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Old Fashioned Cakes

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Who doesn't love a slice of cake that takes you back to the good old days? In this article, we're diving into the world of old-fashioned cakes, those classic recipes that remind us of Sunday dinners at grandma's house. We've gathered some all-time favorites that are simple to make and big on taste. Whether you're a fan of rich chocolate cake, zesty lemon pound cake, or the timeless carrot cake, there's something here for everyone. Let's roll up our sleeves and bring some vintage charm into our kitchens with these beloved recipes.

Easy 4-Ingredient Sponge Cake Recipe

A sponge cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on a pink background.
Easy 4-Ingredient Sponge Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Sweet Fix Baker.

Ready to bake a simple sponge cake with just four everyday ingredients? This easy 4-ingredient sponge cake recipe makes baking a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Easy 4-Ingredient Sponge Cake Recipe

Pig Pickin' Cake

A slice of fluffy yellow cake topped with white cream, mandarin orange slices, and a red cherry.
Pig Pickin' Cake. Photo credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Pig pickin' cake is a traditional southern dessert made with rich yellow cake laced with whole mandarin oranges and topped with a creamy pineapple frosting.
Get the Recipe: Pig Pickin' Cake

Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake Dessert

A pink strawberry-flavored bundt cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on a white plate.
Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake Dessert. Photo credit: Food Meanderings.

This light and refreshing, easy, no bake, retro Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert is made with Jello and store bought angel food cake.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake Dessert

Chocolate Depression Cake

A slice of moist chocolate cake with glossy chocolate frosting on a white plate, with crumbs scattered around it.
Chocolate Depression Cake. Photo credit: Retro Recipe Box.

Chocolate Depression Cake - Wacky Cake is a retro cake recipe using basic pantry ingredients but no eggs! A simple chocolate cake recipe
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Depression Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

A chocolate cake with one slice partially cut, showcasing its moist texture and thick chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Photo credit: Retro Recipe Box.

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a retro chocolate cake recipe that is super moist, dense & rich. This chocolate cake is so good, even without frosting!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Chocolate Dump Cake

A baking dish containing chocolate brownies topped with almonds, with several pieces already removed.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Baked Collective.

A super easy recipe, this chocolate dump cake is made with a package of cake mix, chocolate pudding powder, butter, and milk. No bowls needed.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Granny Cake with Coconut

A slice of moist coconut cake topped with crushed pecans and coconut flakes, served on a white plate with a fork.
Granny Cake with Coconut. Photo credit: State Of Dinner.

This old-fashioned Granny Cake recipe is a delicious pineapple cake with a sprinkling of brown sugar and a creamy, buttery sauce with chopped nuts and coconut poured over the top.
Get the Recipe: Granny Cake with Coconut

Easy One Bowl Apple Cake

A close-up of a slice of apple pie sprinkled with sugar on a white plate.
Easy One Bowl Apple Cake. Photo credit: Dana's Table.

Apple cake is made in one bowl and is mixed by hand. Apple slices create a beautiful presentation on this delicious apple cinnamon cake!
Get the Recipe: Easy One Bowl Apple Cake

Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting

A slice of chocolate frosted cake topped with colorful sprinkles on a teal plate.
Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting. Photo credit: Life As A Strawberry.

This easy chocolate sheet cake is moist, delicious, and perfect for a crowd! Ready start to finish in under an hour.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting

Apple Butter Spice Cake

A close-up of a moist carrot cake slice with creamy white frosting on top, served on a brown surface.
Apple Butter Spice Cake. Photo credit: Life As A Strawberry.

What to do with extra apple butter? Make this easy apple butter spice cake with maple fudge frosting! With plenty of fall spices.
Get the Recipe: Apple Butter Spice Cake

Delicious Oatmeal Cake

A slice of sticky toffee pudding topped with pecans and drizzled with caramel sauce, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Delicious Oatmeal Cake. Photo credit: Feeding Your Fam.

Oatmeal Cake is made with oatmeal, seasoned with cinnamon and topped with a delicious, caramely, crunchy coconut, pecan topping.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Oatmeal Cake

Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting {From Scratch}

A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts on top, served on a white plate.
Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting {From Scratch}. Photo credit: The Peasants Daughter.

This Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese frosting is light, moist, and deliciously sweet full of the flavors of fall. The warmth from the spices in the cake, teamed with the creamy frosting, makes the perfect balance of flavor. Any cake lover will adore this recipe.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting {From Scratch}

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

A close-up of a sliced chocolate cake topped with crushed nuts on a wooden plate, with a fancy metal cake server.
Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe. Photo credit: The Peasants Daughter.

This old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe is bursting with fresh apples, walnuts, browned butter, and warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

{Best!} Old Fashioned Carrot Cake With Pineapple

A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate, partially eaten with a fork on the side.
{Best!} Old Fashioned Carrot Cake With Pineapple. Photo credit: Mama Gourmand.

Old fashioned carrot cake recipe with pineapple is moist, richly spiced, easy to make from scratch and has a fluffy whipped cream frosting.
Get the Recipe: {Best!} Old Fashioned Carrot Cake With Pineapple

Blueberry Buckle

A freshly baked blueberry loaf with a golden-brown crumb topping, with one slice partially lifted out, revealing the moist, berry-studded interior.
Blueberry Buckle. Photo credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

Blueberry buckle is a classic, and with good reason: it's tender, easy to make and packed full of delicious blueberries topped with a buttery streusel.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Buckle

Coffee Walnut Loaf Cake

A freshly baked walnut bread loaf on parchment paper, adorned with whole walnuts on top, with crumbs scattered around.
Coffee Walnut Loaf Cake. Photo credit: Creators Of Coffee.

This easy coffee walnut loaf cake recipe tastes simply divine! Moist, with dates, walnuts and bold coffee flavor, coffee loaf cake never tasted so good!
Get the Recipe: Coffee Walnut Loaf Cake

Tomato Soup Cake

A slice of tomato soup cake with cream filling on a plate, beside a can of campbell's tomato soup.
Tomato Soup Cake. Photo credit: Veggie Desserts.

Make this Magic Tomato Soup Cake! Based on a classic retro 1950s recipe printed on cans. You can't taste the soup in the spice layer cake.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Soup Cake

Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake

A three-layer red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting between each layer, displayed on a cake stand.
Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Moist Red Velvet Cake topped with cream cheese frosting that is a delightfully indulgent dessert for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Red Velvet Cake

Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake

A bundt cake with powdered sugar and chocolate chips on a wooden plate, with a piece slightly separated on parchment paper.
Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake. Photo credit: Caroha.

This old-fashioned raisin cake is super moist and stores incredibly well. It only requires a few staple ingredients and is easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

A slice of moist chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and pink decorative beads on top, served on a white plate.

One of the easiest cakes you'll ever bake, this old-fashioned one bowl chocolate mayonnaise cake needs only 7 ingredients and no butter or eggs!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe

A sliced cherry crumb cake with fresh cherries scattered around on a light surface.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Photo credit: Baked Collective.

Made with fresh cherries and a sugary butter streusel topping, this easy and beautiful Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe is a delicious summertime treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

A chocolate bundt cake topped with white icing and large coconut flakes on a white plate with colorful stacked plates in the background.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Midwestern Homelife.

Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a beloved old fashioned gingerbread recipe. Top it with white chocolate cream cheese frosting for a centerpiece-worthy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Buttermilk Vanilla Cake Recipe From Scratch

A vanilla layer cake with a slice cut out, displayed next to a bottle of rodelle pure vanilla extract on a cloth-covered table.
Buttermilk Vanilla Cake Recipe From Scratch. Photo credit: Wonky Wonderful.

Bake a cake just like Grandma used to with this Vintage Buttermilk Vanilla Cake Recipe From Scratch. A layer cake with vanilla frosting!
Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Vanilla Cake Recipe From Scratch

Classic Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

Two slices of lemon pound cake dusted with powdered sugar, served on a white plate with strawberries and blackberries on the side.
Classic Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Back To My Southern Roots.

This Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe is going to become a favorite. It is a moist pound cake recipe that is perfect for any party.
Get the Recipe: Classic Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake With Balsamic Strawberries

A slice of strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate, with more cake in the background.
Victoria Sponge Cake With Balsamic Strawberries. Photo credit: Chocolates & Chai.

Victoria Sponge Cake is a light strawberries & cream cake. My version uses a homemade balsamic strawberry reduction. Why? Because it’s delicious.
Get the Recipe: Victoria Sponge Cake With Balsamic Strawberries

Chocolate Blackout Cake

A chocolate cake topped with dripping ganache, chocolate chips, and a sliced strawberry on a white stand.
Chocolate Blackout Cake. Photo credit: Chocolates & Chai.

Learn how to make this Chocolate blackout cake - decadent chocolate cake, covered in chocolate chips, and topped with a dark chocolate drizzle.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Blackout Cake

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