10 Doable and Delicious Cakes

This chocolate cake is sometimes called a "dump it" cake because the preparation involves a quick dumping together of wet and dry ingredients. It's that easy. Combine simplicity with an unforgettable chocolate flavor and triple layers – and we're sold. The frosting is a luxurious blend of sour cream and dark chocolate, so it has a slight tanginess and a deep, cocoa flavor.

Get this recipe: Chocolate Cake with Bittersweet Sour Cream Frosting – Not Without Salt

Sometimes a recipe catches our attention for the unique spin or approach it takes, or the innovative ingredient list it uses. This recipe is a bit different: it gave us pause because it’s such a traditional take on the German Chocolate Cake, a cake so beloved by those of us who love chocolate, coconut and caramel flavors all rolled into one. This is a 3-layer cake and the frosting involves a bit of cooking, but beyond that it’s still simple enough to tackle in an afternoon.

Get this recipe: German Chocolate Cake – The Foodie Crush

Rhubarb doesn’t always need strawberries as a sidekick, and this deliciously moist lemon-spiked Bundt cake is permanent proof. A very simple recipe you can make using hand beaters, this cake is humble enough for an everyday afternoon tea or coffee break but special enough for your next birthday party or shower.

Get this recipe: Lemon Buttermilk Rhubarb Bundt Cake – Honey and Jam

We love so many things about this cake it’s hard to know where to begin. First, the fact that it’s a single layer makes it seem that much more approachable and easy to whip up for an impromptu party. Second, it’s a very subtle pinkish-red, a refreshing change from the turbo-red you often see with Red Velvet Cake recipes. Last, the crumb is delicate and divine thanks to the addition of cake flour.

Get this recipe: Rosy Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting – Eats Well With Others

This full-of-flavor cake boasts an addictive cream cheese frosting and relies on many ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. We suggest using a food processor if you have one to make shredding the carrots a breeze. And if you’re not a walnut fan, substitute in your favorite nut instead – pecans or even hazelnuts would be great.

Get this recipe: Homemade Carrot Cake – I Am Baker

Raspberries and white chocolate are a natural pairing, and this pound cake celebrates both. Super moist thanks to the addition of sour cream, top a slice with homemade whipped cream for dessert or for a very special breakfast, toast a slice and sprinkle with a little powdered sugar. Raspberries not in season? Use blueberries, blackberries or even sliced strawberries instead.

Get this recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Pound Cake – The 38

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If you’ve ever made a traditional caramel cake at home, you know they can be tricky. The icing is a challenge and they can veer into far-too-sweet territory pretty quickly. But this salted caramel vanilla cake is a different story altogether: it’s more of a rich vanilla cake (you can actually see the flecks of vanilla bean) with a subtly sweet caramel frosting. Make life a little easier and use store-bought caramel sauce if you’d like.

Get this recipe: Salted Caramel Vanilla Bean Layer Cake – The Baker Chick

When you bake a delicate white cake made with coconut milk and spread a whipped cream cheese filling in-between the layers, and then top the whole thing with a butter cream frosting – you’ve got our full, undivided attention. This is a party cake through and through, and its elegant simplicity makes it a great choice for showers, parties, even weddings.

Get this recipe: Southern Coconut Cake – Completely Delicious

A Southern favorite, this simple cake boasts pineapple, banana and pecans as well as a rich cream cheese frosting. If you like a good carrot cake, chances are you’d fall for Hummingbird cake, too. This recipe also makes fantastic cupcakes – top each with a slice of dried pineapple or a few dried banana chips for a pretty, summery touch.

Get this recipe: Hummingbird Cake – Add a Pinch

When talking doable party cakes, we’d be remiss to leave out cupcakes. Made with cocoa powder and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache frosting, these are perfect for the extreme chocolate lover in your life.

Get this recipe: Devil’s Food Cupcakes – La Mia Vita Dolce