Easy Hummingbird Cake Recipe

This hummingbird cake is one of my favorite cakes. The combination of the rich, sweet flavor of over-ripe banana, the tropical essence of pineapple, and the nutty crunch of toasted pecans are wonderful. It’s also super moist but not too dense, making it a dream to bite into. I’m not a big fan of banana-flavored cakes that are as dense as banana bread and this one definitely isn’t. Tie it all together with a thick coat of velvety cream cheese frosting and you’ve got yourself the perfect dessert.

I had such fun adapting my carrot cake recipe into this classic Southern-style dessert. You’re going to love it just as much as we do. This is definitely a recipe you’ll come back to over and over.

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Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

I love all kinds of cake – ice cream cakes included. They are perfect for all kinds of occasions. And so many people love eating ice cream with their cake, why not make a cake that includes both?! This cake does just that, with the bonus of including fresh strawberries for summer.

This strawberry ice cream cake recipe is super easy to follow too. It starts with my well-loved Moist Vanilla Layer Cake, but the recipe is cut in half for just one 8-inch cake layer. It makes a wonderful base for this ice cream cake. On top of the cake layer is a strawberry filling. It’s an extra step that may seem unnecessary, but I wanted to pack a little something extra into this cake and the filling layer does just that. It’s cooked over the stove to remove the excess water so that it’s not icy, but ends up creamy and full of strawberry flavor. If you’re a big strawberry fan, you don’t want to leave this layer out.

The cake is topped with strawberry ice cream and you can either use store-bought or make your own. I love my no-churn strawberry ice cream and it would make a great homemade option. However you go about about the ice cream layer, finish off your ice cream cake with some homemade whipped cream and decorate as you like. This cake is sure to be a hit for summer – and even year-round for true ice cream cake lovers!

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Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipe

These easy mini cheesecakes are the perfect sharable dessert. The way the rich, creamy filling combines with the subtle crunch of the buttery graham cracker crust makes them utterly irresistible. The filling has the nicest little tang to it, too, that I just can’t get enough of. They are topped with classic homemade whipped cream and a smattering of fresh berries. The perfect, elegant mini dessert.

If you haven’t made mini desserts in the past, now is a great time to start. They are easily shareable and transportable. Plus, they’re easy to make (usually) and they feel so much more guilt-free than your average, full-sized treat. This classic vanilla mini cheesecake is no exception. You’re going to love it.

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The Best Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

Strawberries are one of the best parts of summer, in my opinion. This pound cake really puts them on show. This easy-to-make dessert is one of those go-to recipes you need to have in your back pocket this summer. It’s a little more complex than an old-fashioned pound cake (read on to learn about the origins of this baked good) but it is still friendly to almost any level of baking experience.

So what’s it like? So. Much. Strawberry. The strawberry puree cooked into the cake, as well as into the frosting, delivers bright, sweet strawberry flavor to every inch of the dessert. The addition of just a splash of strawberry extract really takes it to the next level. Glorious strawberry flavor aside, this cake has a pretty unbeatable texture. It’s dense enough to be satisfying to bite into (as any pound cake should be) but is also the perfect amount of tender and moist. It’s an absolute joy. If you even kind of like strawberries you have to try this recipe. By the time you’ve had your first bite, you’ll have developed a potentially unhealthy obsession with this summertime fruit.

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The Best Lemon Layer Cake Recipe

I love the bright flavor freshly squeezed lemon juice adds to recipes. Incorporate it into a dessert and I’m completely sold. Between the citrusy flavor and bright color, lemon desserts are just perfect for spring and summer.

I have done a couple of lemon layer cakes over the years but couldn’t resist sharing this new recipe with you. It’s simple, flavorful and totally gorgeous. Both the cake and the frosting are bursting with fresh lemon flavor, while lemon slices add a fragrant and beautiful finishing touch.

Get ready to sink your teeth into three layers of light, fluffy, lemony cake divided by layers of smooth, lemony cream cheese frosting. It’s a dream come true for those of you citrus lovers out there.

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