dessert

Sometimes called “pastel impossible,” which translates to impossible cake, chocoflan is a dessert for the chocolate lovers, the cooking science nerds and the efficient home cook who wants the wow-factor of a layer cake without the work of actually making one. After pouring an eggy milk custard over a dark chocolate cake batter in a bundt pan, the layers reverse during baking, as if by magic.

Stave off the winter chill with a comforting cup of the best hot cocoa.

From crust to filling to the ever divisive raisins, here’s what these pro bakers advise.

Pie pastry is tricky to master, because you want to achieve two opposing things at once: a flaky, tender, unstoppably delicious crust and a crust that’s strong enough to hold your careful crimping with swagger.

This holiday, we’re celebrating by sharing the load of making the feast. Everyone brings their best dish—and everyone digs in.