In addition to Baking Basics, I want to show you how to decorate cakes and cupcakes easily and in a Bold style. This week's ...

Use melted butter: Rothkopf Bates suggests using melted butter instead of softened butter. Simply melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, and then begin mixing it with the granulated sugar or ...

Chocolate cake can be a deceivingly difficult type of cake to make from scratch. But with one simple addition, you can count ...

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Winter festivities call for a delicious chocolate cake, and this recipe makes it surprisingly easy to bake at home. Using a ...