Cake Recipes

When you only have a yellow or white cake mix but you really want to bake a chocolate cake, you can add up to 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the mix without altering the other ingredients called for...

Square cakes can make any cake design more dramatic. Ribbons along the base and borders around the top edges are accentuated when corners are involved. Covering a square cake with fondant is...

Fondant has become a modern and creative way to decorate cakes. Fondant is a type of icing that you can roll, pour or create shapes with to add to a cake. Its smooth surface gives cakes a...

I know there are plenty of Delecious, Sumptious, cakes out there but among those cakes out there I would like to share today an sumptious Philippine Wafer Cake known as "San's Rival" The...

This is a fun and relatively easy Christmas cake with a simple Cram Cheese Frosting. A tube pan is generally used, but the recipe will accomodate any type of cake pan with adjustments to baking time.

Fondant decorations add a professional and polished touch to cakes and cookies iced with buttercream icing. After you adhere your fondant decorations to your baked goods, remember that fondant...

A red velvet cake is a true southern tradition for birthdays, holidays or just as a regular treat for the family. This cake combines a light chocolate taste with a hint of smooth vanilla. The...

Wedding cakes can range from simple to elaborate works of art, but now there is a trend toward simple yet unusual wedding cakes, including cupcakes. Wedding cupcakes are displayed individually or...

If you want to make a cake your child will love, consider making a car-shaped cake. Take pride in making your own cake, and impress your guests with a multi-dimensional car cake. Car-shaped cakes...

One of the most common mixups in cake terminology is the difference between layers and tiers. All About Wedding Cakes notes that one tier is made of two layers, and that no tier on a cake is the...

Create your own snowman cupcakes using Wilton's dimensions cupcake pan. The cupcake pan creates a completely eatable cupcake, in which the bottom of the cupcake that resembles the cupcake holder...

this is pretty good brownie i highly recommend it got the recipe from a friend tried it enjoyed it it is that awesome. but that is just my opinion. hope i will find out yours because i am anxious...

Chances are that you love to bowl or you know someone who loves to bowl. After all, according to the Billiards and Bowling Institute of America, bowling is the most popular group sport in the...

Gum paste allows you to create fairly realistic-looking flowers for decorating cakes or cupcakes and is fairly easy to work with. Making Gerbera daisies from gum paste is a simple process but does...

Icing and food coloring are a match made in heaven, but for unusual frosting colors, like tan, the coloring process is a bit more challenging. While tan food coloring is available, it's often much...

If you know someone who loves camouflage, then consider making him a camo cake. The icing does not have to be the only part of the cake decorated in camouflage. It is possible to turn the cake...

If you enjoy making your own cake decorations, then consider making a chocolate ribbon cake topper for your next cake. Making cakes requires a lot of practice, and it is important to know the...

Creating a sculpted cake sounds like a difficult process, but it can be accomplished if you focus on sculpting a simple exterior shape, and then filling in the details with frosting. A dog cake is...

Before making a trip to your bakery to purchase a western themed cake, consider making a cowboy cake of your own. Making your own cowboy cake will compliment your western theme, and give you a...

If you want to make a creative birthday cake for a child's birthday party, make a ladybug cake. Bake the ladybug's body in a dome cake pan or a large bowl and the ladybug's head in a cupcake tin....

Professional looking cakes are the ideal dessert for any birthday, holiday or anniversary party, but they don't have to be from an expensive bakery or grocery store. Make your own celebration...

Loose rose petals applied to cakes or other desserts are usually created with fondant or gum paste although you can pipe the petals with a stiff frosting such as royal icing or buttercream...

Decorated cakes are a delicious, attractive dessert for many occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Thankfully, they don't have to be expensive. You can make your own...

A traditional wedding cake has more than one tier. The tiers are either stacked upon the layer below or held up with cake columns. Although this type of cake may appear intimidating, the actual...

This recipe is an heirloom one. It has been in my husband's family for generations. His great grandmother made it for the family every Christmas, and I have continued the tradition. The cake...

Checkerboard cakes (also called checker cakes) are fancy looking, they have checkerboard patterns on the inside. This recipe use prepared cake mix to save time. You'll need checkerboard cake pans...

Before buying a mermaid cake, consider making your own cake with common items found in your kitchen. Mermaids are a popular theme for a child's birthday party, just as their mythical and...

There is nothing more tempting on the tea table than a made-from-scratch sponge cake.The difference in flavour and texture is worlds apart from a ready-mixed box variety. You can make it as simple...

Sesame Street's lovable Elmo character easily ranks as a top celebrity among the younger set. Elmo has become an industry in and of himself--his wide-eyed, innocent face graces apparel, backpacks,...

Fake cakes are Styrofoam forms that come in square, round, heart, hexagon or virtually any other shape a baked cake can be made into. These fake cakes, or cake dummies, are useful for many...

Flowers are a great way to make beautiful cakes for any occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, the return of Spring or hosting a garden wedding, flowers can make a simple cake elegant...

Dessert is the best part of any meal. It is especially sweet when you can prepare a delicious treat like a Chocolate Raspberry Trifle in about 15 minutes. This trifle will contain delicious...

Decorate your next cake with edible cake images for a unique and personalized treat. Edible images can be made from real photographs, artistic graphics or even artwork. Consult with a cake...

Making your own dark chocolate is not an easy procedure. It is actually a complicated process especially if you are starting off with gathering the beans from a cacao tree, fermenting it, drying...

Little Debbie Swiss Rolls are a signature Little Debbie brand treat, consisting of a chocolate cake roll, fudge coating, and crème filling. Making a tree with your Little Debbie Swiss Rolls...

Sweet potatoes, pecans, buttermilk and molasses cream cheese frosting make this cake moist and extra rich tasting. It will satisfy the very discriminating sweet potato and cake lovers. Nutty sweet...

Batman is a popular hero and a favorite for children's birthday parties. If you are decorating a Batman cake, you have the option of picking between different characters, colors and cake styles....

This is probably the easiest way to make a Jack-O-Lantern cake. I remember one of my aunts doing this one Halloween. This is fun and the kids can get in on it, too.

Store-bought fondant is expensive and making your own fondant is a fair amount of work, especially if you've gone to the trouble of dyeing the fondant in multiple colors. Yet, this is just the...

Apply fondant icing to cakes made for special occasions such as weddings and graduations. Fondant icing provides for an alternative way to decorate cakes. The icing creates a flat surface which...

Making seashells for cake decorations is a quick and easy way to make the cake a centerpiece for a themed party, make your guests exclaim with delight and even be a delicious addition to the taste...

Elmo is a popular Sesame Street character that children love, and the character makes a great theme for a birthday party. Decorating the cake requires patience, and a steady hand. There are many...

Make a baseball cap cake for a birthday party or team event. The main part of the hat is made up of cake. Use any flavor of cake and any type of mix. Use any type of icing, butter cream or royal....

This dessert is a family favorite for the holidays. It is well worth the work, buying pumpkin rolls can be quite expensive, so here is a great recipe.

A baby's dress cake is a great idea for a little girl's baby shower. Making a baby dress cake with fondant allows you to customize the baby shower dessert and provide something really special for...

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is the most delicious cake ever, well one of the most delicious cake, ha ha ha. But if you don't know how to make this delicious cake and you just can't seem to find the...

What is Halloween, Thanksgiving or even Christmas without a pumpkin roll! This is a family favorite and we have this every Halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas! In this article i am going to tell...

I am going to teach you how to step away from the traditions of pineapple cake and make things fun again!

Decorating a cake as Mickey Mouse is a fun birthday idea, especially for young children's birthdays. There are a few distinguishing items that you need to address to make it identifiable as Mickey...

You should be very happy with the outcome of this recipe. Granny Bell's Chocolate Cake' s moist and delicious qualities, and family heritage make it a family staple! I hope you enjoy it as well!