25 Cakes for Frosting Lovers

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25 Cakes for Frosting Lovers2/25 Pecan Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I bought a jar of cookie butter to try it out, and we fell in love with it. I knew the flavor would go well with maple syrup and pecans, so I came up with this cake. I like to make a pretty design on the top of the cake with pecan halves. —Natalie Larsen, Columbia, Maryland 3/25 Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting 2

For a more indulgent version, double the frosting and pile it on high!

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though Nana is no longer with us, her treats bring me so much joy every time I bake them. For a more indulgent version, double the frosting and pile it on high! —Chekota Hunter, Cassville, Missouri 4/25 Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 50 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A pleasingly moist cake,

this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday

this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It’s dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is never enough—it’s better than all the other carrot cakes I’ve tried! —Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania 5/25 Chocolate Cake 206 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I drove 4-1/2 hours

to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way

to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. But it paid off. One bite and you’ll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe and won first prize. —Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania 6/25 Vanilla Frosting 148 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings About 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy vanilla buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few

simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors

simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. —Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado 7/25 Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake 123 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loved his mamaw’s strawberry cake recipe. He thought no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it’s just as scrumptious as he remembers. —Jennifer Bruce, Manitou, Kentucky 8/25 Pumpkin Cupcakes 184 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time

45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a wonderful recipe I discovered and changed a bit to suit my taste. I love the flavor of pumpkin and the cinnamon makes ordinary cream cheese frosting extra special. When I made a batch for my husband to take to work, he said they disappeared in record time. —Debbie Wiggins, Longmont, Colorado 9/25 Cranberry Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Cream Frosting 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Filled with a homemade cranberry

curd and smothered with one of the fluffiest frostings you’ve ever had, this tall cake will make a memorable impression at any gathering. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington 10/25 Chocolate Bavarian Torte 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe. —Edith Holmstrom, Madison, Wisconsin 11/25 Maple Walnut Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple Walnut Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go

— Cheri Mason,

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This maple-flavored cake with candied walnuts honors beloved my grandpa, who made maple syrup when I was a child. It honors his memory and has proven to be a favorite with family and friends throughout the years. —Lori Fee, Middlesex, New York 12/25 Cherry Cola Cake 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Cola Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. — Cheri Mason,

The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste

Harmony, North Carolina 13/25 Coffee-Chocolate Cake 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee-Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 14/25 Cannoli Cake 74 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved The Best Cannoli Cake Recipe Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix. It’s best when served well chilled.—Antoinette Owens, Ridgefield, Connecticut 15/25 Pink Lemonade Stand Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy, citrusy touch, and the cream cheese frosting

with sprinkles makes it extra pretty

with sprinkles makes it extra pretty. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 16/25 Marble Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marvelous Marble Cake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama 17/25 Pineapple Carrot Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Carrot Cake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist cake with cream

cheese frosting is the best I’ve ever eaten

cheese frosting is the best I’ve ever eaten. It’s so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated. —Jeanette McKenna, Vero Beach, Florida 18/25 Vanilla Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Vanilla Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake batter creates a power-packed vanilla flavor that can’t be bought in stores. Try spreading vanilla

buttercream frosting on top to finish it off

buttercream frosting on top to finish it off. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 19/25 Rich Buttercream Frosting 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few simple ingredients make a creamy frosting that finishes cakes, cupcakes and cookies. If you love making desserts, keep this buttercream frosting recipe handy. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Here are the different types of frosting that all the bakers need to know. 20/25 German Apple Cake 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potluck German Apple Cake Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of

My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids

Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It’s an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 21/25 Chocolate Ganache Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be

Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake

frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they’re easier to work with when frozen. —Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri 22/25 Cupcake Frosting 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake. I frosted 300 cupcakes with this recipe for my wedding in lieu of a traditional cake. It made for a delicious bridal twist. — Annie Rundle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 23/25 Minted Chocolate Torte 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Minted Chocolate Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

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