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14 Cake Delicious Recipes You Won’t Be Able to Resist

Erren Hart

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01/03/2025

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Cake is the ultimate treat, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in something sweet. These 14 cake recipes offer a mix of timeless classics and creative twists, from rich devil’s food cake and zesty lemon pound cake to playful funfetti sheet cake and ooey gooey butter cake. Whether you’re a fan of layered masterpieces like Victoria sponge or unique creations like slow cooker caramel cake, this collection has something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

A cream cheese pound cake recipe on a white cake stand with a spatula pulling a slice out surrounded by berries on white background
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe – the ultimate Southern classic that’s as timeless as it is delicious. This treasured recipe, passed down through generations, guarantees a dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to wow your taste buds with every rich, buttery bite!

Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake on a plate with ice cream.
Photo credit: Chelsea Messy Apron

This is hands down the best Apple Dump Cake you’ll ever try! Think gooey, creamy layers of sweet, custardy apples with just the right touch of warm cinnamon spice. It’s pure comfort in every bite!

Get the Recipe: Apple Dump Cake

The Perfect White Cake

slices of white cake with vanilla frosting on assorted plates on light pink gingham linen.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction

This white cake recipe is pure perfection—rich, buttery, and irresistibly moist with the softest, fluffiest crumb. The secret? Cake flour for a tender texture, egg whites for that light, airy feel, and a dollop of sour cream for extra moisture and flavor. Give it a try—you won’t regret it!

Get the Recipe: The Perfect White Cake

Black Velvet Cake

A glossy black donut, a dessert you can't get enough of, flaunts a rich, reflective glaze as it sits on a clear surface. Its slightly rippled texture is perfectly highlighted against the white background, emphasizing its shiny allure.

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Black Velvet Cake! Incredibly rich, irresistibly moist, and bursting with intense cocoa flavor, it’s the showstopper your celebrations deserve. Don’t miss our game-changing tips, clever shortcuts, and an easy step-by-step guide to bake it like a pro today!

Get The Recipe: Black Velvet Cake

Lemon Pound Cake

A sliced lemon pound cake with icing and lemon zest.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This lemon pound cake is pure sunshine on a plate! Bursting with fresh lemon juice and zest, it’s irresistibly moist, buttery, and packed with bright citrus flavor in every bite. And the best part? A luscious lemon glaze drizzled on top, bringing it all together for a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake

Victoria Sponge Cake

a close up image of a Victoria sponge cake topped with powdered sugar
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Timeless elegance made easy! This Victoria Sponge Cake recipe uses a simple all-in-one method to create a buttery, tender cake. Layers of cake, raspberry jam, and buttercream frosting make this classic dessert perfect for modern bakers.

Get The Recipe: Victoria Sponge Cake

Slow Cooker Caramel Cake

piece of slow cooker caramel cake with ice cream on top.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Just about any cake can be made in the slow cooker, but this slow cooker caramel cake is delightful!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Caramel Cake

Devil’s Food Cake

A slice of rich chocolate cake with smooth frosting sits on a white plate, reminiscent of old-fashioned cakes. A fork rests to the side, ready to enjoy the dessert. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the cake's tempting texture and layers.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Warning: This Devil’s Food Cake is dangerously delicious! With its irresistibly rich, fudgy texture and bold chocolate flavor, it’s pure indulgence in every bite. Slice carefully—you might not be able to stop before it’s all gone!

Get The Recipe: Devil’s Food Cake

Twinkie Cake

twinkie bundt cake sliced on parchment paper
Photo credit: Browned Butter Blondie

Inspired by the classic Hostess snack cakes, this Twinkie Cake takes your favorite childhood treat to the next level! With its light, airy layers and a tunnel of irresistible fluffy crème filling, each bite is pure nostalgia—only better.

Get the Recipe: Twinkie Cake

Chocolate Banana Cake

a close up image of A sliced chocolate banana cake topped with chopped chocolate.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Chocolate and banana – the ultimate dream team! This rich, moist Chocolate Banana Cake takes this classic duo to a whole new level. Every bite is bursting with deep, decadent chocolate and sweet, flavorful banana, blending together in perfect harmony. It’s the kind of dessert you won’t be able to resist!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Banana Cake

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Original gooey butter cake slice with a bite on it with slices in white background with powdered sugar on top
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

This St. Louis authentic Ooey Gooey Butter Cake recipe has a perfect chewy blondie texture bottom with a custardy cream cheese topping oozing of perfection.  
Get the Recipe: Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

New Jersey Crumb Coffee Cake

A Crumb Coffee Cake with a slice cut from it.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Calling all cinnamon lovers! This Crumb Cake recipe is your dream come true. A moist and tender cake is topped with a generous layer of sweet and spiced cinnamon sugar crumble. It’s a warm and inviting flavor combination that will tantalize your taste buds.

Get The Recipe: Crumb Coffee Cake

Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

grain free peanut butter banana cake on a cake stand
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Irresistibly moist peanut butter banana cake that’s gluten-free and grain-free, topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and sprinkled with mini chocolate chips. This isn’t just banana cake—it’s the ultimate healthy treat you’ll crave again and again!
Get the Recipe: Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

Funfetti Sheet Cake

Funfetti Sheet Cake
Photo credit: Handle the Heat

This Funfetti Sheet Cake is sweet, moist, and so much fun! Toss in some sprinkles to match your party’s colors, and you’ve got a festive cake everyone will love digging into!
Get the Recipe: Funfetti Sheet Cake

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