Some cakes are an architectural feast for the eyes, precisely constructed and splendidly decorated in eatable bling for a wedding, birthday or other special occasion. Others are more like grandma's ...

In the bowl of a mixer, cream butter and sugars together 3–4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract then set aside. In a medium bowl, combine cinnamon, flour, cornstarch and ...

Q. I’ve lost the recipe for my favorite cake, an oatmeal cake with broiled icing. Can you find one like this? A. Broiling the coconut icing creates a toasty caramel crust. This recipe is from “Butter ...

Years ago I made an oatmeal cake that was moist, dense and delicious with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting slathered over the top. When we had out-of-town friends staying with us last week, I ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. 2. Combine oats, boiling water, buttermilk, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. Let sit for 15 minutes. 3. Using an ...

"Growing up on a small dairy farm in southeastern Minnesota meant there was always lots of activity in our big farm house kitchen. It was the central gathering place, and, of course, there was always ...

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more to prepare pan All-purpose flour, to prepare pan 21/4 cups sifted cake flour (sift before measuring) 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 ...

This oatmeal cake is a recipe with a big personality. Everyone loves it, and with good reason. It has a fine texture and wonderful taste. You can also turn this into cupcakes, which I’ve become more ...

Years ago, I made an oatmeal cake that was moist, dense and delicious with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting slathered over the top. When out-of-town friends visited recently, I went to my recipe ...