Cakes Easy Recipes for Busy Moms

White Texas Sheet Cake

Alicia — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:16:59 +0000

My White Texas Sheet Cake is a vanilla-almond twist on my original chocolate Texas sheet cake recipe that has earned over 270 five-star reviews. My new white version is deliciously soft and buttery and topped with warm almond frosting that melts right into the cake. White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe I’ve gotten so much love...

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Gooey Cake (Gooey Ooey Butter Cake)

Alicia — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000

My easy recipe for Gooey Butter Cake starts with a simple cake mix shortcut and bakes up with the soft, gooey cream cheese center everyone loves. I’ve made a few changes to the classic St. Louis version that help get the texture just right, never runny and never dried out. I’ve tried other variations over...

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Christmas Poke Cake

Alicia — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Poke cakes are some of the most-loved desserts on my site, and my Christmas Poke Cake shows exactly why. It’s moist, colorful, and perfectly sweet with swirls of strawberry and lime Jell-O under a creamy layer of whipped topping. The bright Christmas colors make this one extra special, and after fine-tuning it over time, it’s...

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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Alicia — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:54:52 +0000

Pumpkin recipes are some of the most popular on my site, and my Pumpkin Coffee Cake absolutely earns its place at the top. I’ve made this cake recipe dozens of times, and it consistently bakes up moist and perfectly spiced, with a buttery crumble that everyone loves. Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe There’s something about cool...

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Chocolate Depression Cake

Alicia — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:40:21 +0000

Chocolate Depression Cake was created when times were tough and ingredients were limited, and my grandmother used to make a version of it that I still think about to this day. My take on it keeps that same simple spirit but delivers big chocolate flavor and a moist, tender crumb that always gets rave reviews....

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7UP Cake (7UP Pound Cake)

Alicia — Fri, 17 May 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Pound cakes can be daunting to make at home, but my 7Up Cake is easy and delicious. It combines subtle lemon-lime flavors with the buttery flavor of a traditional pound cake. I’ve made sure it’s a moist and tender cake with a zesty glaze that’s perfect for any occasion. 7Up Pound Cake My 7Up pound...

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Cherry Poke Cake

Alicia — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:49:47 +0000

Poke cakes are some of my most popular recipes and we’re excited about latest: Cherry Poke Cake – a delicious new version that’s bursting with flavor. The tangy cherry Jell-o pairs perfectly with fresh lime zest. We’ve been making poke cakes for years because they are impressive, yet easy enough for a novice to bake....

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Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

Alicia — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:01:00 +0000

This homemade Hot Chocolate Poke Cake combines all the wonderful flavors of hot chocolate into a super moist and delicious cake. This decadent sweet treat makes the perfect dessert for potlucks, holidays or special occasions. Hot Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe This homemade hot chocolate poke cake is baked from scratch with all the same warm...

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Grinch Layered Dessert (Grinch Lush)

Alicia — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000

This sweet and creamy Grinch Layered Dessert is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Layers of vanilla cookies, fluffy cheesecake, and a creamy peppermint pudding layer get topped with whipped cream and sprinkles for a fun Grinch theme. Grinch Lush Recipe Delicious, lush desserts are some of the easiest and most versatile desserts you...

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Pumpkin Magic Cake

Alicia — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:02:00 +0000

This moist Magic Pumpkin Cake features a creamy pumpkin layer and a fluffy yellow cake layer that magically swaps places as the cake bakes. To complete this amazing fall dessert, it’s topped with decadent creamy sweet frosting as the top layer. Pumpkin Magic Cake Recipe When pumpkin season rolls around, I am always looking for...

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