Cakes explained
Molten chocolate cake: how to get the soft center right
A recipe for molten chocolate cake with ramekin prep, exact timing, the signs of doneness and how to unmold it so the center stays soft and runny.
Cakes explained
Plain-English guides to the cakes a neighborhood bakery makes, from strawberry shortcake to chocolate cake, with tips on ordering and storing them.
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German chocolate cake topping: coconut pecan frosting explained
The topping for German chocolate cake is a cooked coconut pecan frosting. See the ingredients, the stovetop method, how long it keeps and how to spread it.
Cakes explained
German chocolate cake: what it is and where the name comes from
German chocolate cake is a chocolate layer cake with coconut pecan frosting, and it is not from Germany. Learn the name's origin, the layers and how it differs.
Cakes explained
Chocolate cake: types, textures and how to choose a good one
Chocolate cake comes in sponge, devil's food, fudge and flourless styles. See what sets each apart, how to judge moisture and what to ask when you order.