Top 10 Five-Star Layer Cakes

Coconut-Almond Cream Cake

This decadent cake is deliciously rich as well as moist. For a colorful presentation, garnish with kumquats, currants, and fresh mint sprigs.

• Recipe: Coconut-Almond Cream Cake

Chocolate Cake IV

• Chocolate Cake IV

Coffee and chocolate lovers everywhere will find this cake to die for! Between each layer of chocolate cake is a delicious Mocha-Chocolate Cream Filling and topped off with Coffee Liqueur Ganache Icing.

Fresh Orange Italian Cream Cake

• Fresh Orange Italian Cream Cake

Reviewers have touted this one of the best cakes they’ve ever tasted. Our recipe takes ordinary Italian Cream Cake up a notch by spreading flavorful Fresh Orange Curd between each layer. Be sure to chill the Fresh Orange Curd for 8 hours; it helps keep the layers together which makes it easier to frost.

Best Carrot Cake

Make this classic favorite for a crowd and you might not have any leftovers to bring home. Simply adding a can of crushed pineapple and the luscious Buttermilk Glaze makes this truly the Best Carrot Cake.

• Recipe: Best Carrot Cake

 

Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake

• Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake

Berries and chocolate have never mixed so well. A simple whipped cream cheese frosting and a coating of chopped toasted pecans give this indulgent dessert an elegant finish.

Bourbon-Chocolate Cake With Praline Frosting

• Bourbon-Chocolate Cake With Praline Frosting

Chocolate Ganache smoothed between layers of rich chocolate cake and topped with warm Bourbon Glaze make this recipe fit for special occasions. Serve alongside a warm cup of coffee or tea.

Lightened Hummingbird Cake

You won’t have to destroy your diet in order to enjoy Southern Living’s most requested recipe. The Lightened version makes simple substitutions such as using applesauce for some of the oil and light rather than regular cream cheese. Your whole family will love the sweet pineapple and banana cake topped with delicious Cream Cheese Frosting.

• Recipe: Lightened Hummingbird Cake
• Recipe: Hummingbird Cake
• Related: 4 Ways with Hummingbird Cake

Chocolate Italian Cake

• Chocolate Italian Cake

Finely chopped pecans and a hint of cinnamon in the Chocolate-Cream Cheese frosting gives this chocolate spin-off the classic Italian Cream Cake that something extra. Garnish with pecan halves for a pretty presentation.

White Chocolate-Almond Cake

• White Chocolate-Almond Cake

Using square rather than round cake pans gives this layer cake a wonderfully unique presentation. The combination of sour cream, light brown sugar and hot water make this cake extra delightful and moist.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

• Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

Starting with a package of cake mix makes this cake both easy and delicious. Kids and adults alike will love the creamy peanut butter mousse between layers of chocolate cake. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and serve with a scoop of ice cream.