Did Ina Garten invent the flag cake? In a 2016 Food52 article about the origins of the flag cake, the writer spoke with Garten about her famous dessert. “It’s kind of silly. I think I just made it up, ...

For generations, American bakers have been making red velvet cakes, often as a substitute for costlier chocolate. Now, red velvet is going to star at a royal wedding. Britain's Princess Eugenie ...

If you’re having a hard time deciding how to treat yourself after waiting in long lines at the voting polls, perhaps Election Cake should be in your future. Election Cake used to be a tradition as ...

Note: You will need 4 four-inch heart-shaped pans or 1 nine-inch round or heart-shaped pan, greased and lined with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in a double boiler over ...

Poke cakes are fun, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser. With their soft texture and flavor-packed fillings, it’s no surprise they disappear fast at parties and family gatherings. You can make them in ...

In " American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes " (Rodale Books, $29.99), Byrn digs deep into America's archives, ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Flambé is a classic French method that involves ...