This recipe starts with boxed brownie mix but skips the water, creating a thick, scoopable batter. After a quick chill, the ...

Here's a pro baker's secret that you can easily use at home to make the best chocolate cake: Bloom the cocoa powder. Blooming ...

You know that moment when you bring out a cake and everyone just stops to look at it? That's what these cakes do. They're the kind you almost don't want to cut into because they look so good. But ...

Imagine a homemade cake mix that kickstarts a dizzying variety of cakes. Caroline Wright's latest cookbook, Cake Magic! ($17.95, Workman), delivers on that dream. With a make-ahead dry mix as a base, ...

These easy homemade cake recipes are perfect for birthdays, holidays and anytime you want a special treat. Whether you make a beautiful layered cake with decorations or just an easy sheet cake we have ...

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Yellow cake is a classic. It's a basic vanilla cake that gets its yellow hue from oil and whole eggs. While sometimes you ...

Editor's note: We're pulling this oldie but goodie recipe from Go Ask Mom's archives. It was another Friday night after another long week and my girls and I had plans for a cozy movie night. And, for ...