Six Takes on Cakes
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Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist, rich, and lightly spiced, this carrot cake received our Test Kitchens' highest rating.
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Grand Marnier Meringue Torte
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
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
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
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
This decadent cake, which plays off the popular Turtle candies, boasts chocolate layers and a nutty caramel glaze.