The best yellow cake? Is this the one? Yes, most definitely. Today’s recipe comes from Deb Perleman’s Smitten Kitchen. She calls it her “killer yellow cake” and assures us that it works every time.

Boxed cake mixes are an amazing way for the inexperienced baker to make an amazing and tasty dessert without the hassle.

As a professional recipe developer focused on baking, I am more aware of the cost of eggs than most folks. Try making a custard tart that calls for eight egg yolks, then testing it three more times.

This healthy yellow cake recipe is perfect for making a sheet cake for a birthday, holiday or any celebration and the easy cream cheese frosting recipe is ready in just five minutes. We made this ...

Martin Sorge cuts a slice of his egg-free, yellow cake with chocolate frosting at his Chicago home on April 9, 2025. Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS As a professional recipe developer focused on ...