‘My baby is turning one (or two, or three, or four) in a couple of weeks. I’m planning the party and deciding what kind of cake to make. Do you think it’s okay to let him have some cake?’ This is the ...

I confess. I am very opinionated about cake, particularly wedding cake. I like good cake-fresh, moist, not overly sweet. I also love pretty wedding cakes, but prefer taste over the appearance any day ...