25 Mouthwatering Cake Recipes You Should Make at Least Once

All of these cake recipes are so tasty that you should make them all at least once! Whether you need a delicious cake for a potluck, birthday party, the holidays, or any other event, there is a cake for you on this list.

We’ve included a wide range of cakes, from irresistible yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting to Oreo poke cake and lemon cream cake.

Some cakes are made entirely from scratch for when you have more time to prep, while others use boxed cake mix and other ingredients to save you time.

Yellow Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

Yellow cake with chocolate buttercream is a versatile cake that can be served at just about any event or holiday.

This irresistible cake and chocolate frosting are made entirely from scratch.

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Banana Bundt Cake

Put your overripe bananas to good use by baking this bundt cake topped with a heavenly brown butter glaze.

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Oreo Poke Cake

This chocolate poke cake is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with plenty of Cool Whip and Oreo pieces. It has so many glowing reviews, so you know it’s worth making.

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Spiced Pumpkin Roll

This spiced pumpkin roll is a showstopping cake that’ll impress everyone at any fall or Thanksgiving gathering. The white chocolate cream cheese filling complements the pumpkin flavor perfectly.

While optional, decorating this cake with edible fall-colored flowers is so pretty.

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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

This rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling will have everyone asking for the recipe.

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Vintage Strawberry Cake

This old-fashioned strawberry cake recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Topped with a luscious fresh strawberry cream cheese icing, this cake recipe will delight everyone.

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Butter Pecan Cake

Butter pecan cake is perfect for fall, winter, or any time you crave some buttery goodness.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This classic upside-down cake will be a hit at any potluck or party. It’s so simple to make and has only ten minutes of prep time.

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Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Old-fashioned cakes are the best, and this moist, chocolatey sour cream pound cake doesn’t disappoint.

The homemade chocolate ganache glaze makes this cake even more amazing.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Lemon Cream Cake

This pretty cake with whipped cream filling has a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting.

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Pistachio Cake

Perfectly fluffy, this pistachio cake is made with pudding, box cake mix, and other ingredients. Using a box cake mix is such a time-saving shortcut.

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Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Get your cherry cheesecake fix with way less effort with this delicious icebox cake. This is a winning dessert idea. 

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Hummingbird Cake

This classic hummingbird cake contains bananas, pineapple, and pecans. It has a mouthwatering homemade cream cheese frosting that is so much better than canned.

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Hot Chocolate Dump Cake

This hot chocolate cake will be your new favorite during the cold winter months. This fudgy cake is topped with marshmallows that taste just like a cup of hot chocolate! 

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Key Lime Poke Cake

The homemade fresh lime curd filling will hit a home run with everyone.

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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Perfect for any occasion and incredibly wonderful for Christmas and Valentine’s Day, this red velvet cake will have everyone raving. The homemade cream cheese icing is divine.

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Italian Cream Cake

This traditional Italian cream cake has a delicious coconut and pecan flavor. The almond cream cheese frosting is simply amazing.

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Coconut Caramel Poke Cake

The flavors of this poke cake sound incredible: caramel, coconut, vanilla, and macadamia nuts. Yum!

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Ice Cream Cake

This easy ice cream cake is a Dairy Queen copycat recipe made with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, a cookie crunch layer, hot fudge, and whipped cream frosting.

You can also customize the sprinkles for different events and holidays.

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Chai Spice Bundt Cake

If you’re a chai latte fan, you’ll love this vanilla chai bundt cake. The brown butter cream cheese glaze is incredible and complements the chai flavors.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake

Layers of Chips Ahoy cookies soak up the whipped cream mixture, which tastes exactly like dipping cookies in milk.

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Vintage Heart Cake

Heart cakes aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. This beautiful vintage cake recipe would be perfect for birthdays or other celebrations. You can customize the colors to the event you’re making it for.

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Triple Chocolate Cake

Made completely from scratch, this sinfully rich dark chocolate cake will be your new obsession.

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Berry Poke Cake

This vanilla cake is filled with roasted mixed berries and topped with fresh lemon frosting.

Everything in this recipe is made from scratch, from the cake to the mixed berry mixture and frosting.

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Carrot Pound Cake

Amanda from Burrata and Bubbles recommends serving this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which sounds like a fabulous idea.

Get the Recipe: Carrot Pound Cake