20 Classic Cake Recipes Straight From Grandma’s Kitchen

These tried and true recipes are grandma approved.

Alison Miksch

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What’s the secret ingredient in these tried-and-true cakes? Love. No, seriously: These recipes, passed down through generations, were submitted by the grandchildren of some very talented bakers, and the memories made in Grandma’s kitchen are probably even sweeter than the cakes themselves. Whether you’re craving a basic Bundt or a decadent chocolate dessert, you’ll find a new family tradition in this collection of our best Grandma-approved cake recipes.

Grandma Ruby’s Buttermilk Cake

Grandma Ruby’s moist, dense, and sweet pound cake has a subtle lemony note. It’s fantastic on its own, but recipe creator James Buddy Clower suggests serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Grandma’s No-Bake Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake, which recipe creator Jennifer Horrace says has been passed down through generations, comes together quickly and easily with just six ingredients (including cream cheese, sour cream and a container of whipped topping).

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Grandma’s Texas Chocolate Cake

Alison Miksch

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Chocolate lovers won’t be able to get enough of this decadent Texas puff pastry. A super sweet 5-ingredient frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Add walnuts or pecans for a nice crunch.

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Grandma’s Fresh Apple Cake

Looking for something delicious to bake with a bunch of fresh apples? Your search ends with this comforting apple cake with raisins and walnuts.

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Grandma Leach’s Fruitcake

If you think you don’t like fruitcake, think again. This grandma-approved cake starts with a secret ingredient that makes it fruity, flavorful, and moist: applesauce. “It was moist, not too sweet, and so aromatic,” says reviewer Asma.

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Grandma’s Chocolate Marvel Cake

No one will believe you when you reveal the secret ingredient to this complex chocolate cake: baby prune puree! Top it with your favorite chocolate frosting or a simple dusting of icing sugar.

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Grandma’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Here’s a vintage upside-down cake, with canned pineapple and jarred cherries, that has stood the test of time. Your trusty cast iron skillet is the key to its golden, delightfully crispy crust.

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Grandma’s Sour Cream Cake

Sour cream is the secret ingredient in this incredibly moist, dense, and tangy pound cake. “Oh, Grandma, you really know your pound cake,” says critic Karen McCleane Mullin. “This is one of the best pound cakes I’ve ever made.”

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Grandma Snyder’s Oatmeal Cake

This old-fashioned cake is easy to make with pantry staples like oatmeal and evaporated milk. “A delicious and deliciously sweet cake,” raves reviewer SWEETSPRING. “It’s even better the next day, so make it the night before. Quick, easy, and delicious!”

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Grandma’s Carrot Cake

This traditional carrot cake, filled with pineapple chunks, coconut flakes and walnuts, is topped with a rich buttermilk buttercream.

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Grandma Moyer’s Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake

This sweet coffee cake has an even sweeter history: “This was my Grandma Moyer’s recipe,” according to recipe creator BobbieRocks. “It’s been missing since at least the mid-80s. I found it tucked away in an old book I bought after my mother passed away. Everyone in the family has been trying to recreate this delicious coffee cake for years.”

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Grandma’s Pound Cake II

This tried-and-true 5-ingredient pound cake recipe is authentic: It uses one pound of butter, flour, eggs, and sugar. It makes three whole loaves, making it the perfect dessert to serve to a large crowd.

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Grandma’s Cheesecake

A sturdy shortbread crust makes the perfect base for this rich, creamy, lemony cheesecake filling. Finish it off with your favorite fresh fruit or a decadent chocolate sauce.

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Grandma’s soft cake

Make this simple cake with just six ingredients you probably already have on hand: butter, white sugar, eggs, self-rising flour, milk and vanilla extract.

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Grandma’s Honey Cake

This deceptively simple cake starts with a package of store-bought yellow cake mix. Sour cream adds moisture and tang, while cinnamon and brown sugar bring a warm flavor.

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Grandma’s Buttermilk Poppy Seed Coffee Cake

This buttermilk poppy seed cake is topped with a sweet cinnamon and sugar filling. It’s the perfect companion to a hot cup of coffee.

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Nana’s Old Fashioned Jelly Cake

In this tasty recipe, a yellow puff pastry is topped with a layer of raspberry jelly. “It’s so moist it melts in your mouth,” according to recipe creator JAYJOSE.

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Grandma’s Cashew Cake with Frosting

Brewed coffee adds depth to this rich chocolate cake topped with a coffee-infused chocolate buttercream frosting. “I just made this cake and it’s amazing,” says reviewer Kyliet23. “It’s now one of my favorite cake recipes.”

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Granny Kat’s Pumpkin Roll

This fall pumpkin roll is topped with a rich cream cheese filling that’s impossible to resist. “My guests couldn’t believe I made it,” according to one satisfied Allrecipes community member. “It’s also pretty impressive to look at. Thanks Granny Kat!”

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Memaw’s Lemon Sunshine Cake

Convenient store-bought ingredients like lemon cake mix and lemon pudding mix make this cake as easy to make as it is to eat. A fruity frosting adds moisture and sweet flavor.

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