Piece of Cake! 15 Recipes to Make Your New Year's Party Simpler and Sweeter Than Ever

Since it comes so shortly after Christmas, with all its cooking and shopping and cleaning and visiting, putting together a big spread or a complicated recipe for a New Year's party can feel like a bit much. You need a break, but you still want to mark the occasion with something nice, whether you're entertaining guests, attending a party, or just cooking for your family. With that in mind, here are 8 delicious and incredibly simple cakes that won't cost you hours in the kitchen, ensuring that you can toast to a relaxing New Year's! - By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell

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