Whether it’s a for a birthday, a baby shower or a wedding, cake is the way to celebrate! No matter the occasion I have you covered with these 15 Beautiful Cake Recipes Made from Scratch.
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15 Beautiful Cake Recipes Made from Scratch:
I know people get intimidated by making a cake from scratch, but trust me, it’s the way to go. Mixes just don’t cut it. They have questionable ingredients and never taste as good as homemade. Making cakes from scratch really isn’t hard, I promise! And no matter what you are celebrating I have a cake that fits the bill: chocolate, vanilla, buttermilk, orange, strawberry, lemon, carrot, even Hummingbird! I have layered cakes, bundt cake, and mini cakes, so take a scroll, pick a favorite, and start baking! And just a little reminder, all my cakes are made from scratch, without seed oils or artificial colors.
Some Important Notes:
When it comes to cakes, ingredients matter. Always use good quality ingredients: real butter, healthy oils, and Nielsen MasseyVanilla Paste.
Making Any Of These Cakes Gluten Free and Just as Good:
If you are one of my gluten free followers, I have a wonderful suggestion to make any of these cakes gluten free but just as good: Jovial Gluten Free Pastry Flour is a wonderful GF flour made from grains that are soaked for easy digestion!
Now, let’s get to the cakes!
1. Vanilla Buttermilk Spice Cake:
This is not the spice cake from a mix that you grew up with. This Vanilla Buttermilk Spice Cake has subtle hints of vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Delicious!
2. Italian Cream Cake:
This Italian Cream Cake with Chocolate Ganache is dreamy. Simply dreamy.
3. Vanilla Buttermilk Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
This Vanilla Buttermilk Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting is incredibly delicious and so beautiful. This pretty pink confection is perfect for the family but fancy enough for holidays.
4. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The Best Carrot Cake I have ever tasted!
5. Orange Blueberry Cake!
I served this Orange Blueberry Cake at a baby shower once and it didn’t last 5 minutes. It’s the perfect cake. And take a gander at the beautiful orange zest in that frosting!
6. Hummingbird Cake:
Hummingbird Cake comes to us from Jamaica. If you haven’t tried Hummingbird Cake, you must. Trust me.
7. Lemon Blackberry Cake:
Where do I even start with this his gorgeous Lemon Layer Cake with Blackberries? So moist, so lemony, so beautiful!
8. Triple Layer Mini Cake with Berries:
This Vanilla Mini Cake is perfect for Valentines day or even a small party. It feeds 4-6 and is just so cute.
9.Triple Layer Naked Chocolate Cake:
Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! This Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting is laoded and I mean loaded with the good stuff! And a little espresso powder enhances that chocolate flavor even more!
10. Buttermilk Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
I love the simplicity of this triple layer cake! Because buttermilk cakes have such great body, flavor and texture I have several versions of this cake on my blog and each is just lovely. The vanilla flavor comes from my favorite vanilla paste from Madagascar.
11. Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting:
This cake is a the one I grew up eating! Simple Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting. Simple, delicious, classic!
12. French Cream Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting and Cinnamon Pecans:
Our daughter was married in Paris. Her beautiful wedding and the stunning location inspired this recipe for luscious French Cream Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting and Cinnamon Pecans. The perfect cake for any celebration!
13. Triple Layer Orange Upside Down Cake:
There is just something fun about an upside down mini cake. Maybe it’s the unexpected pop of color, or that anticipation of sliding that top layer out of the cake pan, wondering if it actually worked (it always does btw). Whatever it is, there is nothing more fun than eating it! This Triple Layer Orange Upside Down Cake is mini but it sure packs a visual as well as a flavorful citrus punch.
14. Traditional Olive Oil Cake:
Honestly, I think I could pack in all in and move to Italy, spending the rest of my days eating fresh vegetables, pizza, pasta and of course…Traditional Olive Oil Cake!
15. Blueberry Lime Cake with Lime Buttercream Frosting:
I have served this Blueberry Lime Cake with Lime Buttercream Frosting at many events, and it’s always a hit. This cake is as lovely as it is delicious! Blueberry and lime. Such a classic combination.
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