These satisfy your cake craving, without a sink full of dishes.
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Most of the time I find baking a cake relaxing—I gather and weigh out the ingredients then mix the batter, one bowl for creaming butter, another for dry ingredients, and another for liquid. Then I line the pans, bake, let cool briefly, frost (another bowl!), and dig in. But that's unfortunately where the relaxation ends, thanks to the large pile of dishes now gathered in the sink. And that's where these easy, one-bowl cake recipes come in.
Whether you're an avid home baker like me or a home cook who rarely bakes, you're going to love this collection of recipes for every sweet tooth out there, from a chocolate layer cake, blueberry-studded sheet cake, and Italian ricotta cake, to an easy carrot loaf. So find your next bake or save some favorites for later, and don't worry about the dishes—with these one-bowl recipes, they'll barely be a bother!
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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
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Get Recipe: One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
"The best thing about this cake is that takes about 10 minutes to get the batter together, and you can do it without an electric mixer."—Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor
02 of 16
Peach Skillet Cake
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Get Recipe: This Easy Skillet Cake Is a Real Peach
"Fresh peaches are best for this skillet cake. Frozen peaches, even when thawed, have a higher water content and will change the texture of the finished cake."—Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
03 of 16
Easy One-Bowl Carrot Cake
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Get Recipe: The World’s Best Carrot Cake Is Also the Easiest
"This one-bowl carrot cake isn’t just easy, it’s also versatile. While I usually prefer the ease of a sheet cake, if it’s for a fancier party, I use the same batter for a stunning two-layer cake or plenty of cupcakes."—Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
04 of 16
Mississippi Mud Cake
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Get Recipe: My Favorite Chocolate Cake Is a One-Bowl Wonder
"Take care to line and grease all sides of the baking pan as the marshmallows get sticky when they are melted slightly."—Kayla Hoang, Recipe Developer
05 of 16
Do Nothing Cake
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Get Recipe: The Easy Retro Cake Anyone Can Make
"Don’t drain the crushed pineapple. The liquid helps to keep the cake moist."—Stephanie A. Ganz, Recipe Developer
06 of 16
One-Bowl Blueberry Sheet Cake
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Get Recipe: The Super Easy Cake I Make Every Single Summer
"No fresh blueberries available? Use frozen berries instead. Just be sure to use them straight out of the freezer without letting them thaw."—Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
07 of 16
Chocolate Stout Loaf Cake
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Get Recipe: The Recipe I Make Every Single Year for St. Patrick’s Day
"Stout is great in chili and hearty braises, but where it really shines is in a decadent chocolate cake. I’ve been making a version of this chocolate stout loaf cake for years. It mixes up quickly by hand in one bowl and is topped with a Baileys glaze that improves the texture of the cake as it sits."—Molly Adams, Recipe Developer
08 of 16
4-Ingredient Condensed Milk Cake
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Get Recipe: The 4-Ingredient Cake My Mum and I Know from Memory
"The beauty of this cake lies in its simplicity. It needs minimal ingredients—just four main ingredients to bake it!—and it’s ready in under an hour. You might be tempted to add melted butter, oil, or margarine into the batter, but don’t do it! A can of sweetened condensed milk does all the work in this cake and is the star of the recipe."—Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer
09 of 16
War Cake
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Get Recipe: War Cake
"For a nuttier flavor, try replacing half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat or dark rye flour. Many versions of this cake called for barley flour or other grains to conserve the use of wheat."—Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
10 of 16
Lazy Daisy Cake
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Get Recipe: Lazy Daisy Cake
"If you like the sticky-sweet, coconut-webbed frosting on a German chocolate cake, then lazy daisy cake is totally up your alley. While the cake bakes, you mix up brown sugar, cream, coconut, and melted butter. Then you spread it on the hot cake and slip it under the broiler to melt the sugar and get the coconut a little toasty. When the cake cools, you have a brittle layer on top that’s almost like candy."—Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor
11 of 16
Omaha Cake
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Get Recipe: The Retro Dessert Redditors Are Calling "10/10" and "Delicious!"
"Get creative with the pie filling. You can use any store-bought pie filling you like, or you can make your own from scratch. You can even turn preserves into pie filling by adding a little water and cornstarch until you get the desired consistency."—Stephanie A. Ganz, Recipe Developer
12 of 16
Migliaccio (Italian Ricotta and Semolina Cake)
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Get Recipe: Migliaccio (Italian Ricotta and Semolina Cake)
"Migliaccio is a ricotta and semolina cake from Campania in southern Italy. It’s typically indulged in for Carnavale, a celebration leading up to Lent. Flavored with lemon zest and a pinch of cinnamon, it’s richer and denser than a regular cake but lighter and creamier than a traditional cheesecake."—Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
13 of 16
Sad Cake
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"If you really really dislike coconut (or just plain don’t have it), you can omit it." —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor
14 of 16
Flourless Chocolate Cake
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Get Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cake
"Use a bittersweet chocolate with about 60% cacao for a cake that's neither too sweet nor too bitter."—Kayla Hoang, Recipe Developer
15 of 16
Easy Carrot Cake Loaf
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Get Recipe: Easy Carrot Cake Loaf
"If you plan on frosting the cake, take the butter and cream cheese out of the fridge when you put the cake in the oven. They should be softened enough to make the frosting when the cake is done and cool."—Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
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Easy Devil's Food Cake
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Get Recipe: This 120-Year-Old Chocolate Cake Recipe Is Just as Delicious Today
"Devil's food cake is an extra rich, extra chocolatey chocolate cake. With a large amount of cocoa, the cake is richer, darker, and fudgier than your standard chocolate cake."—Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
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