Are you looking for a simple, easy dessert idea? Problem solved. Baking a homemade cake doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. With easy-to-follow steps, we’ve gathered cake recipes anyone can make. No matter your skill level, you’ll be able to make a delicious cake for birthdays, holidays, potlucks, or to serve as a special treat for your family.
Finger Lickin’ Good Cake (Barbara Mandrell’s “Pig-Lickin’ Cake”)
“You won’t want to leave anything on your fingers or your plate! This has got to be my all-time favorite cake. I made this for myself for my birthday, not too long ago!” – Laura
Are You Kidding Cake
“I have named this cake appropriately because that’s what people say when they ask for the recipe. I have an Amish friend named Rosie. She gave me this recipe one day and I didn’t believe her at first. I thought she surely forgot an ingredient or two. But, she didn’t. This is a moist cake and tasty. No icing is needed so it makes a nice lunchbox dessert.” – Jane
Cream Cheese Cake
“This cake is loaded with cream cheese. If you love cream cheese, you love this cake.” – Dawn
Three Musketeer Chocolate Cake
“This is my husband’s favorite cake that I make. It’s not actually made of 3 Musketeers, but that’s how everyone remembers it. The cake that tastes like a 3 Musketeer or the candy bar cake. Regardless of its name, we all enjoy it. It’s great with a big cup of milk or side of ice cream.” – Jammie
Gentilly Cake and Mascarpone Whipped Cream
“What makes this cake special is the light and airiness of the cake with almond flavoring. The first time I tasted a gentilly cake, it reminded me of a classic wedding cake. It was love at first sight, and I just knew I had to recreate this cake at home.” – Debbie
Cajun Cake
“Family favorite for weekend get together.” – Betty
World’s BEST Sock-It-To-Me Cake
“Ever since I was a little girl, Sock-It-To-Me cake has been my favorite cake. The brown sugar and cinnamon walnut clusters are my favorite part.” – Jennifer
Elvis Presley Poke Cake
“Always been a family favorite. It’s fruity, sweet, and has a load of nuts; what’s not to like, right? It’s really sweet. So we cut small pieces, and it tastes even better the next day, heated up for a few seconds in the microwave.” – Mary
Butter Pecan Gooey Cake
“You can make this with any flavor of cake mix you like. The possibilities are endless. It is great with lemon.” – Lisa
Kahlua Chocolate Cake
“This cake is rub it in your hair good! I made it for a bake sale and the person who bought it has called me three different times to make it for family get-togethers. The pairing of chocolate and coffee-flavored liqueur is tantalizing.” – Janet
Chocolate Pecan Cake
“I love desserts and chocolate! This cake is so delicious, I have made it several times for potlucks and other functions. Never a piece left.” – Teresa
Pistachio Cake
“My husband and I love this simple cake.” – Jill
Homemade Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting
“I have an old recipe binder that I started years ago when I was bitten by the baking bug. The pages are yellowed now, and some of the recipes have broken free from the binder and are tucked in there as best they can be. That’s where this recipe has lived for many years.” – Bunny’s Warm Oven