10,000 cake recipes

Italian rum cake with three sponge layers soaked in cherry-rum syrup, filled with pastillera cream, and frosted with whipped cream and roasted almonds. A showstopper.

Little plum cakes packed with currants and raisins, lemon zest, and nutmeg in a rich butter batter. A traditional English drop cake baked at high heat for golden, fruit-studded bites.

Citrus pudding-cake that magically separates into two layers as it bakes: a light sponge cake on top and a silky lemon-orange custard pudding beneath. Baked in a water bath for gentle, even heat.

Mocha marble cake made with tofu, tahini, honey, and coffee substitute swirled with chocolate glaze on a graham cracker crust. Creamy, dairy-free, and egg-free.

Mexican chocolate cake with 12 ounces of melted semi-sweet chocolate, ground almonds, Kahlua, and mayonnaise for moisture. Beaten egg whites give it a light, almost flourless texture.

Lemon cake pie bakes into two layers from a single batter: a creamy lemon custard on the bottom and a light sponge cake on top. Fresh lemon juice and zest give it bright citrus flavor.

Frozen lemon cake with a lemon curd base, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites in a graham cracker crumb crust. A no-bake frozen dessert with just 5 ingredients.

Chesapeake-style crab cakes bound with a creamy white sauce, seasoned with dry mustard and Worcestershire, then breaded and pan-fried golden. Straight from the Delmarva Peninsula.

A traditional British Easter fruitcake with a hidden almond paste layer, golden raisins, currants, and candied cherries. Topped with 11 marzipan balls for the Apostles.

A dense, fudgy chocolate cake made with dark corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped nuts, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. Rich enough that a thin wedge is all you need.

Peach crumb cake with an almond paste pound cake base, fresh peach slices, brown sugar crumb topping, and sliced almonds. Dense, buttery, and freezer-friendly for up to a month.

So fabulous! The longer it sits in the fridge, the better it tastes!

A delicious little cake recipe we got from our Cozumel cruise. Best served warm.

What is cake flour? The other day I ran out of cake flour and needed a substitute, after searching and experimenting I came up with this replacement for cake flour that seems to work quite well.

Fragrant Thai-spiced salmon cakes with lemongrass, ginger, and lime zest, baked instead of fried. These healthy fish cakes are ready in 25 minutes and bursting with fresh flavors.

Three-layer carrot cake baked low and slow with grated carrots, chopped nuts, and cinnamon, topped with a thick cream cheese icing. A Southern-style classic that never goes out of style.