One of the easiest steps to encourage a perfect cake is to properly prep the pan before pouring in the batter. Methods vary with the type of cake and the recipe, but many Southern cakes call for ...

Editor’s note: High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

When mid-afternoon hunger strikes and we’re ready for tea time or a coffee break, we can’t resist a slice — or two — of cake. Whether it’s layer cakes, sponge cake, or pound cake, we’ve never had a ...