10 Unique Cake Recipes That Will Prove You’re the Best Baker

By Ashley Lall January 28, 2019

Baking warms more than just the oven. A beautiful, delicious cake is a sweet treat for the ones you love the most, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or just baking for the girls. And while there are plenty of cake recipes out there to choose from, why not show off your expert-level skills with one of these unique cake recipes instead? Some of these cake recipes bring a new spin to classic favorites, and others are sure to surprise your guests with how creative and different they are from any old pastry. Check out the list below for cake recipes that will win you points at any party.

Brown Butter Cake With Lemon and White Chocolate Cream

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Brown Butter Cake With Lemon and White Chocolate Cream

A simple butter cake gets a new lease on life with the addition of some gently browned butter and a layer of lemon curd and white chocolate frosting in the center.

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Spiked Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes

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Spiked Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes

Tequila tequila! Brace yourself for this delightful duo — our Spiked Key Lime Margarita Cupcake and matching Key Lime Margarita Cocktail. The combination of refreshing citrus and gold tequila gives this pair an extra zing. Topped with a fluffy key lime flavored frosting, these tiny cakes are the sweet and tangy alternative to your boring old golden cupcake.

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Gingerbread Cake

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Gingerbread Cake

We turned boxed cake mix and ready-to-spread frosting into a bakeshop-beautiful delight.

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Caramel-Nut Chocolate Cake

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Caramel-Nut Chocolate Cake

Almond paste adds richness to this easily mixed cake that’s filled with salted caramel and topped with crunchy caramel popcorn.

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Easy Honey Apple Gingerbread Cake

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Easy Honey Apple Gingerbread Cake

Perfect for a family get-together or a girls' night in, this decadent (not to mention easy-to-make) Honey Apple Gingerbread Cake will leave your guests begging for more.

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Polar Bear Roll Cake

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Polar Bear Roll Cake

If you've got little ones on your guest list, this one is sure to be a hit. Equally tasty as it is adorable, this butter cake with white chocolate and raspberry jam is a sweet roll of goodness.

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Strawberry Colada Cupcakes

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Strawberry Colada Cupcakes

These Cadillac-pink treats take your strawberry cake fantasies to the next level by blending the flavor of dreamy, island coconut with the tart, fruity strawberry taste you know and love.

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Grandma's Red Velvet Cake

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Grandma's Red Velvet Cake

Moist layers of buttermilk-tender cake are sandwiched together with creamy frosting and crunchy pecans in this sky-high holiday treat from Sunny Anderson that's sure to dazzle.

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Oreo Ice-Cream Cake

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Oreo Ice-Cream Cake

Chill out with our no-bake frozen cookies ‘n cream cake packed with toasted almonds, caramel topping, chocolate ice cream, and Oreos!

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Perfect Gooey Butter Cake

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Perfect Gooey Butter Cake

This St. Louis classic cake is quite the treat — and using delicious silken tofu allows for a vegan version. Dusted with powdered sugar and with a moist, gooey texture in the middle, this cake is easy to bake and fun to make.

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