A chocolate layer cake with white frosting, chocolate shavings, and cherries on top; one slice is served on a plate.

Basic Cake Recipes

Browse through our wide range of cake recipes. From an easy white chocolate cake which is perfect for afternoon tea, to a more challenging princess castle cake for a little one’s birthday, there’s a recipe for everyone!

A chocolate layer cake with pink frosting, bunny ears, and candy eggs spilling out from the center.
Surprise Cake
A chocolate bundt cake with chocolate glaze, sliced almonds, and orange zest, next to coffee and plates.
Chocolate, Orange & Almond Cake
A chocolate-frosted layer cake on a red plate beside a cup of coffee, teapot, and utensils on a table.
Chocolate Chai Cake
A frosted cake with chopped pistachios on a white stand, next to a teapot, cup, and limes on a red cloth.
Pistachio and Lime Cake
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Rose Water & Raspberry Layer Cake
A two-layer sponge cake with cream and strawberries on a stand, with a slice served on a plate nearby.
Berries & Cream Victoria Sponge
A wooden tray with almond-topped cake squares, two cups of tea, a teapot, and plates on a light table.
Orange & Almond Cake
Two plates with raspberry cheesecake brownies and gold forks on a cherry-patterned tablecloth.
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
A chocolate cake topped with raspberries on a stand, set on a table with plates, glasses, and a lit candle.
Ganache Glazed Chocolate Cake
Nine chocolate-frosted cupcakes on a round tray, with two cups of coffee and an empty plate nearby.
Deluxe Chocolate Cupcakes
A round cake decorated as a polar bear wearing a party hat, with a slice cut out and festive lights in the background.
Polar Bear Cake
Round white frosted cake with gold star decorations on a stand, next to a cup and saucer on a table.
Spiced White Christmas Cake
A doll cake with pink frosting on a white stand, surrounded by pink tableware, gifts, and decorations.
Party Princess Cake
Simple Chocolate Brownie Sponge Cake
Simple Chocolate Brownie Sponge Cake
Round frosted layer cake with a slice cut out, topped with orange zest, on a light plate with coffee cups nearby.
Carrot Cake
Two-layer cake with white frosting and chopped nuts on top, with a slice removed, on a white cake stand.
Carrot and Mandarin Orange Cake
A three-layer cake with white and red layers, decorated with white icing, sits on a cake stand with a slice on a plate.
Queen of Hearts Cake
A four-layered pastel rainbow cake with white frosting sits on a cake stand beside two bottles of milk with straws.
Easy Rainbow Cake
Rainbow Piñata Cake
Rainbow Piñata Cake
Round layer cake with caramel frosting, caramel drizzle, and chopped walnuts on top, displayed on a white cake stand.
Salted Caramel Coffee Cake
Round layer cake with white frosting and pecan decoration on a glass stand, set on a festive table.
Sky-High Salted Caramel Chocolate Layer Cake
Two-tier cake with ombre ruffled icing and a tiara topper on a white stand, beside plates and a cake server.
Princess Tiara Cake
A pink castle-shaped birthday cake with flags, surrounded by pink party supplies and gift boxes on a table.
Princess Castle Cake
Popping Up Happy Birthday Cake
Popping Up Happy Birthday Cake
Three-layer blue speckled cake with a nest decoration on top, a slice removed, and a bottle of milk beside it.
Speckled Egg Malted Milk Cake
A red velvet cake with white frosting and red crumbs is displayed on a cake stand with a slice removed.
Red Velvet Cake
Under-a-Spell Chocolate Cake
Under-a-Spell Chocolate Cake
Red Velvet Chocolate Cake
Red Velvet Chocolate Cake
Round cake with white and blue gradient frosting, topped with two orange roses, on a white cake stand.
Ombré Cake
Three-layer chocolate cake with orange, purple, and green frosting, decorated with candy eyes on top.
Spooky Eyeball Halloween Cake
A black bowl of mummy-shaped treats sits on a table with small pumpkins and fake cobwebs in the background.
Mummy Truffles
Chocolate layer cake with pink frosting, decorated with white and pink flower-shaped candies, on a white plate.
Mother’s Day Flower Brownie Cake
Chocolate cake decorated with white frosting dollops and candy eyes, set on a cake stand with festive lights behind.
Spooky Halloween Ghost Cake
Slice of chocolate layer cake with light frosting and jam filling on a plate, next to a cup of coffee.
Mocha Cherry Slice
A chocolate cake with frosting and chocolate shavings, with one slice removed, sits on a blue plate.
Easy Mocha Cake Recipe
Mini coffee-flavored cakes with cream frosting are served on plates, with forks nearby on a white table.
Coffee Cakes
Mini layered sponge cakes with white frosting and orange zest, arranged on a wire cooling rack.
Mini St Clements Cakes
A plate with sticky toffee pudding, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce, with a glass of water nearby.
Sticky Toffee Ginger Cake Recipe
Four small round cakes with light brown frosting and nut coating, topped with caramelized pieces, on a glass plate.
Mini Coffee and Praline Cakes
A two-layer sponge cake with pink frosting, fresh strawberries, and white chocolate on a white cake stand.
Strawberry Cake
A sponge cake layered with whipped cream and topped with sliced strawberries and a whole strawberry.
Strawberry & Cream Cake
Three cupcakes with pink frosting, sprinkles, and strawberries on top; one has a sign reading "Yum!".
Strawberry Cupcakes
A chocolate cake with white frosting and chocolate balls piled on top, displayed on a white cake stand.
Malted Chocolate Cake
A bundt cake with white icing and fresh strawberries on top, with one slice cut out, on a floral tablecloth.
Strawberry Surprise Bundt Cake
A butterfly-shaped cake with red wings and chocolate decorations on a white plate, surrounded by party items.
Ladybird Cake
Assorted cake balls decorated as whimsical creatures with candy eyes and heart-shaped accents on plates and a white table.
Love Bug Cake Balls
Two-layer lemon cake with pale yellow frosting, garnished with lemon zest, and one slice removed.
Lemon Layer Cake
A sponge cake with a cream filling, partially sliced, on a plate with a cup and vase in the background.
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Cupcakes with white frosting in colorful wrappers sit on a wooden surface with lemons in the background.
Lemon Cupcakes Recipe with Lime and Orange
A sliced bundt cake with blueberries and frosting on a plate, surrounded by plates, cups, and a small bowl of blueberries.
Lemon and Blueberry Swirl Bundt Cake
A slice of lemon poppy seed Bundt cake with white icing on a plate, garnished with lemon zest and a flower.
Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake
A slice of frosted yellow cake topped with fresh strawberry slices, a lemon wedge, and a mint leaf on a white plate.
Lemon and Lime Cake
A round layered cake with white frosting and crumbs on a stand, with a slice served on a plate nearby.
Jamaican Ginger Cake
Cupcakes arranged to spell "Dad" on a wooden table with various items around, including a cup and dominoes.
Father’s Day Cupcake Cake
Superhero-themed cake with blue, yellow, and red icing, designed to look like a cartoon superhero on a black tray.
Superhero Birthday Cake
Heart-shaped cake with white icing and a brown heart design in the center, placed on a pink-edged cake board.
I Love You Cake
A bunny-shaped cake covered in pink coconut flakes lies on green coconut grass, with decorated eggs in the background.
Hide-and-Seek Easter Bunny Cake
Round layer cake with light frosting, chocolate shavings, and chocolate sticks lining the sides on a glass stand.
Tiramisu Cake
Four pecan caramel bars topped with pecan halves and chocolate drizzle on a white surface.
Toffee and Pecan Cookie Squares
Heart-shaped chocolate cake with smooth frosting on a clear glass plate, placed on a pink and white surface.
Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Cake
A cake decorated to look like a soccer ball sits on a green grass-like base on a wooden table.
Football Cake
A cake shaped like a bunny with white and pink frosting on a tray with green coconut flakes.
Easter Bunny Cake
Rectangular cake decorated as Frankenstein’s monster with green icing and black frosting details on a brown board.
Frankenstein Monster Cake
A three-layer chocolate cake with glossy icing, topped with pink rose petals and grated chocolate, on a white plate.
Moist Triple Layer Chocolate Cake
A chocolate layer cake with caramel filling, topped with pieces of chocolate bars, on a white plate.
Tall, Dark and Stout Chocolate Layer Cake
A unicorn-themed cake with a horn, ears, and closed eyes sits on a stand, surrounded by party decorations.
Unicorn Rainbow Cake
A pumpkin-shaped cake with a jack-o'-lantern face sits on a tray, with candles and string lights in the background.
Halloween Pumpkin Cake
Two-tier naked cake topped with berries and white flowers on a green stand, next to glasses of pink drink.
Vanilla Cake with Fresh Fruit and Flowers
A round frosted cake decorated with green candy trees sits on a marble slab, surrounded by festive greenery.
Vanilla Forest Cake
A round layer cake with yellow icing, topped with a nest and chicks, sits next to a bowl of foil-wrapped eggs.
Easter Lemon Cake
Chocolate cake decorated with green frosting, candy eyes, and cookie fingers with red icing on a white cake stand.
Halloween Cauldron Cake
A round cake with white icing topped with assorted candies sits on a stand next to two cups and a pink napkin.
Vanilla Icing Cake with Retro Sweets
A slice of banana cake with caramel sauce and ice cream on a plate, with a fork and a bowl of nuts beside it.
Warm Caramel Apple Cake
Yellow layer cake with white frosting on a pink stand, next to a small vase of flowers and glasses of water.
White Chocolate Victoria Sponge Cake
Chocolate cake pops with mini eggs on sticks, displayed in jars filled with pastel candy eggs on a kitchen counter.
Easter Cake Pops
Easter Basket Cake
Easter Basket Cake
Dinosaur-shaped cake with green frosting, chocolate decorations, and candy rocks on a black slate background.
Dinosaur Themed Cake
Christmas tree-shaped cake with green frosting, colorful candy lights, and a yellow star, surrounded by festive decor.
Decorated Christmas Tree Cake
Chocolate & Hazelnut Yogurt Mousse Cake
Chocolate & Hazelnut Yogurt Mousse Cake
A chocolate layer cake with nut-covered sides on a glass stand, next to a cup of coffee and a French press.
Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake
A two-layer chocolate cake with cream and strawberries, held on a plate against a pink background.
Macmillan x Betty Crocker Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chocolate cake decorated with chocolate sticks, assorted chocolates on top, and tied with a yellow ribbon.
Chocolate Finger Party Cake
Chocolate cake decorated with chocolate shavings, candy eggs, and three small yellow chick decorations on top.
Chocolate Egg Filled Easter Nest
A cake stand with cupcakes and three lit candles, surrounded by gifts and party decorations on a table.
Confetti Party Cake
A two-layer coffee and walnut cake with a slice on a plate, two cups of coffee, and a bowl of walnuts.
Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe
Chocolate Chip Marble Cake
Chocolate Chip Marble Cake
Chocolate Chip Cake
Chocolate Chip Cake
A two-layer coffee and walnut cake with a slice on a plate, two cups of coffee, and a bowl of walnuts.
Coffee and Walnut Cake
Chocolate cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate truffles, and cocoa powder, with chocolate sauce on the side.
Chocolate Cherry Torte with Meringue Swirls
A slice of layered white cake with yellow filling and coconut topping on a white plate with a fork.
Mango and Coconut Layer Cake
Chocolate bundt cake with white and dark chocolate drizzles on a white plate, set on a festive table.
Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Bundt Cake
A Victoria sponge cake with cream and jam filling, one slice missing, on a white cake stand.
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake
A caterpillar-shaped chocolate cake with a yellow face and candy eyes on a green cake board decorated with flowers.
Chocolate Caterpillar Cake
Chocolate cupcakes with orange frosting and carrot tops, arranged on a table with baking ingredients in the background.
Chocolate Carrot Cupcakes
Rectangular chocolate birthday cake with white icing text, on a table with party supplies in the background.
Chocolate Birthday Tray Bake
Chocolate birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" candles and star decorations on a cake stand.
Chocolate Birthday Cake
A chocolate frosted cake topped with banana slices on a plate, next to a cup of coffee and a vase of daisies.
Chocolate and Banana Cake
Two-layer fruit cake with white frosting and cherries on top, displayed on a cake stand with a slice removed.
Cherry and Sultana Madeira Style Cake
Rectangular cake decorated with raspberries and blueberries to resemble the Union Jack, beside plates and glasses.
Celebration Cake
A frosted cake with chocolate shards and truffles on top, displayed on a wooden slab next to decorative trees.
Celebration Black Forest Cake
Halloween Cat Cake
Halloween Cat Cake
Two slices of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate, garnished with nuts and dried apricot pieces.
Carrot Cake with Pineapple
A chocolate yule log cake with cream filling, garnished with sugared cranberries and rosemary.
Chocolate Yule Log
Round frosted layer cake with a slice cut out, topped with orange zest, on a light plate with coffee cups nearby.
Moist Caramel Carrot Cake
A chocolate pear upside-down cake with one slice cut out, served on a white plate with chocolate sauce nearby.
Chocolate Pear Upside Down Cake
A chocolate cake roll with a peanut butter filling and chocolate glaze, sliced on a white rectangular plate.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Roll
Chocolate-topped cheesecake with orange peel garnish on a cake stand, with one slice removed.
Chocolate & Orange Brownie Cheesecake Gateau
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Chocolate Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Drip
Blueberry Lemon Cake
Blueberry Lemon Cake
Layered cake with white frosting and red glaze dripping down, a slice removed; Halloween-themed table setting.
Bloody Halloween Cake
Black Forest Gateau
Black Forest Gateau
A rectangular cake decorated like a gift with candy dots and a blue fondant bow, on a party table with presents.
Birthday Present Cake
A slice of moist banana cake topped with whipped cream, banana slices, and a drizzle of sauce on a plate.
Banana Tres Leche Cake
A hedgehog-shaped chocolate cake decorated with chocolate buttons and icing, placed on a green frosted base.
Chocolate Hedgehog Cake
Round white-frosted cake on a stand with the words "WRITE YOUR MESSAGE HERE" in pink icing on top.
Vanilla Birthday Cake
A chocolate layer cake with a slice removed, revealing colorful candies hidden inside, on a glass cake stand.
Piñata Surprise Cake
Two-layer walnut cake with light frosting, topped with walnuts, on a wire stand with a slice removed.
Banana Cake
A chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate shavings, with a slice removed, on a white plate.
Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake
A chocolate cake with candy eggs, cake mix, frosting, and eggs on a table set with mugs and utensils.
Chocolate Overload Cake
A glass dish of crumbled chocolate topped with candy carrots and a bunny bottom, surrounded by Easter eggs and flowers.
Carrot Patch Cake