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Black Forest Cake

With three layers of chocolate sponge cake, a spiked sour cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting, this German classic is bound to impress.

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Tart cherries meet rich chocolate in this easy snacking cake recipe that can be dressed up however you like.

It’s Not Just Pound Cake. It’s Philly Fluff Cake.

My family has been trying to recreate this legendary cake, a staple of local Jewish-Italian bakeries, for decades. Here’s how I finally cracked the code.

Philly Fluff Cake

Far less dense (and far more flavorful) than a traditional pound cake, the Philly fluff cake is known for its ethereally light, fluffy texture.

Devil’s Food Cupcakes

The secret to these devil's food cupcakes is mixing natural cocoa powder with boiling water, which allows the flavor to bloom and adds moisture to the cake.

Beet Red Velvet Cake

This red velvet cake recipe uses beets to give the cake its supernaturally silken texture and a deep crimson hue.

To Give Your Cakes Some Lift, Add a Little Pop

Adding sodas like 7Up and cola to cakes is about more than just the novelty. Here’s a look at the science behind how these bubbly ingredients can make better cakes.

The Best Coffee Cake Starts With Melted Butter

This no-mixer coffee cake cuts the fuss for an easier, better morning bake.

Easy Coffee Cake

Everybody needs a go-to easy coffee cake recipe they can turn to for leisurely morning baking. This version doesn't require a mixer.

Daydream Believer Cupcakes

These almond cupcakes are gussied up with a cloud of apricot buttercream. Like sweet with salty, sweet with a little tang (here via sour cream) just works.

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Raspberry swirl cheesecake is better with homemade raspberry purée and an easy brown butter crust.

Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

These strawberry-and-wine cupcakes are scented with fresh berries and a kiss of bubbly in both the cake and the frosting.

Red, White, and Berry Fourth of July Cake

A festive tumble of blue and red berries top this summer holiday layer cake.

The Vintage ‘Gourmet’ Dessert My Family Has Been Making for 22 Years

This chocolate roll cake is easy enough for a kid to help with but celebratory enough for anyone’s birthday.

Lemon Meringue Bread

This lemon meringue bread gets better the longer it sits—on days two and three it really shines.

Marshmallow-Stuffed Hot Chocolate Cake

Have your hot chocolate and eat it too with this cake that's tunneled with marshmallow filling and topped with chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallows.

Tiramisu Wants to Be a Breakfast Cake

Why don’t more coffee cakes taste like coffee? 

Tiramisu Bundt Cake

A generous soaking of espresso syrup is the last step in making this tiramisu-inspired Bundt cake.
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