871 vanilla cake recipes

Chocolate angel food layer cake baked in heart-shape pans. Fat-free, cloud-light, cocoa-scented sponge made with egg whites and cake flour. No butter, no yolks.

A cookies and cream layer cake made with white cake mix and crushed Oreos folded right into the batter. Easy enough for beginners, impressive enough for birthdays.

Strawberry punch bowl dessert: pound cake cubes layered with glazed fresh strawberries and vanilla pudding, topped with whipped topping. A make-ahead trifle for picnics, potlucks, and showers.

Chinese American fortune cookies bake from a thin batter of cake flour and egg whites, then fold around personal messages while still warm. A homemade version of the takeout staple.

This egg-free, dairy-free chocolate wacky cake uses applesauce and vinegar for a moist, tender crumb. A Depression-era classic that mixes right in the pan and bakes in under 30 minutes.

Light, tender white cake with a fine crumb made from sifted cake flour and whipped egg whites. Works as a layer cake or cupcakes and pairs with any frosting.

Flowerpot baked Alaska bakes individual servings of ice cream, yellow cake, and meringue inside real flowerpots with a fresh bloom poking out the top. A showstopping vintage dinner-party dessert.

No-bake chocolate icebox cake layered with angel food cake pieces and a rich chocolate custard made from melted German chocolate, egg yolks, and whipped cream. Chills overnight.

Bianco Mangiare is a layered Italian dessert with sponge cake, vanilla-cinnamon milk pudding, chocolate sprinkles, pecans, and cherries. Served cold, this elegant no-bake treat is pure old-world charm.

Grilled pound cake topped with a warm balsamic-strawberry glaze made from brown sugar, maple syrup, and fresh berries. Served with vanilla ice cream for an easy summer dessert.

Flowerpot desserts layer yellow cake, ice cream, and golden meringue in clay pots with real flower stems poking through the top. A showstopping party trick that looks wild and tastes like baked Alaska.

Two-layer diabetic-friendly brownies with an unsweetened coconut bottom and a chocolate top, made with sugar substitute. Low-fat, mailable, and perfectly portioned into 32 small bars from one 8-inch pan.

Fat-free strawberry shortcake built on a cloud-light angel food cake, layered with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped topping. A guilt-free summer dessert with classic flavors.

A poke-style orange creamsicle cake made with orange cake mix, Jell-O, and a fluffy vanilla pudding-whipped topping frosting. Tastes just like the frozen treat from the ice cream truck.

Christmas gift-box cake decorated with homemade red ribbon and holly leaves made from melted vanilla chips and corn syrup, dusted with edible glitter. A centerpiece-worthy holiday showstopper.

Delicious cookies that are perfect after a special dinner. Try dipping them in coffee or wine!