We should all have a solid command of the ABCs of baking. Thankfully, Food52’s Test Kitchen Manager Erin McDowell is here, with tips and tricks to help you master the most essential desserts and the ...

Make the pears: To a large saucepan set over high heat, add the wine, water, sugar, orange zest, star anise pods and pear halves. Lay the vanilla bean halves on a cutting board and use the tip of a ...

Our old-fashioned mahogany cake is a light, fluffy chocolate cake topped with an equally old-fashioned rich and creamy ...

Buttermilk is understated--a quiet, old-fashioned ingredient that brings its own small delight to summer dishes. Yet a bit of buttermilk imparts a tangy and refreshing edge to cakes, salad dressings, ...

"Nothing beats this cake's rich, buttery flavor," says the author of Secrets of the Southern Table. “Nothing beats this cake’s rich, buttery flavor,” says the author of Secrets of the Southern Table.

Debbie Moose knows food ... and how to make really good food. The author of six cookbooks, including "Buttermilk: A Savor the South Cookbook," "Deviled Eggs: 50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy," and ...

Dear SOS: Would you please print a good carrot cake recipe, if not your best? Thank you. Dear Gloria: How about two carrot cake recipes? The first one is Virginia Eville’s best and it has a good ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Line the pan with a round of parchment paper cut to fit it and butter the paper. Sprinkle the pan with flour and tap out the excess. 2.

Next to 2-layer chocolate cake and classic buttery pound cake, carrot cake is another dessert fans crave from time to time. Whether you crave this veggie-filled cake for the nuanced flavor of the ...

One of the most important recipes in any baker's toolkit is a classic vanilla cake. On its own, vanilla cake is a timeless showstopper, and the most popular wedding cake flavor year after year. It's ...