We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m always game for a complicated dessert recipe—I love a challenge—but there’s a special satisfaction that can only come from not trying too hard and ...

Claire Saffitz has cracked the code to an irresistible moist-tender cake that’s not too sweet and not too dense. This supple cake is based on an oil-based batter, not a butter-based one, making it ...

[Editor's note: It was back to school this week for LAUSD students, so we figured it's a good time to re-run this story, first published in 2023. Coffee cake memories always remain fresh, even if the ...