Baking a flawless rum cake requires science, technique, and some know-how. Leave it to a trained chef to help demystify some of the most popular hacks.

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Forgotten ingredients or hurried preparations can turn a spongy slice of sweetness into a less-than-desirable mound of dense, too-chewy dessert. As you set out to make a delicately decadent chocolate ...

This recipe for tres leches (milk cake) offers a rich and moist texture that’s perfect for any celebration. From technique tips to ingredient recommendations, this guide helps you bake a cake that’s ...

The Princess of Wales got some expert advice from Alice Fevronia at a party to mark the 75th anniversary of the U.K.s National Health Service Kate Middleton is getting some expert baking tips! The ...

Mastering a cake recipe shouldn’t be intimidating, yet if you’ve ever attempted a cake from scratch — or at least watched a season or two of “Bake Off” contestants sweat it out in the tent — then ...

Many home bakers have been told— by Food Network, by cookbooks, by their grandmothers — that the best way to check the doneness of a cake is by piercing the center with a toothpick. If it comes out ...