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In the 1980s, simple was for suckers, and decadence ruled supreme. There was a surge in dessert recipes with the name "mud" in them, and Mississippi's take might be the richest, darkest, most decadent ...

This is an easy vanilla traybake cake that’s perfect for school events, birthdays or office parties. It’s light, but still sturdy enough to be transported easily. Got a different sized tray? Use our ...

This delicious date and walnut cake is even better the day after making – if you can wait that long! This is a really easy cake to make as you don't need a mixer to cream the butter, just melt it in ...