There’s something magical about baking a cake that makes everything feel a little brighter. The aroma wafting through your kitchen, the joy of frosting a perfectly baked layer, and, of course, that first blissful bite make it all worthwhile. If you’re ready to sprinkle some sweetness into your day, then these delightful cake recipes are just what you need!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake from Joy the Baker
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Brown sugar, chocolate chips, food coloring, powdered sugar, milk Total Time: 40 min.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.7. Ingredients: Dark brown sugar, chocolate buttercream, sweet chocolate chips, baking soda, egg yolk Total Time: 2 hr.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake from Butternut Bakery
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Dark brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, plant based Total Time: 2 hr 15 min.
This cake takes all the goodness of chocolate chip cookies and transforms it into a moist, fluffy cake that’s simply irresistible. Picture layers of soft vanilla cake filled with rich chocolate chips, topped with a creamy cookie dough frosting. What makes this cake special is its ability to bring the nostalgia of childhood cookie baking into a delightful celebration.
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The BEST Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Live Well Bake Often
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, baking soda Total Time: 1 hr 10 min.
The BEST Carrot Cake with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting from Scientifically Sweet
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Cream cheese, maple syrup, brown sugar, low fat yogurt, ginger Total Time: 50 min.
Impossibly Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Well Seasoned Studio
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder Total Time: 2 hr 5 min.
Carrot cake is a classic that never goes out of style, and for good reason! This moist and flavorful cake is packed with grated carrots, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, creating a wonderful texture in every bite. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and spiced, making it a favorite for any occasion.
Funfetti Cake
Confetti Birthday Cake from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.6. Ingredients: Cake flour, egg whites, heavy cream, baking soda, baking powder Total Time: 4 hr.
Funfetti Cake from Butternut Bakery
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Sour cream, buttermilk, powdered sugar, milk, eggs Total Time: 2 hr 40 min.
Ultimate Funfetti Birthday Cake Recipe from Baker by Nature
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream cheese, sour cream, cake flour, egg whites, milk Total Time: 2 hr.
Funfetti cake is all about joy, and it’s impossible not to smile when you see those colorful sprinkles! This vanilla cake is fluffy and light, with a surprise of rainbow sprinkles in every slice. It’s the ultimate party cake, perfect for birthdays or just because you want to celebrate life’s little moments.
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake from The View from Great Island
Rating: 4.6. Ingredients: Self rising flour, milk, baking powder Total Time: 50 min.
Lemon Drizzle Cake from Allrecipes
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Lemon drizzle, cake, self raising flour, lemon juice, eggs Total Time: 2 hr 10 min.
Lemon Drizzle Cake {Easiest Ever Recipe!} from Taming Twins
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Fruit, self raising flour, icing sugar, eggs, caster sugar Total Time: 50 min.
If you’re looking for something refreshing, this lemon drizzle cake is a must-try! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a sweet glaze, it’s a bright and cheerful treat. The cake is simple to make yet feels fancy, making it suitable for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate Lava Cakes from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 25 min Total Time: 25 min.
Imagine cutting into a warm chocolate cake only to have gooey chocolate flow out like lava. That’s the magic of chocolate lava cake! With its rich, molten center, it’s a dessert that feels indulgent and special, making it perfect for date nights or impressing guests.
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.7. Ingredients: Cream cheese, cocoa powder, cake flour, red food coloring, baking soda Total Time: 3 hr.
Red Velvet Cake from Handle the Heat
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Cream cheese, cocoa powder, food coloring, powdered sugar, cinnamon Total Time: 55 min.
Soft Red Velvet Cake from Cakes by MK
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Cream cheese buttercream, cocoa powder, use cake flour, baking soda, baking powder Total Time: 2 hr 10 min.
Red velvet cake is not just a feast for the taste buds but also for the eyes with its stunning red layers! This cake has a mild cocoa flavor, and it’s super moist, complemented perfectly by a tangy cream cheese frosting. It carries a sense of celebration, making it a popular choice for weddings and special events.
Banana Bread Cake
Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Together as Family
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Cream cheese, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, butter Total Time: 2 hr 45 min.
The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had from Sally's Baking Addiction
Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Cream cheese, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder Total Time: 5 hr.
Easy Banana Loaf Cake from Allrecipes
Rating: 4.7. Ingredients: Egg, baking soda, baking powder, ripe bananas, all purpose flour Total Time: 1 hr 5 min.
Take your love for banana bread to the next level with a banana bread cake! It’s soft, moist, and bursting with banana flavor, making it a comforting treat. This recipe is special because it’s an easy way to use up overripe bananas, and it pairs wonderfully with a simple glaze or a sprinkle of nuts on top.
Coconut Cream Cake
Get ready to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with coconut cream cake! This cake is moist and fluffy, loaded with coconut flavor and topped with a light coconut frosting. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for summer gatherings or whenever you need a little sunshine in your life.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake for a Crowd from RecipeTin Eats
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 3 h 15 min Total Time: 3 h 15 min.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake from Sugar Spun Run
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 1 h 52 min Total Time: 1 h 52 min.
For all the peanut butter lovers out there, this peanut butter chocolate cake is a match made in heaven! Layers of rich chocolate cake are complemented by a creamy peanut butter frosting, creating an indulgent treat that’s hard to resist. It’s the kind of cake that brings smiles to faces, making it a favorite among friends and family.