Delicious Cake Recipes for Every Occasion

1. Classic Vanilla Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with your favorite frosting.

2. Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
  4. Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with chocolate fudge frosting.

3. Lemon Pound Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice, milk, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional: Drizzle with a lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.

4. Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

5. Carrot Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the oil and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and pineapple.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

Enjoy baking and indulging in these delicious cakes for any occasion!