Really Cool Cake Recipes

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Chocolate Cake

Nothing says “celebration” like a chocolate cake. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, or a graduation, chocolate cake is the perfect way to mark the occasion. Here’s a recipe for a delicious, moist, and fluffy homemade chocolate cake.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

A single piece of this cake provides the following nutrition facts:

Calories: 434
Fat: 16.2g
Carbohydrates: 68.8g
Protein: 5.8g
Sugar: 41.3g
Sodium: 407mg

Strawberry Cake

Strawberry cake is a classic favorite. This light and fluffy cake is filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious homemade strawberry cake.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs, milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth. Fold in strawberries. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, cream 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until blended. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition

A single piece of this cake provides the following nutrition facts:

Calories: 496
Fat: 20.2g
Carbohydrates: 75.1g
Protein: 4.5g
Sugar: 53.2g
Sodium: 479mg

Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is a delicious and unique dessert that’s sure to please. This homemade version is filled with carrots, raisins, and walnuts, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in carrots, raisins, and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.