chocolate Posts

Baker using spatula to stir a bowl of ganache

How to fix broken ganache

A simple solution when things go wrong.

Jan 30, 2024
Baker chopping chocolate with serrated knife

Baking trials: What's the best way to chop chocolate?

A common kitchen tool makes all the difference.

Nov 29, 2023
Sourdough Chocolate Cake

Our best chocolate cakes for every occasion

From birthdays to breakfasts, it’s always a great time for cake.

Feb 9, 2023
Baker stirring bowl of melted chocolate with a spatula

We tried every method: This is the best way to melt chocolate

Microwave, double boiler, hair dryer (!), and more — here's what came out on top.

Feb 8, 2023
Spoonfuls of different cocoa powders lined up next to each other

Types of cocoa, explained

A guide to choosing the right cocoa for the job.

Oct 20, 2022
A baker presenting a birthday cake topped with modeling chocolate letters and flowers

Modeling chocolate 101: How to make and use it, and why it's easier than it seems

One of the simplest, most delicious ways to decorate cake.

Jun 2, 2022
Chocolate Pound Cake

Why we like water for chocolate (cake)

Making your cakes with water instead of milk results in stronger, purer chocolate flavor.

May 12, 2022
World Peace Cookies 2.0

Alert: Dorie Greenspan has a new version of her most famous recipe

Her World Peace Cookies are icons. So why in the world did she mess with perfection?

Oct 13, 2021
A platter of chocolate crinkles next to a few scattered cookies on a table

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

How to make perfectly cracked crinkles

Feb 10, 2020
Gluten-free brownies with a box of gluten-free flour, a mixing bowl, and a glass of milk

The one brownie recipe you need

They're gluten-free, but you'll never know it!

Sep 4, 2019
Almond Flour Brownies via @kingarthurflour

Almond Flour Brownies

The gluten-free, grain-free, hassle-free brownie everyone can love

May 7, 2019
How to make ganache via @kingarthurflour

How to make ganache

Chocolate + cream + heat (and a little bit of skill)

Feb 13, 2019
How to melt chocolate via @kingarthurflour

How to melt chocolate

Low and slow is the way to go

Feb 4, 2019
Halloween Skull Cakes via @kingarthurflour

Halloween Skull Cakes

Ghoulishly good!

Oct 24, 2018
How to make cookie bars via @kingarthurflour

Turn your favorite cookie recipe into cookie bars

A quicker, easier path to cookies.

Sep 10, 2018
types of chocolate via @kingarthurflour

Types of chocolate

A baker's guide

Feb 10, 2018
regional desserts via@kingarthurflour

The story behind these regional desserts

A tour of America's local treasures

Nov 29, 2017
Rugelach Bakealong via @kingarthurflour

Rugelach Bakealong

Challenge #15

Oct 2, 2017
Flavored pie dough via @KingArthurFlour

Flavored pie dough

Twists on tradition

Sep 14, 2017
ice cream sandwiches via @kingarthurflour

Creative ice cream sandwiches

The scoop on making your own combinations

Jun 29, 2017
Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake via @kingarthurflour

Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake

It doesn't get any better than this

Feb 2, 2017
Baking with espresso powder via @kingarthurflour

Baking with espresso powder

A trick for enhancing chocolate recipes

Jan 16, 2017
pudding cake via @kingarthurflour

The magic of pudding cake

Saucy, spectacular desserts from Sift

Oct 19, 2016
Bowl of cookie mix next to ingredients

Essential Goodness Chocolate Chip Cookie mix, your way

Just how you like it

Sep 7, 2016