I am one of those people who bakes year-round, regardless of how brutally hot it gets in the summer months. Perhaps the sunniest of flavors that I crave deeply when I’m dreaming of warmer weather is ...

Why sour cream works: Its fat content creates a velvety crumb, while acidity activates baking soda for a lighter, fluffier cake. Vanilla’s flavor magic: Homemade or store-bought, vanilla deepens aroma ...