Cakes are one of the most popular desserts in the world—soft, sweet baked treats usually made from flour, sugar, eggs, and fat (like butter or oil). They can be simple or very elaborate, depending on the occasion.

Sourdough bread is one of the oldest and most traditional ways of making bread at home, and it’s very different from bread made with commercial yeast. Instead of using packaged yeast, sourdough relies on a natural fermentation process driven by wild yeast and beneficial bacteria.