Yvonne Allen of Jamestown, N.C., was looking for a recipe for a butter pecan cake. Mary Blair of Ellicott City, Md., sent in her recipe for the cake that she says won second place in the open division ...

Last week I mentioned a cake that a friend of one of my sisters had told her about enjoying so much. I described it as a cake made from a German chocolate cake mix with a can of coconut-pecan frosting ...

Editor’s note: High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

One of the best parts of my job is the recipes that people give me to test and share. This recipe came from my sister, Amy Gates in Southern California. She sent this one to me asking for a thumbs-up ...

In a small heavy skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter. Add ...