Sometimes, you don't have time to make a birthday cake. Or maybe it's just a random Tuesday, and baking an entire cake just for yourself seems a little excessive (not that we'd ever think that). But ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

One of the best dessert phenomena of the 2010s is that birthday cake is finally getting its long-overdue time in the flavor spotlight. Birthday cake is the superior flavor of cake. It combines ...

While baking something sweet, I am definitely guilty of licking the batter-covered cooking utensils. But the risk of getting sick from eating raw egg is not so sweet. This Funfetti fudge is perf for ...

Fudge ribbon cake with the ribbon of cream cheesy filling as visible as it is delicious. Note that the chocolate frosting visually nearly blends into the cake, but it does provide another texture and ...

Fudge is one of our all-time favorite treats. It’s sweet, simple and makes a perfect gift, especially around the holidays. You can typically find fudge at local candy shops, but it’s also easy to make ...

In my life as a pastry chef, I’ve always held fast to the belief that there are certain flavors -- specifically coffee, lemon and chocolate -- that are best taken to the extreme. If I create a coffee ...