Effing Delicious Recipes

Cakes

From rich chocolate layer cakes and tender loaf cakes to elegant celebration desserts and simple everyday bakes, these cake recipes cover every occasion. Each recipe includes clear mixing methods, accurate baking times, visual doneness cues, and practical guidance for filling, frosting, serving, and storage.

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Red velvet sheet cake with cream cheese frosting cut into square slices on a serving board.

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Red Velvet Sheet Cake with Soft, Tender Crumb

A velvety, ruby-red crumb and a light cocoa aroma sit beneath a thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting in this red...

Chocolate peanut butter sheet cake with creamy frosting and chopped roasted peanuts in a 9 x 13-inch pan.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Soft, Tender Crumb

Deep cocoa aroma, a soft dark crumb, and a thick swipe of salty-sweet peanut butter frosting make this chocolate peanut butter sheet...

Three-layer Black Forest layer cake with sour cherry filling, mascarpone cream, and dark chocolate curls.

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Black Forest Layer Cake with Soft, Tender Crumb

Deep cocoa layers, juicy sour cherries, silky cream, and delicate dark chocolate curls give this Black Forest layer cake its unmistakable contrast....

pistachio layer cake with creamy frosting and chopped pistachios, sliced to show the soft, tender crumb

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Pistachio Layer Cake with Soft, Tender Crumb

A fragrant pistachio crumb, lightly golden edges, and silky cream cheese frosting give this pistachio layer cake its balance of nutty richness...

Three-layer coconut cake with tender pale crumb, coconut buttercream, and shredded coconut coating

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Coconut Layer Cake with Soft, Tender Crumb

Fluffy white layers, a fine buttery crumb, and fragrant coconut in every bite give this coconut layer cake its unmistakable character. Full-fat...

Strawberry layer cake with three soft pink cake layers, creamy strawberry frosting, fresh berry filling, and a slice served on a plate.

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Strawberry Layer Cake with Soft Berry-Flavored Layers

A tender pink crumb, fragrant strawberry flavor, and tangy cream cheese frosting give this strawberry layer cake its bright, balanced character. Concentrated...

Two-layer lemon cake with pale lemon buttercream and a cut slice showing soft, even citrus layers

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Lemon Layer Cake with Soft, Bright Citrus Layers

Fragrant lemon zest, a fine golden crumb, and silky citrus buttercream give this lemon layer cake its bright flavor without making it...

Three-layer vanilla bean layer cake with tender crumb and speckled vanilla buttercream, shown with one slice removed

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Vanilla Bean Layer Cake with Soft, Tender Layers

A fragrant vanilla aroma, fine black bean specks, and three pale-gold layers give this vanilla bean layer cake its unmistakable character. The...

Moist chocolate sour cream Bundt cake with a shiny chocolate glaze and a plush, dark crumb.

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Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake with a Moist Crumb

Cutting into this chocolate sour cream Bundt cake releases the aroma of bittersweet cocoa with an undertone of rich dairy. The crumb...

Chocolate

Chocolate Lava Cakes with Molten Centers

Crack through the delicate top of these chocolate lava cakes and you’re greeted by a rush of warm, glossy chocolate that pours...