One of this summer’s hottest musical hits is DNCE’s catchy debut song “Cake By The Ocean.” And the idea of eating cake — or anything sweet — by the ocean is a good idea indeed. There’s the…

Ah, summer, the season of plunges in the pool. And as summer heats up, and the pool looks more and more promising, you’ll need to brush up on your repertoire of pool-worthy baked goods. We have…

It may seem like the millennials are the hottest generation in town, but don’t count out the boomers —  this demographic still carries a lot of weight. When it comes to desserts, baby boomers have buying power,…

What’s trending today? While some people are following politics, fashion or celebrity trends, we’re more interested in baking trends, where hybrid desserts are all the rage. You may have heard of the cronut, a croissant-donut pastry…

In the past, we’ve highlighted outside-the-box baked goods, such as those with exotic nuts and tropical fruits. Now, we focus on the staples of baking, such as the classic chocolate cupcake. It’s delicious simplicity at its…

Corn. It’s not just for summer barbecues anymore. Derivatives of this large-grain plant have long been used in baking, but how much do you really know about cornstarch and cornmeal? Here are 10 fun facts. Cornstarch…

We’ve all been there. You’ve set off on a culinary adventure, from the comfort of your own kitchen, whipping up a delectable dessert that is sure to wow. But suddenly you realize that you’re missing a…

Food allergies are on the rise, leaving many concerned parents and bewildered bakers scratching their heads. How do you make muffins without milk, eclairs without eggs, or ooey-gooey bars without gluten?  In keeping with our “The…

As a baker, you’re well acquainted with sugar. It makes your cakes more creamy-dreamy, s’mores so much more, and your muffins more melt-in-your-mouth good. In short, it makes just about everything more extraordinary. But what’s the…

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Vanilla In most contexts besides food, “vanilla” is considered plain or ordinary. But when it comes to food and baking — wow! Vanilla is delicious on its own, yes, but it…