Immerse yourself in simplicity and pleasure with our plain cake, a recipe that is as easy to make as it is delicious to taste! This cake, although simple in appearance, hides an irresistible secret: ...

I’ve always called this a pound cake. According to my mother’s recipe notes, though, it was my Aunt Mildred’s “plain cake.” Maybe she used that name because she never glazed or frosted it—just served ...

This plain, buttery cake, full of berries, is my top pick for snacking on a summer afternoon. Because the berries in the batter tend to sink to the bottom when the cake bakes, scatter more berries on ...

I’ve added chunks of sweet jammy apple for freshness, but you can leave them out if you prefer a plain cake. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; or freeze for ...

I've been a part-time Parisian for almost 20 years, but you wouldn't know it if you judged my assimilation by how lightly I tread in high heels, how stylishly I toss a shawl over my shoulder or how ...