42 simple cake recipes

Eggplant slices baked with fresh tomato, basil, and red pepper, brushed with a tamari-balsamic glaze. A low-fat, vegan-friendly side dish with almost no prep.

Classic simple, quick and easy fish cakes. One cake per serving for appetizer or two cakes per person for a main dish.

Moist cinnamon-spiced rhubarb cake topped with a crunchy brown sugar and nut streusel. This simple sheet cake celebrates fresh rhubarb in every tender bite.

Cake doesn't have to be always packed with calories, fat and sugar. You only need a few simple twists to make a much healthier cake that still tastes delicious.

Soft, springy steamed cake made without an oven, a brown sugar and honey batter poured into cups and steamed into fluffy little sponges. A simple no-bake-style treat from Sri Lanka.

Homemade funnel cake just like the fair: a simple batter piped into hot oil in lacy swirls and fried until golden and crisp. Drizzle with chocolate or dust with sugar for a carnival treat at home.

A lighter take on Boston cream pie with a silky stovetop vanilla custard layered between cake rounds and dusted with powdered sugar instead of the usual chocolate ganache. Simple, elegant, and not overly sweet.

Named after Queen Victoria, who famously enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this classic British cake dates back to the 19th century. Its light, fluffy sponge layers, filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, embody simple elegance, making it a timeless centerpiece for tea parties or special occasions.

Bien Me Sabe! Layers of brandy-soaked ladyfingers, lush coconut cream filling, and golden meringue make this classic Venezuelan dessert impossible to resist. Chills overnight for the easiest showstopper.

Sliced apples layered with cinnamon sugar get topped with a simple cake batter that bakes into a tender crust for an effortless dessert that's halfway between apple crisp and cake.

Easy apple cinnamon bundt cake made with yellow cake mix and applesauce instead of oil or butter. A moist, swirled cake with just five simple ingredients.

A simple but tasty almond paste that could be used for toast, cakes and even muffins.

A simple and tasty cake recipe that doesn't take a lot to make or enjoy!

Quick Valentine's Day cake using a boxed cake mix, white frosting, and chocolate candy hearts. A simple, festive dessert anyone can make with just 3 items.

German apple cake made with baking mix, sliced apples, and a brown sugar cinnamon streusel topping. A simple one-bowl cake with tender fruit and a crumbly, spiced crust.

Blueberry crumb cake baked in a loaf pan with fresh blueberries folded into a simple batter and topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar streusel. A homestyle cake that's easy to slice and share.