Your 5 favorite cakes on the blog ~ a sweet bonus 💛

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Hey friends❣️

Sending along a little bonus today ~ 5 of the all-time most popular cakes on the site.
These are tried-and-true reader favorites you can bake with confidence ~ company-worthy and holiday-ready for sure, but also the basic, forever cakes every baker should know.

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The cake I get the most compliments on – even from my most discerning guests. This is my go-to for entertaining!

— JASMINE

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I made this recipe for a family reunion. Everyone raved about how good it was. Honestly, the frosting is just the best! I nearly licked the plate! Lol

— NATALIE

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Loved this cake! Moist, rich, and perfectly chocolatey, this cake turned out even better than I imagined. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were absolutely delicious. Definitely a new favorite!

— JO-MARI

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This is so delicious . Tastes almost like a cakey apple crisp 🙂 . I have made it multiple times and its great every time . Thanks for the awesome recipe.

— ALISON

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This recipe is phenomenal!!! I am super picky when it comes to carrot cake. I had a piece of carrot cake in Dublin, Ireland at the Queen of Tarts and I had not found a carrot cake comparable until now. This recipe is phenomenal!!!!!

— EILEEN

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When you make a recipe I encourage you to leave a review (and don't forget those 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!) Whether you made the recipe as written, or changed it up in creative ways, your feedback and conversations help keep our community going strong. Thank you!

Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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