Some desserts are born out of thrift and simplicity, and Texas Tornado Cake — also fondly known as “do nothing cake”— is one of them. This retro Southern recipe dates back to church cookbooks and ...

You know your name is long Mary Louise Blakesleigh Darneson III. Southern women are the big fans of multiple names—and the same can be said of this year’s most-popular cake. Some call it “Texas ...