Arrange racks in center and lower third of oven; preheat to 350°. Grease 2 (9") round cake pans with cooking spray and line bottoms with parchment. Pour 1/4 cup water into a wide, shallow bowl.

I’ve had many vanilla cakes in my life and this will always be my go-to recipe. It’s not too sweet and it's perfectly moist with a nice, tight crumb. It freezes well and is a great base recipe to ...

There's nothing quite like savouring a moist, rich slice of chocolate cake with a cuppa. But traditional chocolate cake recipes are packed with fat and sugar, making them not the healthiest choice.

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