30 of most popular cakes

For the whipped cream frosting:

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3 cups heavy cream, chilled

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1/2 cup powdered sugar

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1 tsp vanilla extract

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

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2 cups granulated sugar

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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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2 tsp baking soda

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1 tsp baking powder

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1 tsp salt

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1 cup buttermilk

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1/2 cup vegetable oil

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2 large eggs

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2 tsp vanilla extract

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1 cup hot water

Ingredients:

For the cherry filling:

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2 cans of cherry pie filling

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1/4 cup cherry liqueur (optional)

For the chocolate cake:

For decoration:

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Chocolate shavings

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Maraschino cherries

11      Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.

Slowly pour in the hot water while mixing on low speed. Mix until just combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans.

Once the cakes have cooled, level the tops with a serrated knife or a cake leveler.

To make the cherry filling, mix the cherry pie filling with the cherry liqueur (if using).

To make the whipped cream frosting, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.

To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving platter.

Spread a layer of cherry filling over the cake layer, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge.

Add a layer of whipped cream frosting over the cherry filling.

Top with the second cake layer.

Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream frosting.

Sprinkle the top of the cake with chocolate shavings and decorate with maraschino cherries.

Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Enjoy your delicious and classic Black Forest Cake!

12      Funfetti cake

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2 cups all-purpose flour

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2 teaspoons baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

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1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar

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3 large egg whites, at room temperature

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

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1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Ingredients:

For the frosting:

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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

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4 cups powdered sugar

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1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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Additional rainbow sprinkles for decorating

For the cake: