13 Irresistible Layer Cakes That Will Have You Slicing Seconds
Layer cakes are the ultimate dessert indulgence, with each slice offering a perfect blend of flavor and texture. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these 13 irresistible layer cake recipes are sure to impress. From decadent chocolate creations to fruity and light options, each cake is as delicious as it is beautiful. Get ready to treat yourself—and your guests—to a slice (or two!) of cake that will leave everyone craving more!
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!
Raspberry Chocolate Cake
A tall and decadent Raspberry Chocolate Cake combines two of our favorite flavors for a wonderfully rich celebration cake that is perfect for all occasions! Made with homemade raspberry filling, layers of from-scratch devil’s food chocolate cake, and a fantastic chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is a showstopper that will have everyone raving!
Sweet Surrender Matterhorn Cake
The Matterhorn Cake from Sweet Surrender is a chocolate layer cake using almond and vanilla with a rich cream cheese buttercream frosting.
Red Velvet Cake
If you’re looking to impress guests with a dessert that is equally as delicious as it is pretty, this red velvet cake is for you.
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!
German Black Forest Cake Recipe
This cake combines a delicious dark chocolate flavor with a cherry filling and homemade whipped cream! It is a great way to enjoy the tastes of Germany from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Three layers of decadent chocolate peanut butter cake frosted with peanut butter Swiss meringue buttercream and topped with dark chocolate ganache.
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Lemon Blueberry Cake
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is bursting with bright lemon flavors and fresh juicy berries. This soft and moist layered lemon cake recipe is topped with the best creamy and luscious whipped mascarpone frosting.
Luscious Lemon Layer Cake
My moist, tender Lemon Layer Cake is made with REAL lemon flavor and no artificial ingredients or extracts! Frost it with a fluffy, light lemon buttercream frosting or go the extra mile and fill it with a layer of fresh lemon curd in the middle to really amp up the lip-puckering citrus quotient. It’s like sunshine in a slice of cake!
3-Layer S’mores Cake
This S’mores Cake is an over the top decadent dessert with layers of moist chocolate cake, graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache, and homemade marshmallow filling, all surrounded by a luscious buttercream frosting. It’s a scrumptious, irresistible twist on one of summer’s most iconic desserts!
Southern Caramel Cake
This Southern Caramel Cake recipe is made with layers of homemade moist yellow cake with a luscious thick caramel icing made from scratch! It’s rich and delicious and perfect for any special occasion!
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 Layer Cake
Sometimes I have a recipe idea pop up in my head whole, and I know exactly what it will look and taste like from the start. Other times, it’s more of a feeling that turns into a recipe as I go along. This Gingerbread Layer Cake was the latter, a half-idea that I pieced together as I went. I’m so happy with the (delicious) result!
