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4 Fresh and Impressive Easy-To-Bake Cakes

Celebrate a birthday, impress at a dinner party, or use up the last of the rhubarb in these stunner cakes that are easier than you think to pull off.
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Pistachio cake with orange blossom icing on a pink plate infront of a floral backdrop

Photo, Erik Putz.

We took four classic cake styles—single layer, layered, sheet and bundt—and turned them on their heads (in the case of our rhubarb upside-down cake, quite literally). Looking for a simple, impressive way to celebrate a birthday, or a recipe to use up the last of that rhubarb? Whatever the season brings, one thing is certain: You’re covered for treats!

Strawberry-Chocolate Cake

Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, so why not marry the flavours in this decadent, delicious cake? Get this strawberry-chocolate cake recipe.

Chocolate cake with strawberry icing in front of a floral back dropPhoto, Erik Putz.

Pistachio Cake With Orange Blossom Icing

If a spring blossom were a cake, it would be this gorgeous, moist and fresh flavoured delight. Get this pistachio cake with orange blossom icing recipe.

Pistachio cake with orange blossom icing on a pink plate infront of a floral backdropPhoto, Erik Putz.

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

A slice of pie is a classic ending to a summery meal, but why hide fresh fruit under piles of pastry? With this upside-down cake, the tangy rhubarb shines. Get this rhubarb upside-down cake recipe.

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4 Fresh and Impressive Easy-To-Bake CakesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

These pretty, citrus-infused treats taste as sweet and fresh as the new season. Get this mini lemon bundt cakes recipe.

4 Fresh and Impressive Easy-To-Bake CakesPhoto, Erik Putz.

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