These classic layer cake recipes are as delicious as they are decorative. Try one of our best vanilla, chocolate, or citrus ...

Unmold onto a wire rack and cool. Level the surface of each cake; spread a layer of chocolate icing between each layer of cake and frost the outside of the cake with the remaining icing.

Follow these Test Kitchen tips for a picture-perfect (and scrumptious) cake every time. Light, fluffy, and covered in frosting—whether it’s a classic vanilla cake or something for chocolate ...

German Chocolate Sheet Cake (from The 1950's) L ight and fluffy, this from-scratch German chocolate sheet cake has just ...

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. This classic chocolate layer cake is big enough for a celebration but can be easily made with pantry staples and a hand ...

Heat cream in saucepan until it begins to bubble. Pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 1 minute and whisk until smooth. Place one layer of cake on serving plate or cake board. Frost with layer of ...

This recipe makes enough to fill and coat an 18–20cm/7–8in two-layer cake. Tip the chocolate and butter into a bowl and set aside. Pour the cream into a saucepan, add the sugar and bring to ...