Cakes

Fireworks & Frosting: 14 Treats for Your Fourth of July Gathering

Fireworks, laughter, good company—and of course, delicious desserts! What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a spread of scrumptious treats?...
Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

We elevated this easy, stir-together zucchini cake with a fluffy whipped frosting. Find more farmers’ market baking inspiration in our July/August 2024 issue.  Zucchini-Chocolate Chip...
Cherry Swedish Flop

Cherry Swedish Flop

Though its name may suggest otherwise, this fluffy, yeasted cake is a Midwest favorite, boasting layers of tender cake, silky Browned Butter Ermine Frosting,...
Filled with Pride

Pride Swiss Roll

Recipe adapted from Shane Smith   ”This Pride flag-inspired Swiss roll is a friendly, colourful nod to my loving community but also a reminder of the...
Yeasted Bavarian Plum Cake

Yeasted Bavarian Plum Cake

Known as pflaumenkuchen or zwetschgenkuchen depending on what variety of plums are used, this coffee cake-meets-flatbread is popular throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and...
Baking School In-Depth: Vanilla Extract and Very Vanilla Layer Cake

Baking School In-Depth: Vanilla Extract and Very Vanilla Layer Cake

Vanilla remains a treasured, steadfast ingredient prized for its enchanting essence. Every bean from the vanilla orchid contains tiny seeds, which add depth and...
S'mores Cake

S’mores Cake

Bring the campfire tradition to your kitchen with this fun and playful S’mores Cake. We promise you’ll be reaching for s’more!   Want to see this...
Blueberry Frangipane Loaf Cake

Blueberry Frangipane Loaf Cake

Frangipane, a classic component of French baking, is a velvety, sweet, filling made of butter, eggs, sugar, almond flour, a bit of all-purpose flour,...
BLUEBERRY CRÈME FRAÎCHE LAYER CAKE

Blueberry Crème Fraîche Layer Cake

This cake balances the delicately sweet flavors of fresh blueberries and the subtle tang of crème fraîche. For added depth of flavor, the batter...
Red Velvet Tuxedo Cake

Red Velvet Tuxedo Cake

Photo, recipe, and styling by Britney Brown-Chamberlain   I make a red velvet cake every year, and this is my new favorite version! Called a tuxedo...