We’ve rounded up our best from-scratch cake recipes and covered all the bases, from vanilla cake to holiday-worthy carrot cake, cakes dressed up like unicorns, and even cakes inspired by our favorite cocktails. Make a birthday celebration extra special with one of these deliciously decadent homemade cakes!

31. The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe Ever

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32. Almond Cream Cake

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33. Candy Cane Cheesecake

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34. Homemade Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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35. Heaven On Earth Trifle Cake

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36. Cannoli Cake

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37. Lemon Lavender Blackberry Cake

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39. The Best White Almond Cake

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40. Chocolate Banana Cake

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