THERE’S A SUBTLE elegance and unique appeal to the one-layer cake. Thriving on simplicity, it’s simultaneously impressive and humble, refined and understated. This special issue of Bake from Scratch is our tribute to the cornerstone of cake baking: the one-layer cake. You don’t need towering layers or over-the-top garnishes to progress as a baker or impress your friends and family. We’ve stripped away all the lavish frills to capture the true beauty of cake in its most basic form—but rest assured, there’s nothing basic about these recipes!
This collection features 46 of our all-time favorite one-layer cake recipes for delicious baking year-round, whatever the occasion. Whether you need a convenient option to whip up for a crowd, or you’re just craving a homemade, frosting-slathered slice, we have the one-layer cake…
