47 Cake Recipes to Make Any Day a Special Occasion

It’s never not a good time for cake. The question is: Which cake recipe will you choose? Heading to a birthday? Yellow cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles is the gold standard. Need a host gift? Fragrant lemon pound cake sure beats a box of chocolates. Looking to tackle a weekend baking project? Our best carrot cake recipe makes a worthwhile endeavor. Heck, bake your way through this entire collection. We’ve got cakes for every season and every reason. Whether you want sponge or pound cakes, sheet cakes or Bundts, our best cake recipes offer plenty of ways to immerse yourself in the world of batter and buttercream.