Welcome to Never Fail, a weekly column where we wax poetic about the recipes that never, ever let us down. When Claire Saffitz publishes a new cake recipe, particularly a loaf cake recipe, I adjust my ...

Church cookbooks are full of hidden gems, and these cakes are proof. From rich chocolate bundts to light, fluffy pound cakes, ...

Cakes can be transformed with various extra ingredients, whether that's seasonal berries, a zesty glaze or a splash of alcohol mixed into the batter. Renowned chef Ian Haste offers a different ...

Loaf cakes like Mary Berry's tea loaf are as easy as homemade baking gets, with no need to worry about a deep rise in the cake, and less risk of an undercooked core. Unlike layer cakes, those baked in ...

Making a cake at home — from scratch! — can certainly be an anxiety-inducing thought. While your cake might turn out superb, there’s always the chance it could go the other way entirely. Baking a show ...

We’re living in strange times. When the world feels crazy, unsafe, and change remains the only constant, I like to keep busy. I have friends who knit, or do yoga in their living room. My daughter is ...