Baking at home has seen a record high in recent months, thanks mostly in part to the global stay-at-home orders that have been put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. From perfecting Chrissy Teigen's renowned banana bread to whipping up drool-worthy cinnamon rolls for every breakfast of the week, bored bakers can't seem to get out of their kitchens. According to Google, stay-at-homers are now on the hunt for delectable cake recipes, and dang, they sound delicious. From Mother's Day ideas earlier this month to graduation treat inspiration and everything in between, we rounded up the top ten most popular cake recipes that are being searched for on the internet right now, including all-time favorites like vanilla cake and creative and easy-to-make mug cakes. See the whole list of the most popular cake recipes ahead, and get ready to turn your kitchen into an at-home bakery. Enjoy!
1Carrot Cake
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This Chrissy Teigen-approved carrot cake recipe is just what your taste buds have been dreaming of. It's superflavorful, rich, and features a buttermilk glaze. Need we say more?
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Imagine: a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. Yup, that's what you get when you make this moist, almost fudge-like delicacy. Due to the addition of cocoa powder, this treat isn't too tooth-achingly sweet but also not too bitter and dark either — aka the best of both worlds.
Stay-at-home chefs are thinking about nothing bundt cakes! If you have a bundt cake pan in your kitchen, get ready to dust it off because this lemon buttermilk recipe is pure perfection. It's moist and tangy as well as the perfect pick-me-up on a lazy afternoon.
A timeless classic, it doesn't get much better than vanilla cake. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser and for good reason! Top it off with sprinkles, fresh fruit, and any other sweet things you can think of.
Easy to make and complete with a quick clean up, mug cakes are the new go-to recipes. This decadent flourless chocolate cake requires zero baking, meaning even the most inexperienced chef can make it in no time!
With a rich cream cheese frosting, there's no denying the deliciousness of red velvet cake. Whether it's for a birthday, graduation, or just an after-dinner dessert, you can make this drool-worthy cake any night of the week.