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66 Cake Recipes Made From Scratch

Whether you're looking for a way to celebrate or just want something sweet, you'll find the perfect recipe here! We have 66 delicious cake recipes that are perfect for birthdays, holidays, and every day. So grab your oven mitts and start baking!

Different Types of Cake Recipes

When it comes to baking cakes, you have no shortage of options. You can choose between easy cakes, classic cheesecakes, decorative layer cakes, festive party cakes, beautiful bundt cakes, and quick cupcakes.

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  • Easy Cakes
  • Cheesecakes
  • Birthday Cakes (Layer Cakes)
  • Holiday Cakes
  • Bundt Cakes
  • Cupcakes
  • All Cakes

1. Easy Cake Recipes

I know that you're busy, and sometimes it's just easier to grab something pre-made. But these easy cakes are so good, they'll make your time in the kitchen worth it! You can make them whenever you want a sweet treat and are perfect for lazy days with family or friends where you don't feel like cooking but still want to have an awesome dessert option on hand. Enjoy!

Half eaten slice of yellow cake filled with with jam and buttercream frosting

What I love about this Air Fryer Vanilla Cake is that it's not too sweet and full of flavor.

Sliced chocolate cake on a black cake plate

This Air Fryer Chocolate Cake is moist, soft, and easy to make. It's a small 6-inch cake that is perfect for small families.

Sliced apple cake topped with frosting, caramel sauce, and apple slices on a table

This Apple Cake is so easy to make and the salted caramel frosting takes it to the next level.

Sugar dusted chocolate cake on a dessert plate with berries on top and whipping cream

This Flourless Chocolate Cake is rich and chocolaty and you only need 7 ingredients to make it!

Pumpkin cake slices on white background

This Pumpkin Cake is the perfect recipe for cozy fall weekends, family events, Thanksgiving, or potlucks.

A slice of Texas sheet cake on a small plate

Texas Sheet Cake has been popular for many decades!

Cut carrot cake slices on a wire rack

This Carrot Cake is perfectly spiced, super moist, and topped with the creamiest cream cheese frosting.

Cut raspberry cake slices on a serving plate

Your friends and family will rave about how delicious this Raspberry Cake is. It's a reader's favorite!

Cut Banoffee Cake slices on a wire rack

This Banoffee Cake is a dreamy combination of sweet bananas and salted caramel cream cheese frosting.

Baked pistachio cake topped with pistachios and chocolate frosting

You only need 10 ingredients to make this stunning Pistachio Cake! Made with freshly ground pistachio. No artificial color, no box mix.

Sliced bananas foster cake on a baking paper with whipped cream on top

Ever heard of Bananas Foster Cake? It's so easy to make, has tons of bananas and a sweet and tasty sauce.

2. Cheesecake Recipes

Do you love cheesecake? You're lucky! I've put together a list of delicious recipes for you to try. They are all simple, taste amazing, and will please your family and friends. Bon Appetit!

Cut cheesecake slices on a cake stand

This classic New York-style Air Fryer Cheesecake is super easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Slices of cheesecake plated on dessert plates

No-bake Blueberry Cheesecake is an irresistible treat for all occasions. Its soft and creamy filling has an incredibly intense blueberry taste.

Bitten slice of cheesecake on a white paper

If you want to satisfy your cheesecake cravings with little effort, this easy Cheesecake Bars recipe is your best bet.

Baked cheesecake where a quarter is missing with cookie crumbs and whipped cream on top

This rich, creamy, and decadent Oreo Cheesecake is sinfully delicious. You only need 8 ingredients!

Cheesecake sliced into pieces and garnished with strawberries

The filling of this No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake is super aromatic thanks to two heaping cups of fresh strawberries!

Sliced Coconut Cheesecake on a serving plate

This Coconut Cheesecake has a coconut graham cracker crust and a coconut filling.

Cut chocolate cheesecake on a wire rack

This Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is the perfect choice for chocoholics. It's creamy, chocolaty, and decadent.

A slice of lemon cheesecake on a dessert plate

You only need 10 ingredients and minimal prep time to make this super creamy Lemon Cheesecake!

Half eaten mini cheesecake in a ramekin

Making Mini Cheesecakes is one of the easiest ways to make cheesecake.

Half eaten cheesecake on a plate with a gingerbread and whipping cream decoration on top

If there is such a thing as Christmas cheesecake, it's this Eggnog Gingerbread Cheesecake for sure.

A slice of sweet potato cheesecake on a dessert plate topped with meringue

Again, if there is such a thing as a Thanksgiving cheesecake, it's this Sweet Potato Cheesecake topped with marshmallow meringue.

Chocolate cheesecake on a inverted springform pan where one third is missing

This No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake is beyond creamy and super chocolaty.

3. Birthday Cake Recipes (Layer Cakes)

These festive layer cakes can be served for birthdays, celebrations, family gatherings, holidays, or any other occasion like barbecues and potlucks. With the right recipe, you can make an amazing, delicious dessert to enjoy with family and friends. Here are my favorite birthday cake recipes for all occasions! ­­­­­­­

A slice of sacher torte with whipped cream on a dessert plate

This delicious Sacher Torte is a two-layer chocolate sponge gateau, filled with apricot jam and glazed with smooth chocolate icing.

A slice of peach cake on a dessert plate topped with whipped cream

This delicious Peaches and Cream Cake is filled with fresh, succulent peaches and has a heavenly whipped topping.

Slices of ice cream cake on a dark table

If your birthday is in summer, this Brownie Ice Cream Cake should be your number one dessert request.

A slice of Black Forest cake on a dessert plate

Everything about this Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) is mouthwatering.

Blackberry cake with flower decoration on a serving plate that has a slice taken out

This stunning Blackberry Cake is moist, full of flavor, and surprisingly easy to make.

Cut cherry cake slices on plates

Homemade cherry filling, moist vanilla cake layers, and creamy buttercream frosting. Ladies and Gentlemen, Cherry Cake!

A slice of layered s'mores cake on a dessert plate

14 layers of heaven! Every bite of this decadent S'mores Cake is just amazing.

ice cream cake in a bowl with bite taken out

This Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake is the indulgent treat you have been waiting for. It's creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty.

Decorated strawberry cake with a slice cut out

This elegant Strawberry Cake is easy to replicate even if you don't have a lot of baking experience.

Cut Coconut Chocolate Cake on a serving plate

This Coconut Chocolate Cake is a real treat. The creamy coconut mascarpone frosting is just mindboggling!

Decorated chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache on a cake plate

I don't know what amazes me more about this Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake. The taste or the look?

Decorated lemon blueberry layer cake on a white cake plate

This Lemon Blueberry Cake is tangy, sweet, super moist, creamy, and a real showstopper. It's a reader's favorite!

Cut slices of chocolate cake on a plate

Triple Chocolate Cake is the perfect dessert for everyone who loves chocolate!

Cut Tiramisu Cake on a serving plate

This Tiramisu Cake is made of genoise cake layers brushed with espresso and filled with coffee mascarpone cream.

Decorated banana cake cut into slices on a cake plate

This Chocolate Banana Cake is very easy to make. The chocolate cream cheese frosting is so, so creamy!

Cut chocolate cake on a black cake plate

Chocolate Mousse Cake is a delicious, rich, and creamy chocolate dessert for every occasion.

Decorated chocolate cake on a cake plate with dollops of whipped cream on top

Coffee and chocolate is a dream combination, right? So what do you think of this Chocolate Coffee Cake?

Cut slices of chocolate cake on dessert plates

The dark, milk, and white chocolate layers of this Triple Chocolate Ombré Cake are delicious and beautiful!

Top view shot of a cake topped with loads of caramel coated popcorn

If you've never eaten popcorn and dessert before, you need to change that by trying this Salted Caramel Popcorn Cake.

Sliced rainbow cake on a cake plate

This colorful Rainbow Cake is not only super tasty but also stunningly beautiful. Almost too beautiful to eat.

Slices of Esterhazy torte on a cutting board

Esterházy Torte consists of thin nut meringue layers, filled with kirsch custard buttercream and rum apricot jam, and glazed with icing.

Top view shot of a galaxy cake with cake balls decoration

This is the birthday dessert you will always remember! Mirror Glaze Galaxy Cake.

4. Holiday Cake Recipes

When the holidays are in full swing, there is nothing more satisfying than baking for the people you love. I’ve put together a list of great recipes that will have your loved ones asking for more!

Christmas

Slices of white cake on dessert plates with topped with sugar coated cranberries

This Cranberry Orange Cake is the perfect Christmas dessert! The cranberry filling is out of this world!

Cut chocolate cake topped with marshmallows and whipped cream

This Hot Chocolate Cake is a must-try for anyone who enjoys hot chocolate and marshmallows over the Christmas holidays.

Halloween

Decorated cake pops on black background some of them half eaten

These delightfully spooky Cake Pops are perfect for Halloween! Watch out, they disappear as fast as you can make them!

Chocolate cake with spooky gravyard halloween decoration

With this spooky graveyard-themed Halloween Cake, a perfect Halloween night and chocolate indulgence are guaranteed!

Easter

Two-layer chocolate cake with frosting decorated with chocolate eggs

This Chocolate Easter Cake is the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Chocolate, marshmallow cream and candy!

Slices of bee sting cake on a wooden board

In Germany, Bee Sting Cake is a classic Easter dessert. The sweet yeast dough is filled with custard and topped with honey almonds.

Valentine's Day

Half eaten chocolate cake on a dessert plate with whipped topping and berries on top

Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes are a quick and easy way to bake something sweet for your Valentine.

Top down view of a sliced vanilla strawberry cake with flower decoration

I think we all agree that nothing says I love you more than this romantic Valentine's Day Cake with strawberry and vanilla.

5. Bundt Cake Recipes

Bundt cakes are awesome because they come in plenty of flavors and look beautiful. The best part is, they are super easy to make! Here are my favorite recipes for you to try out at home.

Cut banana bundt cake on a serving plate

This easy Banana Bundt Cake is made with sour cream and loads of mashed bananas to keep it moist and soft for days.

Slices of angel food cake on a serving plate

You only need 7 ingredients to make this ultra fluffy and delicious Angel Food Cake.

Sliced chocolate bundt cake with a few slices missing

This Chocolate Bundt Cake not only tastes phenomenal but is also very easy to prepare!

Slices of pumpkin bundt cake on dessert plates

This super moist and perfectly spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake is loaded with chocolate chips.

Drizzling icing over lemon bundt cake on a cake stand

This Lemon Bundt Cake is moist and flavorful. It is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

6. Cupcake Recipes

Cupcakes are a great way to celebrate any occasion. They're also perfect when you just want to bake something sweet and tasty without much effort. Here I have put together some cupcake recipes that will make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more!

Two strawberry cupcakes on serving plate with fresh strawberries

These Strawberry Cupcakes are made with lots of fresh strawberries and are so easy to make.

Bitten coffee cupcakes on a dinner plate

These delicious Coffee Cupcakes are a dream for coffee lovers.

Two banana cupcakes on a baking tin with a white rose next to them

Soft Banana Cupcakes and creamy cream cheese frosting? Dream combination!

Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate decoration on a wooden board

These fluffy Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are frosted with the tastiest orange buttercream.

Brownie cupcakes with chocolate and flower decoration on a wooden board

These Brownie Cupcakes are super fudgy and chocolaty like real brownies.

S'mores cupcakes with toasted marshmallows on a wooden board

If you love s'mores, this S’mores Cupcakes recipe is for you.

Chocolate cupcakes decorated with flowers

Calling all white chocolate lovers! These White Chocolate Cupcakes are beyond delicious and easy to make.

Vanilla cupcakes on a wire rack

This recipe for Salted Caramel Vanilla Cupcakes is the perfect indulgence to add to your dessert repertoire.

How to Make Cake - Video Tutorials

Would you like to learn how to make a cake from scratch? I have great news for you! Each recipe posted on Also The Crumbs Please includes a video tutorial so that you can successfully replicate each recipe in your own kitchen. With my step-by-step instructions, even advanced recipes can be made easily.

All Cake Recipes

Sliced bananas foster cake on a baking paper with whipped cream on top

Bananas Foster Cake (upside down)

Two-layer chocolate cake with frosting decorated with chocolate eggs

Chocolate Easter Eggs Cake

Pink and white cake with a quarter missing

Strawberry Vanilla Cake (Pink and White Valentine's Day Cake)

A half dozen caramel cupcakes on a wire rack

Best Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Scratch

Slices of bee sting cake on a wooden board

German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich Kuchen)

Five slices of vanilla cake filled with strawberry jam and buttercream on a white cake plate

Air Fryer Vanilla Cake (small-batch 6-inch cake)

Sliced chocolate cake on a black cake plate

How to Make Air Fryer Chocolate Cake (6-inch Cake)

Sliced apple cake topped with frosting, caramel sauce, and apple slices on a table

Easy Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

Cut cheesecake slices on a cake stand

Air Fryer Cheesecake

Slices of cheesecake plated on dessert plates

No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Sugar dusted cake on a dessert plate with berries on top and whipping cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake

A slice of sacher torte with whipped cream on a dessert plate

Sacher Torte Recipe

Decorative picture of cut cake on serving plate

Banana Bundt Cake

Bitten slice of cheesecake on a white paper

Easy Cheesecake Bars

Cut pumpkin cake slices on a white paper

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decorative picture of cut Texas sheet cake on a plate

Texas Sheet Cake

Decorative picture of angel food cake slices on a plate

Angel Food Cake

Decorative picture of cut carrot cake pieces on a wire rack

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Decorated cake pops on black background some of them half eaten

Halloween Cake Pops

baked Oreo cheesecake with whipped topping on a black cake place with a quarter missing

Best Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

Cut raspberry cake slices on a serving plate

Easy Raspberry Cake Made From Scratch

A slice of peach cake on a dessert plate topped with whipped cream

Fresh Peaches and Cream Cake

Slices of ice cream cake on a dark table

Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cake

A slice of Black Forest cake on a dessert plate

Black Forest Cake (Traditional German Recipe)

Blackberry cake with flower decoration on a serving plate that has a slice taken out

Blackberry Cake (made with fresh blackberries)

a layered cherry cake with a slice taken out of it

Fresh Cherry Cake Recipe From Scratch

slice of s'mores layer cake on a serving plate with a fork

S'mores Cake

bowl of ice cream cake with a bite on a fork

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

strawberry layer cake decorated with flowers and fruit on a cake plate with a quarter missing

Strawberry Cake (made with fresh strawberries)

sliced chocolate bundt cake on a black serving plate with a few pieces of cake missing

Chocolate Bundt Cake

strawberry cheesecake with two slices cut out and strawberries on top

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (cream cheese pie)

Sliced Coconut Cheesecake on a serving plate

Coconut Cheesecake

Bitten Banoffee Cake on rack with caramel and banana slices on top

Banoffee Cake

Cut chocolate coconut cake on a serving plate

Chocolate Coconut Cake (made with coconut milk)

Decorated chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache on a cake plate

The Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

baked chocolate cheesecake on a wire rack with one quarter missing

Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Decorated lemon blueberry layer cake on a white cake plate

Lemon Blueberry Cake

two slices of chocolate cake on a black serving plate with a fork

Soft and Moist Chocolate Cake

sliced pistachio cake with chocolate, berries, and pistachios on top

Pistachio Cake (made from scratch with ground pistachios)

a slice of lemon cheesecake topped with meringue and candied lemons on a serving plate

Lemon Cheesecake (with decoration suggestions)

tiramisu cake decorated with whipped cream and cocoa powder on a cake plate

Tiramisu Cake Recipe

half dozen baked mini cheesecakes in ramekins and on serving plates

Mini Cheesecakes (New York Style)

half eaten lava cake with gooey chocolate center oozing out of the center on a plate

Mini Chocolate Cakes (Lava Cakes)

three coffee cupcakes on a white plate with one being half eaten

Coffee Cupcakes (made with Espresso)

two cupcakes with frosting sitting on an inverted loaf pan with a white rose next to it

Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

half eaten slice of cheesecake on a white plate with whipped topping and a gingerbread man

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust

slices of orange layer cake filled with cranberries on white dessert plates

Orange Cake with Cranberry Filling

sliced banana layer cake topped with chocolate frosting and fresh fruit on a cake plate

Chocolate Banana Cake

sliced chocolate layer cake filled with oozing marshmallow fluff and topped with marshmallow

Hot Chocolate Cake

Slices of pumpkin bundt cake on three dessert plates

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

sliced chocolate mousse cake topped with berries, ganache, and chocolate shavings

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate cake with spooky gravyard halloween decoration

Death-By-Chocolate Halloween Cake

chocolate cake filled with mascarpone frosting topped with ganache and whipped cream

Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipe

Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate decoration on a wooden board

Dark Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

half dozen brownie cupcakes with chocolate syrup and flower decoration on a wooden table

Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

A slice of sweet potato cheesecake on a dessert plate topped with meringue

Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Marshmallow Meringue

three slices of chocolate layer cake with three different colors of layers on dessert plates

Triple Chocolate Ombré Cake

Top view shot of a cake topped with loads of caramel coated popcorn

Salted Caramel Popcorn Cake

Close up of a toasted s'mores cupcake

The Best S'mores Cupcakes Recipe

Cream Cheese Swirled Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

Cream Cheese Swirled Lemon Bundt Cake

chocolate cheesecake sitting on an inverted springform pan with one third of the cake missing

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate cupcakes decorated with flowers

White Chocolate Cupcakes

Sliced rainbow cake on a cake plate

How to make a Rainbow Cake

Slices of Esterhazy torte on a cutting board with a long knife

Hungarian Esterházy Torte Recipe

Top view shot of a decorated galaxy cake

How To Make A Mirror Glaze Galaxy Cake

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