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10 Cakes to Serve at Your Grandmother's Next Birthday Party

By Katie Strasberg
February 14, 2017
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Nothing says quality time like a box-full of recipes, a cloud of flour, and grandma by your side. Though many a Southern grandmother is gifted in the kitchen, we all have our own favorite recipes and memories from sun-filled Sundays learning to bake with the most patient of ladies. After all of those hours spent in the kitchen, it's finally your time to shine. Make grandma proud (and prove the baking gene is safe for a whole 'nother generation) by serving the perfect, homemade cake at her birthday bash.Whether you’ve collected your own box of handwritten favorites by now or not, we’ve got you covered. Shower your grandmother with love this birthday with one of our favorite, homemade cake recipes. 
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Coconut Tres Leches Sheet Cake

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Recipe: Coconut Tres Leches Sheet Cake

The perfect go-to for a party, this sheet cake is an entertainer’s dream. Show grandma you know how to bake a sheet cake for a crowd with this coconut treat.

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Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

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Recipe: Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

Pound cakes have been a favorite of Southern bakers for generations. Keep the tradition alive with this delicious sweet full of springtime flavor.

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Lemon Bar Cake

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Recipe: Lemon Bar Cake

Put the slow cooker to work for this simple citrus sweet that’s a breeze to make. Served warm or cooled, this sweet cake can be topped with Candied Lemon Slices for an extra treat.

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Yogurt Pound Cake with Pomegranate Syrup

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Recipe: Yogurt Pound Cake with Pomegranate Syrup

A new, Greek yogurt twist on a Southern staple, this pound cake is pleasure with a slightly tangy flavor and a side of spiced pomegranate syrup.

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Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

The easiest take on an upside-down cake we’ve seen yet, this simple slow cooker dessert is packs in the cranberries.

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Southern Grandmas React To Mochi

Down here, our grandmothers are the experts in the kitchen. We decided to test their seasoned palates against some not-so-common fare. On their plate? Mochi.

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Hummingbird Cake

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Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

If you’re looking for a confection that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser, look no further than this signature Southern dessert. A favorite among our readers for more than 40 years, this sweet is sure to make grandma smile.

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Strawberry Mousse Cake

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Recipe: Strawberry Mousse Cake

Pretty in pink, this mousse cake packs in layers of love filled with the sweetest strawberry flavor.

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Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake

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Recipe: Red Velvet Marble Bundt Cake

An old-fashioned favorite that’s never gone out of style, a bundt cake is sure to delight at any birthday party. This recipe takes red velvet taste and molds it perfectly to create a colorful work of art that’s incredibly impressive but surprisingly simple.

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Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

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Recipe: Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Party guests will love these luscious little two-bite treats. As pretty as they are tasty, you can make these miniature cakes your own creation by topping with any kind of berry or preserves.

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Two of our favorite desserts come together to create a creamy blend cheesecake and fresh bananas in the party-perfect recipe.

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