Making sure your cake comes out of the pan smoothly is an essential baking hack. We got some expert advice on one flour swap ...

Cakes, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, muffins, pastries, bread, fudges and crusts are potential applications. For denser doughs ...

Ensure that the cocoa has not been bulked up with flour or cheaper ingredients. The best variety, known as Caracas, is from Venezuela. Mix cocoa with hot milk or boiling water to make a drink ...