Making a cake that looks impressive doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few smart techniques and simple ingredients, you can create something that looks like it took way more effort than it did.

Among the eateries offering coconut cake are Amici Market, Green's Pharmacy Luncheonette, TooJay's and Surfside Diner. For those who want to want to bake coconut cake at home, pastry chef Priscilla ...

I lived with my grandparents for a year after high school and I loved walking in the door and seeing a cake pan cooling on the counter. I would cut myself a square and relish the simple dessert. It ...

A decade-or-so ago, I was at a Virginia Beach restaurant and the chef walked over to my table, grinning from ear-to-ear, and presented me with a beautifully presented plate. On the plate, were two ...

You may not see it nowadays on some restaurant menus, but is there anything more beloved over the decades in Palm Beach than coconut cake? This soft spot is well earned. After all, a century ago — ...

Poke cakes are simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their soft texture and flavorful fillings, they’re perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any casual get-together. You don’t need fancy ...

I’ve always loved baked goods—warm muffins fresh from the oven, a perfectly soft chocolate chip cookie or a slice of banana bread with my morning coffee. But since going gluten-free, finding quick and ...

Try this easy cake with pumpkin pie mix as the main ingredient. With two main ingredients -- pumpkin pie mix and boxed cake mix -- this simple, seasonal dessert can be whipped up in no time. Food ...

Alexandra is an associate editor on CNET's Performance Optimization team. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, and interned with CNET's Tech and News teams while in school.