Bake about 1 hour and 20 minutes, until the cake is a deep golden brown color, it springs back when pressed and a wooden skewer inserted into the thickest part comes out clean. Cool the cake in its ...

Q. I have several recipes that call for “cake yeast.” I’m not familiar with this kind of yeast. Can you tell me about it? — Birgitta Johansson, Sweden A. Cake yeast refers to fresh, compressed yeast.

A recipe that may evoke memories for many. Make topping first before mixing cake mixture. Be careful not to use too much butter in the topping as it should be crunchy. Mix together butter, plain flour ...

Pound cakes have long been a staple for most home bakers, but when it comes to yeast cakes, hesitation often sets in, and even baking enthusiasts shy away from making them. Bakers Uri Scheft and Rinat ...

One of the most common baking questions I get is what to do when a recipe calls for instant yeast, but all you have is active dry. Just how different are they, and does it even matter which kind you ...