1Caramel Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartFrosted with browned-butter buttercream, this fluffy caramel cake is courtesy of Dr. Maya Angelou.
Recipe: Caramel Cake
2Flourless Chocolate Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartChocolate lovers will adore this dessert. The edges and top develop a delicately crisp crust while the center remains moist and fudgy.
Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cake
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3Inside-Out Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartIce cream replaces traditional frosting in this playful cake that also features sweet strawberry jam between the buttermilk cake layers.
Recipe: Inside-Out Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
4Chocolate Almond Upside-Down Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartCourtesy of Gale Gand from her cookbook, Chocolate and Vanilla, this light buttermilk chocolate cake is baked on a bed of butter, sugar, and toasted almonds, creating a soaked-in caramel coating when removed from the pan.
Recipe: Chocolate Almond Upside-Down Cake
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5Grasshopper Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartFor sports-themed parties, try this chocolate-mint cake embellished with cleverly cut mints and a thick layer of buttercream frosting.
Recipe: Grasshopper Cake
6Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartWith the cinnamon in this homey cake, firm but ripe apples such as Empire or Gala will hit the spot. Taking a few extra minutes to layer the apple slices carefully will be worth the effort.
Recipe: Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake
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7Butterscotch-Pecan Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartUnderneath the pecan sheath of this statuesque cake lies a sweet secret: brown-butter frosting and butterscotch-soaked layers spiked with rum, both of which make familiar flavors seem sophisticated.
Recipe: Butterscotch-Pecan Cake
8Lemon Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartThis lemon-laced butter cake stays light and moist thanks to sour cream and an even ratio of egg whites to whole eggs.
Recipe: Lemon Cake
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9Plum Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartThis moist, lemony plum cake needs little more than a dusting of confectioners' sugar. If you like, though, a dollop of sour cream is a delicious accompaniment.
Recipe: Plum Cake
10Banana Bourbon Layer Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartA topping of bourbon-flamed bananas caramelized with butter and brown sugar kick this banana-buttermilk cake up a notch. A pillowy layer of sour cream-enhanced whipped cream cuts the sweetness of the dessert.
Recipe: Banana Bourbon Layer Cake
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11Cream Cheese and Poppy Seed Cakes
Courtesy of Martha StewartFluted brioche molds make these individual vanilla cakes blossom. Sweetened cream cheese adds a fluffy dimension, and a sprinkling of poppy seeds lends a bit of crunch.
Recipe: Cream Cheese and Poppy Seed Cakes
12Angel Food Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartThere's a reason angel food cake is a favorite dessert – it's tender, light as air, and tastes, well, divine. What's more, it's virtually fat-free and uses just six ingredients.
Recipe: Angel Food Cake
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13Honey Cake with Caramelized Pears
Courtesy of Martha StewartPreparing this dessert with high-quality honey and freshly grated lemon zest results in a perfumed cake that's irresistible straight out of the oven.
Recipe: Honey Cake with Caramelized Pears
14Orange Cornmeal Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartOlive oil lends a Mediterranean backdrop to this richly textured orange cake. Topping the cake with sanding sugar instead of granulated will increase the contrasting crunch factor of each bite.
Recipe: Orange Cornmeal Cake
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15Appalachian Stack Cake
Courtesy of Martha StewartIn the Kentucky area, this clove- and ginger-spiced molasses cake once served as a wedding cake; neighbors and friends would each contribute a layer, and the hosts would provide the filling.
Recipe: Four-Layer Appalachian Stack Cake
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