Let’s get one thing straight: We love chocolate frosting and could never complain about anything frosting-related. It’s just that in fall and winter when the holidays start up, we’re in full-on baking ...

A great chocolate cake goes like this: Start with a layer of devil’s food cake, nearly obsidian dark from Valrhona cocoa powder. Then add a thick strata of buttercream, another of chocolate crémeux, ...

There are chocolate cakes that are light, moist and fluffy, with an echo of chocolate on the aftertaste…and there are others like this one that are deep in flavour, moist and fudge-like; the kind that ...

1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, and salt to blend them. 3. In an ...