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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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    Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Cake

    Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Cake

    By chia

    4 Reviews

    Anise/Licorice Cupcakes With Fluffy White Frosting

    Anise/Licorice Cupcakes With Fluffy White Frosting

    Raspberry Cream Cheese Fluffy Frosting

    Raspberry Cream Cheese Fluffy Frosting

    Old Fashion Sheet Cake

    Old Fashion Sheet Cake

    Most Popular Occasion Cake Recipes

    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...

    402 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...

    273 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...

    245 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Recipe #479928

    Frosted Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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    Yes, it's a Weight Watcher recipe -- 1 cupcake is 4 points.

    Frosted Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    By Nancy's Pantry on May 24, 2012

    Recipe #479928

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    "Yes, it's a Weight Watcher recipe -- 1 cupcake is 4 points."

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, fat-free buttermilk...

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    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #479221

    Irish Porter (Guinness) Cake
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    Rich Guinness Cake with whiskey infused fruit - from a recipe from my Grandmother who was chef in large house in Ireland in 1930's.

    Irish Porter (Guinness) Cake

    By sevenpenguins on May 10, 2012

    Recipe #479221

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    "Rich Guinness Cake with whiskey infused fruit - from a recipe from my Grandmother who was chef in large house in Ireland in 1930's."

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    Ingredients: eggs, Guinness stout...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

    Recipe #479117

    Vanilla Cake With Raspberry Filling & Lemon Buttercream Icin
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    I got this recipe out of a Southern Living cookbook but I only make it for special occasions. Every time I make it I only get one slice (it's supposed...

    Vanilla Cake With Raspberry Filling & Lemon Buttercream Icin

    By renaimes on May 8, 2012

    Recipe #479117

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    "I got this recipe out of a Southern Living cookbook but I only make it for special occasions. Every time I make it I only get one slice (it's supposed to feed 16 but good luck with that). It's not diet friendly but can be altered to your liking. The cake itself is excellent with any type of icing or even by itself. When storing this cake it's best to..."

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    Ingredients: fresh lemon rind, eggs...

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    Prep Time:28 mins

    Total Time: 51 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...

    205 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...

    147 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...

    31 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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    Authentic No Refrigeration Bakery Frosting/Icing
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    A frosting just like the bakeries use on their cakes and there is no refrigeration required--it may be kept for 3 months covered in the refrigerator...

    Authentic No Refrigeration Bakery Frosting/Icing

    Recipe #282040

    Authentic No Refrigeration Bakery Frosting/Icing

    By Kittencalskitchen on January 28, 2008

    Recipe #282040

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    "A frosting just like the bakeries use on their cakes and there is no refrigeration required--it may be kept for 3 months covered in the refrigerator just bring to room temperature before using. Recipe yields 8 cups of frosting. You will love this!"

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, food coloring...

    36 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    New Orleans Double-chocolate Praline-fudge Cake
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    This recipe makes an elegant cake that is beautiful garnished with fresh fruit such as strawberries. Despite the lengthy instructions and long list of...

    New Orleans Double-chocolate Praline-fudge Cake

    Recipe #119449

    New Orleans Double-chocolate Praline-fudge Cake

    By Dreamgoddess on April 28, 2005

    Recipe #119449

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    "This recipe makes an elegant cake that is beautiful garnished with fresh fruit such as strawberries. Despite the lengthy instructions and long list of ingredients, the cake is very easy to prepare and assemble."

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, eggs...

    33 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

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