52 Reader-Favorite Cakes and Cupcakes for Any Occasion

From weeknight dessert to special occasions like birthdays or holidays, this collection of reader-favorite cakes and cupcakes brings you 52 sweet, delicious options to choose from. Enjoy highly rated sweets that bring everyone back for more, like mini lemon bundt cakes, chocolate mint poke cake, Andes mint cupcakes with Baileys buttercream, and much more.

Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

A close up of a chocolate cupcake with icing and a strawberry slice on top — Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes are an easy homemade dessert that's great for special occasions. This flavor combination is classic but still impressive.
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Red Velvet Poke Cake

This Red Velvet Poke Cake is an easy, chilled cake recipe that's made for a crowd. If you want a no-fuss dessert for your next party or potluck, try this one!
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How To Make Cake Roll With Box Cake Mix

We're talking about how to make cake roll with box cake mix. This vanilla swiss roll recipe is so simple. it's a great vanilla cake roll!
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Better Than Sex Cake (Slow Cooker)

A slice of chocolate cake topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and chocolate chunks. — Better Than Sex Cake (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Better Than Sex Cake is, rich, delicious, and made entirely in the slow cooker. It's the ultimate indulgent dessert that is perfect anytime.
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Easy Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

Easy Caramel Chocolate Cupcake on the counter. — Easy Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes with caramel filling and covered in a chocolate ganache making this chocolate fudge cupcake recipe amazing!
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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.
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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.
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Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake

Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake is a super moist chocolate bundt cake with a chocolate swirl inside and the best cream cheese frosting!
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Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

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.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

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.
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Swiss Roll Lush Cake

This Swiss Roll lush cake is one of the easiest, tastiest icebox cake recipes you'll ever make. It's always a hit, so give it a try!
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Layered Carrot Cake From Scratch

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
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Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cake

A bundt cake with rich chocolate glaze on a white plate, showing a moist, dense texture, perfect as a decadent dessert. — 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.
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No Bake Snickers Cake Recipe With Oreo

This EASY chocolate peanut butter dessert with Snickers is a no bake dessert perfect to serve in the afternoon at an outdoor picnic, barbecue or just home.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake with a chocolate peanut butter crust, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream, served on a white plate. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake perfection in a rich, creamy cheesecake with an Oreo chocolate base!
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Apple Upside Down Cake

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!
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Air Fryer Lava Cake

A molten chocolate lava cake on a white plate, garnished with raspberries and a mint leaf, with a golden spoon beside it. — Air Fryer Lava Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer lava cake makes a decadent dessert for the chocolate lover in your life. All you need is 7 simple ingredients and 15 minutes to make and they're perfect for any special occasion or dinner.
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Oreo Poke Cake

Just when you thought your love of Oreo couldn't get any better, along comes this amazing Oreo Poke Cake. Oreo flavor in a cake? Yes, please!
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Chocolate Loaf Cake

Slices of cake on a plate. — Chocolate Loaf Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Chocolate Chip Toffee Cake is amazing! The chocolate, toffee crust on top is so tasty, especially warm, with or without ice or whipped cream!
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Dulce De Leche Cupcakes (Caramel Cupcakes)

Dulce De Leche Cupcakes on a marble surface. — Dulce De Leche Cupcakes (Caramel Cupcakes). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This dulce de leche cupcakes recipe features a tender, moist cinnamon cupcake and rich, delicious dulce de leche frosting creating the best caramel cupcakes.
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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.
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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.
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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

This no bake cherry cheesecake icebox cake is as simple as it is tasty. It's filled with delicious, creamy goodness that everyone loves.
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Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Close-up of a lemon bundt cake with glaze and lemon sprinkles, accompanied by fresh lemon slices on the side. — Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes are the best combination of tangy and sweet! The lemon glaze pairs perfectly with the moist cake. It's a match made in heaven!
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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!
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Fruity Pebble Cake

Have your cake and eat it, too with Fruity Pebble cake. This homemade Fruity Pebbles cake recipe is easy to make and a fruity dream to eat.
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Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake

A slice on a plate. — Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Kit Kat ice cream cake recipe is super tasty and super easy. Two layers of Kit Kat ice cream, M&Ms, and a Kit Kat border? Delicious!
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Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

Orange and white layered cheesecake topped with swirls of whipped cream. — Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy no-bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is an easy orange dessert. It has the right amount of citrus flavor and sweetness from all three layers.
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How To Make Funfetti Cake

This homemade funfetti Patriotic Cake recipe from scratch is the best dessert for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or just a fun summer treat.
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The Best Strawberry Banana Cake

A slice of banana cake topped with fresh strawberries and frosting, garnished with nuts on a white plate, with a fork on the side. — The Best Strawberry Banana Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

The Best Strawberry Banana Cake recipe is an easy, super moist cake with strawberries, bananas, walnuts or pecans and the best cream cheese frosting!
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Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

A close-up of a slice of blueberry cake on a white plate, displaying its moist texture and plentiful blueberries. — Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake is the best way to start the day. It's sweet, loaded with blueberries, and so easy to make!
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Heath Bar Cheesecake

This Heath Bar cheesecake recipe combines classic cheesecake with the delicious sweetness of Heath Bar toffee for a tasty twist.
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Snickers Bar Layer Cake

This Snickers bar layer cake may look complicated, but it's so easy. This Snickers cake recipe is semi-homemade and super delicious!
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Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

This Chocolate Mint Poke Cake recipe is so easy, with or without mint, this Jello instant pudding cake is full of chocolate, caramel or whatever you desire!
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Drakes Coffee Cake

A bundt cake with a slice cut out, showcasing its moist yellow crumb and coffee bean-infused crunchy topping, on a white cake stand against a light background. — 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.
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Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

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.
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Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

A slice of homemade ice cream cake with rainbow sprinkles on a white plate, showing layers of cake and ice cream. — Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake recipe is creamy and filled with sweet ice cream and chocolate flavors. This kid-friendly dessert is so easy to make!
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Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

This Raspberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe is a simple yet delicious cake made with fresh, tart raspberries. The cake is moist and sweet, and it bakes in 30 minutes!
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Best Ever Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake

A lemon-raspberry loaf cake with white icing and whole raspberries on top, sliced on a wooden board with more cakes in the background. — Best Ever Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tart and sweet raspberry lemon loaf recipe makes the best ever lemon raspberry cake using fresh raspberries and a bright lemon flavor.
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The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

A slice of sticky toffee apple pudding with vanilla ice cream on top, drizzled with caramel sauce, on a plate. — The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake recipe is so easy, moist, full of fresh apples, nuts, raisins, cinnamon and is the best recipe ever!
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Naked Pastel Rainbow Cake

This nake pastel rainbow cake recipe features the perfect amount of cake and frosting in every bite. It's as tasty as it is pretty!
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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

This Lemon Bar Cheesecake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. You'll love the creamy texture and added lemon zest!
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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.
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Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake

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.
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Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake recipe no sour cream uses 7 ingredients, is light, creamy and the best cheesecake in the world!
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Naked Carrot Cake

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

This naked chocolate cake recipe has the perfect amount of cake and frosting. Enjoy both without either overpowering the other.
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Andes Mint Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream Frosting

A chocolate cupcake topped with creamy vanilla frosting, sprinkled with chocolate pieces and garnished with a mint leaf, on a cooling rack. Brown sugar is used as a key baking ingredient for enhanced flavor — Andes Mint Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream Frosting. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Andes Mint cupcakes with Baileys Irish cream buttercream are always a hit. Andes Mint chocolate and Baileys buttercream frosting. Yum!
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Neapolitan Cheesecake

Neapolitan cheesecake is loaded with three cheesecake flavors. This triple layer cheesecake looks fancy, but it's actually quite easy to make.
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Easy Vanilla Bundt Cake

Easy Vanilla Bundt Cake is a unique recipe, super moist, can be festive or not, includes the best chocolate cake glaze. It's worth a try!
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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

This no bake Fruity Pebbles cheesecake recipe is so easy to make and explodes with the classic, fruity childhood cereal we all love.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake

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