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  • sugar cookies with rainbow sprinkles

    Cake Mix Is Crucial To Making Bakery-Style Cookies

    Using a cake mix not only simplifies the cookie-making process, but it helps the treats develop the tender crumb that is so beloved in bakery-style goodies.

    By Kristina Vanni Read More
  • pies with decorate leaf crusts

    Make Store-Bought Pie Crust Look Expensive With A Cookie Cutter Trick

    This is how to use cookie cutters to create beautiful decorative designs out of store-bought pie dough, for desserts that look like you spent hours on them.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Flour and other baking ingredients

    The Best Substitute For Cake Flour Is Also The Easiest

    If you don't have cake flour on hand, you can substitute all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch for delicious cake with a light and delicate crumb.

    By Catherine Rickman Read More
  • pouring cake batter into pan

    12 Ingredients That Will Take Your Boxed Cake Mix To Another Level

    Ready to bid farewell to boring boxed cakes? Try adding one of these secret ingredients to take your boxed cake mixes to new gourmet heights.

    By Brian Good Read More
  • Duff Goldman smiling on red carpet

    Duff Goldman's Prep Tip For Unrivaled Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    If you want the best oatmeal raisin cookies possible, there's two things you can do to the main ingredients to prep them, according to Duff Goldman.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Frosting being mixed in a stand mixer

    Why Frosting And Icing Aren't Interchangeable

    Frosting and icing are both sugary ingredients often used to decorate baked goods, but they have very different components and shouldn't be swapped.

    By Avery Tomaso Read More
  • Duff Goldman smiling

    The Tedious Step Duff Goldman Never Skips While Baking

    Duff Goldman used to be skeptical about a certain prep step found in many baking recipes, but he now understands and believes in its power, as should you.

    By Khyati Dand Read More
  • Pie with golden brown pastry at the British Pie Awards 2024

    What Makes The Perfect British Pie, According To Expert Judges

    In Britain, pie is more than a meal: It's an illustrious tradition, full of history and flavor. Our experts discuss what, exactly, makes the perfect pie.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Alton Brown smiling

    Alton Brown's Secret Weapon Ingredient For Velvety Cheesecake

    Alton Brown uses an easy-to-find secret ingredient to give his cheesecake an extra creamy texture and balanced flavor, with no cloying sweetness in sight.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Champagne served with margherita pizza

    Add Champagne To Your Pizza Dough For A Better Crust

    Do you love a nice, crispy pizza crust that still has a deliciously bubbly rise? If yes (of course it's yes), then you need to put Champagne in your dough.

    By Madeline Murphy Read More
  • Chocolate cakes with domed tops

    The Baking Mistake That Causes Domed Cakes

    It can be a drag to painstakingly slice off the domed tops of your layer cakes, so can avoid these mistakes and a few precautions to keep doming to a minimum.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies on cooling rack

    Butter Shouldn't Be The Only Fat You Use When Making Cookies

    When you want the best baked cookies, you might think it's ideal to load in the butter. But actually there's another fat you should add in, too.

    By Samantha Jenkins Read More
  • Measuring cup of mayo

    Dry Vs. Liquid Measuring Cups: Which Is Better For Mayo?

    Mayonnaise seems neither totally liquid nor solid, and while one type of popular measuring cup is better for this ingredient, other tools be more accurate.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting on plate

    For More Flavorful Box Cakes, Swap Out The Plain Milk

    There are so many ways to doctor up boxed cake mix, but one of the absolute easiest things to do is swap out water (or milk) with something more flavorful.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • Bowl of melted chocolate

    The Easiest Way To Thin Out Melted Chocolate

    If your chocolate becomes a little too thick to use after melting, you can thin it by adding some cocoa butter to enhance its texture and final appearance.

    By Arianna Endicott Read More
  • Piping bags of royal icing

    How To Store Royal Icing

    Leftover royal icing should always be stored in an airtight container to keep it hydrated, and protect it from bacteria and absorbing smells from nearby food.

    By Arianna Endicott Read More
  • Fluffy buttermilk biscuits

    White Lily Flour Is The Secret To Unbearably Fluffy Biscuits

    White Lily Flour is made from soft red winter wheat, which contains less protein than hard wheats and, therefore, produces perfectly pillowy biscuits.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Ina Garten at NY Public Library Gala

    Ina Garten's Favorite Cookie Recipe Is A Real Crowd Pleaser

    Ina Garten, queen of the Hamptons and our hearts, knows her way around the kitchen, and she's a fantastic baker, too. Her favorite cookie? It's a game changer.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Cookie cup with chocolate and coconut

    The Muffin Tin Hack For Delicious Cookie Cups

    Want to know what makes any day of the week a whole lot better? A scoop of ice cream inside a cookie cup. You don't need fancy tools to make one, either.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Platter of hamantaschen on confetti'd table

    Simplify Your Purim Hamantaschen With Cake Mix

    Purim is known for costumes, drinking, and hamantaschen -- take away some of the difficulty of making those little cookies by using a kosher cake mix.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Apricot and prune hamantaschen cookies

    The Easy Egg Swap For Tender Purim Hamantaschen

    There are as many recipes for hamantaschen as there are bakers who make them, but trust us when we say yours should include a plain egg yolk for a tender crumb.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Vanilla extract, beans, and flower

    The Boozy Vanilla Extract Alternative You Need In Rotation

    Vanilla extract is pivotal in so many desserts and baked goods -- or is it? If you find yourself plumb out, you can turn to your liquor cabinet for a swap.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Chocolate cake with powdered sugar

    Replace Flour With Chickpeas For Ridiculously Rich Chocolate Cake

    That can of chickpeas sitting in your pantry is actually the secret ingredient for a deeply delicious and decadent gluten-free chocolate cake.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Crookie, a croissant and cookie dessert

    DIY TikTok's Viral Crookie With Store-Bought Cookie Dough And Croissants

    TikTok has made yet another pastry go viral, and while the OG is in Paris, you can make it at home yourself with only two simple ingredients.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay smiling

    The Bacon Alternative Gordon Ramsay Uses For His Vegan BLTs

    Gordon Ramsay has gone vegan -- for lunch. To make some truly stellar 'facon,' the celebrity chef combines two things: rice paper and tofu crumbles.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Red velvet cupcakes with fluffy frosting

    Mix Cool Whip And Cream Cheese For An Easy, Decadent Frosting

    Frosting -- it's the delicious topper on your cake, but gosh it can be a pain to make. Want an easy mix? Simply blend Cool Whip and cream cheese.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • wheat flour on wooden counter

    Toasted Flour Is The Key To Bakery-Worthy Dough

    If you want your home-baked goods to take like they came straight from a professional bakery, you need to start toasting your flour before you cook.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
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