Birthday Cake Recipes

My friend Dave always brought two strawberry rhubarb cakes to work to celebrate his birthday. He’d use up rhubarb growing...

Lady Baltimore cake is an elegant, showstopping dessert made from layers of airy cake, chewy fruit, crunchy nuts, and a...

My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked....

Our strawberry mascarpone cake is delicate and decadent, stacking layers of light cake with creamy mascarpone filling, fresh strawberries and...

I took this cake to the county fair for 4-H and easily brought home a purple ribbon. For a quicker...

Filled with a homemade cranberry curd and smothered with one of the fluffiest frostings you've ever had, this tall cake...

This banana split cake takes a twist on the beloved ice cream dessert with a timeless no-bake recipe. It’s so...

Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes! Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats...

If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The...

My mother-in-law taught me that anything tastes good if you use enough chocolate or cream. This no-bake dessert proves she...

My grandmother gave me the recipe for her famous homemade chocolate cake. I remember she often had it when we...

I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...

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

Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...

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

My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow...

My grandmother and aunts made this for family gatherings to go along with fresh homemade ice cream. I now share...

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

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

Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...

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

Who wouldn't smile when they see these fun little treats sitting on the kitchen table? They're as much fun to...

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

This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but "quatro leches cake"...

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

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

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

For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota

Grated raw sweet potatoes give this sweet potato cake a light, airy texture that is divine paired with a thick,...