Any day is an occasion to make one of these pretty cakes.

Chopped pecans andtoffee bitsstud the cake layers, and browned butter lends a special touch to the frosting.

Caramel Apple Cake

We dare you to think up a more stunning cake than this cascading beauty.

cranberry-orange cake on a pedestal

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Almond extract adds a nutty flavor that complements the sweet caramel.

To spread the frosting, use an offset spatula for eye-catching results.

The traditional, pecan-studded layers are covered with a special Brown Sugar-Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Carrot Curls.

Butter Toffee-Pecan Layer Cake

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Inside, you’ll find soft cake layers sandwiching rich, buttery lemon curd.

Outside, the cake is frosted in a creamy Lemon-Orange Buttercream Frosting that looks and tastes positively divine.

Caramel Apple Cake

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The Coconut Chiffon Cake

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Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake

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Southern Living Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake on a cake plate to serve

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Southern Living Caramel Frosted Pound Cake sliced on a cake plate to serve

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Red Velvet-White Chocolate Cheesecake

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Ultimate Carrot Cake

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Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

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