Since it was fall, I volunteered to make Ruth Reichl’s Gingered Applesauce Cake Glazed with Caramel for dessert. I turned to Reichl’s cookbook “My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life” (Random ...

With a little freezer space and a few hours before the big day, delicious pies and cakes can be made ahead and frozen, leaving our ovens free for that big ol' bird and all the fixings to go with it.

When winter days feel long and gray, a cozy treat can make all the difference. Cakes with gentle flavors and soft textures bring a sense of comfort that’s perfect for cold afternoons. These bakes are ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: 6 (4-inch) cakes 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened and divided 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs ...