16 Old-School Cake Recipes That Are a Sweet Taste of Tradition
Step back in time with these 16 old-school cake recipes that bring the rich flavors and comforting textures of classic baking right into your kitchen. Each recipe is a nod to the timeless traditions passed down through generations, offering a sweet taste of nostalgia with every bite. From moist layers to decadent frostings, these cakes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply treating yourself. Indulge in the joy of baking these vintage cakes and rediscover the simple pleasures of homemade goodness.
Best Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake
For one of the tastiest and easiest desserts ever, make this Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake. You only need 4 ingredients for this no-fuss slow cooker cake that tastes like freshly baked apple pie!
German Chocolate Cake
Moist layers of German Chocolate Cake slathered with the best homemade coconut pecan frosting ever are the hallmarks of this classic dessert! It’s always best made from-scratch with real German sweet chocolate!
Red Velvet Cake
I don’t know about you, but whenever I see red velvet cake it makes me think of special occasions. It’s the kind of bright, vibrant dessert that cheers you up just looking at it.
Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake (Best Recipe)
This easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake (aka Pumpkin Dump Cake) is the perfect dessert for the fall season. The pumpkin, cinnamon spice, and pecans make the perfect autumn dessert. It comes together quickly since you make it with a yellow cake mix.
Georgia Cornbread Cake AKA Pecan Cake
Georgia Cornbread Cake is a funny name for this simple, quirky, old-fashioned cake, which is much more like a pecan cake or pecan coffee cake. Contrary to its name, Georgia Cornbread Cake doesn’t contain any cornmeal, and I don’t think it tastes or even looks like cornbread. But what I will say is, this easy cake is absolutely delicious!
Cinnamon Flop Cake
Looking for a sweet and cinnamon-y breakfast or dessert treat? Try this easy Cinnamon Flop Cake recipe! It’s a delicious twist on the classic cinnamon roll with a gooey cinnamon part in the middle and fluffy like cake.
Old Fashioned Raisin Cake
Spiced old-fashioned raisin cake is a delicious vintage dessert that features juicy boiled raisins and a simple brown sugar frosting! It makes a wonderfully tasty dessert during the fall due to the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but is equally enjoyable year-round!
Kentucky Butter Cake
Break out your bundt pan for this Kentucky Butter Cake. The sweet, moist crumb of the cake is complimented by the crunchy sugar exterior formed by drenching the cake in a homemade butter glaze.
Butter Pecan Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Butter Pecan Cake with layers of tender and moist vanilla cake studded with crunchy buttery toasted pecans and frosted with rich and luscious homemade cream cheese frosting is the best! Get rid of the boxed cake mix and enjoy the flavors of this easy, made from scratch Butter Pecan Cake recipe!
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Vintage Cherry Cake
This homemade Vintage Cherry Chip Layer Cake made from scratch is bursting with sweet cherry flavor and tinted the perfect shade of pink from nothing other than the maraschino cherry juice from the jar! Chopped up maraschino cherries are folded into the batter to make sure the cherry flavor really comes through in this super fun, moist Vintage Cherry Chip Layer Cake that is perfect for almost any celebration!
Gingerbread Cake
This old-fashioned Gingerbread Cake is perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and rich, delicious molasses. A sweet and simple holiday classic from my mom’s recipe binder.
Italian Cannoli Cake with Rum and Chocolate Ganache
Italian Cannoli Cake is composed of layers of rum-soaked vanilla buttermilk cake, creamy ricotta and mascarpone cannoli filling, rich chocolate ganache, and a cinnamon and citrus kissed buttercream.
Orange Pound Cake
A somewhat healthier version of Barefoot Contessa’s orange pound cake. A sweet, citrus cake perfect with tea.
Chocolate Chip & Pecans Yellow Cake
This chocolate chip & pecans yellow cake is one of the easiest cakes to make. A slice of this cake goes perfectly with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Also, if you use different shapes for baking the cake instead of the regular cake mold, you can create a seasonal cake with no effort. A Christmas tree shape or a heart shape will make this look like a Christmas cake or Valentine’s Day cake.
Best-Ever Buttermilk Carrot Cake
This is truly the Best-Ever Buttermilk Carrot Cake on the planet! Learn the simple secret to making this moist, tender, homemade classic cake, complete with spices, shredded carrots and coconut, toasted pecans, and creamy rum cream cheese frosting!
Apple Butterscotch Crumb Cake
Classic crumb cake with an autumn twist! This sweet Apple Butterscotch Crumb Cake is loaded with apples, then drizzled with homemade butterscotch sauce that you’re going to want to put on everything!
