The BEST Cake Recipes for Beginner Bakers

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I’ve compiled the best cake recipes for beginner bakers from the top creators on the internet.

In fact, these are a few of the exact recipes I have used to create a successful cake business that has grown over the years.

Let’s start breaking down the best cake recipes for beginner (and skilled) bakers.

What Makes a Cake Recipe the BEST?

The texture of the cake the recipe produces matters. Is it light and fluffy? Dense and chewy? Moist and melts in your mouth? The best cake will have a nice tender crumb that is light, fluffy, moist and full of flavor. Like a cake that sticks to the fork when you dig into it.

A recipe that is easy to understand and follow with clear steps and instructions is another check in the box for what makes a cake recipe the best for beginner bakers. If you are a beginner, you need a recipe that you have the best chance of being successful with using ingredients that are easily accessible. Then, with time and skill you are able to graduate into more complex recipes if you choose.

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This list is going to compile a few of my favorite recipe creators that have tried and true recipes that are perfect for beginner bakers. I will breakdown why their cake recipes are the best for bakers and share a few of my favorite recipes from them.

1. Baking with Blondie

If you have been following me on Instagram lately, you’ve seen me post about her recipes. Baking with Blondie has crafted delicious doctored cake mix recipes that gives bakers the “confidence to create over-the-top beautiful and mouthwatering gourmet-style cakes in their own kitchen”.

Here’s what I like about her recipes:

• Easy to follow.

• Great fail-proof doctored cake mix recipes.

• Vast selection of classic and “out-of-the-box” recipes. (See what I did there? Lol.)

You can check out her plethora of cake recipes in her recipe book Cake Confidence. I have used her vanilla and chocolate cake recipes like clock work in my business.

Check out some of her other fun cake flavors!

Peach Upside Down Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake, Baking with Blondie

The “peach upside down cake is packed with peach flavor, and turned out to be quite a cinch to throw together.” -Baking with Blondie

Here’s the Recipe.

Chocolate Banana Cake

Chocolate Banana Cake, Baking with Blondie

The Chocolate Banana Cake is “chocolate banana cake layers (using fresh bananas and a tasty chocolate cake mix), and my FAVORITE cocoa buttercream, I knew this cake would be nothing short of tasty perfection.” - Baking with Blondie

Here’s the Recipe.

Strawberry Funfetti Cake

Strawberry Funfetti Cake, Baking with Blondie

This Strawberry Funfetti Cake has “tender layers of gorgeous strawberry cake filled with rainbow sprinkles, frosted with vanilla funfetti buttercream, this cake is so bright and cheery – and tastes just as delicious as it looks.” -Baking with Blondie

Here’s the recipe.

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2. Divas Can Cook

Monique of Divas Can Cook is known for her many delicious sweet and savory dishes that give that cozy down south feeling. Her recipes help “you feel confident in the kitchen while whipping up Southern classics.” And I’m from the south, so you know I gave these a go!

Here’s what I like about her recipes:

• Southern style scratch recipes that remind you of Grandma’s house.

• Full flavored cakes with beautiful textures.

• Guided recipe videos for each cake recipe makes it super easy to follow.

I have personally dug into a few of her pound cake recipes and her red velvet cake, but you can explore her cake recipe collection here and try a few of these tasty scratch cake recipes listed.

Vanilla Cake

Vanilla Cake, Divas Can Cook

Monique says this is the BEST Vanilla Cake recipe because, “It stays perfectly moist and fluffy for DAYYYZZZ!! This cake is super forgiving and perfect for beginners. The perfect classic vanilla cake with a lovely buttery vanilla flavor, light cream color, and the most incredible melt-in-your-mouth tender crumb texture.” Yep, that’ll do it for me! DROOLING!

Here’s the Recipe.

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Divas Can Cook

“This red velvet cupcake recipe is safe for red velvet newbies. It goes light on the chocolate, vinegar, and buttermilk, yet it still lends a delicate red velvet flavor.” - Divas Can Cook

Here’s the Recipe.

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Sweet Potato Pound Cake, Divas Can Cook

This sweet potato pound cake is “dense, moist, and full of sweet potato flavor.” -Divas Can Cook

Here’s the Recipe.

3. Cupcake Jemma

Big fan of Cupcake Jemma and her team at Crumbs and Doilies! It’s her recipes and her videos for me. She shares wonderful recipes with in depth tutorials of more modern bakes and cakes. Get into the science of the bakes. You can get your cake, cookie, and treat fix for sure!

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

“These decadent moist Chocolate sponges are filled with Chantilly Cream, iced with a 2-tone White and Milk Chocolate Buttercream, drizzled with Chocolate Ganache and topped off with a toasted Marshmallow.” - Cupcake Jemma

Ultimate Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is, “the most indulgent, decadent, moist and chocolatey Chocolate Cake you will EVER MAKE! It looks impressive but it's really very simple to make.” - Cupcake Jemma

Raspberry White Chocolate Cake

“This moist yet fluffy Raspberry Ripple sponge is filled with alternating layers of White Chocolate Buttercream and home made Raspberry Goo.” - Cupcake Jemma

4. Preppy Kitchen

John from Preppy Kitchen makes delicious cakes and gives easy to understand instructions which is perfect for any beginner baker. He, “believes helping people be “Prep”-ared in the kitchen allows them to feel confident and ultimately be successful. For me the most satisfying part of making any dish is sharing it with friends and family.”

Vanilla Cake

Vanilla Cake, Preppy Kitchen

“Made from scratch with only a handful of ingredients, this Vanilla Cake Recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Far from boring, this classic cake is flavorful and has a tender and moist crumb. It’s so light, fluffy, and easy to make that you’ll never go back to box mix!” -Preppy Kitchen

Here’s the recipe.

Lemon Cake

Lemon Cake, Preppy Kitchen

This delicious lemon cake is made with fresh lemons that give the cake a bright and fresh taste. “You will absolutely fall in love with this tender cake after the first bite melts in your mouth.” -Preppy Kitchen

Here’s the recipe.

Strawberry Cake

Strawberry Cake, Preppy Kitchen

“You will fall in love with this fresh Strawberry Cake made with a homemade strawberry reduction. It's moist, tender, and the most beautiful shade of pink! This recipe combines layers of strawberry flavored cake with strawberry flavored cream cheese frosting, so you get fresh strawberry flavors with every bite.” -Preppy Kitchen

Don’t forget the BUTTERCREAM!

Get my NEW DREAM CREAM buttercream recipes here to top off your amazingly delicious cakes!