Growing up, we cut Coca-Cola Cake into fat squares straight from the pan. It was the fudgy, pecan-topped cake of barbecue suppers, neighborhood get-togethers, family trips, and pretty much all my ...

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 Tornado Cake.” Others claim it’s “Cajun Cake” or “Lazy-Daisy Cake.” ...