10 types of
cake

Nothing says "special occasion" quite like cake. Here, a guide to all the types of cake you should have in your recipe box.

1. YELLOW CAKE

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2. pound cake

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3. sponge cake

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4. red velvet cake

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5. OLIVE OIL CAKE

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6. flourless cake

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7. UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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8. fruitcake

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9. icebox cake

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10. cheesecake

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10 types of
cake

EVERY BAKER SHOULD KNOW

Nothing says "special occasion" quite like cake. Here, a guide to all the types of cake you should have in your recipe box.

1. YELLOW CAKE

This quintessential vanilla-flavored cake is beloved for layered birthday cakes and casual snacking cakes alike.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

2. pound cake

Traditionally, pound cake was made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs and sugar for a versatile, dense, buttery cake.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

3. sponge cake

Favored for its versatility, sponge cake is tender & bouncy and will soak up the flavors of anything it's paired with (like fruit or coffee).

MARK ROPER/SO RICH SO SWEET

4. red velvet cake

Red velvet cake usually contains a few tablespoons of cocoa powder for flavor. As for frosting, the most common flavor is cream cheese – yum.

BROMA BAKERY

5. OLIVE OIL CAKE

Olive oil cake is made with – you guessed it – olive oil, which takes the place of butter & adds a nuanced, fruity flavor that keeps the cake moist & fresh.

KAREN TEDESCO/FAMILY STYLE

6. flourless cake

The flourless cake batter is baked into a dense, sliceable dessert. It's incredibly fudgy & naturally gluten-free – what's not to love?

SALLY'S BAKING ADDICTION

7. UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Upside-down cake practically decorates itself. It's made by layering fruit in the bottom of a cake pan, then topping it with batter.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

8. fruitcake

This holiday dessert is boozy, rich & packed with nuts & dried fruit (hence the name). Depending on the recipe, it can be glazed, iced and soaked in spirits.

ERIN MCDOWELL

9. icebox cake

This cake is made by assembling layers of cookies & whipped cream, which meld together in the fridge to yield what you would swear are slices of cake.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

10. cheesecake

There are baked and unbaked versions, & they come in a variety of styles, but they all contain some type of fresh cheese (like cream cheese, mascarpone or ricotta).

ERIN MCDOWELL

Ready to bake?
Follow the link for the full recipes.

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10 types of cake

EVERY BAKER SHOULD KNOW

Nothing says "special occasion" quite like cake. Here, a guide to all the types of cake you should have in your recipe box.

1. YELLOW CAKE

This quintessential vanilla-flavored cake is beloved for layered birthday cakes and casual snacking cakes alike.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

2. pound cake

Traditionally, pound cake was made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs and sugar for a versatile, dense, buttery cake.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

3. sponge cake

Favored for its versatility, sponge cake is tender & bouncy and will soak up the flavors of anything it's paired with (like fruit or coffee).

MARK ROPER/SO RICH SO SWEET

4. red velvet cake

Red velvet cake usually contains a few tablespoons of cocoa powder for flavor. As for frosting, the most common flavor is cream cheese – yum.

BROMA BAKERY

5. OLIVE OIL CAKE

Olive oil cake is made with – you guessed it – olive oil, which takes the place of butter & adds a nuanced, fruity flavor that keeps the cake moist & fresh.

KAREN TEDESCO/FAMILY STYLE

6. flourless cake

The flourless cake batter is baked into a dense, sliceable dessert. It's incredibly fudgy & naturally gluten-free – what's not to love?

SALLY'S BAKING ADDICTION

7. UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Upside-down cake practically decorates itself. It's made by layering fruit in the bottom of a cake pan, then topping it with batter.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

8. fruitcake

This holiday dessert is boozy, rich & packed with nuts & dried fruit (hence the name). Depending on the recipe, it can be glazed, iced and soaked in spirits.

ERIN MCDOWELL

9. icebox cake

This cake is made by assembling layers of cookies & whipped cream, which meld together in the fridge to yield what you would swear are slices of cake.

LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL

10. cheesecake

There are baked and unbaked versions, & they come in a variety of styles, but they all contain some type of fresh cheese (like cream cheese, mascarpone or ricotta).

ERIN MCDOWELL

Ready to bake? Follow the link for the full recipes.

GET RECIPES

10 types of
cake

Ready to bake?
Follow the link for the full recipes.