If you’ve never tackled a layer cake, the whole process can be a bit intimidating ... and it can become a bit of a mess if you don’t know what you’re doing. But assembling and frosting a layer cake is ...

When you're trying to bake the perfect layer cake, presentation is (almost) everything. You've put a LOT of hard work into baking those layers to symmetrical perfection and whipping up a delicious ...

This classic pumpkin cake from Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple is perfectly moist and delicately spiced. The simple vanilla buttercream frosting gets a lovely tang from the mascarpone that’s blended in.

This pastel rainbow layer cake features soft gradient frosting on the outside with gentle drip details and tiny star ...

My inbox sees more questions about building beautiful cakes than nearly any other subject (okay, maybe it’s tied with pie dough queries of all sorts). Layer cakes are daunting: They’ve got that whole ...

Begin by preparing the blueberry filling as it will need time to cool. In a small saucepan, whisk together the tapioca flour, lime juice, and sugar and then add the blueberries. Simmer on medium heat ...

With a soft, airy crumb, jammy cherry filling, and a glossy, cloud-like frosting, this Mount Vernon Cake is full of old-fashioned charm—even if its origins are a bit of a mystery.

Some things just aren't the same without homemade frosting, but this cheese has the potential to turn your favorite baked ...