Cake

Meet your new favorite birthday cake.

CINNAMON. CRUMBLE.

There's cake under there, we swear!

Three layers of super moist cake + two layers of creamy pudding = a chocolate lover’s dream.

Stacks on stacks on stacks.

Corn cake three-ways: fresh corn kernels, a little bit of cornmeal, plus crunchy Corn Flakes.

This recipe can also be used to make a 9" round cake; cook time is the same.

To get that classically decadent, milk-in-every-bite texture, be patient and let it sit overnight.

Angel food cake is so simple, but the specific ingredients and equipment matter.

This is a cake version of the chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons that are a Passover staple.

This cake is a legendary (and delicious) Depression-era mistake.

If a tiramisu, a pumpkin spice latte, and an icebox pie had a baby, it would be this make-ahead dessert recipe. Some things are better from a can or a box—pumpkin purée and graham crackers are two of those things.

Earthy, nutrient-rich whole grain flours give this classic banana loaf cake recipe some added personality.

The semolina bakes into a crunchy layer on the top and bottom but stays moist and delicate within.

Use any stone fruit you like, alone or in a combination.

The nostalgic yellow cake flavor in cupcake form. If using a darker muffin tin, keep an eye on the edges—those pans encourage more browning, and you might end up removing these from the oven a few minutes earlier. Get the recipe for vanilla cream cheese frosting here. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Cake flour gives these classic white cupcakes a very fine, tender crumb, and the high ratio of egg whites to yolks ensures a snowy hue. Get the recipe for vanilla cream cheese frosting here.