Make ahead cake

These mini Christmas desserts will make for beautiful presentation on your favorite cake plates and serving dishes. Plus, mini desserts make incredible homemade Christmas gifts for neighbors, friends, and family members. #minidesserts #singleserve #smalldesserts #christmas #easyminidessertideas #southernliving

The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York

The holidays are a baking marathon for a lot of us. From cookies to cakes, we're making holiday desserts to share as gifts or simply enjoy with loved ones. It can be stressful to get all that baking done, but with some foresight and a freezer you can make your life a lot easier. At the link, we have collected 30 recipes that freeze well so you can ramp production and stock the freezer with tons of sweet treats to have at the ready. You can get a jump start on Hummingbird Cake, fill the…

This easy Better Than Anything Cake is one of the most delicious and decadent dessert cakes that's layered with rich flavors and textures. It is a quick make ahead cake with cake mix that is incredibly moist thanks to the sweetened condensed milk and caramel layers. Finished with a top layer of whipped cream and pieces of Heath candy bar for a popular, satisfying dessert!

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Everything you need to know about making cakes ahead: how to freeze cake layers, keep buttercream fresh, store decorated cakes, and more!

My mom serves this nutty coffee cake for Christmas breakfast each year. The simple recipe is a big timesaver on such an event-filled morning. Everyone loves the crunchy topping. —Becky Wax, Tuscola, Illinois

Looking for a twist on the classic tiramisu, perfect for a spring dessert? This raspberry cake idea combines fresh raspberry jam, lady fingers and creamy mascarpone for a unique fruit dessert idea. It's also the perfect make ahead cake recipe!

Italian Love Cake is a decadent combination of marble and cheesecake, topped with fluffy whipped topping and enjoyed chilled.

The perfect potluck dessert, éclair cake can be prepped ahead of time and left in the fridge until it's time to dig in. Get the recipe for no-bake eclair cake.