Boxed cake mix, instant pudding and packaged cookies are easy ways to take a simple treat and turn it into a truly decadent ...

Growing up in Los Angeles, Karen Clay lived around the corner from her grandmother, Margaret Newborn. Before and after school, when her parents were at work, she’d stay with Newborn — a born- ...

Coconut cake has long been a staple on Southern dessert tables, beloved for its light, creamy, nostalgic flavor. But as delicious as it is, this treat can be a bit of a chore to make. That's why when ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Canned ingredients tend to make life simpler, so why not add them to your next box of cake mix? Believe it or not, there are many feasible ...

Southern bakers have always been crafty with the ingredients they have on hand and the time they have to use them. Even if Mama is a diehard from-scratch baker, there are times when everyone has to ...

A light, classic coconut cake in all its old-fashioned glory. By Lisa Donovan Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas. In 2013, I ...