Are you looking for a simple, easy dessert idea? Problem solved. Here is a collection of cake recipes anyone can make. A freshly baked homemade cake is perfect for a party, to bring to a friend’s house, or to serve a special treat for your family. If you think you hate baking a cake, check out these 12 easy cake recipes. Simple and delicious, they prove whipping up a cake doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming.
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 made of 3 Musketeers but that’s how everyone remembers it. Regardless of its name, we all enjoy it. It’s great with a big cup of milk or a side of ice cream.” – Jammie
Gentilly Cake and Mascarpone Whipped Cream
“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?” – 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
Easy Peanut Butter Cake & Peanut Butter Frosting
“I made this in a pinch with ingredients I had sitting in the pantry. The cake is pretty darn tasty even without the frosting. My peanut butter-loving family says this is now their favorite dessert.” – Mary Ann