Welcome to Never Fail, a weekly column where we wax poetic about the recipes that never, ever let us down. When Claire Saffitz publishes a new cake recipe, particularly a loaf cake recipe, I adjust my ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The humble loaf cake is a culinary chameleon. They can be made in endless flavors, shapes, and sizes, ranging from basic pound cakes to fruit ...

This easy chocolate cake is soft, moist and filled with cherry jam for a delicious Black Forest inspired flavor. Made with ...

This orange cardamom cake is like a day in the winter sun: orange brings freshness, cardamom brings warmth, and both come together in a wonderfully moist batter. The recipe is beginner-friendly, ...

The cake will keep for two days in a cool place in an airtight container but the fruit will soften the cake over time. Omit ...

Citrus brings a delightful, bright taste to cold-weather baking. In these loaves, bottled Key Lime juice mixed with fresh grated rind flavors the cakes, which are glazed while warm with more Key Lime ...