Though made famous by the show, the chocolate cake is a star in its own right and won over our recipe testers and editors ... just warm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and ...

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.

This is a ridiculously easy cake to make, with a gorgeous chocolate flavor packed with warm spices and the fudgy texture we ...

Rich, decadent chocolate cake layers ... ganache to cool for at least 10 minutes before using. Use a large serrated knife to level the cakes and create an even surface. Stack the cakes with a layer of ...

Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, try Milk Street’s recipe for chocolate meringue cookies, which balance crispy-chewy ...

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 ...

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare two nine-inch cake pans by coating them with baking spray, or buttering and lightly ...

Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate ... Slice each cake in half horizonatally. Put one cake half on a wire rack and smooth a layer of whipped cream on top. Continue this process ...

Beat in flour alternately with milk. Add vanilla and beat. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons batter into greased and floured cake pans. Cook for about 1-2 minutes each in 405 degree oven until lightly done.

8. Remove from the oven and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Run a small knife around the edges to loosen. Place a plate upside down on the ramekin, and holding onto both the plate and the ramekin, carefully ...

A cake tester should come up mainly clean but with a few sticky chocolate crumbs clinging to it. Let it cool for 10 minutes on a wire ... wrapped in a double layer of clingfilm, followed by ...

Boxed cake mix doesn't have to be boring. It can be a blank canvas that you can transform with the addition of a few simple ...