I've noticed, however, that yellow cake is a favorite of many, but until now I'd never thought to make it from scratch. Most recipes for yellow cake use buttermilk, which differentiates it from a ...

We bet you can't name a more enticing scent than a homemade cake baking up to springy, golden brown perfection in your oven. (Go ahead, we'll wait.) The truth is, nothing beats it—except, of course, ...

Bash yellow cake mix all you want, but there’s something undeniably delightful about that buttery, vanilla-infused flavor. Case in point: The “cake batter” trend of 2015, wherein everything from lip ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter the insides of cupcake cups. If using silicone pans, place on sturdy baking sheets. 2. Put sugar into a food processor and process 20 to 30 seconds. Add ...

I started my cooking career on the pastry side of the kitchen, whipping up profiteroles, tarts, and plated desserts for a small, New American restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia. The experience ...

True story: I once spent twelve hours constructing an edible cake tableaux of the pyramids at Giza for my son’s fourth birthday party. As impressive as it was delicious, this fleeting food masterpiece ...