Layer Cake Recipes

"When our daughter requested this fancy layered cake for her birthday, I was afraid it would be difficult to make,"...

"I've been making this easy cake for 15 years and get many requests for the recipe," reports Annette Buckner of...

Even those who don't care for zucchini will love it baked inside this luscious chocolaty cake.—Robert Keith, Rochester, Minnesota

I enjoy making desserts, and it's especially satisfying when my goodies are devoured quickly. This one always qualifies for that...

No one has to know that this chocolaty, decadent brownie delight starts with your favorite brownie mix.

Says Ann Fox of Austin, Texas, "Blackberries are my husband's favorite fruit, so I make this outstanding dessert especially for...

This pineapple carrot cake is sweet, tangy, fluffy and soft. It's perfect for snacking or when you want a dessert...

A hint of citrus complements the rich walnut taste of this lovely three-layer flourless cake from Kathryn Anderson of Wallkill,...

"Besides being eye-catching and delicious, this treat is conveniently made ahead and frozen," says field editor Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs,...

This luscious chocolate layer cake gets wonderful moistness from sour cream. Its irresistible topping and marvelous from-scratch goodness make it...

This lemon meringue cake boasts seven layers of citrusy sweetness. It’s a showstopping dessert perfect for any special occasion, from...

This no-bake chocolate dessert from Rhonda Lanterman of Terrace, British Columbia has a tasty almond crust and smooth fluffy filling...

—David Heppner, Brandon, Florida

This adorable watermelon cake is fruit-themed from the inside out. It’s the perfect cake for summer, whether you’re kicking off...

"I often serve this impressive cake for dinner parties or whenever a special dessert is called for," notes Bonnie Malloy...

This impressive-looking dessert is surprisingly simple to prepare. Light and refreshing, it's a super make-ahead treat- the flavor gets getter...

This pretty torte is very popular at family gatherings. The cake layers are baked with the frosting—crunchy, sweet meringue—already in...

This is a scrumptious treat that has been a favorite of families for generations.—Mrs. Harold Podraza, Houston, Texas

This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be...

"I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files," explains Angela Leinenbach of Mechanicsville, Virginia. "It is simply...

Your guests may think this dessert is too pretty to eat, but the flavorful cake, fluffy frosting and fun fruit...

Why make a Boston cream pie from scratch when this cake version is so simple? Preparing the pudding with half-and-half...

This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to make that you'll find yourself baking...

A perfect treat to serve during the winter season, this gorgeous eggnog cake will be the talk of the holiday...

With its rich icing and minty whipped cream filling, this chocolate mint cake makes a fitting finale to a special...

"This three-layer cake is rich and yummy," says Carol Barton from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Sour cream is the secret ingredient...

After I tasted this dessert at a party, a friend shared the recipe. It originally called for pound cake...and I...

This was my grandmother's favorite recipe, made only for special occasions. I can remember watching her cook. She never measured...

"This beautiful dessert is a very big hit at parties," relates Phyllis Amboss of Pacific Palisades, California. "The tender meringues...