Some occasions call for a large statement cake that brings 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from guests when you bring it to the table. The good news is this impressive decadent and very delicious cake isn’t that hard to make and can be totally prepped ahead for a no stress reveal.
95 cake recipes to procrastibake this weekend
Chores can wait. Stop what you’re doing and bake these incredible cakes instead. Think carrot cake, lemon cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake and everything in between.
Buttermilk & lemon layer cake
“This recipe celebrates all that comes from the beautiful Jersey cows at The Dairyman Barossa, Michael Wohlstadt’s farm – the cream, butter and buttermilk. The whipped cream leaves you feeling like you’re in a dream-like splendour with its pillowy silkiness.” - Karena Armstrong
Lemon and condensed milk tres leches cake
This twist on a classic dessert features a soft, milk-soaked sponge and tangy lemon flavour, topped with creamy whipped topping and lemon curd swirls. It's perfect for a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert.
Mini Persian love cakes
With origins in the Middle East, these mini versions of a classic Persian love cake offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Made from a base of almond meal and pistachios, the cakes are drizzled with a fragrant rosewater syrup and paired with a luscious cream to finish.
Easy strawberry shortcake
This gorgeous and impressive-looking dessert is surprisingly easy to prepare - just don’t tell a soul! We covered the buttery french “sablé breton” with strawberries but you can pick your favourite berry or a mix of what's in season.
Fig and coffee crumble cake
Cake and crumble come together to create something truly tasty. Perfect served with tea and coffee, or with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert.
Classic pound cake
The pound cake has been around for ages and loved for its simplicity, beautiful golden hue and buttery flavour. This recipe recreates the classic version but feel free to add some lemon or orange zest or stir through some chocolate bits to mix things up.
This mandarin, pistachio and yoghurt cake tastes as good as it looks
This unlikely trio makes for a killer dessert, and with no flour included, can be enjoyed by everyone. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
White chocolate, orange and amaretto flourless torte
Blondes really do have more fun – well, at least as far as ths white chocolate torte with sticky orange sauce goes. This indulgent take on a traditional cake puts dark chocolate tortes to shame.
Spiced carrot cake with labneh icing
Loaded with spices and topped with a homemade labneh icing, this carrot cake is anything but ordinary.
Peach, carrot and walnut cake with cream cheese icing
The classic carrot cake becomes a stone fruit-studded stunner.
Choc-banana bundt with hot chocolate butterscotch
It truly doesn't get much better.
Hazelnut chocolate dacquoise cake with red wine cherries
This cake makes a great gluten-free option for Christmas, or whenever you have guests around.
Cookie dough chocolate cake with caramel drizzle
Chocolate cake? Check. Cookie dough frosting? Check. Oozy caramel drizzle? Check. It doesn't get much better does it? Check.
Honeyed quince cake
Great for afternoon tea, just as good for dessert. This cake is as versatile as it is scrumptious.