Six Takes on Cakes

Moist, rich, and lightly spiced, this carrot cake received our Test Kitchens' highest rating.

This grown-up cake blends delicately crisp meringues, orange-scented cream, a hint of chocolate, and fresh fruit.

These fun little cakes are the perfect shade of pink for a girl's birthday―or just for fun. Use any ice cream or frozen yogurt flavor to tailor it to the guest of honor's preference. You can assemble and freeze the cakes up to a day in advance.

Here's a moist, buttery dessert that can make any occasion a celebration. It was a favorite with our staffers, receiving top scores for its taste. Fresh edible flowers, such as mums, make an easy, pretty decoration; most people remove the flowers before eating the cake. If you're offering the cake at an informal gathering, serve it right from the pan.

This gorgeous white cake is especially great for birthdays. The fluffy meringue icing glides easily over the layers and acts as a canvas for any decoration you choose.

This decadent cake, which plays off the popular Turtle candies, boasts chocolate layers and a nutty caramel glaze.