I began contemplating a chocolate cake in which the bitterness that is part of chocolate’s unique seduction was heightened by the use of Guinness in the batter. After several tries, and the addition ...

These family-favorite cakes are easy, crowd-pleasing desserts that are perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just a casual ...

Our Boston cream poke cake has all the rich and creamy flavor of the New England classic dessert but with much less fuss.

Mary Alice Russell is a Southern Living fellow who is starting her career in lifestyle journalism. Primarily focused on social media and digital production, Mary Alice is excited to hone her skills ...

All it takes is a butter knife to turn this simple loaf cake into a sensational swirled dessert. This chocolate marble pound cake is impressively swirled but simple to make. You'll divide the ...

In February, it seems everyone was looking for a chocolate fix, and not just your average cake, but a spectacularly rich, gooey masterpiece: Chocolate Pudding Cake. Make no mistake: There is no ...

Nothing is more satisfying than making a cake from scratch, and you can make homemade chocolate cake taste even better if you use the proper ingredients. Christina Marsigliese, a pastry chef and ...

Another Depression-era delight that utilizes no eggs, but still yields a light, flavorful cake. This spice cake is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, deeply imbuing it with fall ...

Add the chocolate cake ... Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Then, use the rounded handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.

Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over cake. Pour filling over and use a rubber spatula to push into holes. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.