We all need a super simple chocolate cake recipe that can be whipped up quickly, on impulse, just because the craving strikes ...

Whether you enjoy a piece of fudge during the holidays or have a favorite flavor at one of the best fudge shops in America, this old-fashioned sweet is the perfect treat. Its rich, creamy texture and ...

Who doesn’t love a slice of chocolate cake when celebrating a special occasion? Whether you’re preparing to host a kids’ birthday party or planning something special for you and your friends, and you ...

In my life as a pastry chef, I’ve always held fast to the belief that there are certain flavors -- specifically coffee, lemon and chocolate -- that are best taken to the extreme. If I create a coffee ...

Making fudge from scratch may seem simple, but it comes with its fair share of challenges — whether it's homemade fudge not setting properly or your fudge becoming too grainy. However, what if we told ...

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Last week, I steeled my courage, pulled out my stand mixer, and prepared to bake the cake that, ever since I heard of its existence, has been my culinary white whale. Yes, once again I would attempt ...

We hopped into the way-back machine for this week's recipe for the Tunnel of Fudge Cake. In 1966, Ella Helfrich invented this cake to win the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. The cake was so popular that ...

Read all the stories from Slate’s 25 Most Important American Recipes of the Past 100 Years. The chocolate “lava cake” is firmly entrenched in the culinary pantheon—it’s the kind of decadent treat you ...