Chocolate Pecan Pavlova
This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It's a rich-tasting, light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa
Homemade Confetti Cake
This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...
Bee Sting Cake
The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...
Apple Spice Cake
This apple spice cake combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with warm spices and a rich cream cheese frosting, making...
Our Most Elegant Torte Recipes
These stunning tortes taste as good as they look!
Reindeer Cake
Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...
Unicorn Cake
This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...
Blackberry Cake
Wild blackberries are plentiful here, so I started making this cake to put that pretty crop to good use. Everyone...
Lemon Orange Cake
I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...
Chocolate Cake
We can confidently say that this is the best chocolate cake recipe and, at Taste of Home, we make (and...
Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Frosting
You can get a moist, flavorful cake without any weird ingredients using this recipe for chocolate cake with vanilla frosting....
Cookies-and-Cream Cake
If you like cookies-and-cream ice cream, you'll love this cake. Chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed into the batter and pressed...
Halloween Layer Cake
There's nothing "scary" about this cake. I make it every Halloween for my husband, Mike, and our three children. —Karen...
German Chocolate Cake
German chocolate cake is a towering chocolate-coconut-pecan cake, perfect for your next baking affair.
Butter Pecan Cake
This irresistible butter pecan cake features multiple layers, plenty of toasted buttery pecan crunch and a thick layer of buttercream...
Fancy Fuss-Free Torte
Thanks to frozen pound cake and a can of pie filling, this torte is easy to make. If layers slide,...
Praline Pumpkin Torte
Homemade pralines, big poufs of whipped cream and spiced cake make this torte
decadent to the last bite. It's...
Toffee-Mocha Cream Torte
When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give...
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cinnamon, nutmeg, carrots and a creamy, tangy frosting make this classic carrot cake a winner.
Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting
This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used...
Maple-Mocha Brownie Torte
This impressive-looking dessert is at the top of my list of speedy standbys. It's simple to make because it starts...
Chocolate Strawberry Torte
The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington
Tiramisu Toffee Torte
Tiramisu is Italian for "pick-me-up," and this treat truly lives up to its name. The torte is truly worth every...
Cranberry Layer Cake
I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so...
Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake
This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...
Minted Chocolate Torte
Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida
Raspberry Fudge Torte
This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...
Black Forest Chocolate Torte
If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...