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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes, you don't have time to make a birthday cake. Or maybe it's just a random Tuesday, and baking an entire cake just for yourself seems a little excessive (not that we'd ever think that). But ...

15:03, Sun, Feb 2, 2025 Updated: 15:13, Sun, Feb 2, 2025 Chocoholics will love this indulgent delight filled with apricot filling and lashings of decadent chocolate icing. Not one for calorie counting ...

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 ...

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 ...

This gooey chocolate caramel poke dessert is easy to make and perfect for any sweet craving. The moist chocolate cake is filled with warm caramel and hot fudge, then topped with fluffy whipped cream ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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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 ...