10 Easy, Everyday Cakes for Every Home Baker — Recipes from The Kitchn

I have a budding baker at home, and while she aspires to make the Nerdy Nummies level cakes, her creations are often more like an episode of Nailed It: uneven layers, wonky frosting, and sprinkles everywhere. While my daughter is a little too young to bake cakes on her own, I have a handful of cake recipes that I think will be perfect for getting her started in a few years.

These 10 cakes are easy enough for first-time bakers, but they're also a good reminder for all home bakers that sometimes a simple cake can be just as satisfying as a multi-layered creation.

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