Let's talk about butter, because it is a pretty key component in this simple, but oh-so-satisfying cake. Ingredients matter. When I'm going through the trouble of cooking for my family and friends, I ...

The classic genoise is a straightforward cake, but it requires a bit of care on the part of the cook. Because it has no leavening and relies on the air beaten into the batter for its lift, make sure ...

Certainly Easter has immense significance on the religious calendar. But on the secular side, Easter’s themes are eggs and bunnies — and sugar. By dinner, everyone’s a little sugared out. Still, ...