In anticipation of two family birthdays, I thought I would try another of the cake recipes in “The Joy of Sharing,” the ...

Some recipes outlive trends.

Brown butter adds an extra layer of nutty flavor to this rich cake, which has a shortbread-like crust. Our version of gooey butter cake includes a hint of salt in the shortbread-like crust to balance ...

This strawberry gooey butter cake combines a crispy-edged yellow cake with a tart lemony strawberry swirl and a thin cream cheese layer for a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dessert.