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.

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 ...

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

This image presents two chocolate-based desserts with elegant drip decorations. On the left, a rectangular cake is finished ...

Our favorite hack for a fudgy chocolate cake.