This espresso crumb coffee cake lives up to its name, as it puts the coffee into coffee cake by way of espresso powder in the ...

Using a knife or a mandoline, slice apples into 1/8" slices. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and spices. In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk and vanilla.

You could cover the exposed surface with parchment or wrap the whole cake in plastic. But those methods aren't as effective ...

However, at every birthday celebration, he insists that slices of cake be placed sideways on a person’s plate with the frosting on the left and top so that you “eat toward the frosting.” ...

To make the most exceptional and moist cake, mix the ingredients (after measuring them out: 342g flour, 295g milk, 228g butter, 14g baking powder) and then feel free to start feeling overwhelmed.

GENTLE READER: No; the cake slice (unlike the knife) should point directly at the person who is about to demolish it. However, Miss Manners will grant an exception for your father’s birthday.