THE FUSE

Although I’m a lover of all cakes, many people I know fall staunchly into one of two camps: team chocolate cake or team vanilla cake. We’ve already reviewed six popular chocolate cake recipes, so it’s time to show some love to the other side. There’s nothing “vanilla” about vanilla cake. It’s absolutely dreamy, boasting more buttery, creamy richness than its rival. Plus, vanilla cake makes for a stunning centerpiece (and is a great birthday cake option, to boot).