4 simple cake recipes

Learn how to make a pear walnut coffee cake. This heavenly delight combines pears' sweet, tender juiciness with the delightful crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, rich cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It perfectly accompanies your morning coffee or a lovely afternoon indulgence.

Funnel cakes pour pancake-style batter through a funnel into hot oil, frying into crispy lacy spirals dusted with powdered sugar. The classic state fair treat at home.

Super simple poppy seed bundt cake starts with a doctored cake mix, with vanilla pudding for a moist, dense crumb and a generous handful of poppy seeds. Just mix everything in one bowl and bake.

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.