Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, and spray again. Make the topping: Whisk the cream cheese in a ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Nothing beats the timeless combination of warm cake and cold ice cream. Whipped cream is an easy option, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top would also be sublime. The contrast is pure magic - ...

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With a soft, airy crumb, jammy cherry filling, and a glossy, cloud-like frosting, this Mount Vernon Cake is full of old-fashioned charm—even if its origins are a bit of a mystery.

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