SO rare and precious was chocolate centuries ago that the Aztec emperor Montezuma sipped it from a golden cup. Never would he have imagined that his elixir’s prized ingredient would become an everyday ...

What makes this cake truly special is the unexpected checkerboard design hidden within. We've made it easy by using two boxed white cake mixes with a few simple additions to make it almost ...

Chocolatey, pepperminty and unapologetically nostalgic, the Starlight Double-Delight Cake is the kind of dessert that feels ...

Even the most fastidious pastry chef (I may or may not have two pairs of culinary tweezers, X-Acto knives, and a protractor in my kitchen drawer) can acknowledge the charm of an imperfect-looking ...

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Mascarpone is an Italian cheese that's superrich, delicate and creamy. Here, it's simply blended with confectioners' sugar to create a sublime, snow-white frosting. For the best results, try to buy ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round layer cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper. 2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and ...