Cake - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/desserts/cake/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:03:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-SugarSpunRun_flowers-32x32.png Cake - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/desserts/cake/ 32 32 Coconut Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/old-fashioned-coconut-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/old-fashioned-coconut-cake/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:26:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=6397
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Hummingbird Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/hummingbird-cake-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/hummingbird-cake-recipe/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=16042 I'm not sure that I've ever had a cake quite as packed with flavor as this Hummingbird Cake is. The perfect springtime cake, this recipe is flavored with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, ground cinnamon, butter, vanilla, and pecans, then iced with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. It really doesn't get any better than this.

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/sour-cream-coffee-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/sour-cream-coffee-cake/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=59732 Sour cream coffee cake is a moist, tender, and flavorful snack cake. My recipe has been carefully fine-tuned to perfection and includes both a cinnamon sugar ripple and a sweet crumb topping, and it's easy enough for beginners! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Slice of sour cream coffee cake with a fork on a white plate.

A variation of my classic coffee cake, this sour cream coffee cake uses sour cream for a moist, tender crumb and great depth of flavor. It's sweetened with a cinnamon sugar ripple and a decadent (but easy) streusel topping. The vanilla glaze on top is optional, but you already know how I feel about a little extra sugar 😉

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Mint Chocolate Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/mint-chocolate-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/mint-chocolate-cake/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=59874 Mint chocolate cake is a stunning combination of creamy mint frosting and fudgy dark chocolate cake. Decorating is easy with either a chocolate ganache drip or mini chocolate chips. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Mint chocolate cake decorated with mint green frosting, chocolate ganache drip, and piped icing swirls.

If mint chocolate chip is your go-to ice cream flavor, you are going to absolutely LOVE this mint chocolate cake! It starts with rich, moist, fudgy chocolate cake layers and is finished with a light and refreshing mint buttercream. It's a bit different from the usual peanut butter chocolate cake or German chocolate cake, and I just love it!

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=59244 My cream cheese pound cake is perfectly dense and never dry. We'll bake it low and slow for moist, tender results. One of my favorites! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Slice of cream cheese pound cake with the remaining cake behind it.

I've shared quite a few pound cake recipes here on the blog, but today's cream cheese pound cake might just be my favorite. While it looks modest, it's a nice heavy (but not too heavy!) cake that is anything but plain. The cream cheese adds great depth of flavor and makes the cake so tender.

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Birthday Crumb Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/birthday-crumb-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/birthday-crumb-cake/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=58829 Kick off your next birthday with a pretty little slice of birthday crumb cake! My recipe features two layers of sprinkle-infused streusel between moist, soft vanilla cake. Includes a how-to video!


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Birthday desserts too cliche for you? How about a birthday breakfast instead? This super fun and festive birthday crumb cake has been the birthday breakfast of choice in my household as of late, and I think your family will love it just as much!

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The BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-cake/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=9970 One of my all time favorites, this is my moist, fudgy, and completely from-scratch chocolate cake recipe. It comes together in one bowl and pairs well with any frosting! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Resharing an old favorite today! This classic chocolate cake is one of my all-time favorite cakes on the blog. In fact, it's one of my proudest creations on the blog to-date, and I even used it as the base for my German chocolate cake and my Ding Dong cake. Today, I'm bringing it back with more notes and helpful tips, but the recipe remains unchanged (because there's no need to mess with perfection!).

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Peppermint Bark Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-peppermint-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-peppermint-cake/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=58184 My peppermint bark cake is made with moist dark chocolate cake layers and a white chocolate peppermint frosting. It's so festive and incredibly decadent! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Peppermint bark cake decorated with chocolate ganache drip, white chocolate buttercream swirls, and crushed candy canes.

Today I'm transforming classic peppermint bark candy into a fun and festive holiday cake! This peppermint bark cake is a stunner and sure to be the star of your Christmas dessert table. The base is the same richly fudgy and chocolatey cake from my triple chocolate cake recipe, which we'll top with a peppermint-infused white chocolate frosting (a favorite of mine!). We'll cloak the whole thing in a dark chocolate ganache, and then pipe peppermint swirls to finish.

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Cranberry Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/cranberry-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/cranberry-cake/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=58070 This sugared cranberry cake comes together in just 15 minutes and can be served right from its baking pan. It has an incredible texture (so plush and moist!) and is so festive for the holidays! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Square slice of cake made with fresh cranberries on a plate with one bite missing.

If you are looking for a Christmas cake without any peppermint or gingerbread, you simply must try my cranberry cake! It's flavored with pops of tart cranberries and a splash of both almond and vanilla extract. It's festive, but also fresh and so unique!

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Ding Dong Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/ding-dong-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/ding-dong-cake/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=56626 This ding dong cake is like a giant version of the sweet snack cake! It's made with rich chocolate cake layered with a creamy filling and a chocolate ganache topping.


Cross section of a ding dong cake made with a creamy white filling and chocolate ganache topping.

Allow me to introduce you to the cake that I'll be suggesting for all birthdays in the foreseeable future (including my own): ding dong cake! Inspired by the beloved childhood treat, this cake is perfectly chocolatey and paired with the most luxurious cream filling. It’s fun, the textures are amazing, and it’s just so satisfying.

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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/peanut-butter-sheet-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/peanut-butter-sheet-cake/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=9662 This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake takes less than an hour to make from start to finish. It's topped with a fudgy, candied peanut butter icing that's out-of-this-world amazing! Recipe includes a how-to video.



Peanut butter sheet cake that's been frosted and sliced in its pan.


Sure, layer cakes are impressive, but there's something to be said about classic, from-scratch sheet cakes. Their ease (no leveling, layering, crumb coating), flavor (just as good!), and nostalgic, homey feel is simply unparalleled in the cake world. Today's tender peanut butter sheet cake is no different; it's simple, has a distinct peanut butter flavor, and is decorated and served right in its baking dish. It's a classic!

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Snickerdoodle Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/snickerdoodle-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/snickerdoodle-cake/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=55518 This buttery soft snickerdoodle cake is swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a brown sugar cinnamon cream cheese frosting. I decorate mine semi-naked style with mini snickerdoodle cookies on top! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Slice of snickerdoodle cake on a white plate.

Spice cake always makes a cozy fall birthday cake, but if you want something a little lighter and more whimsical, try this snickerdoodle cake!

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Pistachio Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/pistachio-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/pistachio-cake/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=55263 My pistachio cake is made WITHOUT any pudding mixes or emulsions! Instead, we'll combine pistachios, almond extract, and browned butter to create an incredible flavor and crumb. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Cross section of a pistachio cake made with three layers of green cake and a swiss meringue buttercream frosting.

It took a lot of trial and error to get the flavor of this pistachio cake just right. Since I didn’t want to use pudding mix or emulsions (which can be expensive, hard to find, and inconsistent), it was important for me to create an authentic flavor in a simple, attainable way.

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=54753 This chocolate zucchini cake is so chocolatey, so moist, and so flavorful, you'll never taste the zucchini! I top mine with a chocolate cream cheese frosting that's simple and not-too-sweet. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Square slice of frosted chocolate zucchini cake missing a bite.


Step aside, zucchini bread--there's a new zucchini dessert in town! This chocolate zucchini cake is PERFECT for using up an abundance of zucchini from your garden, or just sneaking some extra veggies into your diet (in the most decadent way!).

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Triple Chocolate Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/triple-chocolate-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/triple-chocolate-cake/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=54646 This triple chocolate cake is made with three layers of fudgy and moist dark chocolate cake, a rich chocolate frosting, and chocolate ganache. It's an incredible and decadent dessert! Recipe includes a how-to video!





If you're a chocoholic like me, you're probably always on the hunt for your next fix. Devil's food cake or fudge cookies will do in a pinch, but if you have a really stubborn itch to scratch, this triple chocolate cake will do the trick!

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Banana Coffee Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/banana-coffee-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/banana-coffee-cake/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=54022 This banana coffee cake tastes like a banana bread and coffee cake hybrid! It's soft, moist, and SO flavorful with a pecan and chocolate chip infused streusel topping.



Overhead view of a banana coffee cake that's been removed from the pan and cut into square pieces.


Fans of my banana muffins, banana cake, and banana cookies--rejoice! I've got a brand spanking new banana recipe for you today, and man oh man, I think you are going to adore this banana coffee cake!

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Chocolate Cake Pops https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-cake-pops/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-cake-pops/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:12:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=51691 These rich, fudgy Chocolate Cake Pops are the perfect one-bite dessert! My 100% from-scratch recipe uses just one cake pan and makes plenty to share. Recipe includes a how-to video!



White and dark chocolate coated chocolate cake pops on a plate, with the middle pop missing a bite.


Introducing your newest chocolate fix: chocolate cake pops! These simple cake pops are rich, fudgy, and dangerously chocolatey. They are also 100% from-scratch, with not even a sprinkle of cake mix or teaspoon of canned frosting in sight. Don't worry though, they're just as easy as the shortcut version, but 10x more flavorful and irresistible. They taste like a bite-sized, more decadent version of my chocolate cake!

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Olive Oil Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/olive-oil-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/olive-oil-cake/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:45:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=51052 My Olive Oil Cake has a pleasant olive oil flavor bolstered by fresh citrus. It's a light and beautifully tender cake that's perfect for snacking! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Slice of olive oil cake that has been cut from the whole cake and is about to be served.


Meet my new favorite spring cake: olive oil cake! This tender, plush cake has a light olive oil flavor accented with just the right amount of citrus. A sprinkle of granulated sugar on top creates a crisp, candied topping that's an exciting textural difference from the soft cake (and it's way more fun than your typical powdered sugar dusting).

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Crepe Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/crepe-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/crepe-cake/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:11:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=50821 With 40 layers, this Crepe Cake looks impressive and intricate, but is actually simple to make. I use a whipped cream cheese filling and top it all off with silky ganache. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Crepe cake topped with chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries.


Looking for a unique cake? This crepe cake is a super fun and impressive (but not too difficult!) dessert. It's equally suited for birthdays as it is brunches, and it's always fun to hear "oohs" and "ahhs" as you cut the first slice and reveal all the pretty layers!

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Butter Pecan Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/butter-pecan-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/butter-pecan-cake/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=48660 This Butter Pecan Cake has an incredibly soft and moist texture that simply melts in your mouth! It's studded with chopped pecans throughout and cloaked in an irresistible brown sugar frosting. Recipe includes a how-to video!



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This butter pecan cake is simply incredible. It is soft, super moist (it literally melts in your mouth), and the flavor is out of this world. You will love how easily it mixes together with the reverse creaming method (first used in my caramel cake and most recently in my peanut butter cupcakes). And don't even get me started on the brown sugar cream cheese frosting...yum!

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Cake Pops https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-cake-pops/ https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-cake-pops/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=47982 My Cake Pops are made completely from-scratch--no box mixes or canned icings here! These are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for parties. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Chocolate covered cake pop bitten to show a yellow cake filling surrounded by other cake pops.


Nearly everyone has made cake pops using a boxed cake mix and icing, but have you ever made them from-scratch?! Total. Game. Changer. !! Unlike the semi-homemade version, these 100% homemade cake pops are sweet without being too sweet. They taste like real cake (not chemicals!), and you can easily eat two, three, or four at a time...not that I've done that or anything.

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How to Decorate a Cake (For Beginners) https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-decorate-cake-beginners/ https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-decorate-cake-beginners/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=34365 New to cake decorating? Learn How to Decorate a Cake like a pro with these 6 simple tips (great for beginners!). Your cakes will look better than ever! Includes a how-to video.



Cake topped with swirls of white icing and sprinkles.


No new recipe today! Instead, I'm sharing a detailed guide on how to decorate a cake from start to finish. This is something I really wish I had as a beginner baker who seriously struggled with cake decorating!

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Gingerbread Layer Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098 This Gingerbread Layer Cake is so cozy and festive! It comes together in just over an hour and is topped with sugared cranberries for a stunning finish. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Slice of gingerbread cake cut from a three layer cake in the background.


If you could take all the festive, wintery elements of the holiday season and bake them into a cake, you'd end up with this gingerbread layer cake. With its warm, spiced gingerbread layers, luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting, and sparkling sugared cranberry garnish, this is stunning holiday dessert!

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Pumpkin Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/pumpkin-layer-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/pumpkin-layer-cake/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=11810 My soft, spiced, melt-in-your-mouth Pumpkin Cake takes just 20 minutes to prep before baking. Top it with a simple cream cheese frosting, and you've got yourself a seasonal showstopper! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Slice of pumpkin cake frosted with cream cheese frosting on a white plate.


This pumpkin cake is based off of my popular pumpkin cupcake recipe, with just a few tweaks to make it suitable as a layer cake. It's perfect for fall birthdays, Halloween parties, and of course, Thanksgiving (have you planned your menu yet?!). Everyone will love how sweet, soft, moist this recipe is!

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Spice Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/spice-cake/ https://sugarspunrun.com/spice-cake/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=17472 My super simple Spice Cake Recipe is full of fall spices and covered with a silky cream cheese frosting. It comes together in just one hour in ONE BOWL! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Two-layer slice of spice cake missing one bite.


My super moist and incredibly flavorful spice cake recipe is a favorite around here. It's rich with all the cozy flavors of the season, and it's also super easy to make! I love the simplicity of tossing everything in a 9x13 pan and frosting it right in the pan once it's baked and cooled. Easy and delicious!

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