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Strawberry Dump Cake. Yoly This easy cake is made with a combination of fresh strawberries and strawberry pie filling, plus white cake mix and cream cheese. You'll macerate the fresh strawberries in a little sugar to bring out their juiciness for about 10 minutes, but you can use that time to stir the cake mix with melted butter until it's crumbly, and whip the cream cheese until it's light and fluffy. Everything goes into a 9x13 baking dish for a speedy 30-minute bake. This easy cake is made entirely from scratch and has fresh strawberries in the mix to make it fresh and fruity. "I made this as a breakfast cake but it is so good that my family eats it for dessert," says recipe creator Yoly. "I baked mine in a cast iron skillet but a springform pan will also work." Joni Stanger "this cake is simply amazing. I made it for a memorial day bbq. I originally thought it may have been too much since there were only 6 people there but everyone had seconds and there was only one piece left for me to take home," says community member ASmith. "I am debating on making it again today...just because! its so tasty...i loved it!!" Yoly "I'm not a fan of super sweet, and usually cut back on the sugar in any recipe," says community member delilah820. "This I've made twice, just as written and it's perfect! The first time I served, I had some freshly whipped cream to accompany but discovered I actually like it best without. The sprinkling of sugar makes a nice crispy 'crust' and the inside i...

When in need of a cake for a special occasion, it may be easier to snag something from the store, but we're here to convince you to take on the challenge of making a showstopping cake yourself. It'll be rewarding for both you and the recipient of your masterpiece. We sourced cake-decorating ideas from some of the world's top bakers and chefs. Some are elegant; others are fun; all are fantastic. These recipes break down how to decorate a cake like a pro, from getting the icing just right to balancing beautiful flavors and creating surprise designs that will wow guests. Ashley Holt The vanilla base for this cake can be a go-to base for just about any cake, whether you keep the color as is or have fun with food coloring. It’s not too sweet and it's perfectly moist with a nice, tight crumb. It freezes well and is a great base recipe to build off of. Experiment with different mix-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, orange zest or sprinkles. Trisha Yearwood Nowadays, most people use angel food cake or pound cake for this dessert, but country singer Trisha Yearwood likes the old-fashioned mix of the not-so-sweet biscuit with the sweetness of the strawberries and the whipped cream. It's an ode to her grandmother, who always used biscuits instead of pastry in her recipes. Amanda Rettke "This is one of my favorite cakes ever. I want to hold it close and never let it go, but I might look silly with big pink and white melted chocolate ears stuck on my shirt. So, if you decide to ma...

Birthday cakes are celebration cakes that tell the world: this is your day. Serving birthday cake, especially to children, is a tradition that reportedly goes back to the Middle Ages. Even today, nothing quite says "it's your birthday" like cake. While classic sheet pan or Here, we collected 15 of our best and most beautiful birthday cake ideas so you can treat a friend or loved one (or just yourself) to a fantastic sweet treat. Turcotte911 These adorable cupcakes are decorated to look like frogs thanks to marshmallows, chocolate chips and a bit of green sugar and green food coloring. Using a cake mix and packaged frosting makes this birthday cake idea super easy. Reviewer Cookies recommends using various gummy candies to give the frogs different expressions. • Cupcakes for Kids Jessica This recipe is so good that over 2500 reviewers give it five stars. You'll need plenty of buttercream frosting to coat all four layers, which are made from splitting two layers in half. You can decorate the finished cake with chocolate curls made with a vegetable peeler and a slightly softened chocolate bar. • Chef John This cake is made from many crepes stacked on top of each other with a thin filling between each layer. Chef John was going for a lighter style, but says this technique really shines if you use a more traditional cake filling like buttercream. Once chilled, you'll get even more gorgeously defined layers. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake by Kim. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake b...