If you’re a fan of classic desserts that never go out of style, then you’re in for a treat with old-fashioned cakes! These timeless confections evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort, reminding us of simpler times and cherished family recipes. From moist and rich chocolate cake to tender and buttery pound cake, old-fashioned cakes come in a variety of flavors and textures to suit every taste preference. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a slice of something sweet, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of indulging in a slice of homemade cake made from scratch. es with these beloved recipes from yesteryear.
Delicious Oatmeal Cake
Oatmeal Cake is made with oatmeal, seasoned with cinnamon and topped with a delicious, caramely, crunchy coconut, pecan topping.
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Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting {From Scratch}
This Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese frosting is light, moist, and deliciously sweet full of the flavors of fall. The warmth from the spices in the cake, teamed with the creamy frosting, makes the perfect balance of flavor. Any cake lover will adore this recipe.
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Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a beloved old fashioned gingerbread recipe. Top it with white chocolate cream cheese frosting for a centerpiece-worthy dessert.
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Buttermilk Vanilla Cake Recipe From Scratch
Bake a cake just like Grandma used to with this Vintage Buttermilk Vanilla Cake Recipe From Scratch. A layer cake with vanilla frosting!
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Classic Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
This Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe is going to become a favorite. It is a moist pound cake recipe that is perfect for any party.
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Chocolate Depression Cake
Chocolate Depression Cake – Wacky Cake is a retro cake recipe using basic pantry ingredients but no eggs! A simple chocolate cake recipe
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a retro chocolate cake recipe that is super moist, dense & rich. This chocolate cake is so good, even without frosting!
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Chocolate Dump Cake
A super easy recipe, this chocolate dump cake is made with a package of cake mix, chocolate pudding powder, butter, and milk. No bowls needed.
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Granny Cake With Coconut
This old-fashioned Granny Cake recipe is a delicious pineapple cake with a sprinkling of brown sugar and a creamy, buttery sauce with chopped nuts and coconut poured over the top.
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
One of the easiest cakes you’ll ever bake, this old-fashioned one bowl chocolate mayonnaise cake needs only 7 ingredients and no butter or eggs!
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Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe
Made with fresh cherries and a sugary butter streusel topping, this easy and beautiful Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe is a delicious summertime treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Victoria Sponge Cake With Balsamic Strawberries
Victoria Sponge Cake is a light strawberries & cream cake. My version uses a homemade balsamic strawberry reduction. Why? Because it’s delicious.
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Chocolate Blackout Cake
Learn how to make this Chocolate blackout cake – decadent chocolate cake, covered in chocolate chips, and topped with a dark chocolate drizzle.
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Easy One Bowl Apple Cake
Apple cake is made in one bowl and is mixed by hand. Apple slices create a beautiful presentation on this delicious apple cinnamon cake!
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Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting
This easy chocolate sheet cake is moist, delicious, and perfect for a crowd! Ready start to finish in under an hour.
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Apple Butter Spice Cake
What to do with extra apple butter? Make this easy apple butter spice cake with maple fudge frosting! With plenty of fall spices.
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{Best!} Old Fashioned Carrot Cake With Pineapple
Old fashioned carrot cake recipe with pineapple is moist, richly spiced, easy to make from scratch and has a fluffy whipped cream frosting.
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Blueberry Buckle
Blueberry buckle is a classic, and with good reason: it’s tender, easy to make and packed full of delicious blueberries topped with a buttery streusel.
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Coffee Walnut Loaf Cake
This easy coffee walnut loaf cake recipe tastes simply divine! Moist, with dates, walnuts and bold coffee flavor, coffee loaf cake never tasted so good!
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Tomato Soup Cake
Make this Magic Tomato Soup Cake! Based on a classic retro 1950s recipe printed on cans. You can’t taste the soup in the spice layer cake.
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Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake
Moist Red Velvet Cake topped with cream cheese frosting that is a delightfully indulgent dessert for any occasion!
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Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake
This old-fashioned raisin cake is super moist and stores incredibly well. It only requires a few staple ingredients and is easy to make.
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Triple-layer Strawberry Cake (From Scratch)
Perfect for any occasion, this Triple-layer Strawberry Cake (made from scratch!) is a moist, delicious cake with a fresh strawberry buttercream frosting.
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Easy 4-Ingredient Sponge Cake Recipe
Ready to bake a simple sponge cake with just four everyday ingredients? This easy 4-ingredient sponge cake recipe makes baking a breeze.
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Pig Pickin’ Cake
Pig pickin’ cake is a traditional southern dessert made with rich yellow cake laced with whole mandarin oranges and topped with a creamy pineapple frosting.
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Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake Dessert
This light and refreshing, easy, no bake, retro Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert is made with Jello and store bought angel food cake.
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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