The best way to start making homemade sweets? Follow these basic instructions and tips. Credit...Photographs by Joseph De Leo For The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Supported by By ...

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When winter days feel long and gray, a cozy treat can make all the difference. Cakes with gentle flavors and soft textures bring a sense of comfort that’s perfect for cold afternoons. These bakes are ...

With these delicious dessert recipes that lean on box cake mix, no one will know you had a little help from the baking aisle.

Baking can be rewarding, but one common frustration is when a perfectly baked cake gets stuck in the pan. The trick to rescuing a stuck cake is to gently reheat the pan, which loosens the hardened ...

Whether you decorate it with frosting or eat it warm from the oven, our giant chocolate chip cookie is a winner.

Editor’s note: High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips to make baking in the ...

Choosing the right ingredients is key to a perfect sponge cake. Use fresh ingredients, as they provide better volume and ...