Let’s get one thing straight: We love chocolate frosting and could never complain about anything frosting-related. It’s just that in fall and winter when the holidays start up, we’re in full-on baking ...

I've baked a lot of cakes in my life, but none have earned as much repeat status as Julia Turshen's Happy Wife, Happy Life Chocolate Cake. The recipe comes from her cookbook, Small Victories. It's a ...

Let’s face it, cupcakes are fun. Familiar, colorful and oh-so-cute, these whimsical little cakes are famous for full-on flavor and mile-high frosting. And don’t forget the decorations. Best of all?

Q: Ihad a Chicago Tribune recipe for chocolate cake and icing which the Tribrepresented was the winner from over 200 recipes the Trib people tested to findthe perfect chocolate cake. I made it for a ...

Forget the boxed version you grew up with. This yellow cake recipe gets a rich dark-chocolate frosting with a touch of tang thanks to sour cream. For the best presentation, it’s important to cut the ...

It's perfect for summer—but it might become your year-round fav.

Q: I saw your July 24th column (“Rye bread recipe lost … and found,” Good Eating) in which you tracked down a missing beloved rye bread recipe. Could you work that magic again? I had a Trib recipe for ...

Chocolate crunch cake is a viral treat that was made for chocolate lovers. Chocolate cake in itself is delicious, but adding ...