A historical look at Mrs. Rorer’s 1886 chocolate cake recipe, showcasing the classic ingredients and baking traditions of early American cookery.

White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. This towering four-layer ...

Explore Pennsylvania bakeries that locals swear by, serving fresh, flavorful baked goods you won’t want to miss.

We tested four chocolate cakes with natural and Dutch-process cocoa to see how each type affects flavor, color, texture, and ...