I love to bake, so I often volunteer to bring a dessert when gathering with friends to celebrate a birthday. This month we celebrated my friend Ann's birthday. Ann has lived and traveled all over the ...

As I grow older, my idea of birthday fun varies greatly. When I was 1, it was all about the cake. When I was 23, it was all about partying. Now that I’m 54, it’s pretty much about cake again. That’s ...

For the best nutty flavor in this Passover almond torte, toast the almonds before grinding them in a food processor with matzo cake meal and sugar. You can also substitute almond flour for the same ...

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold the mixture into the whipped cream. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers to create four layers total. Place ...