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Tall three-layer southern red velvet cake on a white cake stand, frosted with creamy white cream cheese frosting and garnished with pecans, with a slice removed to show the moist red crumb.

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The Best Southern Red Velvet Cake Recipe (Moist & Authentic)

Tall Lady Baltimore Cake with white frosting, pecan-topped swirls, and a visible fruit-and-nut filling on a pedestal stand beside a cup of tea.

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Classic Lady Baltimore Cake (Authentic Southern Recipe)

Tall two-layer devil's food cake with rich chocolate frosting, one slice removed to show moist dark crumb, on a white cake stand with coffee in the background.

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The Best Devil’s Food Cake Recipe (Moist & Fudgy)

Tall Smith Island cake with many thin yellow layers and glossy chocolate fudge frosting, cut to show the striped layers on a white cake stand.

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Authentic Smith Island Cake Recipe (Maryland’s State Dessert)

tall three-layer yellow cake with rich chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles on a white cake stand by a bright window, one slice removed to show moist crumb

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The Best Moist Yellow Cake Recipe (From Scratch)

Two-layer moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a white cake stand, topped with piped swirls and chopped nuts, with a slice served on a plate in front.

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Incredibly Moist Carrot Cake Recipe (with Cream Cheese Frosting)

Three-layer Italian cream cake on a white cake stand, covered in cream cheese frosting with toasted coconut and pecans, with one slice cut to show the moist coconut pecan crumb.

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Classic Italian Cream Cake Recipe (Southern Style)

Three-layer hummingbird cake on a white cake stand with cream cheese frosting, topped with piped swirls and pecans, with a slice on a plate in a bright white kitchen with spring blossoms in the background.

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The Best Southern Hummingbird Cake Recipe (Ultra Moist)

Two-layer German chocolate cake with creamy frosting and chopped pecans on top, displayed on a white cake stand with a slice on a plate in front.

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Authentic German Chocolate Cake Recipe (The Best!)

Assorted classic layer cakes on a white table, with slices showing clean layers and topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

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Classic Layer Cakes Guide: Master the Art of the Stack