If, like Siggy Flicker, you shiver at the thought a beautiful cake being destroyed, you may take this news hard. It seems that a new birthday trend is for celebrants to smash their fists and/or faces ...

Cakes have a way of making ordinary moments feel special, whether it’s a weekend treat or a sweet surprise after a long day.

Baking cakes at home has never felt more rewarding, and these recipes are the proof. They come out soft, flavorful, and every bit as impressive as anything behind a bakery counter. Each one feels like ...

Chocolate might be the ultimate pairing chameleon. Whether it's peanut butter, coffee, bacon, decadent dipped strawberries (which are best stored and consumed at room temperature) or even potato chips ...

There are so many reasons to celebrate the Fourth of July. Most obviously, it’s the day when we gained independence as a country, but history aside, it’s also the perfect opportunity to gather our ...

We were a bit dubious about the whole smash-cakes-for-adults craze that went on last year. But, if you must smash your own birthday cake past the age of 1, consider putting a glam spin on it like ...

The 6-inch cake that pastry chef Casey Shea delivered was a barrel-shaped whirl of salted vanilla buttercream, sequined with sliced berries and candied kumquats. On an early March menu, Shea had ...