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Articles on Cakes
History of
The History of King Cake for Mardi Gras
The intersection between the secular and the religious is a fair starting block for any exploration...
Guides
Recreate the Very First Oscars Menu for Your 2019 Oscars Party
Attending the Oscars is a lifelong dream for many, but being one of the millions of fans who watch...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Banana Bread and Banana Cake?
Banana breads and banana cakes are easy, moist, sweet solutions for making use of those three or four...
History of
The History of Red Velvet Cake
What exactly is in a real red velvet cake and where did it come from in the first place...
Recipe Round-Ups
11 Vegan and Gluten-Free Valentine's Day Desserts So Everyone Gets Some Sugar
Whatever your relationship status or feelings about the holiday itself, Valentine's Day is a great...
Recipe Round-Ups
13 Easy Mug Cake Recipes That Make the Best Single Serving Desserts
Whether you're limiting your calorie intake or don't enjoy sharing food, microwavable mug cakes are...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Angel Food Cake and Sponge Cake?
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and with it couples all over will be looking for elegant desserts...
Guides
Everything You Need to Know About Ganache
Lately it seems like everyone is searching for that no-fail two-ingredient dessert hack. But let’s...
Recipe Round-Ups
11 Luscious Chocolate Cakes for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is prime time for chocolate of all kinds, but it's not like it's ever not a welcome...
Videos on Cakes
Cakes Recipes
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Unicorn Layer Cake
This magical unicorn cake is enchanting at first glance—and inside, rainbow layers are a sweet surprise...
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Doughnut Cake with Matcha Glaze
This Doughnut Cake with Matcha Glaze is tender, buttery, and fragrant with vanilla and mace, with...
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Zucchini Layer Cake with Tangy Buttercream Frosting
This zucchini cake recipe is like zucchini bread but lighter; it's frosted with a tangy buttercream...
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Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Fresh Berries
This pavlova recipe, a meringue cake with a crunchy exterior and marshmallow-like interior, is topped...
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Christmas Coconut Cake
A rich, tender Christmas coconut cake recipe.
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Strawberry Cheesecake
This amazing cheesecake recipe is made with cream cheese and a touch of lemon then covered with a...
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Easy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy recipe for a moist carrot cake is packed with carrots and warm spices, and topped with a...