Cakes

Cake recipes that actually work at home - layer cakes, pound cakes, bundt cakes, upside-down cakes and everything in between, with honest tips for each one.

Cloud cake slice showing an airy, light white sponge

Cakes · 45 min

5 from 2 ratings

Cloud Cake

A cloud-soft cream cheese and whipped cream filling set on a golden biscuit crust and finished with glossy cherry compote. No heavy baking, no fussy technique - just an elegant, airy dessert that disappears from the plate faster than it takes to describe.

Hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting and a slice showing the dense fruity crumb

Cakes · 1 hr

5 from 2 ratings

Classic Hummingbird Cake

A Southern American classic packed with ripe banana, crushed pineapple, and toasted pecans, warmly spiced, and layered with tangy cream cheese frosting. One of the most flavourful cakes in the Southern baking canon - and one of the most requested.

Classic vanilla bundt cake with glaze drizzled over the ridged ring

Cakes · 1 hr 15 min

5 from 2 ratings

Classic Vanilla Bundt Cake

A tender, buttery Bundt cake with a fine, close crumb and a pure vanilla flavour, finished with a white vanilla glaze and fresh blackberries. Elegant enough for a celebration, simple enough for any Sunday.

Classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and a slice showing the moist orange crumb

Cakes · 1 hr 5 min

5 from 2 ratings

Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, warmly spiced carrot cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Made in a 9x13 pan for easy slicing and sharing - classic, reliable, and always crowd-pleasing.

Tres leches cake topped with whipped cream showing the milk-soaked sponge

Cakes · 5 hrs

5 from 2 ratings

Classic Tres Leches Cake

A cloud-light sponge cake soaked through with three milks and finished with whipped cream and a golden caramel drizzle. Make it ahead, let it chill, and it just keeps getting better.