12 Nearly Forgotten Cakes That Are Perfect For Every Occasion
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Food trends come and go, but classic desserts will always stand the test of time. We dug into Grandma's recipe box to bring back twelve cakes that can often be forgotten about – but should always be remembered for any type of occasion.
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Buttermilk Cake
Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Buttermilk is a baker's best-kept secret and it comes to life in this moist and tender cake. This easy-to-whip-up dessert also requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Jessica Furniss
A heavenly cake that's so often overlooked for special occasions. Angel food cake is moist, fluffy, and perfect for all types of celebrations. Pineapples add the just-right tropical punch.
Chocolate-Zucchini Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Prepare to fool even those die-hard chocolate lovers. If you've never made a cake with zucchini (two zucchinis, in fact), then this is the time to make the change. Brown butter-pistachio frosting has just the right sweet-salty balance for the rich chocolate cake.
Mahogany Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
It's officially time for a comeback. In just one bite, this old-fashioned cake will remind you of Grandma's house. While the cake is moist and delicious, it's the frosting that is memorable and what the entire family won't stop talking about.
Cherry Delight
Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Meet the extra creamy nostalgic pie that is made for any occasion, from a graduation party to 4th of July potluck. Whipped cream blends with sour cream to balance the extra sweetness of the tart cherries.
Whipped Cream Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Ready for a real baker's surprise? Rely on heavy cream to add richness and moistness to this cake. This recipe is lighter and fluffier than a pound cake and is perfect when served with macerated berries and whipped cream on top.
Red Velvet Cheesecake
Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Red velvet meets cheesecake in this decadent recipe. And the ultimate finishing touch? The dark chocolate crust. Bakers, take note: This recipe does require chill-time so prepare ahead of time.
Wacky Cake
While there are many differing opinions on the name of this cake–crazy cake, war cake, wacky cake, depression cake, three-hole cake–everyone can agree that it's delicious. It's a simple, old-fashioned chocolate dessert that always hits the spot.
Pig Pickin' Cake
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
It's a throwback that needs to stick around. Layers of yellow cake are stacked with a fruity frosting of whipped topping, pineapple, instant pudding, and pecans. While this layered beauty is typically served during the summertime, we think it would be a perfect ending to just about any celebration.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton
When the family requests Grandma's famous chocolate cake, this is definitely the one they're referring to. This recipe is extra rich and has a surprise ingredient (aka mayonnaise) that adds tenderness and moisture to this layered creation.
Hummingbird Sheet Cake
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones
Let's be honest, the hummingbird cake is an icon that always makes an appearance at family parties and holidays. What's often forgotten are all of the variations on the classic recipe that can turn this legendary cake into an easy-to-serve sheet cake.
The Lane Cake
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
While this cake is an icon, it's not a simple baking project – and worth every single minute. Bursting with robust Southern flavors (toasted pecans, coconut flakes, dried peaches), it's sure to be unforgettable.
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