Birthday Cake Recipes

I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...

Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe. —Edith Holmstrom, Madison,...

If you like cookies-and-cream ice cream, you'll love this cake. Chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed into the batter and pressed...

German chocolate cake is a towering chocolate-coconut-pecan cake, perfect for your next baking affair.

A tangy and sweet lemon treat, this lemon pound cake has three layers of lemon flavor, from extract, zest and...

For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe....

Grated squash is the key to keeping zucchini cupcakes moist and making them more nutritious. This recipe is perfect for...

It's quick, it's tasty and there's minimal cleanup: That's one-bowl chocolate cake in a nutshell! It comes together in 15...

When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give...

Gearing up to host a construction-themed birthday? This hauler will get your party on a roll! Using packaged cake mix,...

This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used...

Swashbucklers of all ages were eager to seize a chocolaty piece of this birthday cake, although some guests thought it...

Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and...

Potluck-perfect peanut butter sheet cake takes less than an hour to bake and is practically guaranteed to be a hit.

You can easily make several of these pretty palaces with a boxed cake mix, canned frosting and a few common...

You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of...

This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist...

This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...

My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...

These chocolate cream cheese cupcakes offer the best combination of flavors with a fudgy chocolate base and a dreamy center.

I'm a teenage farm girl who likes cooking and baking. These cupcakes are a favorite of mine.—Christine Sohm, Newton, Ontario

This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...

The minute I can get my hands on zucchini, I start making this light and luscious cake. For years it...

These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...

If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...

Talk about a scene-stealer! This raspberry-filled cake, an exceptional dessert for any meal, is an especially lovely ending for a...

Think of butterscotch cake as German chocolate cake's auburn cousin. The amber-hued cake layers are flavored with butterscotch chips, as...

Simple and delicious, this is our all-time favorite low-fat dessert. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through...

Impress guests by making an adorable and delicious cake. It is actually easy to put together.—Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin