This Chocolate Ganache recipe is the perfect way to make an incredibly smooth and rich topping or filling for any dessert. With just two simple ingredients—good quality chocolate and heavy cream—you ...

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?

Made of nothing more than chocolate and cream, ganache is a two-ingredient wonder. Its French name may seem fancy, but it's one of the simplest things a home cook can make—and it's a recipe that's ...

The Institute of Culinary Education is one of the largest culinary schools in the world, offering both professional and recreational programs in New York City. Here, Chef Jenny McCoy, chef instructor ...

It’s not easy to head off by yourself in a new direction in baking, especially if you’re a home cook looking for a holiday showstopper amid all the recipes for chocolate chip scones and blueberry ...

If you enjoy spontaneously trying out new recipes, you're probably familiar with the feeling of realizing you don't have a crucial ingredient on hand. When this happens, you can often find a worthy ...

"This recipe combines several created by my friends and me. My friend JC taught me this fudgy brownie recipe that I keep in my back pocket for when I need it. My bestie Niki wowed me with how easy ...

In a large bowl pour in the flour, add the cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well until combined then add the oil and vanilla extract beat using an electric mixer. Gradually add ...

Chocolate mousse with a thin layer of ganache on top, decorated with gold leaf and raspberries. - SYED IBAD RM/Shutterstock When it comes to desserts, chocolate mousse and ganache often steal the show ...

It must have taken an enormous amount of curiosity — or sheer need from hunger — for the first human to explore the possibilities of the cacao pod. Roughly the size of a football, the pod looks ...