These easy cake recipes are designed for new bakers just learning how to mix up batters and make frostings from scratch.

This easy, breezy one-bowl loaf cake makes the perfect afternoon snack — and a perfect breakfast the next day, too. It’s lightly spiced and nut- and fruit-free, but feel free to add about ½ cup of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The humble loaf cake is a culinary chameleon. They can be made in endless flavors, shapes, and sizes, ranging from basic pound cakes to fruit ...

Loaf cakes are decidedly less showy than their layer cake counterparts, but that certainly doesn't make them less delicious. Yes, they lack goopy fillings and fluffy icings, but their beauty lies in ...

This cake, adapted from “Baking With Dorie” (Mariner Books, 2021), is comforting and surprising. The ingredients that give it its name, miso and maple syrup, are strong characters, but they prove ...

Loaf cakes might not be as showy as their tri-layered or Bundt-shaped counterparts, but that doesn't mean they're any less desirable. In fact, dessert loaves are often the obvious choice—they're just ...