These cakes are downright gorgeous—and taste just as good as they look. From perfectly honed classics to brand-new showstoppers, these are the cakes we're baking.

Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until the ...

1 (approx. 15–16 oz) box Betty Crocker Butter Pecan cake mix 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted (for the top) Pecan pie spice, for sprinkling on top (optional) Optional for serving: pumpkin pie cold foam ...

If an Oscar was awarded to the South’s favorite cake, it just might be the banana- and pineapple-filled Hummingbird . This layered beauty with a whisper of cinnamon and enrobed in cream cheese ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick spray. Mix pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, eggs, milk and orange zest together. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle cake mix over top ...

If you love pecan pie but don’t want to fuss with a crust, this easy Southern dessert is for you! Gooey, buttery, and filled with toasted pecans, Pecan Pie Dump Cake bakes up in one pan with a box of ...

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Pumpkin pie spice and sour cream make this pecan pie-inspired cake perfect for fall. Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer. Anna has been working in People Inc. test kitchens since 2017, ...

Apples and cake just go together, especially in the fall when this delicious fruit is in season. While plain pound cake is always a crowd-pleaser, this apple butter pound cake has hints of cinnamon ...

Some desserts are born out of thrift and simplicity, and Texas Tornado Cake — also fondly known as “do nothing cake”— is one of them. This retro Southern recipe dates back to church cookbooks and ...