This coconut confection is my family's "special occasion" cake. I whip it up for birthdays, Christmas and, of course, Easter. It starts with a cake mix to which a few ingredients are added, mostly ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Cake mix recipes are one of my favorite recipes to create! Boxed cake mix used intentionally can be a canvas for scrumptious yet creative cookies, brownies, cakes, and desserts. Here are our favorite ...

Chef Martin dropped this recipe off at the Chronicle. I topped it with a fluffy frosting adapted from a recipe in Family Circle. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 (9-inch) cake pans with ...

In a climate like the American South’s, you’d think people would want light, refreshing desserts -- sorbets, maybe. Actually, Southerners are crazy for cake. Crazy-kooky-nutsy, with frosting on it.

Q: I would like to find a coconut cake that I had growing up in the ’60s. My mother bought it at Rich’s at Greenbriar Mall. It’s the best I’ve ever had. Is there a recipe? G. Chastain, Douglasville A: ...