I'll happily accept a slice of cake when offered, especially if it's one I didn't bake myself. At home, I lean toward one-bowl cakes simply finished with powdered sugar, a quick glaze, or nothing at ...

Even though I'm a professional baker, I tend to shy away from sponge cakes. That's because they're rather fussy by nature, relying on whipped eggs and delicate folding for their lift, structure, and ...