Q. I’m hoping you can provide a recipe for the low-fat banana chocolate-chip coffeecake that was served at Starbucks during the summer months of 2006. I have had no luck finding it this summer. Can ...

Editor’s Note: High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

This cranberry shortbread cake is a seasonal favorite of ours. Why? Because it’s enjoyed by almost everyone and can be served at any time, happily contributing to brunch, providing a fine ending to ...

Editor’s note: High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

Then you will love this cake. It's actually a cross between a shortbread and a cake. Butter Cake 2¾ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 ...

Shortbread is ridiculously easy to make and despite being made from a limited number of inexpensive ingredients, the dough can be transformed into a seemingly endless number of variations. Powdered ...

Filling the house with the smell of fresh vanilla and warm sugar is a simple joy that makes any afternoon feel special. These ...