Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This Coconut Cake Recipe is made from scratch and full of bold coconut flavor and topped off with a coconut cream cheese ...

Dear SOS: Years ago the L.A. Times published a recipe for a wonderful six-layer coconut cake with lemon filling. Dear F.: This is quite spectacular on a cake stand. Assemble the cake with the filling ...

With sprinkles, ice cream, and layers of billowy frosting, these party-perfect recipes will make the day especially festive — just don't forget the candles. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and ...

Rosemary “Aunt Bee” Wofford tells us she lost lots of great recipes in the flood, but this one for coconut cake — said to have been a favorite of Elvis Presley — was one of her favorites, too. The ...

Until two years ago, the makings of the Majestic’s layer cake changed daily. Chef Shannon Overmiller decided, however, that she wanted to “do one cake and do it well.” Employees from the Majestic and ...