Dont worry, even some of the mostinexperienced of bakerscan pull some of these recipes together in a snap.
We use fresh raspberries to both flavor and color the fluffy cream cheese icing.
It’s one of our favorite frostings we’ve ever developed.

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The hardest part is not sneaking a bite while it chills for eight hours to set.
The edible flowers on top are what really make this dainty dessert shine.
This recipe uses both strawberry-flavored gelatin and fresh berries to ensure every bite is full of strawberry flavor.

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The most shocking thing about this “cake” is that it’s not really cake at all.
Just confirm you give everything enough time to set!
What takes this a step above are the ornate details of the Gumdrop Rose Petals.

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Everyone will want to make a bid.
This Hummingbird Cake is just about as good as it gets.
The only word for it: indulgent.

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Lemon-Coconut Cake
This gorgeous cake is just the thing for those with good, old-fashioned Southern taste.
Toast the coconut flakes for an added touch of nuttiness.
This fragrant orange flavor transforms your average chiffon cake into one to take note of.

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Perfectly portable, this cake is a fudgy delight.
Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
This New Orleans-style multi-flavored, multi-layered cake was made to impress.
Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake
Is it really a Southern get together if someone doesn’t bring Caramel Cake?

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We don’t think so.
Every time we make this tried-and-true recipe, friends and family sing its praises.

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