A great chocolate cake goes like this: Start with a layer of devil’s food cake, nearly obsidian dark from Valrhona cocoa powder. Then add a thick strata of buttercream, another of chocolate crémeux, ...

Even the most fastidious pastry chef (I may or may not have two pairs of culinary tweezers, X-Acto knives, and a protractor in my kitchen drawer) can acknowledge the charm of an imperfect-looking ...

This video features two contrasting cake designs with playful and classic styles. The first cake is a soft vanilla sprinkle ...

This dark, fudgy layer cake is the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween party. The marshmallow spiderwebs are a sweet and spooky touch that will both fright and delight.

Welcome to the fall flavor festival. Sit down, stay awhile and have a slice of pumpkin cake. It's like pumpkin bread, only softer, lighter and even more moist. It's layered with a cream cheese ...

1. Make the cakes: Preheat the oven to 350° with racks positioned in the upper and lower thirds. Butter three 9-by-9-inch metal cake pans and line them with parchment paper; allow 2 inches of overhang ...