Baking basics

When I was in high school, I had a chemistry teacher once who told us, "If you can cook, then you can do chemistry." I remember finding this very odd, because I knew nothing about how to cook, and most of my attempts were met with little in the way of success.

I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that baking often seems quite daunting due to the complexity of the recipes and the required accuracy of all the essential ingredient measurements. Watching cookery shows like Masterchef, I marvel at how the contestants seem to be able to magically conjure up the recipe for any desired dish out

Learn the science of baking with this complete cake guide that includes tips to help you bake perfect cakes with properly measured ingredients that react to create the chemical reactions cakes need to rise and bake! With these baking basics, you'll be able to master cake baking in no time.

I've come a long, long way in baking journey. Looking back, I want to share some helpful tips that I've learned that will help you become a better baker!

These baking hacks will take your baking skills to the next level and make you look like a pro in the kitchen.

11 · Whether you're egg-free by choice or by allergy, here's a trusty Egg Substitution guide for baking and cooking

Learn the basics of baking! Reminders, tips, and ingredient basics to equip you with the knowledge you need to get delicious results.

Summer Stone is back to share some insight on how fat affects our cakes… determining once and for all if a butter cake is really a better cake. A comparison of butter, oil, shortening and margarine.

These 25 insanely useful cake baking tips will have you baking scratch cakes that turn out moist and perfect every time, just like a professional baker.