What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?

Two mysterious white powders.

I’m making the banana caramel cake from the “Essence of Chocolate” cookbook. I accidentally put 1 tsp baking powder instead of 1 tsp baking soda. How is this going to change the cake? What’s the difference...

Baked Sweets

They’re what you’re craving.

Moist Yellow Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting

A box of yellow cake mix may be low-effort, but a homemade birthday cake will really show you care.

Cheddar Biscuits

A light, cheesy version.

What's the Difference Between Custard and Pudding?

Two creamy desserts with subtle distinctions.

Triple Malt Chocolate Cake

A soda fountain treat is turned into a cake, topped with Vanilla Malt Frosting and malted milk balls.

Crackly Sugar Cookies

Bites of buttery, sugary goodness.

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing

A few bites of fall anytime you please.

Cream Scones

The perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor.

What's the Difference Between Bittersweet and Semisweet Chocolate?

They’re just labels.

Olive Oil Cake

With a hint of orange and the crunch of cornmeal.

Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies

Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies.