Birthday Recipes

Grab your party hat! Everything you need to plan the best party is right here, from photo-worthy birthday cake recipes (or the best cakes from stores, if that’s your thing) to extra-special birthday dinner ideas.

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    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...


    Chocolate Angel Cake

    When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...


    Georgia Peach Ice Cream

    My state is well known for growing amazing peaches. This ice cream has been a family favorite for more than...


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    Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

    This versatile side dish is so good with grilled steak, and is delicious with other meats as well. A creamy...


    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,...


    Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake

    The secret ingredient to the best pistachio cheesecake is real pistachio butter, but a homemade graham cracker crust and full-fat...


    Earthquake Cake

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.


    Chiffon Cake

    Chiffon cake folds whipped egg whites into its batter and utilizes oil to create a light, airy, moist texture. Mildly...

    Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Our chocolate Bundt cake recipe calls for melted chocolate, baking cocoa and espresso powder in the batter to ensure each...


    Oreo Cheesecake Bites

    These Oreo cheesecake bites are for true Oreo lovers! Each muffin-sized cheesecake has a cookie crust, crushed Oreos baked into...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

    Strawberry cheesecake cookies have a rich strawberry cream cheese filling, just like cheesecake. So you're really getting two desserts in...


    Cookies and Cream Cake

    Calling all Oreo lovers! Between the moist vanilla cake, cream cheese frosting and chocolate ganache, this cake uses 32 Oreos....


    Strawberry Brownies

    The secret to these scrumptious strawberry brownies? A boxed cake mix makes these pink brownies light and fluffy and very...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    With creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla-almond cake layers and a vibrant raspberry filling, this white chocolate raspberry cake is the ultimate...


    Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

    You and your guests will never be able to tell this carrot cake is gluten-free. If you want to make...


    Funfetti Cookies

    These funfetti cookies would make a fun birthday treat or graduation party dessert. You can even use colored sprinkles that...


    Creme Brulee Cake

    Break out your kitchen torch! Our creme brulee cake recipe has the classic creme brulee burnt sugar topping, plus a...

    Gluten-Free Cheesecake

    Our foolproof gluten-free cheesecake recipe makes a classic cheesecake that's rich, creamy and tangy—no one will be able to tell...


    Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

    You'll love this mash-up recipe if you crave the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls at brunch and the decadence...


    Anise Cookies

    Flavored with licorice and topped with sweet icing, Italian anise cookies are a must-have holiday cookie to complete any Christmas...


    Vegan Chocolate Cake

    A few secret ingredients—homemade vegan buttermilk, coffee and applesauce—make this the best vegan chocolate cake recipe ever.


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    Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

    Growing up, getting a Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake was always a special treat. There was something magical about that...


    Biscoff Cheesecake

    Biscoff cheesecake puts the warm and spicy flavors of Biscoff cookies into cheesecake form. Including both Biscoff cookies and Biscoff...

    Mac and Cheese Bar

    A mac and cheese bar creates a delicious, interactive experience where guests can load their cheesy bowls with gourmet toppings,...


    Vegan Cheesecake

    This luscious vegan cheesecake features a creamy filling, crisp graham cracker crust and fresh berry topping.


    Coconut Cheesecake

    Coconut lovers, rejoice! This Test Kitchen-approved recipe for coconut cheesecake is packed with tropical flair thanks to the use of...


    Birthday Cheesecake

    Birthday cheesecake, with billowy whipped cream and a confetti of sprinkles, is as delicious as a layered birthday cake, but...


    Ho Ho Cake

    Imagine all the deliciousness of a Ho Ho in cake form. This Ho Ho cake recipe features a Ho Ho-style...


    Champagne Cake

    There's no better way to add sparkle to holidays and special occasions than with a bubbly champagne cake.