Heralded as “the first new cake in 100 years” when it was introduced, the chiffon cake -- one of the darlings of midcentury cuisine -- became famous for its wonderfully light and airy texture, ...

There’s an episode of the late-’90s PBS series “Baking With Julia” that features Berkeley-based pastry chef Alice Medrich (in some circles, fondly referred to as the Queen of Chocolate) and one of her ...

Though I’m trying to read two books, I always end up picking up some cookbook I’ve left laying around the house and leafing through it. I only stop when I see a recipe that makes me start compiling an ...

Chiffon cake is more than a dessert. Thanks to its beautiful balance of rich taste and delicate texture, it's also an experience. Chiffon cake derives from sponge cake, but there is a difference ...

Pastry chef Sasha Piligian channels summer vibes to create her showstopping baked goods, like this epic layer cake. She starts with two flavor-packed components — a tart-sweet Meyer lemon curd for the ...

I wish berries were in season all year long. However, while they’re still in season during the summer, take advantage of them to make this Very Berry Chiffon Layer Shortcake. Whether you need the ...

Over the decades, the Southern Living Test Kitchen has developed quite a few fantastic cake recipes. Among our favorites is a Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake, which comes together in just one bowl. There's ...

Over the decades, the Southern Living Test Kitchen has developed quite a few fantastic cake recipes. Among our favorites are snack cakes that come together in just one bowl, our popular white layer ...