THE BEST WHITE CAKE EVER. This is a great recipe to use as the basis for a classic birthday cake. A simple chocolate frosting works well. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole milk at cool room temperature.

Best enjoyed day of, but you can refrigerate this cake in an airtight container up to 1 day. — Amy Guittard, “Guittard Chocolate Cookbook” (Chronicle, $25) Other Fall Cookbook Recipes ...

Best Strawberry Cake Ever. 1 box white cake mix. 1 (4-serving size) strawberry-flavored gelatin. 1 / 2 cup water. 4 eggs. 1 / 2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, halved ...