Baking a birthday cake — whether it's for yourself or others — is a much-loved tradition. When Ella Rossanis shared her 20-minute tutorial for turning a simple cake into a sun (or lion) cake for kids, ...

Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting is everyone’s favorite for a reason, and sometimes it’s best not to mess with a classic. Whether vanilla cupcakes are being handed out at a kid’s birthday party or a ...

Buttercream frosting really sets the tone for a good cake, and it's the vanilla you use that'll make or break your buttercream. From imitation or pure vanilla extract to beans, paste, and more, the ...

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This delicious vanilla cake is made up of several layers glazed with homemade caramel and finished off with a delectable buttercream frosting. If you are celebrating a birthday, this vanilla cake ...

Who doesn’t love a tasty cupcake? And not the kind you get from a bakery or grocery store. The kind with homemade buttercream frosting! It’s light and airy rather than thick and heavy. This classic ...

Although I’m a lover of all cakes, many people I know fall staunchly into one of two camps: team chocolate cake or team vanilla cake. We’ve already reviewed six popular chocolate cake recipes, so it’s ...

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