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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Delicious Homemade Cake Recipes

    Published: Jan 31, 2025 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    From light and fluffy sponges to rich chocolate delights, these delicious homemade cake recipes are perfect for any skill level.

    There’s nothing quite like the aroma of a freshly baked homemade cake filling the kitchen. Whether it’s a simple classic or a rich, layered treat, homemade cakes bring warmth and joy to any occasion. With the right ingredients and a few easy techniques, you can bake delicious cakes that taste as good as they look.

    Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

    Ayla Clulee

    If you're in the mood for a heavenly dessert, this Easy Carrot Cake Recipe will definitely hit the spot! It's incredibly moist and delicious, with warm and comforting spices, and topped off with a velvety cream cheese frosting.

    To learn more: Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

    Baklava Cheesecake

    Ayla Clulee

    This impressive Middle Eastern-inspired Baklava Cheesecake is made with indulgently sweet and nutty Turkish Baklava layers topped with creamy and rich cheesecake.

    Same as Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts and Classic Italian Tiramisu recipes, making Baklava Cheesecake requires a bit of time and patience. However, it is very easy to make and is perfect for any special occasion and upcoming festive season.

    To learn more: The Best Baklava Cheesecake Recipe.

    Lazy Cake - Chocolate Biscuit Cake

    3 slices of lazy cake- chocolate biscuit cake
    Ayla Clulee

    This addictively delicious Lazy Cake (Chocolate Biscuit Cake) is a rich and chocolatey no-bake dessert made with a few simple ingredients. 

    Just like Easy No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu and Oreos Covered in Chocolate recipes, it is extremely easy to make and ready in 15 minutes without requiring any special equipment or oven.

    To learn more: Lazy Cake (Chocolate Biscuit Cake)

    Air Fryer Lemon Cake

    Ayla Clulee

    Air Fryer Lemon Cake with Raspberries is a light and fluffy dessert that combines zesty lemon with the sweetness of raspberries and chocolate. This simple yet delicious cake is a great option for both festive celebrations and casual desserts after a weeknight dinner. Thanks to the air fryer’s quick and efficient cooking, you can have a homemade cake made from scratch ready in less time than traditional baking methods.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Lemon Cake with Raspberries

    Apple Crumb Cake

    a slice of apple crumb cake
    Ayla Clulee

    Easy Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect fall dessert loaded with cinnamon, walnuts, and delicious cooking apples. Just like Fresh Fig Cake Recipe, it is extremely easy to make from scratch and is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snacks. 

    To learn more: Easy Apple Crumb Cake

    Russian Honey Cake

    a slice of honey cake
    Ayla Clulee

    Russian Honey Cake or Tort Medovik is a layered cake made with 8 crispy honey cake layers sandwiched between tangy sour cream frosting. 

    This beautiful dessert is perfect for celebrations such as birthdays, Christmas, or big family gatherings.

    To learn more: Russian Honey Cake - Tort Medovik

    San Sebastian Cheesecake

    freshly baked San Sebastián cheesecake with a fork and a knife
    Ayla Clulee

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake (a.k.a San Sebastian Cheesecake) is a crustless Spanish cheesecake with a super creamy interior, and a caramelized, almost burnt top. 

    This delicious baked cheesecake has a unique flavor and an incredibly smooth texture. And the best part is that it is extremely easy to make with only 6 simple ingredients!

    To learn more: Basque Burnt Cheesecake (San Sebastian Cheesecake)

    Moist Chocolate Cream Cake

    super moist chocolate cake with cream
    Ayla Clulee

    This super Moist Chocolate Cream Cake has a rich, deep chocolate flavor and is incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. This is the perfect recipe for you whether you are making it for a special occasion or an afternoon tea party!

    To learn more: Moist Chocolate Cream Cake

    Fresh Fig Cake

    a slice of fresh fig cake served with sliced fresh figs
    Ayla Clulee

    If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to use up your fresh figs, this extra moist Fresh Fig Cake Recipe is exactly what you need. It’s easy to make, packed with natural flavors, and works wonderfully for any occasion, whether it's dessert or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

    To learn more: Fresh Fig Cake Recipe

    Chocolate Eclair Cake

    eclair cake recipe ekpa pasta tarifi
    Ayla Clulee

    This Chocolate Eclair Cake is a delicious cake made of crispy Choux Pastry filled with velvety diplomat cream, and fruits, and then topped with chocolate ganache.

    To learn more: Chocolate Eclair Cake with Choux Pastry

    Lemon Blueberry Cake

    lemon blueberry cake with crumble
    Ayla Clulee

    Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake topped with a crunchy & lemony crumble is a classic and has many fans including myself. However, this time I wanted to play with the classical recipe by incorporating lemon juice and some lemon zest. 

    The result was amazing, smells amazing, and is full of flavors - this is definitely one of our favorite coffee cakes now to have with our afternoon coffee/tea!

    To learn more: Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

    Banana Bread

    best chocolate banana bread recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a popular classic of all times and is a great way to use the over-ripened bananas hanging around the kitchen. It is super easy to make, full of flavor, and loaded with chocolate chips.

    With the addition of peanut butter, this chocolatey banana bread is perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks!

    To learn more: Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

    Air fryer version: Air Fryer Banana Nut Bread

    Revani - Semolina and Orange Cake

    Ayla Clulee

    Revani Cake - Turkish Semolina Cake is a popular Mediterranean dessert made with semolina flour, sugar, and eggs, soaked with orange-flavored syrup, and then cut into diamonds or squares.

    To learn more: Revani - Turkish Semolina Cake

    Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies

    3 pieces of cranberry cheesecake brownies
    Ayla Clulee

    These delicious Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect combination of Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies and creamy & tangy cranberry cheesecake. 

    They are extremely easy to make and taste so delicious, a showstopper dessert perfect for any special occasion when you want to wow your guests!

    To learn more: Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

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