Birthday Cake Recipes

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

This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable...

This impressive dessert looks lovely on a buffet table. It takes some time to prepare, but it’s worth the effort....

Dimpled orange frosting and licorice laces make this basketball cake look deliciously realistic. It's as much fun to make as...

Everyone gets fired up when they see my Racetrack Cake. For the track and pit stop area, I use gray...

Kids really love the fruity surprise tucked inside these sweet and tender cupcakes. And because the recipe is so easy...

I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings...

There's more than chocolate in this luscious layer cake. The creamy ricotta cheese frosting is flavored with orange juice, mini...

Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them!...

I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first...

Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends...

Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them...

Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...

Pretty in pink is the best description for these pink cupcakes—and not just the frosting. The cake is also pink!

Making chocolate chip cookies is a challenge with three teenagers who are always grabbing the dough to "sample." Their love...

Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...

This cleverly decorated cake with its "pool" of cool blue gelatin will steal the show at any gathering! We dipped...

Fruity gelatin helps create the rainbow effect for this pretty cake. Lemon frosting is a nice and springy finishing touch....

Featuring rich chocolate layers, tangy raspberry filling and creamy chocolate frosting, this chocolate raspberry cake is the perfect dessert to...

Kids' eyes will light up when they see these cute jungle goodies. The cupcakes never fail to make my grandkids...

The two great flavors of chocolate and peanut butter come together in this moist cake. Kids of every age will...

My friend asked me to make her son's 5th birthday cake, and when I asked her what he wanted on...

When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are...

The inspiration for this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower...