20 Layer Cakes That Scream Celebration Season

Nothing says celebration quite like a tall, gorgeous layer cake on the table. These cakes are perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, and any day that calls for a little extra joy.

With bright flavors and impressive layers, these recipes make it easy to bring a festive touch to your next get-together.

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Rainbow Cake, Light and Fruity Jello Cake!

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Rainbow Cake, Light and Fruity Jello Cake!. Photo credit: Binkys Culinary Carnival.

Rainbow Cake is a cherished vintage recipe that has been a family favorite for generations. Known for its bright, cheerful layers of Jello, this cake is light and refreshingโ€”a perfect choice for hot summer parties. It’s not heavy, making it an ideal dessert that everyone can enjoy even on the warmest days.
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No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

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This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake recipe uses triple chocolate, making the old standby eclair cake a rich and decadent dessert. It’s usually the first dessert thatโ€™s gone at potlucks!
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Tiramisu Cake

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Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen.

Today, weโ€™re making creamy, dreamy Tiramisu Cake. Weโ€™re giving classic Italian tiramisu a little American makeover. If youโ€™re worried about raw eggs or not a fan of the boozy version, then youโ€™re in the right place. Be ready to fall in love with the rich flavors of this espresso-soaked delight! 
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Cookies and Cream Cake

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Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen.

Cookies and cream fans, this cake recipe is dedicated to you! Weโ€™ve taken everyoneโ€™s favorite chocolate sandwich cookie and turned it into a cake thatโ€™s so good that you wonโ€™t be able to resist a second slice. Itโ€™ll be our little secret that it all started with a simple white cake mix that is doctored into a flavorful dessert. Crushed Oreos mixed right into the batter for that classic cookies and cream flavor in every bite.
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Berry Chantilly Cake

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Homemade moist yellow cake layered with fluffy sweet cream cheese whipped cream frosting and fresh berries. This Berry Chantilly Cake is famous at Whole Foods. Hereโ€™s my copycat version so you can make it at home. This is the best Chantilly Cake recipe!
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laireโ€™s Nut Cake

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Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen.

I bet everyoneโ€™s grandma has some special cake recipe that they made when everyone visited.  For me, it was Grandma Claireโ€™s Vintage Nut Cake.  This was an old-fashioned nut cake that had all the classic ingredients in it and could be a little bit of a mystery experience as to what nuts had been used! 
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White Forest Cake

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Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen.

This White Forest Cake recipe is a delicious white sponge cake with ermine frosting and a cherry filling that your guests will love! Itโ€™s perfect for those who canโ€™t eat or donโ€™t like traditional Black Forest Cake.
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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake is rich, flavorful, and quite the sweet treat! Flourless chocolate cake, raspberry mousse, and chocolate mousse combined!
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Recipe for White Wedding Cake

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Delicious white cake with white buttercream icing. Tastes like an old-fashioned white wedding cake. Simple enough for beginners. 
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Oatmeal Cake

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Oatmeal Cake. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

This perfectly divine and flavorful gluten-free, double-layer cinnamon oatmeal cake is topped with an easy, lightly-spiced cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Itโ€™s a popular cake frequently requested at family birthday parties!
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Brownie Lasagna

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This Brownie Lasagna is layers of rich brownies, and sweet cream cheese frosting that is topped with dark chocolate sauce and chocolate curls. It’s a chocolate lover’s dream.
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Black Forest Cake Recipe

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Black Forest Cake Recipe. Photo credit: The Cooking Foodie.

This Black Forest Cake is a rich, chocolatey delight with layers of cherry filling and whipped cream. A classic German favorite thatโ€™s elegant, delicious, and perfect for celebrations!
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Victoria Sponge Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

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Victoria Sponge Cake with Balsamic Strawberries. Photo credit: Chocolate and Chai.

This Victoria Sponge Cake recipe sandwiches wonderful Chantilly cream and homemade balsamic strawberries  between two airy layers of cake, and tops it off with delicious fresh strawberries. Heavenly!
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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Moist chocolate raspberry cake has 3 layers of dark chocolate cake, raspberry filling, and chocolate frosting. Great homemade birthday cake!
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Wonderful Whoopie Pie Cake

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This chocolate cake is out of this world and will have everyone asking for the recipe. It’s a delicious whoopie pie cake that is perfect for any party or special occasion.
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Tagalong Cake

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Rich moist chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter cake, drizzled with chocolate ganache and topped with Tagalongs.ย 
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Baileys Layered Cake

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Baileyโ€™s Layered Cake is rich, dark chocolate cake and topped with a creamy Baileyโ€™s Frosting.  A while back my husband and I went on a date night.  We found ourselves wandering around the streets of
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Chocolate Fudge Cake

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Chocolate fudge cake is a simple, one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that makes moist and chocolate cake. Includes tips and step-by-step photos.
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Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Filling

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Photo Credit: Mama’s On A Budget

This Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling is the ultimate dessert. Rich chocolate cake, sweet strawberry filling, and chocolate ganache.
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Chocolate Blueberry Cake

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Photo Credit: Chenรฉe Today

The best chocolate blueberry cake ever! This chocolate cake with berries recipe with blueberry frosting is the best berry chocolate cake!
Get The Recipe: Chocolate Blueberry Cake Recipe with Easy Frosting – Chenรฉe Today.

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