We love all homemade cakes. Whether it comes from a box or is made entirely from scratch\u2014if it\u2019s made at home, we\u2019re into it. While we all have our favorites, there\u2019s always more cake to be tried and new recipes to be written. If you\u2019re on the hunt for something new, look no further. These are our 15 most popular cake recipes of all time, ranked.<\/p>\n
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15. Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve got a cast iron skillet, bananas, and a few pantry staples lying around, you\u2019ve got everything you need to make this sweet, crowd-pleasing upside-down cake. Serve with vanilla ice cream and a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n
14. Light, Fluffy Butter Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAs the name suggests, this cake isn\u2019t overbearing. Subtle, a little sweet, and incredibly versatile, it works at all hours of the day.<\/p>\n
13. Nigella Lawson’s Dense Chocolate Loaf Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nReviewer Jenn C. says it best: \u201cThis is the moistest, most flavorful chocolate cake I have never made. It\u2019s like one of the chocolate cakes at chain restaurants that are super moist but ruined by layers of frosting.\u201d<\/p>\n
12. Ultimate Chocolate Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nDeveloped by Resident Baking BFF Erin McDowell to celebrate Food52\u2019s 10th birthday, this chocolate cake belongs at your next party. Also, anything with ganache on it is worth eating.<\/p>\n
11. Korean Fresh Cream Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nLight, airy, and just sweet enough, this fresh cream cake is the perfect backdrop for whichever fruit you\u2019re currently loving most. The recipe calls for strawberries but peaches, blueberries, or pineapple would work just as well.<\/p>\n
10. Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis cake looks cool and that\u2019s half the battle, isn\u2019t it? Of course, it\u2019s much more than something to smile at\u2014the combination of orange, cardamom, and olive oil is perfectly balanced and quite delicious.<\/p>\n
9. Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nSweet, rich, light, crunchy, and packed with cardamom, this cake hits all the right notes. Also, the whole thing comes together in just an hour.<\/p>\n
8. Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAs the name suggests, this cloud cake from Richard Sax is all about texture. Pairing a wafer-like crust with a chocolate mousse interior and whipped creaming topping, Sax\u2019s cake is intense but never too much.<\/p>\n
7. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis chocolate cake from Food52 founder Amanada Hesser is all flavor and no fuss. As Amanda mentions, this cake is \u201csublime\u201d when served cold so don\u2019t hesitate to toss it in your refrigerator and serve it with your favorite ice cream.<\/p>\n
6. Very Easy Apple Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nWith just five ingredients, make an apple cake that is fluffy, light, and sweet. Top with confectioner\u2019s sugar and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.<\/p>\n
5. Louisa’s Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur editors describe it best: \u201cIt’s airy and light, but not without integrity: ricotta, eggs, and plenty of butter give it richness, grated apple lends heft, and lemon zest rescues it from being at all bland.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\u00c9clair]()
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3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThe nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAccording to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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As the name suggests, this cake isn\u2019t overbearing. Subtle, a little sweet, and incredibly versatile, it works at all hours of the day.<\/p>\n
13. Nigella Lawson’s Dense Chocolate Loaf Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nReviewer Jenn C. says it best: \u201cThis is the moistest, most flavorful chocolate cake I have never made. It\u2019s like one of the chocolate cakes at chain restaurants that are super moist but ruined by layers of frosting.\u201d<\/p>\n
12. Ultimate Chocolate Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nDeveloped by Resident Baking BFF Erin McDowell to celebrate Food52\u2019s 10th birthday, this chocolate cake belongs at your next party. Also, anything with ganache on it is worth eating.<\/p>\n
11. Korean Fresh Cream Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nLight, airy, and just sweet enough, this fresh cream cake is the perfect backdrop for whichever fruit you\u2019re currently loving most. The recipe calls for strawberries but peaches, blueberries, or pineapple would work just as well.<\/p>\n
10. Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis cake looks cool and that\u2019s half the battle, isn\u2019t it? Of course, it\u2019s much more than something to smile at\u2014the combination of orange, cardamom, and olive oil is perfectly balanced and quite delicious.<\/p>\n
9. Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nSweet, rich, light, crunchy, and packed with cardamom, this cake hits all the right notes. Also, the whole thing comes together in just an hour.<\/p>\n
8. Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAs the name suggests, this cloud cake from Richard Sax is all about texture. Pairing a wafer-like crust with a chocolate mousse interior and whipped creaming topping, Sax\u2019s cake is intense but never too much.<\/p>\n
7. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis chocolate cake from Food52 founder Amanada Hesser is all flavor and no fuss. As Amanda mentions, this cake is \u201csublime\u201d when served cold so don\u2019t hesitate to toss it in your refrigerator and serve it with your favorite ice cream.<\/p>\n
6. Very Easy Apple Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nWith just five ingredients, make an apple cake that is fluffy, light, and sweet. Top with confectioner\u2019s sugar and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.<\/p>\n
5. Louisa’s Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur editors describe it best: \u201cIt’s airy and light, but not without integrity: ricotta, eggs, and plenty of butter give it richness, grated apple lends heft, and lemon zest rescues it from being at all bland.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\u00c9clair]()
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3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThe nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAccording to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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Developed by Resident Baking BFF Erin McDowell to celebrate Food52\u2019s 10th birthday, this chocolate cake belongs at your next party. Also, anything with ganache on it is worth eating.<\/p>\n
11. Korean Fresh Cream Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nLight, airy, and just sweet enough, this fresh cream cake is the perfect backdrop for whichever fruit you\u2019re currently loving most. The recipe calls for strawberries but peaches, blueberries, or pineapple would work just as well.<\/p>\n
10. Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis cake looks cool and that\u2019s half the battle, isn\u2019t it? Of course, it\u2019s much more than something to smile at\u2014the combination of orange, cardamom, and olive oil is perfectly balanced and quite delicious.<\/p>\n
9. Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nSweet, rich, light, crunchy, and packed with cardamom, this cake hits all the right notes. Also, the whole thing comes together in just an hour.<\/p>\n
8. Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAs the name suggests, this cloud cake from Richard Sax is all about texture. Pairing a wafer-like crust with a chocolate mousse interior and whipped creaming topping, Sax\u2019s cake is intense but never too much.<\/p>\n
7. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis chocolate cake from Food52 founder Amanada Hesser is all flavor and no fuss. As Amanda mentions, this cake is \u201csublime\u201d when served cold so don\u2019t hesitate to toss it in your refrigerator and serve it with your favorite ice cream.<\/p>\n
6. Very Easy Apple Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nWith just five ingredients, make an apple cake that is fluffy, light, and sweet. Top with confectioner\u2019s sugar and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.<\/p>\n
5. Louisa’s Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur editors describe it best: \u201cIt’s airy and light, but not without integrity: ricotta, eggs, and plenty of butter give it richness, grated apple lends heft, and lemon zest rescues it from being at all bland.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\u00c9clair]()
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3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThe nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAccording to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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This cake looks cool and that\u2019s half the battle, isn\u2019t it? Of course, it\u2019s much more than something to smile at\u2014the combination of orange, cardamom, and olive oil is perfectly balanced and quite delicious.<\/p>\n
9. Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nSweet, rich, light, crunchy, and packed with cardamom, this cake hits all the right notes. Also, the whole thing comes together in just an hour.<\/p>\n
8. Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAs the name suggests, this cloud cake from Richard Sax is all about texture. Pairing a wafer-like crust with a chocolate mousse interior and whipped creaming topping, Sax\u2019s cake is intense but never too much.<\/p>\n
7. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis chocolate cake from Food52 founder Amanada Hesser is all flavor and no fuss. As Amanda mentions, this cake is \u201csublime\u201d when served cold so don\u2019t hesitate to toss it in your refrigerator and serve it with your favorite ice cream.<\/p>\n
6. Very Easy Apple Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nWith just five ingredients, make an apple cake that is fluffy, light, and sweet. Top with confectioner\u2019s sugar and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.<\/p>\n
5. Louisa’s Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur editors describe it best: \u201cIt’s airy and light, but not without integrity: ricotta, eggs, and plenty of butter give it richness, grated apple lends heft, and lemon zest rescues it from being at all bland.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\u00c9clair]()
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3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThe nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAccording to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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As the name suggests, this cloud cake from Richard Sax is all about texture. Pairing a wafer-like crust with a chocolate mousse interior and whipped creaming topping, Sax\u2019s cake is intense but never too much.<\/p>\n
7. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis chocolate cake from Food52 founder Amanada Hesser is all flavor and no fuss. As Amanda mentions, this cake is \u201csublime\u201d when served cold so don\u2019t hesitate to toss it in your refrigerator and serve it with your favorite ice cream.<\/p>\n
6. Very Easy Apple Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nWith just five ingredients, make an apple cake that is fluffy, light, and sweet. Top with confectioner\u2019s sugar and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.<\/p>\n
5. Louisa’s Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur editors describe it best: \u201cIt’s airy and light, but not without integrity: ricotta, eggs, and plenty of butter give it richness, grated apple lends heft, and lemon zest rescues it from being at all bland.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\u00c9clair]()
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3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThe nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAccording to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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With just five ingredients, make an apple cake that is fluffy, light, and sweet. Top with confectioner\u2019s sugar and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.<\/p>\n
5. Louisa’s Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur editors describe it best: \u201cIt’s airy and light, but not without integrity: ricotta, eggs, and plenty of butter give it richness, grated apple lends heft, and lemon zest rescues it from being at all bland.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\u00c9clair]()
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3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThe nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAccording to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOur most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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This Instagram famous<\/a> cake is as delicious as it is stunning. While you need a bit of time to pull off this dessert (11 hours), none of the work is particularly technical, and the finished product makes both the waiting and effort entirely worth it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The nutty, sweet, and somewhat savory taste of this chocolate and almond cake is pitch-perfect. To achieve such a complex flavor, this recipe relies on weighted measurements for all its ingredients. So, it\u2019s worth noting that this recipe is a lot easier if you own a kitchen scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Erin Alexander, Food52\u2019s Managing Editor,this olive oil cake will never let you down<\/a>. Then again, why would it? It\u2019s perfectly simple, conveniently versatile, and praised by hundreds of our Community members.<\/p>\n Our most popular cake recipe ever. This towering treat highlights the always enjoyable partnership of banana and ground cinnamon while using cardamom and toasted coconut to keep things crunchy and exciting.<\/p>\n <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
3. Torta Caprese (Chocolate and Almond Flourless Cake)<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n2. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n1. ‘World’s Best Cake’ With Banana & Coconut<\/a>
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\nLet us know which cake recipe is your favorite in the comments below!<\/em>
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