If I feel compelled to cut corners during the cake making process, I’m more likely to fake the cake than the frosting. Store-bought frosting is more easily detected than a boxed mix cake, and frosting ...

1 pound good-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, see cook’s notes 2 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup corn syrup Cook’s notes: I use Trader Joe’s “Pound Plus” dark chocolate; it is ...

To make the dark chocolate cake:Melt dark chocolate and set aside. Beat together oil and sugar. Add in one egg at a time, beating well after each one. Add in vanilla. Add in melted chocolate. Sift ...

Let’s get one thing straight: We love chocolate frosting and could never complain about anything frosting-related. It’s just that in fall and winter when the holidays start up, we’re in full-on baking ...

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Trust me, this traditional yellow cake is no plain Jane—in fact, it’s an icon. What makes this cake so special are its classic flavors and staying power. This recipe has evolved quite a bit from the ...