In the words of Julia Child “A party without cake is just a meeting”! No matter what kind of party you’re planning you’ll find a cake to suit your needs here – from layer cakes to bundt cakes, cupcakes to jelly rolls and sheet cakes too! There’s something here for everyone to enjoy!
My all time favourite cake & cupcake recipe has to be my classic chocolate cake!
This pumpkin coffee cake has a soft and light crumb with swirls of pumpkin spice running throughout. Its streusel topping adds a sweet crunch, with fall flavours in each bite. The cake can easily be made dairy free too! Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee!
This pumpkin swirl cheesecake is the perfect fall-inspired dessert. It’s smooth, rich, and creamy with warm, spiced flavours and pockets of pumpkin. Not to mention it has a crisp graham cracker crust (that we all love).
These simple sweet apricot cardamom mini cakes are as cute as can be. They are buttery, sweet, tart and full of warmth from the ground cardamom. This creates the perfect balance between fruity sweetness and exotic spice.
These cute mini almond cherry cakes are a fun and easy way to enjoy the most of cherry season! Each little cake packs a burst of nutty almond flavour and a sweet, juicy cherry! Be warned though the cherry pits have not been removed!
This chocolate coconut cake has 3 layers and has a soft and light chocolatey crumb. It’s slathered in coconut buttercream icing and covered in toasted, nutty coconut. It’s a fun change on a classic layered cake and is perfect for any occasion.
This mini chocolate valentine’s sheet cake is the sweetest treat to make for your loved ones. The cake is chocolately, light and airy and topped with a fluffy cream cheese icing. Then it is covered in hugs and kisses. This recipe easily doubles to make a large sheet cake if you need to feed a crowd (see recipe notes).
This crustless, classic Basque ‘burnt’ cheesecake is hands down one of the easiest and most delicious cheesecakes you’ll ever make! It’s rich, ultra creamy and so sophisticated!
These mini flourless cakes only have 7 ingredients and take no time to whip up. They are super moist, decadent, chocolatey and surprisingly light! The recipe makes 4 mini cakes or makes one large cake if your heart desires! They are also naturally dairy free and gluten free so everyone can enjoy dessert!
This white chocolate raspberry cake will be your most popular cake to serve for a special day or for the holidays. And that’s a promise! The cake has 3 layers, is filled with bursts of juicy sweet raspberries and is coated in a fluffy sweet white chocolate buttercream icing. To top it off, fresh raspberries are piled on top to create a show stopper of a dessert!
This dark chocolate bundt cake is sophisticated, rich and surprisingly light. It’s a cake for those who enjoy bold dark chocolate that’s not overly sweet! This is the perfect dessert to make for a special occasion or to celebrate the holidays. You can fancy up the cake to your personal desires; adding rum caramel sauce, Dulce de leche, or fresh sweet raspberries.
Rustic yet elegant, you’re going to love this simple autumn apple cake! It’s light, moist with juicy apples and full of warm spices like cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. This is the perfect cake to enjoy with a hot cup of tea on those cool fall mornings.
This grapefruit bundt cake is super moist, sweet, tart and makes the perfect treat. It has a light crumb and is packed with citrusy, fun notes of summer. Bundt cakes pair lovely with tea or coffee but this grapefruit cake screams for bright, fresh bubbles like Prosecco.
Cherry clafoutis is a super simple French classic recipe with sweet plump cherries baked in a buttery silky custard. It’s utterly divine and this dessert should be a must on your baking list!
This 6″ spring classic vanilla cake is anything but ordinary! With cute bunny ears made from fresh thyme and spring flowers this cake will impress your guests! The three layers of perfectly delicate, light and airy cake are slathered in a fluffy buttercream vanilla icing.
These mini carrot cake loaves are super moist and the sweetest size. Each cake is filled with crushed pineapple, raisins, cinnamon and ginger. And of course carrots and pecans! They are topped with light fluffy, lemon cream cheese icing and chopped pecans. This recipe feeds a crowd and can be turned into cupcakes or one large layered cake.
This gingerbread Yule log will become a holiday favourite. The beauty of this cake will absolutely wow your guests and believe it or not it’s simpler to make than it looks! The cake is a soft and airy gingerbread sponge cake, full of spices and molasses. Then it’s filled and iced with a rum flavoured whipped cream. It’s simply irresistible!
This 4 layer chocolate cake is rich, chocolatey and moist. It’s a classic dessert that never goes out of style and is the perfect ending for any meal.
This apple cinnamon coffee cake is a recipe you won’t want to pass by! It’s absolutely the perfect treat to enjoy on a crisp autumn day with a hot cup of coffee! The cake is full of juicy apples that gives extra moisture and has a beautiful ribbon of cinnamon and sugar running through the middle. The topping is buttery and sweet with a delightful crunch from the walnuts!
This almond pear cake is a simple yet elegant dessert to wow your guests. It’s light in texture and full of nutty almond flavour! The pears are simply nestled within the cake batter and peak through as the cake bakes. It’s an absolute stunner of a cake!
This summery, spongy angel food cake is bursting with berries and drenched in a lemon glaze. It’s the perfect show stopper cake to serve for an easy light summer dessert.
These sweet little raspberry tea cakes look as exquisite as they taste! Each little cake is light and moist with bits of raspberries scattered throughout. They are covered in a blanket of glossy pink rose icing adding just a touch of delicate floral flavour. Not to mention, they are the perfect little treat to serve with a cup of tea or for a special occasion. You can make this recipe ahead of time too!
This mini strawberry sheet cake is fluffy, light, and tastes as sweet as a strawberry! It’s fun and easy to make, plus it’s the perfect small batch treat to share!
I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!
I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!
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