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Melissa Clark argues the secret is in a base layer of cake that’s delicious enough to eat on its own. By Melissa Clark Most crumb cakes are more about the crumbs than the cake. A thick, nubby topping ...

These bakes for cake lovers are made for anyone who also wants cupcakes in the mix. Big cakes, small cakes, it’s all about ...

If you have ever wondered how to use applesauce in cake recipes, this is a perfect place to start. It’s a simple recipe that uses a handful of pantry staples, meaning you can whip it up anytime of ...

Rising tiers of delicate genoise layered with ethereal French butter cream - imagine cirrus clouds caught between fine-crumb strata - make for glorious culinary architecture. A layer cake is a ...

Tart cranberries are cooked beneath a spiced orange sponge in our upside-down cake that's served with a simple yet ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...