Annette Pennell of Berkeley wrote that she would love to retrieve the recipe for burnt-sugar cake, a favorite in her younger years. The request struck a chord with many readers who sent recipes from ...

This dense, syrup-soaked cake is a triple orange threat, full of zest, juice and whole slices of candied orange. For the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9- to 10-inch springform pan and ...