When I want a simple sweet treat, I mix up this Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake recipe. It's so easy and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Sometimes, I like to mix in chopped nuts, too—a handful of ...

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Is there any dessert more beloved than chocolate cake? It’s the bestseller on sophisticated menus, and the staple of children’s birthday parties. It’s the decadent treat worth breaking your diet for, ...

After years of baking cakes for every occasion, this rich and easy chocolate cake became our family’s go-to birthday ...

Heat the oven to 325°F with a rack in the middle position. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan evenly with the tablespoon of softened butter. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, combine ...

Chocolate meets dark beer in this decadent dessert from King Arthur Baking Co. “Stout and other dark beers are often described as having chocolatey overtones,” King Arthur’s Susan Reid points out.