No matter the occasion, a delicious piece of cake is always welcomed. Whether it’s a special occasion like a birthday, a holiday or just because you have a sweet tooth, these delicious cake recipes will be the perfect dessert!

Here’s a little story for you. About 20 years ago, I was a young 19 year old. I had just started dating my now husband and we were at one of his friend’s house. She was making a cake and asked if I wanted to help. I told her I had never baked a cake before and her eyes got wide with disbelief.

The good news? There’s no reason to be intimidated by baking a cake. Because if I could learn how to bake a delicious cake, you could too. I promise.

Whether it’s chocolate cake or red velvet cake I hope you give one of these perfect cakes a try.

And hey, if it’s a fail? There’s always a bakery!

Tips and Tricks for Making Easy Cake Recipes

Line your baking pans with parchment paper. If you are using a round cake pan, turn your cake pan over onto the parchment and trace your pan onto the paper.
Always then grease both the pan and the parchment paper, it doesn’t matter if it’s with cooking spray, shortening, homemade cake release or butter.
Allow each layer of your cake to completely cool before frosting it.
Using high-quality ingredients, such as pure vanilla extract, fresh butter, and real cocoa powder, can make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your cake.
Don’t overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to a tough cake. Mix the ingredients until just combined, and avoid overbeating.
Make sure all ingredients, especially butter and eggs, are at room temperature before mixing. This will help them blend together smoothly, as well bake evenly.
To keep your cake moist, add ingredients such as sour cream, yogurt, or buttermilk to the cake batter.
Use a cake flour when you can. Using a cake flour instead of all-purpose flour can make the cake lighter and more tender.
Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off.
After you frost your cake, let it set in the refrigerator for at least an hour to help give you clean slices when you cut into it with a serrated knife.
Decorate your cake: Add fruit, such as fresh raspberries or sliced peaches to the top of the cake, pour chocolate ganache or sprinkles can add a pop of color and flavor.

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How to Make a Cake Recipe in Advance

You can totally make any cake recipe in advance. After your cake has cooled, wrap each layer in plastic wrap and then store the layers in an airtight plastic bag. You can keep them in the refrigerator if you will be using them in the next day or two. If not, store the cake layers in the freezer up to a month. Dethaw completely before frosting.

I’ve put together a list of our favorite Delicious Cake Recipes. Some are more time consuming, but others like a dump cake are a quick dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth and require no baking skills at all!

Decadent Cake Recipes

Delicious Cake Recipes

We are sharing our favorite delicious cake recipes for any occasion. You'll find layer cakes and sheet cakes to dump cakes and cheesecakes.

Pistachio Bundt Cake Recipe

Indulge in the nutty goodness of a pistachio bundt cake made with a cake mix! Our easy recipe delivers a moist cake with a nutty flavor and a tender crumb in every bite. Get ready to savor a delightful treat that's simple to make and impossible to resist!

Hot Fudge Sundae Dump Cake Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with our irresistible Hot Fudge Sundae Dump Cake recipe. This effortless decadent cake is the perfect dessert.

Cranberry Poke Cake Recipe

Cranberry Poke Cake is a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet indulgence. Our easy recipe will add a burst of flavor to your holiday celebrations.

Winter Wonderland Cake Recipe

Experience the magic of the season with our Winter Wonderland Cake, featuring layers of vanilla perfection and adorned with snowy vanilla frosting and exquisite winter-themed decorations, this cake is a showstopper for a winter or holiday gathering.

Ultimate JIF Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

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2 ingredient pumpkin cake recipe

Indulge in the simplicity and flavor of a 2-ingredient pumpkin cake that's full of the flavors of fall. You won't believe how easy and delicious this recipe full of pumpkin spice flavor can be!

Depression Cake Recipe

Looking for an easy, yet indulgent cake recipe? This Depression Cake is the perfect decadent dessert. This great recipe is a rich and flavorful, moist cake, made with simple ingredients.

How to Make a Festive Red White and Blue Layer Cake

Celebrate America's independence with a festive and delicious red white and blue layer cake! This patriotic cake is sure to impress your friends and family and become a new holiday tradition.

Bisquick Coffee Cake Recipe for 9x13 Pan

Looking for a mouthwatering coffee cake recipe that fits a 9x13 pan? Look no further! Discover the delightful flavors of our Bisquick Coffee Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion.

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

Discover the ultimate fall dessert with our Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe. Indulge in the rich flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and pecans in this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat.

recipe for strawberry layer cake

Strawberry lovers, discover a delicious strawberry cake recipe that's bursting with the irresistible sweetness of ripe strawberries. Indulge in this delightful treat and elevate your dessert game.

Pecan Pie Cake Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with our irresistible pecan pie cake recipe. A delightful blend of pecan pie and cake, this treat is a must-try for any occasion.

Incredible Melted Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Find out how to make an incredible melted ice cream cake recipe with this easy step by step tutorial. Delicious and fun for all ages, made with any cake and frosting combination to resemble your favorite ice cream flavor, with a perfectly crafted ice cream cone sits on top.

almond joy cake recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of your favorite candy bars with this delicious poke cake recipe. Moist chocolate cake is infused with coconut and almond, topped with a rich chocolate ganache frosting to make a delicious almond joy cake.

Yellow Sheet Cake Recipe

You are sure to enjoy our mouthwatering yellow sheet cake recipe. Indulge in a light and fluffy cake with a tender crumb that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Vanilla Funfetti Cake Roll Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our homemade vanilla funfetti cake roll. This irresistible dessert combines a light and fluffy cake roll with vibrant sprinkles, creating a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion!

The Best Vanilla Bundt Cake Recipe

This perfect vanilla bundt cake recipe is simple, moist, and packed with flavor. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake Recipe

This delicious recipe for Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake combines two classic desserts into one irresistible cake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Reeses Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Recipe

This delicious and indulgent recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover's dream! This Peanut Butter Reese's Cake is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Air Fryer Lava Cake Recipe

These easy and delicious air fryer lava cakes are perfect for any occasion. This decadent chocolate dessert is simple to make, with a chocolatey center that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Moist Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

This homemade lemon bundt cake is a moist, easy-to-make pound cake made with fresh lemons. It’s the perfect cake for a special occasion or any day you're craving something sweet!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

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Cherry Sheet Cake Recipe

S'Mores Layer Cake Recipe

Take your love for this classic campfire treat to the next level by baking it into cake form! This S’Mores Layer Cake recipe is easy to follow and yields a cake that is moist, fluffy, and packed with s'mores flavor.

The Perfect Vanilla Cake Recipe: A Taste of Sweet Simplicity

Hawaiian Sunset Cake Recipe

Homemade Funfetti Sheet Cake Recipe

This homemade Funfetti sheet cake recipe is sure to be the perfect addition to your next party. It's the happiest cake there is! It's so easy to make and it tastes better than any store bought cake you can find!

Easy Snickers Poke Cake Recipe

Christmas Mini Bundt Cake Recipe

Make this super cute and delicious Christmas Mini Bundt Cake Recipe for your holiday party or to give as gifts. Made with simple ingredients, these are easy to make in a mini bundt pan, festive and perfect for any holiday gathering!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

You can't beat the season's most crave-worthy pumpkin spice cake. This triple layer, decadent treat is rich and flavorful full of pumpkin, warm spices and espresso flavor for a perfect fall dessert that will get your guests talking!

Easy Slow Cooker Gooey Chocolate Cake Recipe

This easy slow cooker gooey chocolate cake recipe is a chocolate lover's dream! Packed with rich, decadent flavors and textures, it couldn't be easier to make this easy cake recipe - no oven needed.

The Best No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

How to Make an Oreo Drip Cake

How to Make a Rainbow Unicorn Cake

Step-by-Step Instructions on how to make the popular (and delicious) Rainbow Unicorn Cake the next time you have a birthday party!

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Cake is far from just another chocolate cake! Make it yourself and you'll see! This Red Velvet Cake recipe has the perfect velvety and fluffy texture!

The Best Cupcake Recipes

Carrot Cake Recipe

Easy recipe for a homemade carrot cake recipe, frosted with cream cheese frosting. This recipe is fluffy and flavorful, perfect for Easter or anytime!

Cranberry Cake Recipe

This delicious Cranberry Cake is perfect for holiday season get togethers! The tartness of the cranberries along with the buttery cake is perfect.

Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

This Cherry Dump Cake Recipe couldn't get any easier! With just 3 ingredients, you will have a delicious dessert for any occasion in no time!

Berry Pound Cake Recipe

This Berry Pound Cake is a delightfully light and flavorful cake made in a bundt pan with fresh berries and jam!

Marble Bundt Cake Recipe

Use one batter to make this rich and creamy Marble Bundt Cake! This cake, made from scratch, will wow your friends and family!

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

YOU ARE GOING TO ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS APPLE COFFEE CAKE RECIPE! IT’S MOIST AND DELICIOUS, PERFECT FOR BRUNCH OR AN AFTERNOON TREAT WITH COFFEE AND TEA. THE BEST PART? THE STREUSEL TOPPING!

Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries Recipe

This Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberries is rich and creamy, yet lightened up thanks to the yogurt! Serve with a delicious blueberry sauce and homemade whipped cream!

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

This Pumpkin Crumb Cake recipe is a must have for the fall season! Pair it with a delicious cup of coffee! It's super easy and uses a pumpkin bread mix as the base.

The Best Crumb Cake Recipe Ever

A simple vanilla cake mix quickly can be turned into the best crumb cake recipe ever! Serve with a cup of coffee or tea and you will be in heaven!

best chocolate cake recipe

This is the best chocolate cake recipe! It's moist and fudgy and tastes the best with chocolate buttercream frosting! Add some sprinkles and enjoy with a big glass of milk!

Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake Recipe

This strawberry dump cake couldn't get any easier! 3 ingredients and you are done with a sweet dessert that's perfect for weeknights or get togethers alike!

Chocolate Icebox Cake Recipe

This chocolate icebox cake is super easy to make and a no bake recipe. You'll find layers of chocolate wafers, whipped cream & pudding.

Pistachio Pudding Cake Recipe

No one will ever know that this Pistachio Pudding Cake is made with a boxed cake mix! It's creamy and full of flavor thanks to the pudding mix!

Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe

This Instant Pot Cheesecake is creamy and delicious with a graham cracker crust. Topped with beautiful fresh berries, this recipe will be a new family favorite!

Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe

Delicious Boston Cream Poke Cake perfect for potlucks or dessert parties! Made with a simple cake mix, pudding and chocolate frosting!

Mini Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecakes Recipe

These mini cheesecakes are perfect for Fall desserts. They have a delicious graham cracker crust with a pumpkin swirl! They're a perfect seasonal sweet bite!

How to Make a Basket Weave Cake

Learn how to create a beautiful basket weave cake design with your icing. This step-by-tutorial will show you how to perfect creating a basket weave cake.