Let’s face it, cupcakes are fun. Familiar, colorful and oh-so-cute, these whimsical little cakes are famous for full-on flavor and mile-high frosting. And don’t forget the decorations. Best of all?

Creamy, dreamy frosting is the best topping for cakes, cupcakes and other sweet desserts. Whether you’re searching for the ...

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 ...

Rich, chocolaty, and so very festive, this chocolate cake with ganache frosting is worthy of a party. Ganache has many applications in pastry, and here Chef Paola Velez uses it to make the ...

Whipped Chocolate Ganache is a smooth and airy chocolate treat that is simple to make. Its soft, fluffy texture is perfect for dipping churros, making chocolate covered strawberries, or spreading over ...

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and soda, and salt; set aside. Mix vanilla and buttermilk; set aside. 3. Using an ...

Ina Garten shared her pro tip for perfect make-ahead cupcakes. Make the Barefoot Contessa star's cupcake recipe in advance but don't frost them until you're ready to serve them. Her ganache recipe is ...

In her cookbook Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks, Garten explained the way she developed her chocolate chevron ganache cake. “When the baker didn’t show up for work one night and I had ...

Everyone loves a good chocolate cake. While you can always order one from the store, however, the joy of baking one at home can be unparalleled. From mixing the ingredients and then waiting for the ...

1 pound good-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, see cook’s notes 2 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup corn syrup Cook’s notes: I use Trader Joe’s “Pound Plus” dark chocolate; it is ...