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    Occasion Cake Recipes

    End your celebration with a sweet finale with our members' picks for the best occasion cakes that are baked to perfection and loaded with homemade frosting.

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    Pumpkin Trifle

    Pumpkin Trifle

    By CoffeeB

    15 Reviews

    Lemoniest Lemon Squares

    Lemoniest Lemon Squares

    3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

    3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

    Easy Halloween Worm Cupcakes

    Easy Halloween Worm Cupcakes

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    Why-I-Joined-Zaar Carrot Cake
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    On October 2, 2001, I discovered the Recipezaar Web site. I immediately joined so I could post a request for a recipe I had lost. In less than an hour,...

    Why-I-Joined-Zaar Carrot Cake

    Recipe #73825

    Why-I-Joined-Zaar Carrot Cake

    By Lennie on October 22, 2003

    Recipe #73825

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    "On October 2, 2001, I discovered the Recipezaar Web site. I immediately joined so I could post a request for a recipe I had lost. In less than an hour, I had a reply: this recipe. Unfortunately, I never posted it into the database -- until now. My mistake. This cake was the reason I joined, and the friendly response I received was the reason I stayed!..."

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    Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cream cheese...

    394 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    White Almond Sour Cream Wedding Cake
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    I made my daughter's wedding cake using this recipe. It turned out fantastic. The texture is just perfect for a wedding cake -- not too fluffy so it...

    White Almond Sour Cream Wedding Cake

    Recipe #69630

    White Almond Sour Cream Wedding Cake

    By Donna M. on August 26, 2003

    Recipe #69630

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    "I made my daughter's wedding cake using this recipe. It turned out fantastic. The texture is just perfect for a wedding cake -- not too fluffy so it breaks from the weight, but also not overly dense. The flavor, texture and moistness were just right. I made two batches of the batter for a three-tiered wedding cake using 14", 10" and 6"..."

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    Ingredients: egg whites, granulated sugar...

    272 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need! (Devil's Food)
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    This chocolate cake is absolutely thee best we have ever had. It is so moist and rich, I never make anything else (unless I am short on time :) The frosting...

    The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need! (Devil's Food)

    Recipe #26370

    The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need! (Devil's Food)

    By Karen=^..^= on April 25, 2002

    Recipe #26370

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    "This chocolate cake is absolutely thee best we have ever had. It is so moist and rich, I never make anything else (unless I am short on time :) The frosting recipe included goes perfectly with this cake, but you can use any frosting you like. Try this once and you'll see why I call it "The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need"!! Adding..."

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    Ingredients: eggs, milk, hot coffee...

    240 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Recipe #473897

    Eggnog Pound Cake
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    Camilla Saulsbury

    Eggnog Pound Cake

    By ratherbeswimmin' on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473897

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    Ingredients: eggnog, dark rum, eggs...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Recipe #473861

    Whiskey in the Jar Cake
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    A cute,flour-free cake made in pint jars. Perfect for sharing!

    Whiskey in the Jar Cake

    By Cooking4six on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473861

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    "A cute,flour-free cake made in pint jars. Perfect for sharing!"

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    Ingredients: chocolate chips, eggs, milk...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #473737

    Cheesecake-Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cake
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    I got this recipe in my email, but it's originally from the June 2007 issue of Oxmoor House. This cake uses shortcuts, but you could easily use your...

    Cheesecake-Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cake

    By Greeny4444 on February 6, 2012

    Recipe #473737

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    "I got this recipe in my email, but it's originally from the June 2007 issue of Oxmoor House. This cake uses shortcuts, but you could easily use your own homemade frosting and cheesecake. Just a warning, even using the shortcuts, the ingredients for this cake cost around $25. *Note: Prep time includes an hour of refrigeration."

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    Ingredients: cream cheese frosting, milk chocolate candy bars...

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    Prep Time:2 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

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    The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake
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    The perfect summer dessert. Not your ordinary strawberry shortcake!

    The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake

    Recipe #24672

    The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake

    By MizzNezz on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24672

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    "The perfect summer dessert. Not your ordinary strawberry shortcake!"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, fresh strawberries...

    203 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    1 Pan Fudge Cake
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    This is my favorite chocolate cake. No fuss, no mess and very moist. Back in the early days when it was paycheck to paycheck, this simple dessert made...

    1 Pan Fudge Cake

    Recipe #29935

    1 Pan Fudge Cake

    By Mysterygirl on May 31, 2002

    Recipe #29935

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    "This is my favorite chocolate cake. No fuss, no mess and very moist. Back in the early days when it was paycheck to paycheck, this simple dessert made it into his lunchbox many a day because it was cheap and simple. No eggs, no milk."

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    Ingredients: cocoa, salt, sugar...

    139 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Chocolate Mousse
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    ...from THE REALLY GOOD FOOD COOK BOOK. You won't believe how wonderful this mousse is! You can serve it at the most elegant dinner parties or at...

    Chocolate Mousse

    Recipe #8995

    Chocolate Mousse

    By Sandra Silver on May 15, 2001

    Recipe #8995

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    "...from THE REALLY GOOD FOOD COOK BOOK. You won't believe how wonderful this mousse is! You can serve it at the most elegant dinner parties or at family dinners and, I promise you, it will be all gone."

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    Ingredients: chocolate chips, confectioners' sugar...

    96 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Cinnamon Flop
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    YUMMY and EASY! Kids and adults love it :) I don't remember where I got this recipe...I just have it written on an index card, but it has been requested...

    Cinnamon Flop

    Recipe #32554

    Cinnamon Flop

    By Karen=^..^= on June 30, 2002

    Recipe #32554

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    "YUMMY and EASY! Kids and adults love it :) I don't remember where I got this recipe...I just have it written on an index card, but it has been requested of me many times. Makes 2 - 9 inch cakes, so there is enough to go around!"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, milk, sugar...

    48 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Wendy's Rhubarb Stir Cake
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    Another yummy recipe from my family; based on a recipe originally published in Homemakers Magazine a few years ago.

    Wendy's Rhubarb Stir Cake

    Recipe #14457

    Wendy's Rhubarb Stir Cake

    By Lennie on November 18, 2001

    Recipe #14457

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    "Another yummy recipe from my family; based on a recipe originally published in Homemakers Magazine a few years ago."

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    Ingredients: eggs, nutmeg, rhubarb...

    30 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    mexican chocolate cake
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    Not only is this cake super easy to make you can impress all of your vegan friends. Very elegant looking with the chocolate glaze and dipped strawberries....

    mexican chocolate cake

    Recipe #69917

    mexican chocolate cake

    By kleigh83 on August 28, 2003

    Recipe #69917

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    "Not only is this cake super easy to make you can impress all of your vegan friends. Very elegant looking with the chocolate glaze and dipped strawberries. es muy bien! (cooking and prep times do not include cooling and drying)"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, confectioners' sugar...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Strawberry Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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    You won't recognize the white cake mix after adding strawberry gelatin and fresh berries. Add the rich cream cheese frosting, and this cake has blue...

    Strawberry Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    Recipe #169257

    Strawberry Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    By looneytunesfan on May 23, 2006

    Recipe #169257

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    "You won't recognize the white cake mix after adding strawberry gelatin and fresh berries. Add the rich cream cheese frosting, and this cake has blue ribbon potential. This is a superior cake, perfect for birthday parties and baby showers."

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, cream cheese...

    32 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Christmas Snowman Cupcakes
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    A fun and easy christmas treat, a hit with kids and adults! I used "Giant buttons", "Rolo"s, "Matchmakers"

    Christmas Snowman Cupcakes

    Recipe #341227

    Christmas Snowman Cupcakes

    By froglet on December 3, 2008

    Recipe #341227

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    "A fun and easy christmas treat, a hit with kids and adults! I used "Giant buttons", "Rolo"s, "Matchmakers""

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    Ingredients: chocolate sticks, hot water...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs

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