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Depression Cake: The eggless, butter-free cake born from hard times
August 07, 2026 7:37 pm
Born during the Great Depression when eggs, butter, and milk were luxuries, this pantry-staple chocolate cake uses oil, vinegar, and baking soda to create a moist dessert that still feels magical today
Why Wenger’s remains Delhi’s favourite bakery after nearly a century
July 31, 2026 5:46 pm
From Swiss origins to becoming a Delhi institution, here’s how Wenger’s built a century-old legacy with its cakes, pastries, cream rolls and timeless nostalgia
Wedding planner-turned-baker Ruchi Grang on designing Akaay Kohli's birthday cake on Anushka Sharma's call: 'I won’t say something very extra'
March 03, 2026 6:00 pm
From weddings to whisks: Meet the Mumbai baker Anushka Sharma handpicked for son Akaay’s birthday cake
Cakes, sarees, and a cricket tifo: Kolkata’s tributes to Operation Sindoor
May 12, 2025 6:53 pm
‘Not for sale… just wanted to thank the army,’ said a bakery owner at Entally Market, and a saree boutique owner in New Market
Added sugar: Why you should limit your consumption of bakery items like cakes, pastries
April 25, 2024 5:35 pm
Minding your sugar intake, opting for healthier alternatives, and limiting consumption can help, said Sangeeta Tiwari, clinical nutritionist, Artemis Lite, New Friends Colony (NFC), New Delhi
Commercial confectioneries in Kolkata feel the heat from home bakers this Christmas
December 24, 2022 4:28 pm
The desire to get hygienically prepared pocket-friendly customised cakes and baked goods delivered at the doorstep is what drives patrons from the colossi of Kolkata’s baking world to the numerous independent bakers operating from their homes
Meet cake artist Prachi Dhabal Deb, who made it to the World Book of Records with her royal icing structures
March 09, 2022 9:11 am
"This recognition from the World Book of Records means a lot as an artist. It's really close to my heart," she said
Decorating a cake with glitter? Check that it's edible
October 31, 2021 11:05 am
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report the products known as “luster dust" aren’t all meant to be eaten even if they're labeled “nontoxic"
'The culture of baking has changed a lot amid pandemic': Chef vs Fridge contestant Aditi Garware
May 24, 2021 12:28 pm
"The pandemic actually gave me a good opportunity to try my hand at various cuisines. During the pandemic, every day I was cooking something different, which was actually like a stress buster," she said
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
January 04, 2021 5:58 pm
The guidelines recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months, and no added sugar for children under age 2
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Why do we eat cake on our birthday?
August 21, 2026 5:50 pm
Here's everything you need to know about why cakes are eaten on birthdays.
In pics: The global evolution of cake design
March 05, 2026 2:42 pm
The value of a cake is often measured by its "Instagrammability". This has led to the rise of specific sub-genres that prioritise visual storytelling.
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Christmas Cake Recipe: Spiced Orange Wreath Cake
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
In the ongoing Christmas Recipe edition, we bring to you a lip-smacking dessert, the Spiced Orange Wreath Cake. We caught up with Shivesh Bhatia, a 22-year-old chef who loves baking cakes and desserts.
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