High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column, published on Thursdays, presents recipes and tips that make ...

1. Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper. 2. Add the granulated sugar and lemon zest to a large bowl; ...

This supermoist, dairy-free, gluten-free almond cake has a lot going for it. The cake is flavored with a bit of lemon zest and finely grated carrots that seem to melt into the cake, adding moisture ...