A must-have dessert with cream cheese frosting, combining flavors perfectly; cool before icing and top with roasted pecans for extra crunch. —Robin Smith, Old Fort, North Carolina
Red Velvet Pound Cake:
Lemon pie filling adds citrus flavor to cake mix, with rich cream cheese frosting; best served cold, cut into squares and frozen. —Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon
Lemon Sheet Cake:
Popular at picnics, these cupcakes feature creamy frosting and coconut sprinkles; a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Coconut Cupcakes:
A silky-smooth chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting reminiscent of a pint’s foamy head; perfect for toasting. —Marjorie Hennig, Seymour, Indiana
Chocolate Guinness Cake:
Fall and winter staple inspired by classic cinnamon rolls, pairing well with tea; suitable as dessert or snack with versatile fillings. —Elizabeth Ding, El Cerrito, California
Cinnamon Roll Macarons:
Cream cheese frosted pumpkin bars, a beloved fall treat enjoyed year-round by the family. —Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama
Pumpkin Bars:
Inspired by a basic pound cake recipe, now a gathering favorite; the unfrosted cake freezes well. —Pat Stewart, Canton, Georgia
Key Lime Pound Cake:
Easy cake with pineapple and mandarin oranges, offering a tropical twist; made with cake and pudding mix, perfect for make-ahead potluck and party desserts. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Million Dollar Cake:
A moist cake with sweet carrots and cinnamon, topped with fluffy buttery cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts; a favorite birthday treat. —Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania
Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: