Holiday dessert tables feel empty without cake, and seconds are guaranteed. Find 40+ winners: rich chocolate layers, glossy ganache, citrus loaves, berry-studded cakes, and timely seasonal picks. Each recipe uses pantry basics and clear steps, so home bakers get bold flavor without fuss. Bake the best cakes for your holiday table today and serve with pride all season long.
Category: Oven
Explore easy oven recipes that fit busy evenings. Find roasted veggies, baked mains and more to keep your menu fresh and your hands free.
The Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall Baking (25+ Tested, 2025)
Welcome to October 2025 and peak fall baking season. The air is crisp, the leaves are bright, and the kitchen smells like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. That warm pumpkin spice scent makes a house feel like home. Ready for the best pumpkin recipes for fall baking?
How to Make Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Crispy Potatoes for Dinner
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with potatoes feels like a secret weapon for busy nights (or when I want to impress without stress). The pork turns out juicy and full of flavor, while the potatoes soak up all those savory juices—honestly, it’s hard to believe this meal is as healthy as it is satisfying.
How to Make 5-Ingredient Baked Honey Ham [Step-by-Step Guide]
Skip the long wait and high price at the deli—this 5-ingredient baked honey ham comes together in under 1.5, tastes sweet and savory, and fills your kitchen with that classic holiday aroma. You just need a spiral-cut ham, honey, brown sugar, mustard and a splash of apple cider for a dish that looks impressive but couldn’t be any easier.
How to Make a 30-Minute Cheesy Taco Casserole [Step-by-Step Guide]
This 30 Minute Taco Casserole skips extra fat by using brown rice and fat-free beans, but the flavor stays bold enough to satisfy any taco fan. It’s quick to throw together, delivers a hearty bite, and honestly, no one at my table guessed it was the healthier option (which says a lot in my house).
How to Make a Fresh Strawberry Cake at Home
This fresh strawberry cake is moist and tender, stacked with a strawberry cream cheese frosting that tastes like summer on a fork. I love that every bite is packed with real fruit and zero fake flavors—it’s pure, simple, and honestly hard to stop eating.
Step-by-Step Strawberry Cheesecake for New Bakers [With Baking Shortcuts]
This New York Strawberry Cheesecake is the real deal—dense, creamy, and rich without any cracks on top thanks to a slow, low bake (I always make it ahead, usually two days, and stash leftovers in the freezer for later cravings). If you like a thick, super smooth texture that feels like it came straight from a bakery, this one’s for you.
How to Make Classic Boston Cream Pie at Home
This Boston Cream Pie pulls you in with layers that each stand out—the sponge is soft and light, the custard layer feels silky and full-bodied, and the ganache brings it home with a shine and deep chocolate taste. Put it all together, and you get a dessert that hits every note you want: comfort, richness, and just the right balance of sweet and creamy.
How to Make Forever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies at Home
These chewy chocolate chip cookies use a method I stumbled on after years of testing, and they always turn out thick and loaded with gooey chocolate (the kind that clings to your fingers in the best way). Honestly, if you love a cookie with a soft center and a crisp edge, this recipe might spoil you for all others.
How to Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken at Home
Jamaican jerk chicken doesn’t just feed your hunger, it brings a rush of flavor, color, and island rhythm to any kitchen. Ribbons of smoke, a sweet heat that lingers—this dish tells stories of street-side grills in Kingston and lazy Sunday gatherings surrounded by laughter. Bringing jerk chicken to your own table isn’t just about replicating a recipe, it’s about channeling culture with every bite.