Grandma’s Heavenly Heart Cake

Homemade Gingerbread on a silver fork with raspberry and creme fraiche by bake this cake

Everyone should have a Mother’s Gingerbread Cake recipe on hand, don’t you think?  And there are a lot of them out there. I know because we’ve tried nearly every one we can lay a hand on, starting from recipes created … Continue reading

Heavenly Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte for Culinary Historians and YOU

Italian Chocolate Almond Torte Caprese blue patio background by bakethiscake

Otherwise known as the Torte Caprese, this classic make-ahead Italian Chocolate Almond Torte is loaded up with almonds and dark bittersweet chocolate and arrives tableside with a flaky chocolate meringue top crust bursting with flavor! Continue reading

Rediscovering St. Andrew’s Secret to Harvest Gold Pumpkin Cake

Harvest Gold Pumpkin Cake with oranges sliced for Guests by bake this cake

The retro Harvest Gold Pumpkin Cake is a golden beauty served warm from the oven or with a nice cream cheese frosting (or a side dollop of whipped cream) and this little vintage darling brings you all the warm flavors of autumn without an overload of heavy pumpkin spices. Just enough to ring in the season in bright style! Continue reading

Vintage Poppy Seed Cake Pops with Buttery Poppy Seed Flavor

Homemade Poppyseed Cake on a white plate by bake this cake

Old-fashioned butter cake and poppy seeds make for a delightful snacking cake – full of bright and rich goodness. Perfect for morning brunch, office coffee cake or your next potluck party. Continue reading

Pink Party Strawberry Lemonade Party Pound #Cake Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cake strawberry pink loaf for a party by bakethiscake

Get that party started with this easy, old-fashioned strawberry lemonade pound cake drizzled in simple lemon icing made 3 ways for family, party and a BIG crowd! Continue reading

Rich and Fluffy Easter Angel Cake with Sarah Bernhardt Fruit and Chantilly Cream

vintage Easter Angel Cake slice with Sarah Bernhardt Fruits by Bake This Cake

Presenting an old-fashioned charmer that’s fluffy and moist, this historic angel food cake contains a tender sunshine surprise that reveals itself only when you slice it. Serve it up with a vintage compote of sweet wine strawberries, fresh pineapple chunks and a dollop of strawberry Chantilly. You may also add a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream to the mix to create my favorite springtime flavor party. Continue reading

A Cozy Vintage Lemon Pudding Cake That Wants to be Inside of You

Serving Lemon Pudding Cake from casserole dish by bake this cake

With a bottom slosh of lemon cream pudding and a light-as-air delicate top sponge cake, it serves up like a heaping spoonful of old-fashioned comfort cake with a hint of sweet and a big kick of fresh lemon flavor. Continue reading

Vintage Apple Cider Cake Recipe with Apple Cream Filling

Cider Cake on gold cake stand w antique bird cage by BakeThisCake photo by Lifeforcephotos

If you’re looking for a charming vintage cake loaded with a tender apple flavor, I think you’ve found your cake match! This turn-of-the-Century delight is filled with an apple cream custard and topped with sweet cream. It just might be calling your name, inviting you to bring some history back to life at your next meet-up. Continue reading