I made a simpler, more humble version of Deb’s cake and it, too, is delicious. I halved Deb’s recipe to make a single layer, square 8x8 inch cake.

When we think of a good cake, we always think homemade—like something Grandma would make. But in reality, we know that making a cake from scratch isn’t always practical. Seriously, who hasn ...

Place one of the cakes right-side-up on the serving platter or onto a cardboard cake round on a plate or cake stand. 2. Dollop about 1/2 cup of frosting on top and spread it to the edge but not ...

1. Make the bottom layer. Preheat your oven to 350 F. Prepare a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with the nonstick method of your choice (I recommend the parchment paper method).