Cakes & Cupcakes

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Midwest Living columnist Leah Eskin creates her dream carrot cake—and discovers that a good recipe (just like life amid a pandemic) is all about balance.

How to Make Pumpkin-Spice Icebox Cake

Our short video shows you how to create a creamy pumpkin mixture to pipe onto gingersnaps topped with dulce de leche for a truly drool-worthy dessert.

Beautiful Pound Cakes from Nathaniel Reid Bakery

St. Louis pastry chef Nathaniel Reid gives pound cake a chic, patisserie-style makeover. Your trusty loaf pan never had it so good.

Upside-Down Cake Recipes You'll Flip Over

Sure, the pineapple upside-down cake is a classic. But why should one fruit have all the fun? Try our upside-down cake recipes featuring pears, peaches, rhubarb, carrots, apples—and pineapple, of course.

How To Roll a Cake Roll

We have the tips and tricks to turn a layer of cake into an enviable cake roll, no cracks and perfectly filled.

Shortcake Recipes You'll Love

Find ideas for strawberry shortcake recipes and shortcake recipes with cherries, blueberries, blackberries and other flavor twists.

Six Mini Cake Recipes

These 6-inch, awww-inspiring baby cakes are perfectly scaled to life's everyday celebrations. Rather than reckon with heaps of leftovers, you'll save a little money and bake to fit your needs, without sacrificing flavor.

Ultimate Cake Recipes

Let our 45 cake recipes inspire you with ideas for chocolate cake, red velvet cake, pumpkin cake, coconut cake, carrot cake and other delicious cakes.