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How Opera Cake Got Its Name

Saying opera cake is delicious doesn't do it justice at all. The delicate almond sponge layers -- known as joconde -- rich ...
Creating an opera cake is no small task - it’s a true test of patience, precision, and pastry skills. In this video, I take on the challenge of making this classic French dessert, layering almond ...
What's the secret ingredient in these tried-and-true cakes? Love. No, seriously: These recipes, which have been passed down through the generations, were submitted by the grandchildren of some very ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to making a successful cake recipe, Ree has a few baking tricks up her sleeve. One of the ...