Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly ...

A cookbook can change your life. Two years ago I reviewed one called “Southern Cakes,” which did just that. Like most people, I’d always thought making a cake from scratch was only for the heroic. In ...

Make the boxed cake mix according to the directions on the back. Pour the cake batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake according to the box directions. When it is done take it out of the oven ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom only of a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, rub ...

Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ...