Defining sponge cake can get a little — forgive us — spongy. Never up for debate is the centrality of egg, sugar, and flour. It's also, as made clear by the name, meant to be light and airy. Sometimes ...

Over the decades, the Southern Living Test Kitchen has developed quite a few fantastic cake recipes. Among our favorites are snack cakes that come together in just one bowl, our popular white layer ...

Often overlooked, the kitchen sponge is nevertheless one of the most contaminated items in the house. Here are some good habits to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. Small, soft, ...