Left: Partially Naked Vanilla Cake with kumquats and oranges, $7 per serving, by Alana Jones-Mann. Right: Vanilla Sponge Cake with fresh strawberries, $75 per nine-inch cake, by Lady M Confections.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was helping serve the cake at a birthday party. A few dozen guests were seated throughout the main part of the house, and we were bringing cake and ice cream to their seats. The ...

When we go to an event, whether it's a party or a wedding, we definitely have a hankering for cake. And we suspect most guests feel the same way — they want cake! So it would be a shame if you didn't ...