This coconut pound cake, with subtle notes of citrus, is especially decadent when topped with a delectable Coconut Glaze. Save Recipe Print Coconut-Orange Pound Cake Serves: 1 (15-cup) Bundt cake   Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups unsalted butter, softened 2 3⁄4 cups sugar 4 teaspoons orange zest 7 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon coconut extract 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1⁄4 cups unbleached cake flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup sour cream, room temperature Coconut Glaze (recipe follows) Garnish: toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, orange zest strips, chopped toasted peca ..read more

Combining a classic Southern dessert and boxed cake mix creates a deliciously moist Ambrosia Cake that is perfect for warmer weather. Save Recipe Print Ambrosia Cake Serves: 1 (9-inch) cake   Ingredients 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 4 large eggs 1 (8.25-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil 1⁄4 cup water Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows) 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut Garnish: canned mandarin oranges, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh mint leaves Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Butter and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. In a lar ..read more

The fruity and floral flavors of lavender, strawberry, and elderflower are a wonderfully bright addition to this decadent, buttery cake. Save Recipe Print Buttermilk Pound Cake with Lavender and Strawberry Preserves Serves: 1 (12-cup) Bundt cake   Ingredients Cake: 1 1⁄4 cups unsalted butter, softened 2 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 3⁄4 cup whole buttermilk 1⁄3 cup strawberry preserves 1⁄2 teaspoon strawberry extract 1⁄2 teaspoon culinary lavender Glaze: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1⁄4 cup he ..read more

A browned butter and strawberry glaze makes this rich Bundt cake especially delicious. Save Recipe Print Butter Cake with Browned Butter Strawberry Syrup Serves: 1 (15-cup) Bundt cake   Ingredients 3 cups unsalted butter, softened and divided 3 1⁄2 cups sugar, divided 4 large eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1⁄3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups quartered fresh strawberries 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup Instructions Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat 2 cups butter and 3 cups ..read more

Keep it classic or stray away from the familiar ring cake with these tasty spins on a Mardi Gras tradition. The post King Cake Creations first appeared on Paula Deen Magazine ..read more

Store-bought crescent dough sheets make prep-work a breeze for this yummy and festive king cake. Save Recipe Print Quick & Easy King Cake Serves: Makes 1 (12-inch) cake   Ingredients 1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dough sheet* 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water Orange Glaze (recipe follows) Instructions In a medium bowl, whisk toge ..read more

A generous drizzle of Butter Pecan Sauce makes this gooey dessert especially indulgent. Save Recipe Print Gooey Butter Pecan Cake Serves: 1 (13x9-inch) cake   Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3⁄4 cups granulated sugar 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans 1⁄2 cup dry milk 1 tablespoon baking powder 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 3⁄4 cups unsalted butter, melted and divided 3 large eggs, divided 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Butter Pecan Sauce (recipe follows), to serve ..read more

Banana, pineapple, dates, and a rich Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting to create this decadent cake. Save Recipe Print Lady Bird Cake Serves: 1 (13x9-inch) cake   Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 cups mashed ripe bananas 1 (12-ounce) jar pineapple preserves 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 cup whole buttermilk, room temperature 1 cup chopped pitted dates Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows) Garnish: chopped pecans, dried pineapple, sliced banana Instructions Pr ..read more

Tart cranberries and satsuma are wonderfully balanced with a lightly-sweetened buttermilk glaze in this decadent Bundt cake. Save Recipe Print Satsuma-Cranberry Bundt Cake Serves: 1 (10-cup) Bundt cake   Ingredients 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 4 teaspoons lightly packed satsuma zest (about 7 small satsumas) 1⁄3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh satsuma juice (6 to 7 small satsumas), divided 2 1⁄2 cups plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powd ..read more

Applesauce and fresh Honeycrisp apples add extra moisture and fresh flavor to this apple-cinnamon cake. Save Recipe Print Caramel Apple Spice Cake Serves: 1 (13x9-inch) cake   Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups sugar 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil 3⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 large eggs, room temperature 3 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1⁄2 cups whole buttermilk, room temperature 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows) Garnish: hot car ..read more