Rather than a 9-inch, 2-layer cake for the little birthday boy, with this same recipe, I made a 2-layer, 6-inch cake for him, and used the rest of the batter and frosting for 10 cupcakes.

Vanilla Bundt Cake is a timeless dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This classic powdered sugar dusted bundt cake features a moist and fluffy texture, with a subtle vanilla flavor that's not ...

Here's the thing: With a simple one-bowl vanilla cake, an easy from-scratch soak and a batch of freshly whipped cream, a beautiful and even more delicious homemade poke cake can be yours.

Meanwhile, make the glaze. Bring butter, sugar and 1⁄2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until butter melts and sugar dissolves.

There are times when you want a fluffy frosting on your cake to swipe through with your fork at the end of a meal. This is not one of those times or cakes.

That's the true spirit of the holiday baking season right there. Christmas Tree Cakes. For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1½ cups granulated sugar ...

I've noticed, however, that yellow cake is a favorite of many, but until now I'd never thought to make it from scratch. Most recipes for yellow cake use buttermilk, which differentiates it from a ...

The best tool for poking: The traditional (and ideal) utensil for poking is the end of the handle of a wooden spoon, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch in diameter. Avoid a spoon with a rough or worn end ...