While the cakes cool, make the frosting by beating 1/3 cup shortening and three cups powdered sugar. Stir in three tablespoons of heavy cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Add three ounces of ...

After years of baking cakes for every occasion, this rich and easy chocolate cake became our family’s go-to birthday favourite — and now the recipe is yours too.

With sprinkles, ice cream, and layers of billowy frosting, these party-perfect recipes will make the day especially festive — just don't forget the candles. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and ...

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The queen is a creature of habit! According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, the reigning British monarch has the same chocolate cake to celebrate her birthday every single year — and it’s her ...

Happy birthday, Queen Elizabeth II. As of April 21, 2021, the leader of the British royal family is 95 years old. Because of the two-week mourning period that’s underway following the death of Prince ...