18 layer cake recipes

Best layer cake recipes

Chocolate layer cake

We have the recipe for the best ever chocolate layer cake and it's easier than you would expect. Simply make the chocolate cake mixture, divide into four, and sandwich together with shiny chocolate icing.

Lemon layer cake

A showstopping, lemony sponge cake with a delicious lemon curd icing and beautiful edible crystallised violets and primroses.

Easter lemon and elderflower almond cake

Serve up a pretty, seasonal bake this Easter with elderflower cordial soaked almond sponges, creamy lemon curd filling and edible flowers to decorate.

Piña colada cake

Be transported to a tropical isle with a pretty cake inspired by the flavours of a classic cocktail - white rum, coconut cream, pineapple and cherries.

Salted caramel chocolate cake

Cosy up with a slice of decadent chocolate cake filled with dark chocolate icing and a luxurious salted caramel sauce. For an easy win use shop-bought sauce.

Baileys layer cake

A real showstopper of a cake, this three-tiered boozy beauty layers dark chocolate and Baileys sponge with a creamy Baileys buttercream for the ultimate indulgent dessert.

Salted maple, pecan and poached pear cake

An autumnal twist on a Victoria sponge, this salted maple, pecan and poached pear cake is impressive yet simple to make.

Peanut butter layer cake

This peanut butter layer cake is a little effort but looks stunning and will satisfy the fussiest peanut butter fiends.

Clementine layer cake

This is a festive spin on a classic victoria sponge – instead of jam and cream it is layered with a homemade clementine curd (you can use shop-bought if you prefer) and a champagne-spiked cream.

Russian honey cake

Check out our impressive Russian cake recipe with moreish burnt-honey icing. This multi-tiered cake takes a bit of effort to make but it's the perfect cake to show off to friends and family for any special occasion.

Chocolate and burnt butterscotch layer cake

This deliciously indulgent, grown-up chocolate and burnt butterscotch cake looks really impressive and is definitely worth the effort. The butterscotch buttercream layers make the most indulgent finish.

Courgette and coconut layer cake

If you love veggie cakes then this is the layer cake for you! Our super moist and moreish courgette cake is packed with fluffy cream cheese icing and topped with crunchy coconut chips for a modern take on the British classic carrot cake.

Dirty chai ombre cake

Inspired by the dirty chai (a masala chai latte with a shot of espresso), this showstopping cake boasts layers of chai ganache and chocolate ombre sponge.

Sloe gin layer cake

The best use of sloe gin. Team with plums and make a layer cake with wow factor. It's sure to impress your friends, and best of all it's an easy recipe too.

Passion fruit layer cake

An easy-to-make springy sponge cake layered with the tangy, fresh-tasting sweetness of a passion fruit icing. This cake would make a lovely afternoon tea treat.

Triple chocolate ombre cake

This layer cake is what’s known as an ‘ombre’ cake; each layer has a different shade with dark chocolate, milk chocolate and caramel flavours.

Carrot cake with maple frosting

How do you improve on a classic carrot cake? Roast the carrots for an even denser, richer cake, then slather in maple buttercream and layer up! This is a modern twist on a favourite that really elevates it to the next level.

Walnut layer cake

This walnut layer cake is a dry-textured sweet cake with a satisfyingly nutty flavour. The meringue frosting adds a showstopping layer to the classic bake. Walnut cake is ideal for afternoon tea, as a celebration cake, or simply to enjoy as a snack with a cup of tea, plus it's really easy to make.