Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Welcome to Baking Week on the Strategist, where we’ve been obsessively researching and testing all the bakeware, tools, and gadgets that can make you a better baker. For more, head to our Baking Week ...

There's a reason your grandmother bakes the best cookies you've ever put in your mouth.

James Beard Award–winning cookbook author and pastry expert Dorie Greenspan shares her favorite tips for baking cakes that rise high, look gorgeous, and taste even better—no matter what recipe you're ...

If you’ve ever experienced dry or dense cakes, here’s what to troubleshoot.