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49 classic recipes, sourced straight from the package.

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Brand
Classic Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate CakeBaker's
Cakes · 1957

Classic Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate Cake

The legendary coconut-pecan layered classic.

Hellmann's Super Moist Chocolate CakeHellmann's
Cakes · 1937

Hellmann's Super Moist Chocolate Cake

The secret to an incredibly moist texture.

Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate CakeHershey's
Cakes · 1980

Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake

The chocolate cake everyone remembers.

Jell-O Poke CakeJell-O (Kraft Heinz)
Cakes · 1969

Jell-O Poke Cake

The colorful, moist cake that was a 1970s sensation.

Mott's Applesauce CakeMott's
Cakes · 1940

Mott's Applesauce Cake

The moist, spiced classic from the back of the jar.

Nilla Wafer Lemon Icebox CakeNabisco
Cakes · 1968

Nilla Wafer Lemon Icebox Cake

The cool, refreshing no-bake classic

Old-Fashioned Seven-Up Cake7-Up
Cakes · 1953

Old-Fashioned Seven-Up Cake

The secret ingredient for a light, lemony crumb.

Philadelphia Classic CheesecakePhiladelphia
Cakes · 1928

Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake

Smooth, tangy, and stamped on the foil for decades.

Pillsbury Bake-Off Tunnel of Fudge CakePillsbury
Cakes · 1966

Pillsbury Bake-Off Tunnel of Fudge Cake

The legendary 1966 contest winner that made the Bundt pan famous.

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