Layer Cake Recipes

Round out your homey celebration with a decadent homemade layer cake recipe cooked up by home bakers like you.

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    Maple Walnut Cake

    21 reviews

    This maple-flavored cake with candied walnuts honors beloved my grandpa, who made maple syrup when I was a child. It...


    Cheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake

    9 reviews

    I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe?...


    Cinnamon & Sugar Cake

    25 reviews

    This winning combination makes everything nice with sugar and spice. You’d never guess it came from a box. —Maiah Albi,...


    Dark Chocolate Carrot Cake

    8 reviews

    Carrot cake has a dark side—and it’s divine! Cream cheese and shredded carrots in the batter keep the cake moist,...


    Eggnog Ladyfinger Dessert

    4 reviews

    The combination of cranberries and eggnog will bring a festive end to any holiday meal. Plus, it's super simple to...


    Pineapple Coconut Cake

    46 reviews

    Dive into a tropical delight with this pineapple coconut cake. Featuring layers of moist cake, tangy pineapple and creamy coconut...


    Cherry Cola Cake

    27 reviews

    Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. — Cheri Mason,...


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    Come-Home-to-Mama Chocolate Cake

    33 reviews

    You'll spend less than a half hour whipping up this cure-all cake that starts with a mix. Sour cream and...

    Mint Patty Cake

    6 reviews

    Each slice of this dreamy layer cake is full of cool peppermint. The chopped peppermint patties in the frosting are...


    Banana Flip Cake

    5 reviews

    Our banana flip cake was inspired by a vintage lunchbox snack cake treat, but you don't need to have tried...


    Chocolate-Praline Layer Cake

    2 reviews

    For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped...


    Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake

    39 reviews

    A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one...


    Lane Cake

    2 reviews

    >What’s the most sumptuous, indulgent cake you can bake for your guests? The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic...


    Quicker Blue-Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte

    4 reviews

    No one will guess that this tall, tiered cake isn't completely homemade. Chunky peanut butter is stirred into both the...


    Strawberry Walnut Torte

    3 reviews

    This is a special treat I love to make and everyone looks forward to a nice slice with lots of...


    Holiday Snow Globe Cake

    10 reviews

    I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday—or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version....


    Strawberries & Cream Torte

    20 reviews

    This festive strawberries and cream summer treat is one of my mom's favorites. It wows guests every time yet is...

    Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting

    12 reviews

    My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans....


    Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing

    8 reviews

    I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...


    Special Raspberry Torte

    1 review

    With raspberry preserves, a burst of lemon and a homemade buttercream frosting, this berry-topped cake always gets rave reviews. It’s...


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    Funfetti Cake

    5 reviews

    Want to know how to make a Funfetti cake recipe from scratch? Our Test Kitchen provides you with a helpful...


    Very Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Cream

    3 reviews

    Here's a way to take a simple cake mix and make it look spectacular! The filling and frosting are really...


    Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

    9 reviews

    If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...

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    So-Easy-It’s-Spooky Bat Cake

    2 reviews

    This gorgeous dessert starts with a boxed cake mix. Then it’s an easy and magical trick to make the bat...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Torte

    1 review

    This recipe is a busy mom's twist on a favorite dessert—tiramisu. The dish is simple to assemble and perfect to...


    “Fishy” Red Velvet Cake

    23 reviews

    Based on an old-fashioned recipe, this unusual birthday cake will steal the show at your party. The vibrant red color...


    Lemon Whipped Cream Torte

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a creamy, refreshing filling in between light layers of moist sponge cake. It's a treat to make...


    Orange Dream Cake

    4 reviews

    We tried to save room for a big slice of this pretty cake. The flavor of orange and lemon really...


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    Holiday Snowflake Cake

    7 reviews

    The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful...