Proof’s justly famous chocolate espresso cake is three exquisite layers of cake, crémeux and buttercream, topped with bittersweet chocolate glaze. It is a simple cake, refined for a layer cake, and ...

Here at The Kitchn, we’re major fans of Costco. Lately, we’ve become laser focused on the bulk warehouse’s impressive rotation of baked goods. The seasonal desserts this season are next-level (you ...

A great chocolate cake goes like this: Start with a layer of devil’s food cake, nearly obsidian dark from Valrhona cocoa powder. Then add a thick strata of buttercream, another of chocolate crémeux, ...

When it comes to celebratory treats, layer cakes, well, “take the cake.” They stand tall on a cake stand, have the perfect combination of tender cake and smooth frosting, and are a good indicator that ...