To make sure the cake is fully soaked, you let it sit for a bit, then you top it with whipped cream or frosting and any garnishes you like. It’s an easy way to elevate a boxed cake mix into something ...

Whether you're whipping up a classic New York Cheesecake or an Oreo Cheesecake, these desserts all have one thing in common—they need the right pan for proper baking.

Two culinary categories are always at the top of my most-wanted list: sandwiches and cake. The glorious smorgastarta, a sandwich-cake or (sandwich-torte) that originated in Sweden, brings them ...

This beauty of a cake carrier came into my life thanks to my boyfriend, Pacifico, who bought it from a baking-supplies store near his apartment last year. Since then, it’s become our joint-custody ...

Most home bakers keep a box of cake mix on hand—it’s convenient, reliable, and perfect for a quick dessert fix. But when you want results that rival a bakery, there’s an unexpected way to elevate it: ...

The thing about making a cake roll (aka jelly roll, Swiss cake roll, Yule log) with cake mix is you get two cakes rather than ...

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The thing about making a cake roll (aka jelly roll, Swiss cake roll, Yule log) with cake mix is you get two cakes rather than just one like most scratch recipes. The convenience of a boxed mix is just ...