Magic cake, or gateau magique, is a delicate French dessert that impresses at every level. Baked in a single pan, the batter produces three different layers while in the oven, earning the cake its ...

Have you ever baked a cake that was so dry you were embarrassed to share it with others? I have. That's one reason why the "Magic Cakes" cookbook by Kathleen Royal Phillips caught my attention. The ...

Watch pretty much any baking-intensive show (not cooking — baking), and you'll hear, "Baking is a science" repeated over and over and over again, a mantra for the flour-covered. And it's true — baking ...