If you were asked to name a food that is perfect just as is, a good piece of chocolate might come to mind. But pair chocolate with one of four particular flavors -- mint, orange, hazelnut or coffee -- ...

As the writer of this article, I am a fan of mint desserts. I almost always choose mint chocolate at ice cream shops, and ...

You know what I love most about mug cake? It’s perfect for just one, and I can make it in under five minutes. I added a little peppermint extract to jazz it up for the holidays. Chocolate and ...

You don't need a special occasion to indulge in these silky-smooth, rich ganache desserts. Go ahead, treat yourself!

Today’s minty treat comes from Dallas-based Natasha Merchant and her aptly-named cake blog, The Cake Merchant. By day, Merchant is an oboist. Yes, an oboist! She’s been playing the instrument since ...

Chocolate cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda and baking powder into a bowl and set aside. Using a mixing bowl and whip attachment, beat eggs, sugar and ...

This pretty dessert is for all the chocolate mint lovers out there, the ones who clamor for mint chip ice cream and can’t wait for the Girl Scouts to deliver Thin Mints. The people who, like me, steal ...

Chocolate and peppermint come together in this festive bundt cake loaded with holiday flavor.

A chocolate layer cake is a classic dessert loved for its rich flavor and velvety texture. This version has peppermint extract in the cake batter and the buttercream, making it the perfect dessert to ...

A cookbook can change your life. Two years ago I reviewed one called “Southern Cakes,” which did just that. Like most people, I’d always thought making a cake from scratch was only for the heroic. In ...