1,151 top cake recipes

James Beard's hands-on masterclass in a three-layer cake: beating butter by hand, folding egg whites like a soufflé, and mastering classic technique for a fluffy golden crumb with citrus filling.

Three-meat meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and browned in the oven. Beef, veal, and pork with crushed cornflakes and sage, frosted like a cake with golden mashed potatoes.

A marbled angel food cake with swirled white and lemon-yellow batters, topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Light as air and gorgeous for spring.

Lightened cranberry cake with whole berries on the bottom and a tender egg-white batter on top. A jewel-toned holiday dessert with naturally sweet-tart bite.

Light angel food cake topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh blueberries macerated in Grand Marnier for an effortless summer dessert in 10 minutes.

Light upside-down cake with canned apricot halves on the bottom, topped with a sponge-like batter made from separated eggs and bread crumbs.

Spiced sheet cake with brown sugar and warm spices gets topped with walnut meringue frosting that bakes on for a crunchy, marshmallow-like finish.

Classic Waldorf red velvet cake with signature cooked flour frosting. Vibrant crimson layers with subtle cocoa flavor topped with fluffy, not-too-sweet buttercream.

Spiced apple rings baked in brown sugar and warm spices, then flipped to reveal a glistening caramelized topping on this classic upside-down cake.

Smooth apricot cream made by cooking canned fruit with flour and sugar, then folding in whipped cream for a light topping or cake filling.

Quick zucchini sheet cake using boxed mix with grated zucchini, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts on top. Dust with powdered sugar for casual weeknight dessert.

Buttery shortbread base topped with raspberry jam and broiled almond meringue. Two-stage baking creates layers of tender cake, fruity jam, and golden meringue.

Carrot pineapple cake sweetened with pineapple juice concentrate instead of sugar, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with cream cheese pineapple icing and pecans.

Moist banana layer cake studded with grated white chocolate and topped with a banana-white chocolate frosting. Use up those overripe bananas in style.

Moist chocolate oatmeal cake topped with a boiled coconut-pecan frosting. The oats soak in boiling water first, creating an incredibly tender, fudgy crumb.

Flourless hazelnut cake topped with coffee-laced chocolate mousse. Made with matzo meal and potato starch, this elegant dessert is naturally gluten-free friendly.