Some brownies are cakey, some are fudgy, some can go either way depending on how long you bake them. What’s a home cook to do? Follow this guide and learn how to tell when your brownies are ready to take out of the oven. 

Dirt parfaits transform a table of treats into a sweet cemetery where you can eat, creep, and be scary!

These easy Halloween cupcakes start with a cake mix. Just add a quick and delicious homemade frosting, then follow our Halloween cupcake decorating ideas for deliciously spooky results.

Life would be no fun without chocolate. Here’s how to get your fix, quick.

From easy brownies and elegant chocolate truffles to showstopping chocolate cakes and pies, here are our best chocolate desserts for Valentine's Day

Chocolate-covered strawberries are simple in concept but potentially tricky to make. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we've demystified the process and added 13 cute styling ideas.

Layers of incredibly moist chocolate cake and rich chocolate buttercream frosting make this the ultimate dessert. A baking pro shares her recipe and best tips.

If you’re cuckoo for cocoa, woo your sweetheart with a chocolate cocktail from this decadent list! Try a spiked hot chocolate, a boozy frozen mocha, or one of the many classic cocktails reimagined with a chocolatey twist.

No pastry degree? No problem. Take advantage of some smart short-cuts to whip up a dreamy Nutella galette, chocolate fudge, chocolate mousse, or slow-cooker chocolate cake in no time.

Skip the double boiler and learn the time-saving method of melting chocolate in the microwave. With a few tips, you can enjoy perfectly smooth chocolate on strawberries, truffles, biscotti, and more.

How do you define the best fudge brownie recipes? For starters, how about classic decadent chocolate, frosted mint, and Mississippi mud.

Practice a little self-care with these sweet, single-serving treats you can make in 5 minutes