Madeira cake's subtle sweetness and lemon flavor make it a perfect match for Madeira, whether you like to dunk as they did in England in the 1800s or sip it on the side.

Carrot cake is an old English cake that does actually contain carrots, believe it or not. I think the carrots are there to add a bit of sweetness, and to help keep the cake moist.

We’re talking Mother’s Day in the U.K., not Mother’s Day in the U.S. of A. Over there, Mother’s Day is celebrated about a month earlier than here.

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My daughter’s favorite dessert is English trifle, which is traditionally made with sherry-soaked sponge cake or pound cake, gelatin, English custard (which is more puddinglike than American baked cust ...

Rojas’ foray into cake decorating began in Long Branch, where he worked at a local bakery in the early 2000s. When the woman who owned the shop decided to close it, he went into business for ...