Whether it’s a towering layer cake, a cozy loaf, or just a sweet vehicle for frosting, cake is one of the best ways to celebrate someone special. And this Father’s Day—June 16—we’re celebrating all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors who’ve made life sweeter.

Maybe your dad was the one who taught you how to flip pancakes on Sunday mornings or the guy who told you ghost stories on camping trips. Maybe he’s the one who texts silly jokes just to brighten your day. Or perhaps you’re honoring a father figure who always showed up, even when you didn’t expect it.

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© James Ransom

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© James Ransom

© James Ransom

© James Ransom

© James Ransom

© James Ransom

© James Ransom

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Still need a present for Mother's Day? Go bake her a cake. And for you moms out there—do you suspect your loved ones are running a little behind this year? Save them: Request a cake.

Some of my happiest, most successful mom-oriented days involved baking my mother's favorite chocolate cake with a cream cheese ribbon—sometimes with her help, sometimes stumbling along on my own. I think she liked it easily as much as the awkward poems and framed photos, though I doubt she'd ever tell.

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After a satisfying Easter brunch or dinner packed with roasted lamb, glazed ham, and all your favorite spring sides, the kids will likely steal away to a corner of the house, peeling open piece after piece of candy. But what about dessert for the grown-ups (and the sweet tooths of all ages)?

As with any good holiday meal, it’s important to end Easter Sunday on a sweet, special note—and nothing says spring celebration quite like a showstopping cake. From classic carrot cake and lemon bundts to coconut layer cakes and strawberry shortcakes, these Easter cake recipes are perfect for any spring gathering.

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The Whole Foods Berry Chantilly cake might be the most viral cake on the internet. It's been a hit since its first release in 2002, had a few big shoutout moments online in 2021 where people raved about the dessert, and, more recently, sparked outrage when the supermarket chain changed the original recipe. Supposedly, they replaced the cake’s fresh berries with frozen berries and fruit jam, and Chantilly cake loyalists were not shy about expressing their disappointment. Fast forward to now: Whole Foods released a Berry Chantilly-flavored iced latte, and suddenly cake is once again culturally relevant.

I have to admit something: I’ve never tried it. I haven’t been able to justify buying the entire cake because I don’t love berry flavored desserts (I’m much more of a chocolate kind of gal). However, after my feed became flooded with people trying this new latte, I felt compelled to recreate the flavors of the original cake, but in a smaller and more shareable way. To me, making an entire cake is usually not worth it unless it’s for an event like a birthday party. There’s always too many leftovers. So, I set out to make little shareable cakes with all the same berry Chantilly flavors: a light, yellow sponge cake, a Chantilly frosting, and fresh berries (NOT frozen).

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