Strawberry Cream Cake

• recipe

  Strawberry Cream Cake

  What could possibly ruin the heavenly trio of cake, cream, and ripe strawberries? How about soggy cake, bland berries, and squishy cream?

• equipment

  Stand Mixers (High-End)

  KitchenAid has dominated the standing-mixer market for decades, but can it cream a new batch of competitors with 1,000-watt motors, cavernous bowls, and lofty price tags?

• equipment

  Stand Mixers (Inexpensive)

  Can you buy a solid mixer for under $240?

• science

  Heavy Cream versus Whipping Cream

  We set out to purchase a pint of whipping cream and a pint of heavy cream, whip them up, and assess their performance in five categories.