Oven time hits different when from-scratch bakes start filling the kitchen with that warm, buttery smell. One pan turns into a fresh treat that makes everyone hover nearby and ask how soon it’s ready.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to making a successful cake recipe, Ree has a few baking tricks up her sleeve. One of the ...

When you want to make something special, these homemade cakes are best. Whether you want to keep it classics with our most timeless choices or mix it up a bit with newer creations, these are our most ...

You don't have to be a seasoned baker to make any of our easy from-scratch dessert recipes that everyone will love and make you always look like a master baking wizard. While a big project bake can be ...

Four years ago, when my eldest son turned 9, he declared that he was getting too big for the cupcakes I made every year on his birthday. He wanted a big cake. Gasp. Cupcakes were safe. Cupcakes I ...

This cake, inspired by the great baker Maida Heatter’s recipe, gets hits of lemon three times: zest and juice in the cake, a clear soaking syrup that seeps into the cake and, finally, a creamy, thick ...

Two layers of moist, lemony olive oil cake are stacked together with a fluffy and rich lemon-cream cheese frosting for this easy dessert. Layers of delicate flavors from lemon, honey, and extra-virgin ...

Ree's #1 tip: Don't overmix.