Cake Pans & Molds: Tutorials, Recipes & Guides

The best cake recipes deserve the best cake pans. Learn about the different types of cake pans and how to use them properly.

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    Autumn Tree Cake

    You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...


    Vermont Maple-Pecan Cake

    This delectable nutty maple cake has become a hands-down favorite. Chopped pecans add delicious flavor, and the rich cream cheese...


    Mom’s Favorite White Cake

    I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings...


    Holiday Snowflake Cake

    The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful...


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    Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake

    If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The...


    Round Cheese Bread

    Warm buttered wedges of this gorgeous round bread are tasty with a pasta dinner or tossed salad. —Deborah Bitz, Medicine...


    Pecan Logs

    These pecan logs are easier to make than many traditional versions, but just as tasty. Using store-bought caramels for the...


    White Chocolate Coconut Cake

    This eye-catching cake is my own creation. The white "snowball" look makes it the perfect choice for a holiday celebration....

    Favorite Italian Cake

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    Here’s a scrumptious cake that melts in your mouth and makes you say, “Mil...


    Hungarian Walnut Torte

    "This truly special cake with its creamy not-too-sweet filling is one I've made for years. People say it is excellent,"...


    Coffee-Chocolate Cake

    This chocolate-coffee cake recipe makes a deliciously moist chocolate cake flavored with coffee. It's topped with an elegant buttercream frosting...


    Coconut Carrot Cake

    I found this recipe in a cookbook years ago. It's easy to make, and my family loves its moistness. It's...


    Layered Strawberry Cream Cake

    I created this dessert one Saturday when my daughter's friends dropped in. It was a hit, and word spread through...


    Pumpkin Torte

    This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick...


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    Italian Cream Cake

    This sweet and tangy Italian cream cake features three decadent layers of moist, coconut-scented cake held together by a thick...


    Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

    My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...


    Toffee Bar Brownie Torte

    Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...

    German Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake

    "People who compliment me on this chocolaty treat are surprised to learn it's a sauerkraut cake," reports Patricia Kile of...


    Strawberry Meringue Cake

    "Guests say 'Wow!' when I present this torte," reports field editor Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas. "Mashed berries add flavor...


    Pineapple Layer Cake

    "My mother had a large family to care for and not a lot of spare time for fixing fancy desserts....


    Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

    This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's,...


    Fruit Cocktail Cake with Butter Sauce

    MY FAMILY doesn't care for fruitcake, but we like this modified version. It's similar to a date-nut bread and we...


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    Pound Cake

    Our rich and sweet pound cake recipe is made with all the basics—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour—for a perfect,...

    Butter Pecan Cake

    My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two...


    Rave Review Coconut Cake

    This is just a wonderful, delicious cake-it's one of the best! I got the recipe after tasting the cake at...


    Banana Coconut Cake

    Meet the Cook: In our family, a meal isn't considered complete without a dessert - or, sometimes, two! This cake...


    Spice Cake

    This spice cake recipe has stood the test of time and it's one you'll probably hand down yourself.


    Cookies-and-Cream Cake

    If you like cookies-and-cream ice cream, you'll love this cake. Chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed into the batter and pressed...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake

    Cake mix makes this pineapple upside-down Bundt cake a snap to make. It'll be prepped and ready to bake in...