Why Is “Do Nothing Cake” So Popular? The list of reasons to love this cake is long and justified. Easy batter: First and foremost, the batter is made in one bowl, using nothing but a whisk. Shockingly ...

The winning recipe also features a smart trick. It’s an impossible job to make a bunch of carrot cakes and decide which recipe is the best. OK, it’s actually really fun and I enjoy baking, so I had a ...

For many, confetti cake is synonymous with birthdays — and it’s no wonder why. Stately yet playful, dotted with colorful speckles, and bursting with vanilla richness, confetti cake brings the party to ...

As a professional recipe developer focused on baking, I am more aware of the cost of eggs than most folks. Try making a custard tart that calls for eight egg yolks, then testing it three more times.

Southern women are the big fans of multiple names—and the same can be said of this year’s most-popular cake. Some call it “Texas Tornado Cake.” Others claim it’s “Cajun Cake” or “Lazy-Daisy Cake.” ...

That’s two dozen eggs for one recipe. Ouch. Many common bakes and desserts don’t need eggs: shortbread cookies, most bread, almost any fruit pie, even my go-to ice cream recipe. But what about those ...