Layer Cake Recipes

When it comes to desserts that steal the spotlight, nothing beats a good old-fashioned layer cake. Whether it's stacked high with whipped cream cheese frosting, filled with jam or ganache, or dripping with chocolate like it just walked off the runway—layer cakes are the showstoppers of the baking world.

In this section, you'll find my favorite layer cake recipes—some classic, some Southern (like this classic red velvet cake), and some with just enough sass to keep things interesting (spiced devil's food cake, anyone?).

These are the cakes that make birthdays better, holidays sweeter, and Tuesdays worth celebrating. Whether you're frosting like a pro or just hoping the layers don't slide off each other (we've all been there), there's a cake here with your name on it.

Grab your spatula and loosen your waistband. Things are about to get deliciously tall.

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