The secret ingredient in many professional layer cakes and a kind of magic to the home baker is called simple syrup and it’s precisely that: a syrup made simply of equal parts water and sugar.

What has just two ingredients and seemingly endless uses? You guessed it — simple syrup. It’s probably the most aptly named recipe in the world. It’s made with equal parts sugar and water, so it’s ...

I love this recipe, which I found years ago in a Hershey cookbook. I've adapted it over time, so that it is the easiest cake to whip up -- with less than 5 minutes prep time. Q. I've tried to cut out ...

Making homemade simple syrup is quick and easy. It’s a game-changer for sweetening cocktails, iced coffee, iced tea, and desserts. This basic simple syrup recipe uses just two ingredients and can be ...