If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. This month’s cake is directly inspired by my favorite Jeni’s flavor and doubles as my ode to long, slow ...

Cakes made with a mix are so notoriously unremarkable that many recipes guide users to doctor them for a better end product.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare the 8 inch cake pan (3 inch deep) by lining sides and bottom with parchment. Prepare a hotel pan of warm water. Place eggs, egg yolk and sugar in the top of a ...