Best cake recipes to try

A round banana or carrot cake with thick white frosting, shown cut into slices on a light-coloured marble board.

Bake your way through our most popular cake recipes. Get inspired to bake up a storm with these 10 iconic cake recipes. From easy banana cake to decadent chocolate cake, cheesecake and more, these recipes are tried, tested and are sure to impress at any occasion. For more delicious creations and fresh ideas, check out our amazing baking collection.

A layered mango and passionfruit slice with a biscuit base, topped with fresh passionfruit pulp and curls of fresh mango.

Mango and passionfruit cheesecake

This tropical treat is all about the wow factor. Layers of cheesecake, mango jelly and passionfruit sauce make this cake taste as good as it looks.

A lamington celebration cake covered in whipped cream and shredded coconut, topped with cubed mini lamingtons and a chocolate drizzle.

Lamington ice-cream cake

If Australian summer was a cake, this would be it. This impressive ice-cream cake layered with lamingtons is a great no-bake option for any celebration.

A slice of rich chocolate mud cake with smooth chocolate ganache frosting.

Easy chocolate cake

Master a classic with this easy chocolate cake recipe. Rich, fluffy and topped with a luscious chocolate icing, one slice just won’t be enough!

Easy banana cake

Use up overripe bananas in this incredibly scrumptious banana cake recipe. It’s made even better with a delicious cream cheese frosting.

A moist orange cake drenched in syrup, topped with crushed pistachios, with a few slices cut to reveal the inside texture.

Orange syrup cake

This fragrant syrup-soaked cake melts in your mouth and is lactose-free, making it perfect for those who are avoiding dairy. Serve it up at your next afternoon tea.

Vanilla cupcakes

The simple things in life, such as a classic vanilla cupcake, are often the best. This vanilla cupcake recipe will become a staple in your baking repertoire. Customise the icing with food colouring to suit any celebration.

A classic baked New York cheesecake on a white surface, cut into slices to show the smooth texture and crumbly biscuit crust.

Baked lemon cheesecake

Creamy, zingy and delicious, you can’t go wrong with this baked lemon cheesecake. You’ll come back to this recipe time and time again.

A rustic apple tart topped with overlapping apple slices, chopped pecans and a golden brown crumble topping.

Apple cake with donut crumble

Is there any better flavour combo than apple and cinnamon? How about apple cake and cinnamon donuts? Make magic happen with this winning apple cake recipe.

A simple, golden butter cake cut into slices and heavily dusted with powdered icing sugar on top.

Basic butter cake

This is the only butter cake recipe you’ll ever need. This mixture creates a soft and fluffy sponge every time. Make it your own with creative toppings, such as strawberries and cream.

A tall, tiered layer cake stacked with thick slices of fresh watermelon and cream, topped with raspberries and a syrup drizzle.

Watermelon cake

When it comes to impressive sweet treats, this one takes the cake. Made with store-bought sponge, this cake is quick to assemble and oh-so delicious!