There’s nothing more impressive than a cake piled high with soft sponges, creamy fillings and delicious frosting and fruits. Here, we’ve gathered 24 of our most breathtaking layered cakes that are perfect for showing off to your friends. With everything from rich chocolate desserts to ice-cream cakes, there’s a recipe for every taste. We’ve even included two gluten-free options so no one misses out. Enjoy!
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How to cut even cake layers
To level the top of the cake, you’ll want to use a finely serrated knife.
Hold the knife horizontal and using a gentle sawing action, trim just enough cake to level the top.
To split the cake, place toothpicks to mark the half-way point around the middle of the cake.
Holding the knife horizontally, cut the cake in half and gently lift the top layer off.
Your cake is now ready to be filled and decorated, and whether you want a rich chocolate ganache or classic jam and cream centre, this trick will allow you to create even cake layers every time.
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Rose pink vertical stripe cake
Rose pink vertical stripe cake
This vibrant rose pink vertical stripe cake is full of colour and delicious, sweet flavour – the perfect cake for your next party, family gathering, or celebration!
02
Strawberry and passionfruit mile-high layer cake
Strawberry and passionfruit mile-high layer cake
Get creative with this delectable strawberry and passionfruit mile-high layer cake – super tasty and pretty as a picture!
04
Caramel mud layer cake
Decorated with an easy ‘naked’ butter cream frosting, vienna almonds and a sprinkle of edible flowers, this four-layer caramel mud cake will make an eye-catching centrepiece at any event. Simply stunning!
05
Mini rose pink ombre cakes
Sweet, cute and delicious. These mini rose pink ombre cakes are perfect for any special occasion, or to simply bake over the weekend!
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Chocolate mascarpone layer cake
Chocolate mascarpone layer cake
The irresistible layers of light choc-hazelnut cake, a rich mascarpone cream and a decadent milk chocolate ganache makes this show-stopping dessert worthy of any celebration.
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Coconut and mascarpone cake
This impressive-looking dessert combines the beautiful creaminess of mascarpone cheese with sweet and tart strawberries and raspberries. This cake is lovely served at Christmas time or for birthday celebrations.
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Pomegranate and rose petal sponge cake
Pomegranate and rose petal sponge cake
This show-stopping cake is the perfect dessert to make when entertaining dinner guests. Super-fluffy sponge cake goes beautifully with a creamy rose filling and zesty pomegranate icing.
09
Golden Gaytime cake
This incredible Golden Gaytime-inspired cake is coated in a delicious malted buttercream and playfully decorated with a rich dark chocolate ganache and your favourite chocolates. Absolutely stunning!
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Pink velvet cake
Fluffy rose-pink cake dressed in a sinful mascarpone frosting, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Almost!
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Gluten-free mixed berry and vanilla sponge layer cake
Gluten-free mixed berry and vanilla sponge layer cake
This gluten free mixed berry cake recipe is also refined sugar free, making the perfect healthy dessert. It’s got a light vanilla yoghurt filing, too.
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Summertime layer cake
In the mood for something sweet? Indulge in this heavenly summertime layer cake full of sweet fruit and cream cheese icing.
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Chocolate layer cake
There’s no cake like an chocolate layer cake, and this one will be sure to turn heads when presented at any party.
15
Tim Tam layer cake
Topped with white and milk chocolate shards, Tim Tams and a layer of whipped cream cheese icing, this decadent Aussie cake is sure to impress your friends and family. Make it for a spectacular birthday treat or to indulge that sweet tooth over the weekend.
16
Malted hazelnut layer cake
This surprisingly simple celebration cake uses some crafty shortcuts so you can get all the decadence with none of the drama.
17
Lamington cream layer cake
The classic Australian lamington gets a mega-sized makeover for this delicious giant layer cake.
18
Six-layer chocolate cake
When it comes to chocolate cakes – you can never have enough layers! Layers and layers of rich chocolate cake and chocolate ganache make for a truly indulgent cake.
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Frosted raspberry and passionfruit layer cake
Frosted raspberry and passionfruit layer cake
This mile-high frosted layer cake, stuffed with raspberries and passionfruit, makes a real statement and a stunning centrepiece for any celebration.
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Strawberries and cream sponge layer cake
Strawberries and cream sponge layer cake
A light and fluffy strawberries and cream sponge cake with visually stunning layers.
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Zucchini layer cake with honeyed figs
Zucchini layer cake with honeyed figs
Beautiful honeyed figs provide the finishing touch to this three-layer zucchini cake. Serve with an extra drizzle of honey for a dessert guaranteed to impress.
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Carrot layer cake with peach & ginger
Carrot layer cake with peach & ginger
Layers of moist carrot and peach cake with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and delicate ginger & peach potpourri topping makes a truly impressive cake
23
Double-decker chocolate mud layer cake
Double-decker chocolate mud layer cake
Each bite of this wickedly delicious and superbly indulgent layered white and milk chocolate mud cake is full of surprises. No boring bits here!
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Poppy seed & hazelnut layer cake with raspberry mascarpone
Poppy seed & hazelnut layer cake with raspberry mascarpone
Nutty poppyseed and hazelnut sponge sandwiched between layers of sweet, thickened mascarpone and fresh, bright raspberries drizzled with dark chocolate ganache.
25
Lemon cake
This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.
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Rich rocky road mousse cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent rocky road mousse cake. One slice and you’ll be taken to dessert heaven…
27
Banana caramel layer cake
Create a heavenly volcano with thick, sweet caramel oozing out of this gorgeously layered creamy banana cake. It’s sure to dazzle at a birthday party.
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Gluten-free strawberries and cream layer cake
Gluten-free strawberries and cream layer cake
The classic combination of strawberries and cream, and the goodness of gluten-free. A delicious dessert or sweet treat everyone can enjoy!
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Chocolate buttermilk ombre cake
This chocolate ombre buttermilk cake takes you through how to make ombre frosting & the ombre technique for an amazing cake.
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Churros cake with chocolate ganache and dulce de leche
Churros cake with chocolate ganache and dulce de leche
This churros inspired cake is the perfect combination of sugar-dusted churros and a delicious cream-filled layer cake topped with a rich choc ganache
