Cake
Olive Oil Makes Better Cakes Than Butter, and This Recipe is Proof
Butter is great, but it's olive oil that really takes the…you know…
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of vanilla caramel sauce, these fluffy apple treats are a fall must-have.
You Say Your Cake Stuck Like It's a Bad Thing?
Stuck, cracked, or broken in half, there's a serving solution for every cake problem.
Grape Cake With Hazelnut Streusel
This snack cake works with any kind (or mix) of seedless grapes. We prefer Thomcord grapes, which give the intense juicy punch of Concord grapes without the hassle of seeds.
Killer Chocolate Cake
Moist and rich, the true secret ingredient here is the soy sauce in the frosting. FOR REAL. It adds just a little salty note that really pulls the cake together.
Should We Be Adding Soy Sauce to Chocolate?
According to a new cookbook, the answer is yes.
Goodbye, Maida: A Remembrance of Maida Heatter by Her Final Book Editor
The legendary cookbook author, who passed away this week at 102, inspired millions of home bakers—including the one who would go on to edit her final book.
Make Your Own Damn Birthday Cake!
It's not a command, it's an anthem.
Strawberry Cake
Baked in a pie dish, this simple butter cake gets topped with fresh strawberries just before hitting the oven. Serve it warm—and make sure you have some whipped cream on hand.
Old-School Tiramisu
This tiramisu is moist but not wet, extra-fluffy, and made with real coffee and the perfect amount of dark rum.
Can You Keep Yourself in Cake Every Day?
Two new cookbooks say "yes."
We Just Started Baking with Infused Butters, and Now We're Never Going Back
We're crazy about infusing our butters with bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme—and we're turning those butters into herby and spicy cakes.
Silpat Baking Molds Make Your Cakes Look Like They Came from a Bakery
We tested mini loaves, muffin molds, and even madeleine pans to find out if these silicone baking molds had advantages over the old metal standbys.
Chocolatey Chocolate Cake
Not too rich but ridiculously moist, this cake decadent without being overly sweet. It’s almost impossible to mess up and so easy to make.
East 62nd Street Lemon Cake
The zest of two whole lemons goes into this cake batter, giving it a real punch of citrus flavor, accented by the drippy lemon glaze that gets drizzled overtop.
Herb-Infused Lemon-Strawberry Loaf
Fresh herbs—like rosemary, thyme, or fresh bay leaves—infuse this buttery cake with a floral flavor that beautifully complements the strawberry and lemon.
I Have Cake Problems But This Cheap Plastic Turntable Isn't One of Them
I thought my cake hobby was satisfying before I bought this inexpensive tool. Turns out I had no idea how satisfying finishing a cake could actually be.
5 Reasons You Need a Cake Knife
Sure, you could use your chef's knife. But a cake knife can do the job so much better.
What to Cook This Weekend: March 1–3
A new riff on beef stroganoff, crispy pan-fried scallops, and a grapefruit loaf cake that's good for dessert—and even better for breakfast.
Almond Syrup Cake
The combination of almond flour and self-rising flour gives this cake a tender, nutty crumb, while a drizzle of amaretto syrup keeps it irresistibly moist.