting. It’s a classic dessert perfected for the modern baker.

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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

This chocolate cherry dump cake is a breeze to make and so yummy! With sweet cherry pie filling, rich chocolate cake, pecans, and chocolate chips – it’s just too good to resist.

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Almond Butter Cake

This rich buttery Almond Butter Cake is infused with chocolate chips and a light drizzle of chocolate sauce on top. It’s a delicious and indulgent cake with a moist and tender crumb.
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Marble Cake

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This Marble Cake is a symphony of classic flavors! Swirls of melted chocolate and vanilla bean specks create a beautiful and delicious cake. Topped with a crunchy glaze, it’s a delightful treat that will satisfy every taste bud.

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Best Vanilla Cake Recipe

This foolproof vanilla cake recipe delivers a moist and delicious masterpiece every single time. Its tender crumb slices beautifully, making it a dream to serve. Paired with a smooth and silky Vanilla Buttercream frosting, it’s the perfect combination of textures and flavors.

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Boston Cream Pie Cake

A close up of a vanilla cake filled with custard and covered in chocolate glaze. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This Boston Cream Pie Cake is a delicious reminder of everything we love about American desserts. Moist cake layers are filled with a creamy vanilla center and finished with a decadent chocolate glaze. It’s a nostalgic treat that’s guaranteed to satisfy.

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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Craving a stunning cake that’s surprisingly simple? This recipe delivers a vibrant red velvet cake with a moist crumb, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or just a delightful weekend treat!

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Lemon Sponge Cake

This show-stopping lemon layer cake is a symphony of textures and flavors. Layers of lemon sponge cake cradle fresh, juicy strawberries and a cloud of whipped cream.

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Homemade Strawberry Cake

A round cake with pink frosting sits on a white surface. The frosting has a textured, swirling pattern, and two fresh strawberries with green stems rest on top. A single slice has been cut and partially removed, revealing the cake's interior layers—straight out of delightful cake recipes. — Image Credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

One key factor that distinguishes this strawberry cake from others is the process of reducing fresh strawberry puree and incorporating it into the finest white cake batter. This unique method not only enhances the flavor profile but also adds a luscious fruitiness that elevates the overall taste experience of the cake.

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New Jersey Crumb Coffee Cake

A Crumb Coffee Cake with a slice cut from it. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Calling all cinnamon lovers! This Crumb Cake recipe is your dream come true. A moist and tender cake is topped with a generous layer of sweet and spiced cinnamon sugar crumble. It’s a warm and inviting flavor combination that will tantalize your taste buds.

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

This beauty is bursting with juicy blueberries and sunshiney lemon flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.

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Banana Spice Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

This Banana Spice Cake recipe with Chocolate Fudge Frosting is a visual and taste-bud explosion! The warm spices and moist banana cake are the perfect base for the rich, creamy chocolate fudge frosting. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on the dessert table that won’t last long.

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

A moist chocolate bundt cake with chocolate frosting on a plate. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Don’t be fooled by the name – this Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a hidden gem! Packed with intense chocolate flavor and unbelievably moist, it’s no surprise this recipe remains a fan favorite.

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Brown Sugar Cake

A brown sugar bundt cake with caramel icing. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Tired of the ordinary bundt cake? This Brown Sugar Bundt Cake offers a delightful twist. A dense, tender crumb bursts with rich brown sugar flavor, then gets crowned with a decadent buttery caramel glaze. It’s a flavor adventure you won’t want to miss!

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Glazed Apple Bundt Cake

a close up image of a glazed apple cake with an autumn leaves pattern on it. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This Glazed Apple Bundt Cake is the ultimate versatility champion! The soft, moist cake studded with apples and coated in a crunchy glaze is perfect for any occasion – enjoy it as a coffee cake, a decadent dessert, or even a delightful breakfast treat.

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Tangerine Drizzle Cake

A tangerine loaf cake with drizzle icing sliced. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This Tangerine Drizzle Cake recipe is perfect for busy bakers or anyone craving a light and flavorful dessert. The cake itself is surprisingly simple to make, and the glaze takes it over the top. It’s a moist and delicious treat that’s sure to impress with minimal effort.

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Double Chocolate Bundt Cake

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Calling all chocoholics! This Double Chocolate Bundt Cake delivers a brownie-like experience in stunning bundt form. Topped with decadent condensed milk icing and a sprinkle of chocolate chips, it’s a rich and satisfying chocolate indulgence perfect for any occasion.

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Chocolate Orange Cake

This Chocolate Orange Cake combines delicious chocolate and zesty orange flavors in one cake. Topped with a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting. Once you take a bite, you won’t stop at just one!

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Lemon Curd Cake

A lemon cake topped high with mixed berries with a slice cut out to reveal the lemon curd filling. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Sunshine in a slice! This Lemon Curd Cake is a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of tender cake are filled with a vibrant lemon curd and crowned with creamy frosting. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or craving a delightful escape, this cake is the answer.

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Berry Whipped Cream Cake

A layer cake on a cake stand topped with cream and fruit. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This easy recipe for Berry Whipped Cream Cake made with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries looks impressive, but is simple to make.

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Best Birthday Cake

A chocolate frosted cake adorned with multicolored sprinkles and topped with six vibrant, striped candles. The sides of the cake feature a variety of star and round sprinkles, following our favorite cake recipes. The cake is presented on a white plate with a light background. — Image Credit: Handle The Heat

Indulge in the ultimate delight with our Best Birthday Cake! Picture a decadent, moist, and fluffy cake that melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by a luscious, rich milk chocolate buttercream frosting. Each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, creating a celebration you won’t forget!

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Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

This moist and flavorful apple cake is topped with a brown sugar caramel icing. It’s the perfect dessert for fall, blending the sweetness of apples with the rich caramel flavors of brown sugar.
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Funfetti Sheet Cake

Funfetti Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and loads of sprinkles will transport you back to your childhood days. This cake is a breeze to make, ultra moist, ready in just 40 minutes, and a real hit with any crowd. You won’t be able to resist this delicious, fun sheet cake!

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Chocolate Brownie Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

A decadent cake with smooth peanut butter frosting, topped with a generous amount of chocolate ganache dripping down the sides. The cake is adorned with chocolate sprinkles and various sizes of peanut butter cups, arranged in an appealing, stacked manner—perfect for those seeking indulgent cake recipes. — Image Credit: Handle The Heat

Chocolate Brownie Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting has three layers of fudgy brownie cake paired with rich peanut butter buttercream, topped off with chocolate ganache and peanut butter cups. It’s the ultimate decadence!

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Devil’s Food Cake

Warning: This Devil’s Food Cake is sinfully delicious! Its rich, fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor are practically irresistible. Slice at your own peril – it might vanish before you know it!

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