With a soft, airy crumb, jammy cherry filling, and a glossy, cloud-like frosting, this Mount Vernon Cake is full of old-fashioned charm—even if its origins are a bit of a mystery.

With tender buttermilk cake layers, a cranberry jam so good you’ll want it on toast, and a silky white chocolate frosting, this is a cake that’s equal parts impressive and achievable. A slice of this ...

This orange cardamom cake combines great flavor and simplicity into one delicious bake. Give the easy recipe a try.

Spongecake doesn’t typically fall high on people’s list of favorite desserts. Its name doesn’t stir the heart, and so often it’s dry and tasteless. But, when properly made, spongecake is tender and ...

Cake flour or all-purpose? The choice shapes texture, rise, and softness more than most bakers realize here’s what truly sets ...