One of my earliest memories is of Mom asking me what kind of cake I want for my birthday. My enthusiastic reply, "Chocolate!” When she said we'd make a devil's food cake, I had questions. Why is it ...

A nostalgic treat takes on a different form.

With rising food prices and recent cuts to federal nutrition programs, many families are struggling this holiday season to put food on the table. One chef who is making it his mission to help is Duff ...

Claire Saffitz has cracked the code to an irresistible moist-tender cake that’s not too sweet and not too dense. This supple cake is based on an oil-based batter, not a butter-based one, making it ...

There are many easy ways to improve boxed cake mix and make it taste homemade. Replacing the water with milk adds fat, richness, and flavor. Mix-ins, flavor extracts, and spices can take the texture ...

Skip the store and bake something at home instead. These easy desserts come together fast, taste better than the plastic-box stuff, and work for everything from a family night in to a last-minute ...