With layers of rich chocolate cake, no-churn pretzel ice cream, chocolate-covered pretzels, and ganache, this cake is a ...

With a soft, airy crumb, jammy cherry filling, and a glossy, cloud-like frosting, this Mount Vernon Cake is full of old-fashioned charm—even if its origins are a bit of a mystery.

Want a dessert that’s delicious, easy to make and allergen-aware? Author Rachel Riggs shares this nutrient-packed chocolate ...

Achieve fudgy brownies by using a higher ratio of fat and sugar to flour. Whipping eggs and sugar creates a crackly top and adds lift to the brownies. Combining melted chocolate and cocoa powder gives ...

What makes a perfect chocolate cake? Maybe the question isn’t top of mind heading into the holidays, with seating charts and general socioeconomic unrest to consider. I didn’t quite expect it to be at ...

There are few things as life-affirming as baking a chocolate cake from scratch, but sometimes it’s simply not possible. Maybe your kid is sick, or you’re running late, or you forgot to pick up ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

It’s That Simple is our series about recipes so easy, you can make them with your eyes closed. Think tiny ingredient lists, laid-back techniques, and results so delicious you’ll text home about them.

Whether you stack together two cake layers or six, bringing any one of these showstopping cakes to the table is an act of pure joy. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than ...