When it comes to recipes, it boils down to following directions. Sometimes. I don’t claim to be the best baker or cook in the kitchen, but I do well. My favorite “wins” are when I try something and it ...

To make cake: Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350°F. Prep 2 9-inch cake pans by greasing the bottoms and sides with butter. Cut out 2 parchment ...

If you're ready for something different to spread on top of cakes and bakes and want your frosting to stand out, it's time to try adding flour -- not to your cake but to your icing. Flour frosting ...

It's easy to take familiar red velvet cake and give it a twist (literally) by marbleizing red and white batters. This cake has one of the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth textures around, but its main ...