There’s something special about a cake made completely from scratch. In this collection of scratch cake recipes, you’ll find classic homemade cakes made with simple pantry ingredients and traditional baking methods.
From rich chocolate layer cakes and tender vanilla cakes to old-fashioned pound cakes and vintage favorites, these recipes deliver the flavor and texture that only homemade cakes can provide.
Whether you’re baking for a birthday, holiday gathering, church potluck, or simply because you love to bake, these homemade cake recipes are designed to be approachable and reliable for bakers of every skill level.
If you enjoy the process of measuring, mixing, and creating a cake from the ground up, this collection of from-scratch cake recipes will give you plenty of delicious inspiration.
This old-fashioned Black Magic Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, made with simple pantry ingredients and classic Hershey’s cocoa. A nostalgic recipe that has stood the test of time — and generations.
If you’re looking for the world’s simplest chocolate cake, this is the recipe for you! It comes together in no time at all, and is completely egg and milk free!
If you love a delicious pound cake with a lemony twist, this is the recipe for you! You’re going to love this new cake from Out of the Box Baking!
If you love a light, bright lemon cake, one with an airy chiffon texture, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to share my personal “from scratch” lemon chiffon cake recipe.
If you love a light, fluffy angel food cake, one just like your grandmother used to bake, this is the recipe for you! This recipe is absolutely delicious and best of all, it’s an easy process.
If you happen to have sourdough starter on hand, you’re going to want to whip up this simple but delicious cake, which is loosely based on an Amish Friendship Bread. It’s packed full of delicious ingredients and so easy to make!
If you love a rich golden butter cake but prefer a homemade one, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple and delicious Kentucky Butter Cake.
If you love the light bright flavor of orange and you’re crazy about a chiffon cake texture, this recipe is perfect for you. You’re going to be shocked at how easy it is to whip up this light, fluffy cake from scratch!
If you love a rich chocolate and vanilla cake with some of the fluffiest frosting in town, this is the recipe for you! This came is from scratch but comes together as quickly as a boxed mix. And it has a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise!
If you love a luscious muffin-like cake but you’re also a fan of gooey chocolate chips, you’re going to love this simple recipe! This Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake is rich with flavor and super easy to make!
If you love a rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee flavor, this is the recipe for you! This is a simple recipe, perfect for a quick brunch or even as a dessert.
If you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake rich with maple and walnut flavors, this is the recipe for you! This simple coffee cake is loaded with flavor, easy to serve, and simple to make.
If you’re looking for the perfect Carrot Cake to serve your guests this Easter, have I got a great one for you! This “from scratch” recipe is rich, moist, and covered in tangy cream cheese frosting!
If you’re looking for a traditional King Cake recipe to serve on Mardi Gras, Epiphany, or any other time of year, I’ve got a treat for you. This is a delicious and festive cake, sure to delight your guests!
If you love the texture of a luscious pound cake but the light, bright flavors of citrus and berries, you're going to be crazy about this new recipe.
Here in the south we love our sweets and we're particularly fond of this traditional fruity cake. It you love a rich, full cake loaded with nuts and fruit, this is the recipe for you!
Mention the words “red velvet cake” and southerners begin to swoon. We’re so addicted to this cake we can’t imagine life without it. If you’re a fan of this rich cocoa-infused delicacy, you’re going to love this post. I’m about to offer you a “from scratch” version that’s simply irresistible.
In this post I'm going to share my tips and tricks for pulling off the Ultimate Coca-Cola cake! It's rich with chocolate and the bubbly effervescent cola adds a whole new experience to this rich cake!
If you love delicious coffee cake and you're also a fan of blueberries, I've got an amazing recipe for you. This easy bundt cake is the best of both worlds, a luscious blueberry coffee cake made with rich sour cream!
If you love a luscious coffee cake but also love the luscious twang of cranberries, this is the recipe for you! This easy breakfast cake comes together so easily and best of all, it's from scratch!
If you love the idea of fruitcake but you're not a fan of the taste or texture, have I got a treat for you! This Depression-era fruit and nut cake will win over even the non-fruitcake-lovers out there! It's packed full of texture and flavor!
If you love a luscious poppy seed cake but enjoy a hint of orange flavoring, you're going to flip over this simple homemade cake. It's truly perfect, inside and out.
If you love the combination of cinnamon and sugar and you happen to love streusel topping with crunchy toasted pecans, then I've got the perfect recipe for you. This Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast. . .or any time of day!
If you love a good pound cake but want the addition of sweet, tart pineapple, this is the recipe for you. I started with my Old-Fashioned Pound Cake recipe, but tweaked it, adding crushed pineapple in place of whipping cream. The result was yummy!
If you're in the mood for a buttery cake with luscious swirls of cinnamon and brown sugar, you've come to the right place! This moist, delicious pound cake is easy to whip up and the addition of the cinnamon and brown sugar sends it over the moon!
If you're looking for a classic pound cake to serve at your next get-together, you can stop looking! I've got a luscious butter pound cake recipe for you that's going to thrill and delight your guests and make you proud to serve it!
If you're looking for a rich, moist cake, loaded with flavor, you've come to the right place. This Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise cake is a southern favorite guaranteed to please everyone on your guest list. And this yummy recipe takes things a step further, adding a rich chocolate frosting with mayonnaise in it, as well!
You can make this Simple White Cake Recipe (from scratch). No, really!