Start the preparation of the devil's food cake by cutting the butter into cubes and letting it soften (1) (or soften it in the microwave). Beat the softened butter with the beaters at moderate speed, ...

Devil's food cake has been a chocolate lover's delight since it was invented in the early 20th century. But it has an even greater significance for James Beard Award-nominated chef Gregory Leon, who ...

This season, Yotam Ottolenghi thinks you should have your cake, and eat it, too, even (or especially) if it’s rich, dark and topped with praline. By Yotam Ottolenghi LONDON — All year, I write and ...

These days leading up to the tricky time of Halloween puts me in the mood for fun foods. Caramel apples, popcorn balls and all sorts of novel spooky treats are going to be made for my own family of ...

One of my earliest memories is of Mom asking me what kind of cake I want for my birthday. My enthusiastic reply, "Chocolate!" When she said we'd make a devil's food cake, I had questions. Why is it ...

Chocolate cake is a timeless favorite—but is there a difference between classic chocolate cake and devil's food cake? While the name might seem sinful, the term "devil's food" came about in the 1900s ...

From "Gourmet Today" by Ruth Reichl (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) comes this recipe baked in a brownie pan; the cake improves if made a day ahead. Wrap in plastic after the cake cools and keep at room ...