Dear Lynne: There are a lot of party invites, but no budget for host gifts. Baking is our hobby, the cupboards are already stocked with makings, we have a ton of flea-market cake plates, so we’d love ...

This eye-catching cake combo brings together two worlds: a luxurious gift box-shaped chocolate cake perfect for weddings or elegant parties, and a playful cactus-themed cake decorated with bright ...

1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter two 8-inch-square cake pans. 2. In a large bowl, stir together the pears, sugar, nuts, butter and zest. Stir in eggs and vanilla to thoroughly blend. In a medium bowl, ...