Fresh Pineapple Upside Down CakeIt's pineapple season! My mother bought me several pineapples at only a dollar each and I didn't know what to do with it all so I decided to throw them into this cake.
Limoncello CakeI made these delicious lemon flavored cake loaves as a gift for Christmas. They would be a treat any time of the year and are made from a basic box of cake mix with some additions.
Lemon Jell-O Pound CakeI pulled out some old recipes and stared cooking more foods that are not gluten free. I don't get to enjoy them myself, but my family does.
Butter Lemon Pound CakeThis is a homemade from scratch lemon pound cake with a butter cream cheese lemon icing. It a great dessert for serving a lot of guest. Topped with a light whipped topping or French vanilla ice cream.
Monastic Hut CakeI want to share with you a recipe for a cake that everyone in my family loves very much. This cake has a pyramid shape, with so-called pastry "tubes" that have sour cherry (tart cherry) filling and sweet cream outside. This cake looks impressive, is very delicious, simple, easy to assemble and can be made ahead.
Almond Flour Chocolate Beet CakeThis recipe doesn't use white flour while adding delicious beets to your dessert, but you'll never know it! A tasty dessert for kids or those watching their carbs but still needing a good dessert. Try it!
Quick Fruit CakeThis is a real summer treat that is made very quickly. It will take you about 20 minutes to prepare it. It contains only a few ingredients, is not baked and is great if you have surprise guests who want to serve something sweet.
Marshmallow Fluff FrostingThis is a nice fluffy frosting with just a hint of vanilla. It is like a cheater Italian merengue frosting.
Applesauce Crazy CakeA crazy or wacky cake is missing a traditional ingredient. This one has no eggs, so it is good for those times when eggs are expensive, you ran out of eggs, need to watch your cholesterol or there is an allergy.
Mango Buttercream CakeMango is a very common fruit in my place. Our favorite delicacy that's made of mangoes is the dried ones and green mangoes with shrimp paste. This time, I'm going to share my newly learned sponge cake with ripe mango filling and mango buttercream.
Milo Cake PopsMilo is not just a chocolate energy drink. When you ran out of cocoa, try using Milo. It wouldn't taste exactly the same but trust me it tastes so good. I've tried using Milo for cupcakes. Then I decided to just make it into cake pops.
Juicy Pear CakeThis delicious cake is laced with the flavours and textures of perfectly ripe pears. You make the batter a bit on the thick side so the juices from the pears will run through to give it a perfect consistency when it's done baking. It smells heavenly, too. I hope you try this cake!
Easiest Ever Mug CakeYou can make a quick and easy mug cake using cake mix and water or milk. Each serving can come out to about 10 cents, while commercial mug cake packages can come up to about $1 or more. This also comes in handy in my house because we usually only use half a box of cake mix at a time for smallish desserts.
Strawberry Ice Cream CakeIce cream cakes can be pretty expensive at the shops. Aside from the cost, it's rare you can get the flavour that you really want. They are usually available in chocolate, cookies and creme, etc. For his birthday, my best friend wanted a strawberry ice cream cake with white cake layers, so I had to make one myself!
Glazed Custard Chocolate CakeFinally the local government decided to deactivate the checkpoints. I left my oven at home and I got stuck in a boarding house. Now, we are finally home and I'm reunited with my dear oven. Ha ha! So I decided to bake the sweetest thing.
Yellow Cake from ScratchWe picked strawberries and made jam. We can't have strawberries on hand and not have strawberry shortcake. I needed a cake so I pulled out my old recipe from the 1950's. Our neighbor, who would be over 110 years old, if she were living today, baked a lot of cakes for many occasions and this is her
Healthy Peanut Butter Mug CakeThis simple recipe takes one minute to make and is actually a fast and healthy
No-Bake Cookie Ice Cream CakeMy girlfriends and I came up with this a few weeks ago for my birthday. We had spent the day out in the city, enjoying the sight. By the time we got home, late at night, my friends were upset they didn't pick up a birthday cake. We rummaged through the kitchen and found a few simple items to make a wonderful no-bake cake. It might be the sentiment tied to it, but this is one of my favourite layered cakes!
Lemon Lime Soda BabycakesThese tiny cakes are incredible. I have to start with that because I've never had such a perfect, zesty cake in my life. I tweaked a poundcake recipe to use some lemon lime soda I had in the house. Now these are my family's favourite little cakes. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to make them! They are so easy to make, and taste better than cupcakes from a pricey bakery. Please try these!
Raspberry Jelly Filled Butter CupcakesSwiss meringue buttercream is a little hard to master. Making the meringue requires no grease in all your tools and yet you'll have to dump a pound of butter to a perfect Swiss meringue buttercream. At first attempt the foam all went down and became runny. Later on I found out the butter was actually not enough to put it back to the right consistency. Time is running out and I don't want to take risk on my extra ingredients. I started back again and the last thing I did was just save the disaster icing by cooking it into something for the kids.
Upside Down Pineapple CakeThis is a recipe I got from a friend and it is so good. It uses eggs, canned coconut milk, and pineapples. Pineapple can be canned but it can also be fresh. As long as you get those nice wheels at the bottom of the pan, it will work out well.
Red Velvet Heart Shaped Tin CakeGive your loved ones a simple red velvet heart cake this season of love. The recipe is simple, even kids can make it. Find out what makes this yummy cake moist and how you can make one on your own.
3, 2, 1 Microwave Mug CakeThis cake will be great for the individual desert or for those nights that the entire family wants a different cake flavor. Now that I am alone, it is the only mix I will be using but I am experimenting to see what "flavor" I like the best using just a white cake mix. Cake will look dry and be pulling away from the cup sides slightly when done. If it has places that are still "wet", cook it for 10 seconds more. DO NOT overcook.
Ube Buttercream FrostingUbe means purple in our dialect. It is also associated with a type of root crop that has an amazing purple color that blends in with any food you incorporate with it - the purple yam or simply ube as we call it. The best thing with ube (purple yam) is that it has a natural color blending component that you would not need to add an artificial food coloring anymore.
Funfetty Cake BitesConfetti cake, that's how some people call it here in my place. Its just a cake with colorful bits inside. It is best to serve during the holidays, because kids love sweets and colors as well.
Frosted Eggnog CupcakesThese eggnog cakes are the perfect comforting dessert for the holidays. They're topped with a luscious spiced cream cheese frosting. Perfect with a cup of coffee!
Blueberry Tea CakeA delicious cake for parties especially since our entire family loves blueberries and they are so good for you! I'm bringing one along to my daughters when we celebrate Thanksgiving there this year!
Sticky Butterscotch Banana CakeThis cake tastes so good, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to make. The main cake part is made of aquafaba, the liquid you find in a can of canned chickpeas. If you don't have any, use about 5 egg whites. Sometimes I use a mixture of both. Since the cake is so light and fluffy, the butterscotch chips mix with the banana and sink to the bottom, making a luxurious sticky butterscotch sauce to use as topping. Don't worry, it ribbons itself in the middle of the cake, too. What a delight!
Orange Cardamom Spaghetti Squash CakeThe autumn season brings us many varieties of gourds. I've had plenty of spaghetti squash around lately, so I thought I'd do some experimenting. I made this lovely orange and cardamom infused cake using pureed spaghetti squash. I candied some strands of the squash to make a beautiful sweet topping. Sprinkled with some crushed rose petals, it was quite the luxurious offering! You'd never know there was squash inside this dessert, but it sure lends to its velvety composition and deep nutty flavour. I hope you give this one a shot!
Refreshing Strawberry CakeIt's the end of summer and the strawberries are at there peak. So to celebrate, I wanted to make a dessert that was quick and used as a cool fridge dessert. This can be made ahead and will last a week in your fridge. To make this dessert faster and cost friendly, I used a box cake mix.
Nectarine Cinnamon Banana CakeI've really come to like the taste of baked nectarines and cinnamon together. They go together quite nicely. This cake is full of nectarines and bananas and is a lovely fruit explosion for the transition of summer to autumn. The nectarine slices are not only pretty on top, but they help keep the cake luxuriously moist. The coconut powder gives the cake a really nice gritty crunch. I love topping a slice of this with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Blueberry Passionfruit Bundt CakeTry a delicious homemade from scratch blueberry passionfruit bundt cake. This bundt cake is very simple and easy to make. A slice of cake pairs well with tea, coffee or milk.
Piñata CupcakesTake a bite, and a sweet filling comes out! This was a big hit at my granddaughter's birthday party. I doubled the recipe to make 48 cupcakes. You could use your own homemade batter and frosting, too.
Better Than Store Bought Cream Cheese FrostingThis frosting is a winner at family functions and parties. It has a rich, semi sweet flavor that can be controlled through the amount of powdered sugar used. Apply to cakes, cupcakes, sweet buns, brownies, and the list goes on. This great frosting can also be made ahead and placed in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in your freezer for a month. Thaw and stir when ready to use.
Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and CreamThis was my first go at making a proper angel food cake and I was super pleased with the perfect fluff and texture. It was so smooth and had such a fantastic flavour. I usually opt for the simple pre-made ones at the grocery store baking shops... nevermore! If I can do this, anyone can do this! Do give this treat a try.
My Mom's CheesecakeThis cheesecake is a little bit different from many others I've had over the years. It has layers that you see when you cut into it. There's a few cheesecakes with the sour cream added on top, but I've not tasted or seen any like this one; it is special. Everyone over the years has just enjoyed it to the max.
Breakfast Cereal Coffee CakeI'm the only one who eats breakfast cereal in my house. By the time I get to the end of the box, it's not always so fresh. Now I like to incorporate cereal into some of my recipes for a fun twist. This coffee cake has been well accepted. I used a cereal that had dried fruit and clusters with the cornflakes. You can use any type you like.
Easy Butter FrostingThis recipe is super easy and sweet yummy. With using 3 to 4 ingredients.This frosting can be made ahead and put away in the freezer for later use, for those upcoming surprises.
Blueberry Yogurt Loaf CakeThis is a simple and healthy alternative to standard cakes because no butter is required. You can easily pair a slice of this loaf cake with coffee, tea, or milk. To sweeten this cake up, you can add a nice glaze on top, whip cream or glazed fresh berries.
Blackberry Ricotta CakeA moist, blackberry ricotta cake that you can enjoy for a birthday cake or any occasion.
Apple Walnut Cognac CakeI call this my "Adult Poke Cake." I made this cake for a good friend who adores cognac and it went over really well. Yes, you can really taste the cognac here, especially because it's topped with a cognac brown butter. The juices from the apples keep it nice and moist, while the cooked down nuts have a fantastic texture. Happy baking!
Mango Float Dream CakeSo this dream cake had gone viral over the internet and cake shops are even upgrading. A famous desert in our place is the mango graham float. Now I am also upgrading my mango float into a dream cake.
Chocolate Dream CakeThis cake had made the internet go crazy. I was curious so I tried to search how it's made. It was actually basically made of 4 layers; from bottom is chocolate moist cake, chocolate frosting, chocolate pudding and chocolate disk on top and garnished with cocoa powder. Some layers are even drizzled with chocolate syrup.
Pineapple Coconut Carrot CakeA very sweet, moist, and fruity carrot cake, that is based on this recipe. Carrot cake can be dry so I am glad that the pineapple helped solve that. I am doubling the baking time because it literally took twice as long as what the link said.
Gingerbread CupcakesI love the spicy and sweet flavours of gingerbread. Here, I've incorporated them into a luscious cupcake recipe that I used for a holiday party. I was lucky to find gingerbread man shaped marshmallows at a seasonal sale for 99 cents. They did a good job of representing the flavours when they were set at the dessert table. :)
Lemon Everything CakeI call this the Lemon Everything cake because it encompasses all types of lemon desserts all in one dish. The bottom is like the center of a lemon meringue; custardy and dense. The middle is lighter but still dense, like a standard lemon cake. The top is airy and super light, like lemon angel food cake. The icing on top is thin and crisp. This is a lemon lover's dream dessert!
Rustic Apple Plum CakeI usually make a similar cake with apples and cinnamon, but I was gifted a huge box of organic apples and plums recently. I could not resist tweaking my recipe to include both fruits, and trying nutmeg instead of cinnamon. This fun experiment made such an amazing cake, I just have to share the recipe with you!
Flourless Chocolate CakeThis would be a healthier alternative to chocolate cake because there is no flour. Very easy and simple to make and tastes just as great, sort of like a giant brownie too. Pairs great with fresh berries and drizzled with melted chocolate.
Best Coconut FrostingI love this frosting because the coconut flakes are added on top when served, keeping it crisp, flaky and fresh. The ganache in this recipe is delicate enough that it allows the coconut to shine.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Mug CakeYou won't believe this ooey-gooey cake was made in the microwave in 90 seconds. You don't need to add an egg to it, and that's actually the key to why this dessert is extra moist and delicious. A regular cake usually has one to two eggs, so why add one to a little mug cake? This is an excellent time and ingredient saver for those times when you've got a sweet tooth.
Lemon Berry CakeThis delicious and moist cake is perfect to serve for any occasion! You cannot go wrong with this Lemon Raspberry Blueberry Cake.
Lime Cream Cheese Angel Food CakesI recently had a frosted angel food cake for the first time. As much as I adored it, the super tall cake portion with the thinly iced top made for a very uneven fluff to frost ratio. This is my solution to that: mini angel food cakes topped with just enough lime cream cheese frosting so every bite is even. I make one dozen in cupcake tins and one dozen in mini cupcake tins.
Apple Crown CakeThis is my mother's apple cake recipe that I've made my own. I now make it for her to treat her like royalty (it resembles a crown)! The added applesauce not only enhances the apple flavour, but also makes it very moist. The almond flour gives it some weight and character. This is one of my favourite cakes. Thanks, Queen Mum! ;)
Cantonese Ginger Orange CakeThis is the perfect dessert combination cake and cheesecake with Asian flavors. Just in time for Chinese New Year coming up next week.
S'mores CupcakesThese sweet cupcakes have all the flavors of campfire s'mores, without all the mess. I made them from leftover s'mores ingredients. It would be easy to make them with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
Chocolate Chip Cake in MugA quick recipe made completely from scratch to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Enjoy this chocolate chip cake with frosting all in a cup from a microwave.
Coffee Crunch Chocolate CakeI drink a lot of coffee, but on some days I get too busy and there's quite a bit left in my French press. The star of this delicious cake is actually leftover coffee from the day. The coffee is used with boxed cake mix in place of any milk. The coffee is also used to make the icing. It gives the chocolate cake a beautiful, deep, rich flavour.
Cake BallsThese cake balls taste like tim bits. They are good for lunches at school.
Homemade Edible Food PaintOver the summer, I had to make 3 cakes from scratch for my family members' special days. The trouble was we were overseas and finding cake supplies was not as easy as it is in California. Not only did I want to make my father-in-law a gradient blue cake to look like the sea, my sister-in-law wanted me to paint her husband's birthday cake to look like one of his favourite watercolour paintings (eek!), so I had to make some edible food paint, fast! This is how to make edible food paint with two ingredients.
Mini Yogurt Cake with Vanilla Buttercream FrostingThis is a simple, moist cake to make. I made these as mini cakes for an upcoming party, but you can definitely serve full size cake. It is delicious!
Cream Cheese Sweetheart CakeSweetheart is a type of cake with a cookie-like texture; more like a brownie. It is just a simple cake, but what I like most about it is the white glaze on top.
Colorful Lemon Buttercream FrostingVanilla buttercream is always delicious when it comes to cupcakes. This time I'm using lemon extract instead of vanilla. Pure lemon is expensive here where I live. So I'm using the lemon extract, since it has an inviting aroma to me.
Chocolate CakeYou cannot go wrong with a classic chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. This is a highly requested cake that I make often. It is very easy!
Pandan Rice CakePandan (Fragrant Screwpine) is a plant we use as food flavoring and aroma enhancement. Most of the time we use pandan leaves in steamed rice.
Strawberry Lime CakeThis is an elegant looking yet easy to make cake for these warmer months. The juice from the strawberries seep into the sponge and makes for a really moist cake. Using both the juice and the zest of the limes really gives it a nice kick. I hope you enjoy this cake!
Lemon Glazed Mango Bundt CakeIt's mango season so I'm really enjoying all the huge mango sales. This is pretty dense mango cake with a lovely, zesty lemon glaze that beautifully punches through it. This recipe calls for mostly basic ingredients and serves 8 to 10.
Vegan Pineapple Banana CakeI love baking vegan treats because you don't really notice when you remove the eggs and dairy. This cake has a handful of ingredients and is super moist.
Cassava CakeCassava, a tropical root is a staple food in many parts of the world. It is commonly used in the U.S. to make the thickening agent tapioca.
Banana Raisin CupcakesI have a lot banana recipes this Valentine's season. We have just harvested plenty of bananas in different varieties. Now I am making a very simple cupcake using green bananas. I found green bananas to be best used in these cakes because of its strong and inviting aroma.
Lemon Vanilla Layer CakeA light, simple cake to usher in spring on the last of these cloudy, winter days. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Chocolate FrostingJust two ingredients make a delicious frosting that will get one more vegetable into your family, while tasting absolutely decadent! No butter and no added sugar. Just in time for Valentines day too!
Two Ingredient Cake IcingWe were taught to make a simple icing way back in high school. I forgot how to actually make it and I forgot some of the ingredients but I tried to make one with only two ingredients that I can remember. It still tastes very good and the best thing is that it doesn't cost much. And the consistency is still achieved. Here's how I made it.
Autumn Grape CakeI love this cake, especially for the autumn season. It's got both grapes and raisins in it. I serve it warm with a ginger lime honey reduction syrup. It's very easy to make but incredibly elegant. I hope you try it. :)
Easy Steamed Chocolate CakeCraving for moist chocolate cake? If you want it and you think it's too expensive to buy just a slice, I will share with you what I have just learned recently. You can actually cook chocolate cake in a steamer or a rice cooker. You don't even need an electric beater to achieve a fluffy cake. Here's how I made it.
Applesauce Raisin Cake with Butter Cream IcingI just made this for the first time this weekend. I wanted to make my usual apple cake, but did not have any fresh apples in the house. I did have 2 cans of applesauce, so I decided to make an applesauce cake. I figured it should use the same or close to the same ingredients as my apple cake recipe.
Apple CakeA great way to use apples and make a delicious homemade cake.
7 Minute IcingI would venture to say that from the year 1900 to the year 2000, more cakes baked in the American household were covered with this icing, than with any other. I think '7 Minute Icing' is probably the most popular name for this icing.
WWI Spice CakeThis recipe contains no eggs, milk or butter. This is an authentic World War I cake that was popular when rationing was in full force in England. It's a dense spice cake that goes with pretty much anything. Coffee, ice cream, a cold glass of milk, hot chocolate, well, you get the idea.
Fluffy White FrostingWhen I was growing up I couldn't eat anything that was made with milk. That included a few of the cake frostings that my Grandmother used to make. Generally people add milk and butter to the powdered sugar to make a frosting for their cakes. However, my Grandmother had a delicious recipe that didn't use powered sugar or milk.
Peanut Potato Chip Chocolate Stout CakeI call this the ultimate snack cake because it's packed with some snack time favourites: chocolate, potato chips, chunky peanut butter and beer! Thrown together as a cake, it is the ultimate sweet and savoury dessert. Good luck not going in for seconds or thirds!
Chinese Steamed Sponge Cake from Cake MixEver craved and wanted to recreate those fragrant, yellow sponge cakes available for Dim Sum? This recipe uses a boxed cake mix and nearly resembles the texture! Best enjoyed within 1 to 2 days or it may dry out.
Double Delight Chocolate CakeTurn a gluten free muffin mix into a nice treat for a Sunday afternoon, or make it when you entertain your friends. This chocolate cake has a subtle hint of coffee and whiskey, which adds to the rich flavor. Served with an extra dollop of dairy free dessert topping, this cake will make your guests think that you bought it at the local coffee shop.
Easy ButtercreamThis is an easy buttercream recipe, that works great for piping and is made with real butter, not lard. It is delicious and easy to work with.
Custard Layer CakeA unique cake with a custard center. Easier than it looks. It starts out as basic cake batter and turns into a custard layer cake. Be sure to try the chocolate version too!
3 Ingredient Cookie Mug CakeThis is the best tasting mug cake ever! I'm very sensitive to mug cakes, mostly because they never taste like cake. They usually have an odd, goopy texture and smell weird. This one is my favourite by far, and it's only got 3 ingredients and takes two minutes in the microwave!
Chocolate Custard CakeNot too sweet, melt in your mouth, and easy to make. Be sure to try the vanilla version too.
Honey Lemon CakeI came up with this cake when my husband had the flu and asked, "Why do all things honey lemon have to be medicine?" Let's just say that's been remedied. This cake is very moist and always hits the spot. I've gotten asked for the recipe by everyone who has tried it, even non-bakers. I used an amazing local honey from Washington state, but I have been successful making this using all kinds of honey (squeezy bear, too).
Rose and Vanilla Marble CakeSpring is just around the corner! Time for fresh baking to add some fun to an afternoon of tea and a visit with friends. This cake is gluten free, so no reason to feel guilty. The cake is lightly decorated, so even the topping will keep you guilt-free while having fun with your friends.
Super Moist Citrus Pound CakeThe secret to this incredibly moist poundcake is great because it eliminates leftovers... leftover oatmeal. If you don't have leftover oatmeal, it's real easy to boil some up. Give this cake a shot. You will be super impressed with it, and so happy to use that oatmeal you or your kids couldn't finish!
My Homemade Butter Pound CakeThere is nothing like a rich tasting buttery pound cake! My grandmother always made the best pound cakes. Her secret was lots of real butter and lots of eggs! Even with the cost of both those things, if you want a butter pound cake, you have to splurge. Yummy!
Spiked Persimmon CakeThis is one of my favourite cakes to make around the holidays, or any time it's cold. The flavours are so comforting and the added alcohol gives a kick of warmth.
Homemade Carrot CakeThis is my families most favorite holiday dessert besides pies! I add a few different things that are not found in most recipes.
Lazy CakeIt was super late, when the kiddos and I had a sweet tooth. I was tired and feeling lazy, thus the name. I wanted something super easy and quick, but we were out of everything! I had a cake mix, chocolate chips and pumpkin. Not even any eggs!
Five Minute Chocolate Mug CakeWhen you need a quick delicious dessert for one or two!
Healthier Chocolate CakeThis cake is delicious! I honestly have never made one that I liked better. And yes, this is still dessert, and still sugary... but it is much healthier than your average box cake. Please try this, it's so good!
Sock-It-To-Me CakeMoist and feeds many people! This is a Southern cake that gets its name from the sour cream and cinnamon tastes that will sock it to you!
Magical Fairy Dust CupcakesGreat hobby to share with my Granddaughter. What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon!
Pineapple Pound CakeThis is my own homemade recipe. It is a very moist fruit filled pound cake.
Chocolate Italian Love CakeDo you ever see a recipe that looks so amazing, that you have to make it right away? Then you make it and it's not as delicious as you expected? Well, this is not one of those recipes! I was not disappointed at all.
Chocolate Lava CakesThis recipes just screams chocolate all the way, and is topped with meringue. Ah, soft and delicious all the way to the last bite.
Spring Lemon LoafAn easy cake mix recipe that yields sweet, but not too sweet; tart, but not too tart. 1 WWP dessert slices!
Cute BunnycakesAn easy recipe for Easter parties or home. Simply bake a boxed cupcake recipe and decorate as follows.
