9 Ways To Upgrade A Store-Bought Cake
Store-bought cakes can be perfect canvases for all your baking needs, including elevating them or turning them into other desserts like trifle or French toast.
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Give Your Snickerdoodles A Fall Twist With Pumpkin Spice
Given snickerdoodles' reliance on cinnamon, it already channels all things fall but you can maximize these flavors even further by adding pumpkin spice. -
Pesto Is The Savory Inclusion Your Sourdough Is Missing
Making sourdough bread is rewarding and delicious, but it doesn't have to be one-dimensional. According to an expert, pesto is a great way to elevate the bread. -
Curry Cheesecake Is The Perfect Blend Of Sweet And Savory
Curry cheesecake is a nuanced, more dynamic dessert because of its contrasts and complements that offer a sweet and savory dessert. -
This Soft Drink Syrup Adds A Hint Of Cherry To Your Baked Goods
After the soda came out in 1917, home chefs figured out that it could add a fruity flavor to whatever you add it to, from cherry-flavored cakes to cookies. -
How To Check If Your Keto Brownies Are Fully Baked
Keto brownies are a satisfying treat if you're craving sweets, but they differ a bit from a traditional recipe. Find out how to make sure they're ready. -
The Tell-Tale Signs Your Sourdough Starter Is Dead
When it's going well, making sourdough bread from a home-grown starter is incredibly satisfying. But what should you do if your starter starts acting oddly? -
Top Chocolate Chip Cookies With Sesame Seeds For A Nutty Finish
If your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe is missing a bit of nutty crunchiness, then sesame seeds are here to take this classic cookie up a notch. -
The Easy Way To Make Chocolate-Covered Pretzels In The Oven
Chocolate-covered pretzels are an easy sweet treat that you can make at home. But there's actually a way to make it even easier. -
What You Need To Know About Baking With Ube
Ube is a purple yam that is native to the Philippines. It can impart your baked good with a delicious flavor and stunning color. Here's how to use it in baking. -
What To Consider When Swapping Out Butter In Your Cookie Recipes
Butter is often a vital component in many cookie recipes, but if you've run out or steer clear of butter, don't worry, there are expert-approved alternatives. -
A Cast Iron Skillet Is Key To Achieving The Perfect Hard Toffee
Homemade toffee is a top-tier dessert and with the help of a sturdy cast iron skillet it is incredibly simple to prepare on your own. -
Turn Your Sourdough Discard Into Crispy Crackers
When making your own sourdough starter, you inevitably end up with discarded bits. Don't throw them away, though, because you can turn them into crackers. -
The Absolute Best Cherry Varieties For Baking
Cherries lend themselves so well to baked goods. And with so many varieties to choose from, we asked an expert baker for tips on picking the very best. -
Brown Sugar Is The Key To Meringue Cookies With A Deeper Flavor
When brown sugar is used in meringues, it gives the cookies a lovely caramel color and a decadent flavor to match. -
For Lighter Empanadas, Add A Dollop Of Yogurt To Your Dough
Any of the fat elements can be replaced by Greek yogurt, which will lighten the empanada dough and give it a tangy taste while adding some extra protein. -
The Absolute Best Boxed Muffin Mix Might Already Be In Your Pantry
Boxed baking mixes tend to get snubbed, but when homemakers need to bake something tasty in a hurry, it has always stepped in to save the day. -
The Single Ingredient Needed For Chewy And Rich Boxed Brownies
There's one ingredient which will ensure that your boxed brownies don't turn out dry. In fact, add it and you will have the fudgiest, richest brownies ever. -
Homemade Toasted Coconut Sugar Is The Boost Your Baked Goods Are Missing
When toasted, coconut brings a wonderful warm flavor to baked goods. You can easily turn this ingredient into a sugar for use in all kinds of sweet recipes. -
Your Ice Cream Cake Always Needs A Solid Base. Here's Why
Any celebration is better with an ice cream cake. If you're making one from scratch it's vitally important you include a solid base. -
How Long Should You Let Ice Cream Cake Set Before Decorating?
Patience is of the essence. You shouldn't decorate the cake until it is "completely hardened" in the freezer, a process that takes several hours. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Adding These 2 Seeds To Your Sourdough
Adding seeds to sourdough is a popular way to amp up a classic bread recipe. But there are a few things you should know before diving into the dough. -
Why Cheap Ice Cream May Actually Improve Your Homemade Ice Cream Cake
We spoke to an ice cream expert (a job we'd all love) from Salt & Straw who had some very surprising information about the best way to make an ice cream cake. -
Don't Be Afraid To Add Fresh Herbs To Your Skillet Cornbread
There's nothing wrong with keeping it simple when it comes to preparing cornbread. However, don't be afraid to throw in some fresh herbs in the process. -
The Wasteful Mistake You Can Avoid With Fresh Blueberries
Don't waste perfectly versatile blueberries just because they look under or overripe -- you can actually use them for a variety of recipes instead. -
The Key For Getting Perfect Layers When Making Ice Cream Cake
For some expert tips on what to keep in mind when making ice cream cake, we spoke with Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream maker at Salt & Straw. -
3-Ingredient S'mores Bites Are The Cleaner Way To Enjoy Summer's Best Treat
If you're craving the chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker combo s'mores but without the mess or the hassle of a campfire, s'mores bites are the answer.
