There are certainly times when making a cake from scratch feels special and impressive. But do you know what's equally impressive? Elevating store-bought cake mix and presenting a sweet treat to those ...

A couple years ago I posted a recipe on Jo Cooks for magic cake. This magic cake went viral on Pinterest almost overnight. To this day, my magic cake version has been shared over a million times. But ...

There's always a lot of chatter on social media about "magic cakes." One seemingly impossible cake is mixed in one bowl but ends up in three layers after it's baked—as if some magic happens once it's ...

Chocolate magic cake with espresso, whipped cream, mini marshmallows and a healthy dose of hot chocolate powder. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, 5 minutes.

Boxed cake mix, instant pudding and packaged cookies are easy ways to take a simple treat and turn it into a truly decadent ...

A “magic cake” has three layers, each with its own texture and flavor (a dense and moist base, a middle cream layer, and a light sponge top). It’s called magic because the cake divides into these ...

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 ...

In "Quick & Dirty," Salon Food's Mary Elizabeth Williams serves up simplified recipes and shortcuts for exhausted cooks just like you — because quick and dirty should still be delicious. I don’t know ...