Recipes

Orange Pound Cake

The summery citrus flavors of this classic, easy-to-make pound cake will brighten up any season or event. This vintage recipe,…

3 years ago

1-2-3-4 Layer Cake (“Back of the Box Cake”)

This classic layer cake is light, airy and so popular we put the recipe on the back of Swans Down…

3 years ago

Whipping Cream Pound Cake

Whip some heavy cream with our extra-fine cake flour and enjoy the velvety texture of this Southern dessert classic. Top…

3 years ago

Caramel Cake

An old-fashioned caramel cake made from scratch is a mainstay in Southern kitchens. Rich and almost as dense as pound…

3 years ago

Buttery Shortbread Cookies

These shortbread-style cookies are so popular, we featured them on the front of the Swans Down Cake Flour box. Rich,…

2 weeks ago

Italian Meringue Frosting (or Italian Meringue Buttercream)

This Italian Meringue Frosting can be used on its own to create a fluffy, pure white frosting, or it can…

2 months ago

Vintage White Cake (“Front of the Box Cake”)

Also known as the “Front of the Box Cake” (because it's so popular we featured it on the front of…

2 weeks ago

Cinco Leches Cake

An oh-so-moist cake that’s traditionally made with tres leches (3 milks), is boosted to cinco leches (5 milks), because why…

4 years ago

Texas Sheet Cake

This iconic Texas sheet cake recipe has been time-tested to perfection by generations of Texans. Rich chocolate cake, fudgy frosting…

3 years ago

Red Velvet Cake

An American favorite since the 1920s, Red Velvet Cake's creation has been attributed to John A. Adams, owner of the…

3 years ago

Banana Bread

Swans Down Cake Flour gives this classic banana bread a lighter crumb, for a delicious treat the family will love.…

4 years ago