Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...

With a soft, airy crumb, jammy cherry filling, and a glossy, cloud-like frosting, this Mount Vernon Cake is full of old-fashioned charm—even if its origins are a bit of a mystery.

hand taking a piece of a sliced cake cooling on a wire rack - Dian Oktaviani/Shutterstock Cake decorating is not for the impatient. Even if you don't plan anything more than a simple coating of ...