Also called yellow butter cake, yellow cake is the quintessential vanilla-flavored cake that’s beloved for layered birthday cakes and casual snacking cakes alike. It gets its golden color primarily ...

There are innumerable types of cake in the world. So many, in fact, that whole tomes have been written on the many different cakes of France alone (start with Gâteau by Aleksandra Crapanzano).

Cake is a beloved treat served at celebrations, holidays, and gatherings—but not all slices are created equal. While no one expects cake to be a health food, some varieties are far more indulgent than ...