You won’t find it in many modern gourmet cookbooks, but you might run across it in a southeastern Kentucky grandmother’s recipe collection. Stack cakes, a treat found in certain parts of Kentucky and ...

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 ...

Note: In Southern Appalachia, the number of cake layers — in this case six — is considered a measure of the host’s popularity. 1/2 cup all-vegetable shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup ...

These classic layer cake recipes are as delicious as they are decorative. Try one of our best vanilla, chocolate, or citrus ...

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it's time to set aside any caloric anxiety, don the stretchy pants, and begin planning for the Christmas meal. Here's a hint. Apple Stack Cake should be on the menu.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL LAYER CAKE• Dip the spatula in hot water to keep cake crumbs from getting into the icing. This is especially useful for red velvet cakes.• Use heavy pans with 2-inch metal sides.

Our lemon layer cake with lemon filling is pure citrus bliss. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a sweet and fluffy cake with layers of citrusy delight. We love making this for ...