Use this recipe to bake an 8-inch two-layer round cake, a 9x13-inch sheet cake, or 24 cupcakes. This chocolate spice cake is ...

Unmold onto a wire rack and cool. Level the surface of each cake; spread a layer of chocolate icing between each layer of cake and frost the outside of the cake with the remaining icing.

Transfer the cakes to a rack and let cool completely. 4. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Put the chocolate in ... of the pans and put one layer on a plate.

Melt the butter, chocolate ... also works best if you place the cakes upside down, that way the top has a nice smooth surface and a sharper edge. Spread a layer of icing on the top of each ...

This dark, fudgy layer cake is the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween party. The marshmallow spiderwebs are a sweet and spooky touch that will both fright and ...

This buttermilk layer cake features a cloud-soft crumb and brown-butter-caramel frosting. Our best gluten-free chocolate cake recipe combines oat and rice flours for a tender fudgy all-occasion ...

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. This classic chocolate layer cake is big enough for a celebration but can be easily made with pantry staples and a hand ...

Many people can be put off baking due to complex recipes, but you can make a mouthwatering chocolate cake in no time with only a handful of ingredients. Christina Marsigliese, a chef and founder ...

Brownies, chocolate cookies and more sweets to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Mark Weinberg for The New York Times For the richest, smoothest fudge, use a bittersweet chocolate with about 70% cacao.

“This is the simplest of cakes. Made with ... altogether and make as pure chocolate or experiment with extracts, such as vanilla, peppermint, orange and so on. Recipe from ‘Cook Once Eat ...