Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that keep things simple. These classic cakes cover every event, from birthdays to everyday desserts and late-night cravings. From our take on a deep and delicious chocolate cake (watch how to make it below), to an airy angel food cake, an Insta-worthy vanilla layer cake and a crumbly coffee cake, these are the recipes we come back to again and again.
Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, so why not marry the flavours in this decadent, delicious cake? Get this strawberry chocolate cake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.This riff on McCain’s Deep n’ Delicious cake is one to keep in your back pocket at all times. Get this easy chocolate cake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.One of the only cakes we make over and over again. It’s easy, fast and spectacular. It looks best in two 8-inch cake pans; for 9-inch pans, decrease the baking time to 30 min. Get this classic vanilla cake recipe.
(Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Ashley Denton; Prop styling: Jennifer Evans)Double the chocolate, double the fun! This espresso-flavoured cake—pink peonies optional—will delight all chocolate lovers. Get this double-chocolate espresso cake recipe.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)Airy and light, vanilla-tinged angel food is a perfectly dreamy dessert. Get this angel food cake recipe.
Photo, Michael Graydon.This raspberry-and-streusel cake can go high or low: Serve it with afternoon tea and coffee or after a dinner party. Everyone will want a second slice. Get this Raspberry and Streusel Coffee Cake recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)With layers of lusciousness, from the easy cookie crust to scrumptious chocolate curls, this cheesecake is nirvana for devoted chocoholics. Get this chocolate cheesecake recipe.
(Photo: Michael Graydon)A classic you can dress up as much (or as little) as you like. You can enjoy it with with a blueberry sauce, but a drizzle of fruit coulis or chocolate ganache works too. Get this classic cheesecake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.A slice of pie is a classic ending to a summery meal, but why hide fresh fruit under piles of pastry? With this upside-down cake, the tangy rhubarb shines. Get this rhubarb upside-down cake recipe.
Topped with fresh peaches, this cake’s crisp outer crumb and moist centre makes every bite one to savour. Get this upside-down cake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Topped with decadent cream-cheese icing, this cake works for any occasion. Get this carrot cake recipe.
(Photo: iStock)Coated with crisp coconut flakes, each forkful is light, airy and unbelievably delicious—everything you want in a cake. Get this coconut cake recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Raspberries add a dose of antioxidants and give this dessert its sweet-tart taste. Drizzle with whisky-butter sauce and top with whipped cream. Get this berry pudding cake recipe.
If citrus is more your speed, then be swept away with this zesty and comforting cake. Get this lemon pudding cake recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.No one should miss out on a slice of this gluten-free dessert topped with chocolate ganache. Get this gluten-free chocolate fudge cake recipe.
Photo, Michael AlberstatShort on time—or baking know-how? This mocha biscuit cake, rumoured to be a favourite of Prince William’s, is the perfect, eye-pleasing treat. Plus, you don’t even have to turn on the oven. Get this no-bake cake recipe.
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