The term “bathroom decor” often conjures thoughts of decorative shelving, a framed print or perhaps a colorful shower curtain. But what about houseplants? Most houseplants are tender tropical ...

The benefits of using olive oil in cake batter Using extra-virgin olive oil as the fat in a cake helps the sponge better maintain its moistness compared to butter. The simple reason is that oil ...

Using extra-virgin olive oil as the fat in a cake helps the sponge better maintain its moistness compared to butter. The simple reason is that oil stays a liquid at room temperature, which ...

The role sauerkraut plays in chocolate cake is threefold. First, it adds a moistness and tenderness that is buoyant, not dense. Second, there is a slight acidic tartness or tang that adds backbone ...

Let’s kick things off with a discussion of moistness. (Apologies in advance if you can't stand that word, because I'm about to use it a lot.) When it comes to cakes, moistness is something to ...

A key component to the recipe is a lemon simple syrup, which bathes the just-baked cake, accentuating its brightness and ensuring long-lasting moistness. You may be tempted (understandably ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This plum coffee cake ...

If there is one thing that can go wrong with a cake, it is that it may become too dry. Moistness is key, and luckily for anyone making a Christmas cake, the rum provides all the moistness required.