Our really easy chocolate cake recipe is perfect for birthdays. It’s so moist, dark and decadent and will keep well for 4–5 days. For buttercream quantities, instead of ganache, use our cake ...

This is a really easy birthday cake for kids of all ages. Dan Lepard shows you how to make it in a step-by-step video. For the cake, line the base of a deep 20cm/9in cake tin with non-stick paper ...

Melt the your favourite chocolate in microwave in 10 second bursts. Let the chocolate cool down completely before adding to the frosting. 2. In a cold large bowl, add chilled whipping cream and whisk ...

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. This classic chocolate layer cake is big enough for a celebration but can be easily made with pantry staples and a hand ...

When the urge to bake hits, my first instinct isn’t to make a massive sheet cake or complicated crème brûlée. In my kitchen, ...