A simple batter, fresh blueberries, and a pour of boiling water transform in the oven into a tender lemon cake with a spoonable blueberry pudding underneath. Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food ...

When it comes to low-effort, high-reward desserts, a box of cake mix is the ultimate secret weapon. When a craving hits, but the idea of baking from scratch feels like too much, t ...

There are certainly times when making a cake from scratch feels special and impressive. But do you know what's equally impressive? Elevating store-bought cake mix and presenting a sweet treat to those ...

The best of both worlds is that this butterscotch cake makes its own magic butterscotch pudding sauce when baked all in ...

A “magic cake” has three layers, each with its own texture and flavor (a dense and moist base, a middle cream layer, and a light sponge top). It’s called magic because the cake divides into these ...

This is for the pumpkin lover who can’t get enough of the smooth, rich flavors of warm spices on cold fall days. Eat a slice with your morning coffee, take the cake with you to a holiday party, or ...

In "Quick & Dirty," Salon Food's Mary Elizabeth Williams serves up simplified recipes and shortcuts for exhausted cooks just like you — because quick and dirty should still be delicious. I don’t know ...