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Single Layer Cakes and Loaf Cakes

Here is where you will find all my simple single layer cakes and loaf cakes. Some are left plain while others are decorated with buttercream frosting, streusel, or powdered sugar. They all feature just one single layer of cake, making them super easy and quick to make.

From a fruity almond raspberry cake to a rich Black Forest sheet cake, you'll find all the best simple cake recipes for any occasion.

  • Glazed Apple Fritter Cake with a Streusel Topping
  • Moist Almond Apricot Cake with Citrus
  • Easy Lemon Blackberry Cake with Lemon Glaze
  • Moist Lemon Lavender Cake with Lemon Drizzle
  • Easy Streusel Plum Yogurt Cake (without oil)
  • Chocolate Walnut Cake | Loaf Cake
  • Blueberry Kuchen | German Blueberry Cake
  • Streusel Almond Raspberry Cake
  • German Almond Cherry Coffee Cake
  • Blitzkuchen - Easy German Lightning Cake
  • German Sour Cherry Cake (Kirschkuchen)
  • Old Fashioned German Butter Cake | Butterkuchen
  • Black Forest Sheet Cake from Scratch without Kirsch
  • German Gingerbread Cake | Gewürzkuchen
  • German Hazelnut Cake in a Loaf Pan | Nusskuchen
  • Middle Eastern Date Cake
  • Basbousa - Easy Eggless Egyptian Semolina Yogurt Cake

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