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 ...

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.” ...