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My Favorite Cakes

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By Janine Waite · Published on Jul 5, 2025
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My Favorite Cakes are the ones that not only fill the kitchen with warm, sweet aromas but also bring smiles to the faces of my loved ones. Even though it’s been warm weather all summer long, baking cakes is still one of my absolute favorite things to do. There’s something about whipping up a sweet treat that brings comfort, joy, and a little bit of celebration into everyday life.

A collage of my favorite cakes: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, a slice of yellow cake with white frosting, chocolate cake garnished with shavings, and crumb-topped coffee cake—all beautifully arranged on plates.

These cakes are easy to make and perfect for sharing with guests or enjoying solo with a cup of tea. 

I often bake them on weekends when I have more time to slow down and enjoy the process. The smell alone fills the house with comfort!

Don’t let the word “fancy” scare you off—some of the prettiest cakes I make are the simplest. 

I love styling cakes with edible flowers, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a swirl of whipped cream. 

You don’t need hours in the kitchen or professional tools to make something that looks bakery-worthy. 

And the best part? These cakes taste just as good as they look!

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I’ve come to love baking cakes that celebrate small wins, quiet afternoons, or simply the end of a long week. 

These little moments are made sweeter with a slice of your favorite treat. 

A Personal Note from Janine

A vintage blue Easy-Bake Oven toy sits in front of its original box, which shows a young girl baking her favorite cakes and displays pictures of various pretend baked goods on plates.

Did you ever have an Easy-Bake Oven growing up? I was obsessed with mine. Those tiny pans and little cake mixes felt like pure magic to me. Looking back, it’s wild to think we were cooking with just a light bulb — and somehow, that was totally fine! 😂

Even though it didn’t exactly bake things perfectly, I didn’t care one bit. I was over-the-moon happy with my little oven and the mini treats it produced. Honestly, I think that’s where my love for baking first began.

I vividly remember waiting and wishing for it like Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun in A Christmas Story. I couldn’t stop thinking about it until I finally opened the box on Christmas morning. It was a gift I’ll never forget.

Fast forward to today, and my cake obsession is still going strong — just with slightly bigger ovens and better results!

I hope you enjoy this blog post filled with some of my all-time favorite cakes. They’re perfect for any celebration or just because.

Wishing you a fun and festive Fourth of July weekend! 🇺🇸🎂

Cheers,

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This Week’s Inspiration – My Favorite Cakes

A cheesecake with an Oreo cookie crust, topped with whole strawberries, Oreo cookies, and cherries, sits on a white pedestal stand—one of my favorite cakes. Fresh strawberries and Oreos surround it as a drizzle is poured from above.

Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Oreo strawberry cheesecake is an easy dessert for anyone who loves a mix of Oreo cookies, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a delicious strawberry mirror glaze.

Who can resist a dessert with Oreos and strawberries? This combination is perfect for the creamy, tart, and decadent Oreo crust!

A slice of yellow cake—one of my favorite cakes—topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sits on a pastel plate, with a blurred background featuring a striped napkin and a vase.

Lemon Dump Cake

Lemon Dump Cake is incredibly easy to make and tastes like lemon squares. The beauty of this dessert lies in its simplicity—it only has three ingredients.

Spread some lemon curd in a square baking dish, layer it with lemon cake mix, and top it with melted butter. Bake this delightful treat, and you’ll have a delicious dessert reminiscent of lemon squares!

A chocolate loaf cake, one of my favorite cakes, is topped with chocolate frosting and chunks on a white cake stand. A slice is cut and placed on a plate nearby, with decorative items and eggs in the background.

Chocolate Loaf Cake

If you’re looking for the ultimate Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This rich, moist, and decadently dense chocolate bread, packed with chocolate chips and a deep chocolate flavor, is incredibly easy to make and the perfect dessert for any occasion.

A slice of crumb-topped coffee cake—one of my favorite cakes—with cinnamon swirls and white icing sits on a white plate, set on a pink wire rack, with a blurred mug in the background.

Coffee Crumb Cake

This Coffee Crumb Cake recipe is the ultimate morning treat, perfect for breakfast or brunch! This cinnamon coffee cake is rich buttery with a moist, tender cake.

With a thick swirl of cinnamon and an irresistible crumbly topping, this coffee crumb cake is a timeless classic that never disappoints.

A slice of pastry dusted with powdered sugar rests on a decorative plate, surrounded by candles, eggs, flowers, and autumn-themed decor—an inviting scene reminiscent of my favorite cakes.

Phyllo Crinkle Cake

Phyllo Crinkle Cake is a delicious, flaky dessert quickly becoming a favorite in many kitchens. Known for its crispy layers of phyllo dough combined with a sweet custard filling, this indulgent treat offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor.

Whether you are searching for a unique dessert to impress your guests or simply craving a decadent homemade delight, Phyllo Crinkle Cake is a must-try recipe.

One of my favorite cakes, this white coconut cake is topped with delicate white flowers and coconut flakes, sitting elegantly on a white cake stand amid small bowls and soft blooms, all against a gentle, light background.

Coconut Bundt Cake

A Coconut Bundt Cake Recipe is a delicious, sweet treat like the famous Tom Cruise Christmas cake he sends to friends.

This cake is moist, buttery, and packed with coconut flavor, often topped with a luscious coconut frosting sprinkled with shredded coconut. It’s the kind of simple, homemade dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

A slice of rich chocolate mousse cake, one of my favorite cakes, sits on a white plate topped with chocolate pieces, its smooth and creamy texture visible on the cake's surface.

Queen of Sheba Cake

I hadn’t heard of the Queen of Sheba Cake until I fell in love with Julia Child’s recipe. According to Julia, this cake tests a pastry chef’s ability to make a cake that doesn’t have a leavening agent.

This cake gets its lift from whipping egg whites. This cake gem is easy to make and a part of Julia Child’s repertoire.

A loaf of lemon cake—one of my favorite cakes—with glossy icing, sliced to reveal a moist, yellow interior. Lemons and a bowl are blurred in the background on a white surface.

Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

This smooth Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is wheat-free but tastes like it has wheat. It’s similar to a lemon pound cake recipe minus the wheat flour.

The intense lemon flavor makes it the best lemon cake around.

A pink and cream ombre cake with textured, wavy frosting—one of my favorite cakes—is topped with a fresh strawberry and sits on a white cake stand. A plate with strawberries is visible beside the cake.

Shag Cake

The first time I saw a Shag Cake, I knew that I would make this fabulous dessert. It’s such an unusual cake and has such a fun attitude.

The piped buttercream frosting layered to look like shag carpet is like a sculpture with its three-dimensional qualities.

A white frosted cake—one of my favorite cakes—decorated with raspberries and lemon slices sits on a white cake stand. More lemons, raspberries, and a jar of lemon curd are on the table in the bright, airy setting.

Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe

A Fresh Berry Chantilly Cake is a white cake filled with delicious lemon curd, and to top it off with a covering of whip cream frosting and raspberries.

This cake is utter perfection. One bite leaves you feeling refreshed and makes you want another slice (or two, but who’s counting). 

A two-layer carrot cake—one of my favorite cakes—covered in creamy white frosting sits on a white cake stand, with a large slice cut out to reveal the moist, textured interior. Small white flowers decorate the base of the cake.

Best Carrot Cake Recipe

This recipe is crazy delicious. I’m confident that it’s among the Best Carrot Cake you’ll ever eat.

Everyone that I serve it to tells me that it’s moist and probably is the world’s best carrot cake recipe!

A slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, one of my favorite cakes, sits on a white plate with a fork, next to a glass of milk, on a light-colored table. The background is softly blurred.

The Best Chocolate Cake

This is seriously The Best Chocolate Cake! I know many people claim to have the best cake, but you have to believe me that this is a super moist cake. Also, it has another name, Chocolate Beet Cake. It has a whole can of cooked beets in this dessert.

Yup, you heard correctly, there are red beets in this delicious cake. 

More Cakes From My Friends

A round cake on a white stand, decorated with watercolor-style pastel flowers in shades of pink, blue, and purple, with delicate black line accents—one of my favorite cakes for its charming and artistic design.

A New Summer Cake

This post showcases a bright and elegant white cake with a coconut filling, topped with delicate watercolor-style floral designs printed on edible wafer paper for a gorgeously simple summer dessert!

A white frosted cake, one of my favorite cakes, decorated with colorful edible flowers on top and displayed on a white cake stand. More flowers are scattered around the base on a light peach surface.

Chocolate Layered Zebra Mousse Cake

This visually striking yet deceptively simple recipe from Half Baked Harvest shows you how to create a zebra‑striped vanilla and chocolate layer cake by alternating spoonfuls of each batter for an effortlessly elegant striped effect—and elevates it further with an airy, luscious chocolate mousse filling, light whipped cream frosting, and fresh flowers on top!

Latest Obsession – Cakestand

A light green cake stand with a clear glass dome cover, perfect for displaying my favorite cakes. Shown on a white background, the stand has a wide base and a smooth, glossy finish.

Jadeite Cake Stand

I’m totally smitten with this retro-style cake stand from Martha Stewart’s collection! At first glance, you’d swear it was a charming vintage find from an antique shop — but surprise, it’s brand new!

The design has that classic, old-fashioned feel I love, but with the sturdiness and shine of something fresh and modern. It’s the perfect piece to display your cakes, pastries, or even a stack of cookies. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to make dessert feel a little extra special, this cake stand instantly elevates the moment.

Honestly, it makes every bake look bakery-worthy!

This Week’s Tip – Best Tool For Baking Cakes!

Cake decorating kit for making my favorite cakes features a metal turntable, spatula, cake leveler, silicone mat, piping bags, assorted metal icing tips, scrapers, and two offset spatulas with black handles—all arranged neatly on a white background.

Rotating Cakestand

If you love decorating cakes, then you need this rotating cake stand in your kitchen! It’s one of those game-changing tools that makes cake decorating so much easier and more fun. Whether you’re smoothing out frosting or piping on pretty details, the smooth spin lets you work like a pro. I use it for almost every cake I make—especially layered ones—and I can’t recommend it enough. Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever decorated a cake without it!

My Amazon Finds – Floral Desserts

A stack of clear, disposable piping bags, with one bag being held and used by a person’s hands, perfect for icing or decorating my favorite cakes and pastries.
A set of metal piping tips is displayed above four decorated cupcakes—my favorite cakes—each topped with differently styled and colored frosting: pink, yellow, blue, and green.
Three metal piping tips are displayed in the foreground, with three round images above showing my favorite cakes and cupcakes decorated with grass-like icing created using similar piping tips.
Glass cake stand with a dome lid displaying a stack of chocolate brownies—one of my favorite cakes. One brownie sits outside the stand on the surface below.

Hey there!

Whether you’re here looking for summer cakes or just a little cake inspiration, I hope you find something that speaks to you. 

Baking is one of those things that never goes out of style, no matter the season. 

Scroll through the cake recipes on my blog, and don’t be afraid to try something new—your next favorite cake might be just one bake away. 

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