From fudgy classics to cloud-soft cheesecakes, these homemade cakes are pure joy—and every baker should try them at least ...

Place cake into cold oven. Set temperature to 350°F. Bake about 1 hour 15 minutes. After first 45 minutes, gently rotate baking pan 180° to help cake bake evenly and continue cooking.

The final cake is one I still love, even after 11 tests. It’s delicious, pretty, and party-ready in 20 minutes (not counting cooling time) — plus I didn’t have to turn on the oven at all.