Even food writers loathe the thought of turning on the stove during these sweltering summer days. But as fall decor and jack-o’-lanterns take over retail storefronts — yes, already — fall baking ...

It was heavenly,” said our neighbor Roger, who was one of the first people to sample the Butternut Cherry Pound Cake I baked over the weekend. “My first bite had a cherry in it. Then the almond flavor ...

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I'm a former pastry cook, and I think cake mixes are a great low-effort but delicious dessert. To amp up a boxed mix and make it taste homemade, I'd add sprinkles, extra eggs, or extracts. You can ...

I have a confession to make. For years I have been making a chocolate cake that everybody raves over. Once I took it to a committee meeting and one of the committee members said it was absolutely the ...

Every home (or professional) baker remembers their first creation and the sense of accomplishment that came with their final product. Food Network star Kardea Brown is no different. Her first-ever ...