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This recipe came about purely due to hubris. I had a vision of creating the moistest and most decadent chocolate cake around. After doing some research I saw that there was something known as a Brooklyn Blackout Cake—chocolate custard sandwiched between devil’s food cake layers and then slathered in chocolate frosting…Bingo, I found my starting […]

Chocolate Trifle

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Deeply chocolate cupcakes, filled with ganache and topped with peppermint Swiss meringue buttercream make for the perfect holiday treat!

Chocolate and Peppermint Cupcakes

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This rich chocolate cake is complemented by a Nutella and mascarpone frosting and toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for celebrating, even when celebrating is hard.

Chocolate & Nutella Cake

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