Sometimes the shortest path between making cake and eating it is opening a can of ready-made frosting. Here are easy upgrades to make it taste better.

Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting are everything you love about classic red velvet cake in a rich, fudgy brownie form. These brownies bake up with a fudgy texture. Topped with tangy cream ...

Let’s face it, cupcakes are fun. Familiar, colorful and oh-so-cute, these whimsical little cakes are famous for full-on flavor and mile-high frosting. And don’t forget the decorations. Best of all?

Warm spices bloom in the oven as the batter rises — cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg weaving through finely grated carrots. The cake bakes quickly, forming a thin, pliable sponge that’s rolled while still ...

Store-bought carrot cakes vary wildly in quality, but we taste-tested 11 different varieties, and one surprising take on the ...

A tender, rich chocolate snacking cake is topped with an elegant pistachio frosting. Serve for dessert, afternoon tea, or as ...