Eating king cake during Carnival season likely became a tradition in the 1980s. Getty Images/iStockphoto The colorful king cakes weren’t always a staple of Mardi Gras, but they definitely are now.

The final cake had to be moist, but not heavy, and pack considerable chocolate flavor without being overpowering. For that, I skipped melted chocolate in favor of cocoa powder.

Let cake layers cool in baking pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove cakes from baking pans and let cool completely, parchment side down, on racks, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.

This light, delicious gluten-free cake is gently scented with lemon zest. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a round of parchment paper on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and grease it and sides of ...

It's because of these qualities that cake flour has become the go-to choice in recipes for angel food cakes, cupcakes, sponge cakes and any dessert where a fine, soft texture is key. Understood ...