This cake is a rich and creamy tropical dream on a plate. And don't even try to be dainty with the serving sizes. Moderation ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease four 9-by-1 X-inch round pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper. Grease and flour waxed paper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice for cake and frosting, and reserving ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

With summer just around the corner, it can be hard to keep from daydreaming about your next vacation — at least that’s my current struggle, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Each time I stare out my ...

Another day, another yummy product rollout at Trader Joe’s. Enter: the Toasted Coconut Mini Sheet Cake. This new sweet treat, available now through April, is sure to add a little tropical flair to the ...

Cheesecake has always been a love-hate relationship in my kitchen. It involves so much precise baking that I never have the time to do it correctly. I’m not a fan of busting out the water bath, and I ...

Wishing you could spend the day by the pool or playing on a beach? If you can’t get away, how about a dessert reminiscent of a tropical island? Pineapple and coconut are two flavors that evoke ...

In a climate like the American South’s, you’d think people would want light, refreshing desserts -- sorbets, maybe. Actually, Southerners are crazy for cake. Crazy-kooky-nutsy, with frosting on it.

Spring is in the air, and that means Easter is right around the corner. Easter was the most sugar-heavy holiday for me growing up, and hasn’t changed that much as an adult. The day started bright and ...