From major milestones to everyday wins, life is full of moments big and small that are worthy of celebrating — and a gorgeous layer cake is just the thing to commemorate the occasion. This collection ...

She explains: “My goal was to apply our pastry philosophy, focused on clean, not-too-sweet flavors and harmonious textures, to the construction of layer cakes. After several months of testing, I ...

Even the most fastidious pastry chef (I may or may not have two pairs of culinary tweezers, X-Acto knives, and a protractor in my kitchen drawer) can acknowledge the charm of an imperfect-looking ...

Proof’s justly famous chocolate espresso cake is three exquisite layers of cake, crémeux and buttercream, topped with bittersweet chocolate glaze. It is a simple cake, refined for a layer cake, and ...

Easter is all about joy, and as Southerners know, the celebration isn't over when the Sunday service ends. The good times continue at the dinner table, and the real life of the party—standing tall ...

Whether you stack together two cake layers or six, bringing any one of these showstopping cakes to the table is an act of pure joy. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than ...