We are in the stretch of winter between the excitement and busyness of the holidays and the start of spring. For me they can be long days, especially with night coming early and weather that may be less inviting. Baking cakes is a perfect hobby for these times and everyone is happy to see a cake cooling in the kitchen!
I’ve collected up some of the cakes I love to bake into a single post to share with you. Hopefully it will inspire you to do some baking too!
Grandma’s 1-2-3-4 Cake
One of our family’s favorite cakes! This old-fashioned pound cake is perfect any time of the year with fresh or frozen fruit and whipped cream or toasted with butter.
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Nothing beats lemon for cheering someone up! This is a classic British Lemon Drizzle Cake and is often requested by my family. It’s perfect with a cup of hot tea in the afternoon!
Best Easy Chocolate Cake
When you need chocolate, this cake is the way to go! Not only is it rich and chocolatey but it doesn’t use butter, eggs, or milk so you can have it in the oven in under 10 minutes.
Emma’s Perfect Cheesecake
Cheesecake may take a bit of planning but it’s surprisingly simple to make. This rich delicious dessert is perfect for a party or just to have in the fridge.
Yogurt Cake
Similar to a Lemon Drizzle Cake this citrus cake can be make with any citrus fruit you like. Here I made it with clementines but lemon, lime, orange, or even grapefruit would be great! The yogurt makes it soft and tender.
Crumb-topped Gingerbread
This quick spiced gingerbread cake is perfect for a winter snack or dessert. The crumb topping gives a unique texture to this cozy cake.
Olive Oil Banana Cake (or Bread)
Sometimes I double my banana bread recipe to make a delicious banana cake. This cake is a great reason to buy extra bananas!
