Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

Those tall and lofty layer cakes might seem like a mountain that you can never climb, an impossible challenge best left to pastry professionals. But frosting a layer cake with buttercream doesn't have ...

During a recent visit with my sister and her family, we were invited to share Shabbat dinner with our cousins. My sister volunteered to bring dessert. Because the meal would be kosher, with chicken ...

Let's start with the most obvious but incredibly effective upgrade - chocolate chips. Add milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir ...

In baking, it’s all about the numbers. Sharon and Dallas Graham’s business endeavors can be summed up as: 38 years, 5,000 wedding cakes and one secret recipe. But digging beneath the layers (of cake), ...

For some reason, many of the people I hold near and dear are all born within a two-week window of October. Unfortunately, it’s usually the same two-week period as midterms and a host of other pressing ...

Bake the cake layers. Pour the batter into the cake pans and bake in the oven for approximately 35 minutes. Allow the cake to ...