The humble sheet cake has long been a go-to for kids' birthdays, school events, and office celebrations. These cakes are classics for a reason: they're customizable, party-sized to feed a lot of ...

When I was in high school, I worked at a popular cake boutique in town. Every Saturday morning, opulent, multi-tiered wedding cakes would emerge from the back, freshly decorated for their big debut.

When prospective brides discuss their wedding cake wishes with Maggie Estavillo they describe what their mothers served at their own celebrations. "They even bring in pictures of their mothers' ...