Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian – middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is ...

Basbousa also known as Hereessa is a traditional dessert from the Middle East which is made up of Semolina drenched in sugar syrup. Serve after a complete full-fledged meal or as an evening snack with ...

If you’re stressed about the election, an all-day baking project that results in a cake with a rich flavor and an even richer backstory, might be just what you need right now. Election cake ...

The entire country adores honey-flavored desserts. From baklava to dense, syrupy semolina cake (basbousa) often enriched with honey, the North African nation is enamored with honey's flavor profile.

The famous chocolate cake from the television show The Bear features an airy chocolate mousse layered between a fudgy chocolate cake and topped with a rich chocolate frosting. Though made famous ...

For the cinnamon swirl Bundt cake, use a 10-cup bundt pan; for the layer cake, use two 9-inch rounds. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl ...

Carrot cakes can store in an airtight container for 3 or 4 days. However, once iced with cream cheese frosting, they should be stored in the fridge. You can freeze an un-iced carrot cake for up to ...

San Francisco has strong bakeries slinging sourdough and folding croissants, but it isn’t a party without cake. Whether you’re putting in an order for a special occasion or just vicariously ...

A new generation of bakers are reviving an old tradition. To illustrate this story, T asked two bakers to make cakes inspired by the women’s suffrage movement. The pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz ...

Set aside to cool, then pour it over the basbousa. After it soaks, then garnish with pistachios. Enjoy it with coffee.

Cakes are best stored in airtight tins rather than plastic boxes. Once a cake has been cut, the cut surfaces will start to dry. Covering them with a piece of aluminium foil minimises the effect.