One of the best parts of my job is the recipes that people give me to test and share. This recipe came from my sister, Amy Gates in Southern California. She sent this one to me asking for a thumbs-up ...

Yvonne Allen of Jamestown, N.C., was looking for a recipe for a butter pecan cake. Mary Blair of Ellicott City, Md., sent in her recipe for the cake that she says won second place in the open division ...

There’s a new cake in Costco’s bakery section, and members can’t get enough of it. A few weeks ago, shoppers first noticed the Costco Maple Butter Pecan Bar Cake (say that three times fast!) on ...

In a small heavy skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter. Add ...