Six Takes on Cakes

Our collection of cakes offers something for everyone―from the fruit tooth to the chocoholic. Here are six sweet ways to celebrate.

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Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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Grand Marnier Meringue Torte

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

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Mini Ice-Cream Cakes

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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.

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Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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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.

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White Birthday Cake with Italian Meringue Icing

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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.

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Double-Caramel Turtle Cake

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

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Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting