Leon's mother made a devil's food cake for him every year on his birthday before she died when he was just 19. Now, he bakes it for himself annually on the first day of August. (See the video at ...

Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Stir the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer ...

She paused, thought for a moment, and replied, "My devil's food cake would be a great one. It's to die for." I've made dozens of Garten's recipes over the years, but I've still never attempted ...