Baking lies at the heart of Southern cooking, where every treat tastes like it was made with love. Staple pantry ingredients like butter and buttermilk lend their rich flavors to beloved recipes like ...

Let’s face it, cupcakes are fun. Familiar, colorful and oh-so-cute, these whimsical little cakes are famous for full-on flavor and mile-high frosting. And don’t forget the decorations. Best of all?

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two 8-inch round cake pans. 2. Mix together flour, sugar, baking ...