It hasn't always been a dream world for founder Nicole Rucker: Her lauded bakery and cafe started as a means of survival after she closed her previous restaurant and, for a while, she fell out of love ...

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the middle position. 2. Grease two 8-inch round metal cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. 3. Whisk together the flour, ...