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.

The cover star of our November issue, a chocolate Bundt cake is a wonderful Thanksgiving dessert idea.

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Rich, decadent chocolate cake layers with peanut butter ... Stack the cakes with a layer of frosting between each cake layer. Use a large icing spatula to spread a thin even layer of frosting on top ...

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.

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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 ...

Put a thin layer of buttercream ... on the top and sides of your cake. Drip some of the caramel sauce over the top and decorate it as you wish. Feast on delicious recipes and eat your way across ...

Baking is such a simple way to invite a little bit of calm and joy into your life and, for some, nothing is more joyful than a slice of chocolate cake. There are many great recipes out there ...