Layer Cake Recipes

This impressive-looking dessert is at the top of my list of speedy standbys. It's simple to make because it starts...

The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington

This strawberry poke cake is a light, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a spring afternoon or summer night.

Tiramisu is Italian for "pick-me-up," and this treat truly lives up to its name. The torte is truly worth every...

My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early...

I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so...

This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...

Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida

This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...

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...

I've been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it's the best angel food...

The chocolate robin's nest, with candy Easter eggs to boot, makes our Easter nest cake showstopping, but the chocolate cake...

I got this recipe from my grandmother; it's an old fashioned recipe, but well worth it. My dad requests this...

Think of butterscotch cake as German chocolate cake's auburn cousin. The amber-hued cake layers are flavored with butterscotch chips, as...

This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick...

I created this dessert one Saturday when my daughter's friends dropped in. It was a hit, and word spread through...

I like to garnish this dessert with strawberry slices arranged to look like flowers. It's pretty, festive and feeds a...

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

This pumpkin torte is rich and creamy, with beautiful orange hues, making it ideal for Halloween or fall...

This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large...

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...

This delectable nutty maple cake has become a hands-down favorite. Chopped pecans add delicious flavor, and the rich cream cheese...

It's amazing how the layers of this eclair torte soften overnight into a cakelike texture. Just before serving this dessert,...

Boxed cake mix and pureed pumpkin come together in this moist, flavorful pumpkin pie cake. The frosting is equally simple...

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...

One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I...