Cakes made with a mix are so notoriously unremarkable that many recipes guide users to doctor them for a better end product. What is the point, I’ve always wondered, since bakers could instead apply ...

Frosting can make or break a cake, even if it’s the most wonderfully decadent chocolate cake. That’s because frosting, like a ...

Go all-in on cakes this season with impressive layer cakes, classic Bundt cakes, cozy skillet cakes, plus cupcakes and madeleines that are always a good time to bake. These are from-scratch recipes ...

Butterscotch doesn’t shout like chocolate, but it lingers. This from-scratch cake leans on brown sugar, buttermilk, and ...

You can make cupcakes with ready-made mixes, but if you make the frosting from scratch, the recipient will taste the love. Herald-Leader A heart-shaped cake or a dozen decorated cupcakes for Valentine ...