MIDDLETOWN >> Life is better with frosting, so no matter how busy we are, we always find time for homemade baked goods. If you find yourself in a rush and don’t have time to make something fancy, this ...

In a climate like the American South’s, you’d think people would want light, refreshing desserts -- sorbets, maybe. Actually, Southerners are crazy for cake. Crazy-kooky-nutsy, with frosting on it.

Combine the butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar in a mixer and whip together at high speed until light and airy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Using a small offset spatula, apply a ...

To make the cake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt and use a fork to mix them together well. Stir ...

We’ve decorated this fudgy chocolate cake with a rich and sweet coconut icing ...

Coconut adds a naturally sweet and rich flavor to baked goods, and these coconut dessert recipes make the most of it. From crisp coconut cookies to soft coconut cupcakes and fruity hummingbird cake ...

Joanne Chang is a James Beard award-winning pastry chef, restaurateur, and five-time cookbook author with close to 30 years in the culinary industry. Since 2000, she's been the owner of Boston's Flour ...