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 ...

One recipe emerged as my go-to chocolate cake.

Q: Ihad a Chicago Tribune recipe for chocolate cake and icing which the Tribrepresented was the winner from over 200 recipes the Trib people tested to findthe perfect chocolate cake. I made it for a ...

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?

I'm not going to sugarcoat this . . . well, at least not figuratively: baking and icing a layered cake is a project. That's why most will rely on store-bought cakes, because in truth, cakes require ...

It’s pretty easy to grab a container of store-bought icing when you’re out shopping. But maybe you’ve wondered how to make chocolate frosting at home instead. The benefits include fewer additives and ...

Rich, indulgent, and unforgettable, this chocolate pie with seven-minute frosting delivers timeless flavor that always ...

Note: This model butter cake recipe is perhaps the best you’ll ever eat--three sumptuous chocolate layers. Sylvia Thompson, who developed the recipe for her “The Birthday Cake Book” (Chronicle Books: ...

Recipe from Maida Heatter's Cakes (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $23). I tested this on colleagues without mentioning the sauerkraut. It was a hit. Butter, line with parchment paper and flour 2 (9-inch) ...

Like peanut butter and Fluff, espresso and chocolate were destined to be together. To create a full-bodied coffee flavor, I use espresso powder, coffee extract and a Kahlua icing. Espresso powder, ...