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The classic vanilla cake base of this charming, bento-inspired miniature cake is speckled with cheery rainbow sprinkles and topped with a velvety almond-flavored Swiss...

This recipe is a towering dream and boasts big coconut flavor and the dreamiest combination of textures...the end result speaks for itself. It is truly THE Coconut Cake."—Erin Jeanne McDowell, 2026 contributing editor

The dacquoise was created in the late 19th century in Dax, a spa town in southwestern France. It’s a dessert built on contrast—delicately crisp...

This vertically assembled cake is a stunning example of the modern iterations of bûche de Noël. Rather than rolling the cake into a long,...

One part vanilla, one part red velvet, full-on decadence. We adjusted the 1-2-3-4 cake formula slightly for the red velvet batter, replacing ¼ cup...

For this cake take on hot chocolate, we envisioned a cake packed with cocoa flavor in the form of rich chocolate cake layers and...

We learned of this cake during a Baking School class, when fans of the now-discontinued Betty Crocker boxed cake mix highlighted its rich pudding-infused texture and vibrant bits of dried maraschino cherries. Our version swaps dried fruit for fresh and is served with a fresh cherry sauce for a showstopping presentation.

”To recognise 10 wonderful years of Bake from Scratch, I thought we should celebrate with a small-batch layer cake, made with brown sugar-buttermilk cake...

Studded with walnuts and coated in a pumpkin spice-speckled buttercream, this tender layer cake will be the crowning glory of your autumn meals. We...

Take your typical spice cake a few steps further with this masala chai-spiced layer cake. The gorgeously rich cake layers are warmed with spices...