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.

Italian Cream Cake

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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.

Southern Living Raspberry Lemon Cake ready to serve with a slice cut out

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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.

Southern Living Strawberry Ladyfinger Cake assembled and ready to serve

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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.

Southern Living Strawberry Vanilla Cake sliced on a cake plate to serve

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Eclair Cake

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Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats Heavenly Angel Food Cake

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Ivy’s Favorite Pound Cake

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Southern Living Classic Coconut Cake

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Ouida’s Chocolate Delight

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Mama’s German Chocolate Cake

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lemon coconut cake

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Southern Living The Lane Cake on a cake plate to serve

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

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orange chiffon cake on a cake stand with coffee around

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Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake

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7-UP Bundt Cake

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Wacky Cake on blue plates

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Best Carrot Cake

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Fudge Cake Recipe

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Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake

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Old-Fashioned Caramel Cake

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