40+ Classic + Delicious Cake Recipes To Make for Every Occasion
There’s something so comforting about the smell of a cake baking, and something even more satisfying about the first sweet bite.
My love for baking has led me to collect over 40 tried and true cake recipes with a focus on from-scratch, country-style flavors. From caramel to lemon to berry, these recipes are designed to bring warmth and joy to your kitchen.
Bundt Cakes
Bundt cakes offer both elegance and a satisfyingly dense crumb. From classic flavors to fruit-filled delights, these cakes are as eye-catching as they are delicious. Best of all, they come out pretty and you don’t need to decorate too much!
How to Make Blackberry Bundt Cake: A Simple Summer Favorite
A rich and moist pound cake with fresh blackberries and lemon juice.
Coconut Lemon Bundt Cake
A moist pound cake made with everyday ingredients and topped with an extra simple icing of lemon juice and powdered sugar, then sprinkled with sweetened coconut.
From-Scratch Lemon Curd Pound Cake
A moist and tender pound cake with lemon flavor throughout and a tart lemon curd glaze.
Apple Bundt Cake with Cider Glaze
Southern Caramel Bundt Cake
A rich buttery cake topped with a traditional boiled caramel icing for a twist on a Southern classic.
Summertime Peach Bundt Cake
A from-scratch pound cake studded with sweet peaches. Top it off with the perfect icing for a stunning summer dessert.
18 Gorgeous Christmas Bundt Cakes (Delicious Too!)
A list of the most beautiful and festive holiday cakes to make this season.
Chocolate Christmas Bundt Cake {Moist Cake + Sugared Cranberries}
Savor the perfect blend of deep cocoa and tangy cranberries; this Bundt cake is a dessert that's has it all: taste and beauty.
Easter Bundt Cakes
Easter is the perfect time for a show-stopping cake with plenty of springtime charm. From light and zesty to rich and chocolatey, there’s something here for every bunny. 🐰 From strawberry to pecan to lemon, I’m sure you’ll find an Easter Bundt Cake that’ll have your guests hopping with joy 😉. Recommended Products for Easter
Sheet Cakes
Sheet cakes are the champions of gatherings and potlucks! These easy and generous cakes are designed to feed a crowd and perfect for any frosting adventure.
Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Buttercream
A from-scratch sheet cake that's moist and fluffy, topped with a classic buttercream with the irresistible taste of fresh lemon.
Apple Spice Cake with Boiled Caramel Frosting
A super moist spice cake with plenty of fresh apples and topped with a smooth caramel icing. You'll love this sheet cake for serving a crowd at your next fall get-together.
Strawberry Texas Sheet Cake
A moist, from-scratch strawberry cake with a beautiful pink strawberry icing you pour on top. Soft, sweet, fresh, and delicious.
Sourdough Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweet pumpkin spice mixed with tangy sourdough starter combine to form this moist, easy to make sourdough pumpkin cake.
Decadent Black Forest Sheet Cake: Simple Recipe for Home Bakers
The combination of rich chocolate cake, tangy cherries, and luscious whipped cream frosting is perfect for a not-too-sweet dessert everyone will love.
Banana Spice Cake
A moist and easy to make banana cake with the best cream cheese frosting.
Best Flag Sheet Cake: Tips and Tricks for a Perfect Patriotic Dessert
A recipe for a flag cake sheet cake that isn't too huge. A moist and delicious vanilla cake with the perfect cream cheese frosting and plenty of fresh summer berries.
Pumpkin Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist pumpkin and apple sheet cake with spices and a from-scratch cream cheese icing
13 x 9 Cakes
Think of 13 x 9 cakes as the perfectly portioned choice for smaller celebrations. Discover cozy, familiar flavors and new twists in this section.
One Bowl Sourdough Chocolate Cake
A moist and rich chocolate cake using your discarded sourdough starter.
Sourdough Vanilla Cake
A comforting classic cake with the subtle tang of sourdough.
Easy Sourdough Carrot Cake
Easy to make, super moist, and topped with the best cream cheese frosting.
Easy Pink Lemonade Cake
Light, fluffy, and easy to make, this lemony cake is perfect for a baby shower, birthday, or any summer party.
Sourdough Banana Cake
Use your discard sourdough starter to make this sweet, moist cake, topped with an easy cream cheese frosting.
4th of July Poke Cake
A fun and easy dessert for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. Make it ahead of time for a stress-free summer party.
Sourdough Apple Cake
A moist apple cake with fall spices and shredded apple, topped with an apple cider cream cheese frosting. A delicious way to use your discard sourdough starter.
Mandarin Orange and Pineapple Cake Recipe
An easy to make cake with sweet tropical fruits mixed right in. A cool and creamy crowdpleaser perfect for potlucks.
Layer Cakes
Layer cakes are where baking artistry shines. Explore multiple textures and flavor combinations for a truly show-stopping dessert.
Homemade Pumpkin Cake: Warm Fall Flavors in Every Bite
A beautifully spiced, moist pumpkin cake perfect for special occasions, with layers of creamy frosting.
Old Fashioned Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting
Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake
A sweet and delicious classic, this super moist cake is topped with the best ever cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a birthday or special occasion.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes bring a dose of individual charm to any occasion. These delightful little cakes are ready for all your creative frosting and decorating ideas.
Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Filling
Moist chocolate cupcakes filled with homemade vanilla cream and topped with a simple chocolate frosting, the perfect treat with a cold glass of milk.
Southern Coconut Lemon Cupcakes {Beautiful Classic Dessert}
Moist and delicious scratch-made Coconut Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Filling are delicious; everyone will want seconds!
Sourdough Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Using discard sourdough starter, these carrot cupcakes are sweet and moist, topped with a delicious and simple cream cheese frosting. No sourdough taste!
Other Cakes
Farmer’s Daughter Cake (Better Than the Original!)
An easy vanilla cake topped with a unique old-fashioned chocolate icing that pours on top and firms up to form a delicious chocolate coating.
Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake
31 Old Fashioned Cake Recipes Inspired by Grandma’s Kitchen
Plenty of butter, cream, and sugar is the secret to success with these vintage dessert recipes. From fruit-filled treats to classic layer cakes, this collection of old fashioned cake recipes has something for everyone. 1. Classic Layered carrot cake This 2 layer carrot cake is made with coconut, pineapple chunks and shredded carrots. Topped off
These cakes are made with love and simple ingredients, proving that the best desserts often come straight from the heart of your kitchen.
By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.