Cake Recipes

Easy Homemade Cake Recipes

Welcome to my collection of homemade cake recipes from scratch for every occasion and skill level. Whether you need a quick weekday treat or an impressive centerpiece, scratch baking doesn't have to be intimidating! Crowd-pleasing desserts don't always require a complicated three-layer masterpiece. You can easily feed family and friends with simpler, single-layer creations. My easy homemade cake recipes—like the moist Blueberry Ricotta Cake or light White Chocolate Berry Shortcake—are perfect options when you want a quick party dessert. For the chocolate lovers in your life, my rich Chocolate Fudge Cake comes together effortlessly. Simplifying the dessert course lets you focus on dinner prep and spend less time in the kitchen, while your guests still enjoy a memorable final course. Cupcakes are another fantastic single-serve option for informal gatherings or parties. My Lemon Mint Cupcakes offer a fresh, grown-up twist on a childhood favorite. Fresh mint pairs with zesty lemon to build layers of flavor inside a tender chiffon cupcake, topped off with a Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting to intensify that delicious lemony tang. When only a true showcase dessert will do, turn to my Chocolate Angel Food Cake. To make this light-as-air classic, I freeze extra egg whites in small containers throughout the year until I’ve saved enough for a full recipe. The process requires little more than careful handling of your whipped egg whites, making it far easier to master from scratch than you might think!
Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake: Soft and moist white cake layered with lemon filling, fresh blueberries, and buttercream frosting.
Chocolate Angel Food Cake: Pillowy soft and moist chocolate angel food cake served with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Easter Sunday Cupcakes: Vanilla cupcakes with silky smooth buttercream frosting. Create artistic decorations. EASY
Lemon Mint Cupcakes: Cupcakes packed with fresh mint leaves and topped with lemon frosting. Perfect in spring or anytime.
Summertime Chocolate Cupcakes: Rich and moist chocolate cupcakes topped with sturdy chocolate buttercream frosting. EASY
Blueberry Ricotta Cake: Super moist single layer cake made with lemon, fresh blueberries, and cinnamon. EASY
Chocolate Fudge Cake: 1930s-era chocolate cake with chocolate fudge frosting. No eggs or milk in batter. EASY
Lemon Raspberry Cake: Lemon, raspberry, and white chocolate combine in this pecan topped single layer cake.
White Chocolate Berry Shortcake: July 4 biscuit-style shortcake with mint, white chocolate, and maple syrup. EASY
Chocolate Pumpkin Mini-Bundt Cakes: Spiced pumpkin mini-bundt cakes layered with chocolate and topped with caramel glaze.
Holiday Chocolate Ginger Pound Cake: Seasonal flavors of orange and ginger dress up this dense and moist pound cake. EASY
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake: Fragrant pound cake packed with blueberries and flavored with lemon. Topped with blueberry glaze. EASY
Cranberry Gingerbread Loaf: Holiday spiced gingerbread loaf made with cranberries and a rich molasses glaze. EASY
Mocha Chocolate Loaf Cake: Tender chocolate cake flavored with coffee and topped with luscious mocha frosting. EASY