This cake has been my birthday favorite for more years than I care to discuss. To make a five-layer red-and-white cake, divide 3/4 of the recipe among the three pans and pour the remaining batter into ...

Claire teaches us the ins and outs of the sweet stuff spread between cake layers, with tropical twists, creamy caramels, and of course, chocolate. Lot and lots of chocolate. As far as cakes go, it’s ...

Easter egg-shaped cakes are constructed using chocolate, vanilla, and marble bases, each designed to hold a hidden candy-filled center. The structure is built in layers, requiring careful carving and ...

Whether flavored simply with a touch of cinnamon sugar or decked out with any of a number of creative fillings, there’s nothing subtle about king cake. It’s decorated in the colors of Mardi Gras — ...

At first sight, it comes across as, well, a little unusual. A large wreath-shaped cake bedazzled in vibrant shades of purple, green and gold — there’s nothing subtle about it. It might be flavored ...