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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    Grandma's 27 Favorite Cakes for Desserts, Parties, and Potlucks

    Modified: Mar 8, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    If you love sweet flavors and you want your next dessert to be the star of the show, then you need this collection. This list of Grandma's favorite cakes offers 27 delicious options, all packed with sweet flavor and memories. Try chocolate peanut butter poke cake, fruit cocktail dump cake, chocolate chip cake with cream cheese frosting, and more.

    Funfetti Bundt Cake

    Funfetti bundt cake with piece missing
    Funfetti Bundt Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Funfetti Bundt Cake is a festive dessert with real vanilla flavor. It's perfect for busy parents or anyone who wants an easy yet impressive cake recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Funfetti Bundt Cake

    Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake

    A close-up of a sliced cake with white frosting and crumbled Oreo Cookies on top. The cake's interior is speckled with bits of cookies, making it one of the easiest treats to make with Oreo.
    Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake recipe combines all the flavor of a tender bundt cake with Oreos cookies! This cookies and cream cake is perfect for all occasions and you're not going to believe how easy it is to make.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake

    The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

    The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Cake got its start during the depression, when dairy wasn't always available. This cake recipe is an oldie but a goodie!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

    Caramel Pecan Cake

    Caramel Pecan Cake. Photo credit; Kitchen Divas.

    Caramel Pecan Cake includes homemade caramel syrup, caramel frosting and a caramel cake! Covered in pecans or toffee bits this dessert will not disappoint!
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Pecan Cake

    Naked Carrot Cake

    A cake topped with chopped nuts on a white plate, showcasing the true artistry of desserts.
    Naked Carrot Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This delicious dessert is made with real carrots and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It's perfect for celebrating a special day!
    Get the Recipe: Naked Carrot Cake

    Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake

    Cake on platter.
    Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake is a decadent fall dessert made with chocolate cake, creamy pumpkin mousse, cream cheese mousse, and a rich chocolate ganache.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake

    Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

    Two stacked pumpkin bars with a crumbly coffee-infused top.
    Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This pumpkin spice coffee cake recipe is heaven for any pumpkin lover. A rich flavor and texture is topped with sweet streusel. Yum!
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

    A slice of cheesecake on parchment.
    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake recipe no sour cream uses 7 ingredients, is light, creamy and the best cheesecake in the world!
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

    Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

    A slice of cake on a white plate.
    Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Indulge in the most incredibly moist, delicate, and crunchy Grandma's old-fashioned Hummingbird cake. Try this easy and fail-proof recipe that you'll love.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

    Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

    A slice missing a fork bite on a plate.
    Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake is rich chocolate cake that is filled with caramel sauce and then topped chocolate frosting. Rich and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

    Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake

    A plate full of lava cake with a scoop of ice cream.
    Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Crock pot chocolate lava cake is the best slow cooker chocolate lava cake recipe served with your favorite toppings like vanilla ice cream, toffee bits and more.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake

    Snickers Bar Layer Cake

    A slice of Snickers Bar Layer Cake.
    Snickers Bar Layer Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Snickers bar layer cake may look complicated, but it's so easy. This Snickers cake recipe is semi-homemade and super delicious!
    Get the Recipe: Snickers Bar Layer Cake

    Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

    A slice of brown cake, a delightful sweet treat, topped with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce on a white plate.
    Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce is the best dessert to satisfy cravings and impress guests. Warm spices and rich caramel create a treat hard to resist.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

    Irish Cream Cake

    Irish cream cake on a plate.
    Bailey's Irish Cream Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Irish Cream Cake will have everyone begging for the recipe! The rich, moist chocolate cake and Irish cream frosting create a magical and addictive bite.
    Get the Recipe: Irish Cream Cake

    Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch

    A slice being removed from the whole cake.
    Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This layered carrot cake recipe is absolutely delicious. This 2 layer carrot cake is one of the best carrot cake layer cake recipes out there
    Get the Recipe: Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    a slice of cake on a white plate.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chocolate peanut butter poke cake combines tender chocolate cake with chocolate pudding, peanut butter frosting, and peanut butter candy.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    Drakes Coffee Cake

    A bundt cake with a slice cut out.
    Drakes Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Drake's Coffee Cake is the best cinnamon coffee cake made with sweet cinnamon flavored streusel and pecans, the perfect cake with coffee.
    Get the Recipe: Drakes Coffee Cake

    Salted Caramel Cheesecake With Brownie Bottom

    A slice held in air being served.
    Salted Caramel Cheesecake with Brownie Bottom. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This no-bake salted caramel cheesecake with a brownie bottom will wow your family and friends when you bring it to the dessert table. Total crowd pleaser.
    Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Cheesecake With Brownie Bottom

    Easy Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake

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    This canned fruit cocktail dump cake recipe is so easy to make. This fruit cocktail cake without coconut is simple and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake

    Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake

    A bundt cake with rich chocolate glaze on a plate.
    Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chocolate fudge brownie cake is loaded with rich chocolate flavor in a tender, moist bundt cake and a delicious chocolate glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake

    Apple Upside Down Cake

    Apple Upside Down Cake on white plate with ice cream.
    Apple Upside Down Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Tender apples, rich caramel, and warm spices come together in this soft, moist, and luxurious apple upside down cake recipe that's a great fall dessert to try!
    Get the Recipe: Apple Upside Down Cake

    Chocolate Chip Cake

    Close-up of slices of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting on a white plate.
    Chocolate Chip Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chocolate Chip Cake is amazing! The chocolate cake and frosting, with or without ice or whipped cream, is a keeper.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cake

    Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut

    Close-up of a serving of peach cobbler on a plate, showing the fresh fruit topping and crumbly biscuit base.
    Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake with Coconut Topping recipe makes a light, fluffy cake that is filled with tender fruit.
    Get the Recipe: Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut

    Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake)

    A dessert recipe featuring homemade ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup, crushed nuts, and a side of multicolored sprinkles.
    Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake) is an easy frozen dessert with a cone like crust and creamy filling that satisfies Drumstick ice cream cone cravings!
    Get the Recipe: Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake)

    Chocolate Chip Pound Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

    Chocolate Peanut Butter loaf cake with a creamy topping, displayed on a wire cooling rack.
    Chocolate Chip Pound Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is rich and tender cake topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. This chocolate pound cake recipe is the perfect dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pound Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    A picture of a slice of pie in the pie plate.
    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen divas.

    A no bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with luscious layers of creamy pumpkin pie and cheesecake! This no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe is ready in under 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting And Sprinkles

    A sliced chocolate bundt cake with white icing and colorful sprinkles on top, displayed on a white plate, sweetened with brown sugar.
    Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting And Sprinkles. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting features moist chocolate cake, rich cream cheese frosting, and sweet cream cheese filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting And Sprinkles

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