We’ve made lots of brownie recipes in our time, but this one, inspired by Alice Medrich, the queen of all things chocolate, might be our favorite. These brownies err on the more fudgy—rather than ...

All three chefs agree that Ghirardelli makes the best store-bought brownie mix, thanks to its rich chocolate flavor, fudgy ...

The bitterness from the tahini, cacao nibs and buckwheat flour helps balance the sweetness of the brownies so that they eat like a chewy bar of high-quality chocolate. The mousse adds a wonderful ...

I recently dined at Botanica in Silver Lake and thought the meal couldn’t get any better, but then came dessert, and I was bowled over by this insanely delicious chocolate cake with tahini. I would ...

• For richer brownies, fold in chopped chocolate just before baking. • Use shards instead of chips, which almost vanish and create chocolate pockets. • Choose 60-70% cacao chocolate for deep flavor.

Few treats satisfy a sweet tooth quite like a decadent chocolate brownie. We tried a variety of supermarket offerings to see ...

There seems to be two schools of thought when it comes to brownies – some prefer them cake-like; others (like us) prefer them dense and rich. This version is studded with cacao nibs, hazelnuts and ...

In baking, humble cocoa powder is easier to work with and stronger than expensive chocolate, and can hold its own against the other ingredients. See for yourself in these easy birthday cake and ...

This article is part of the Basically Guide to Better Baking, a 10-week, 10-recipe series designed to help you become a cooler, smarter, more confident baker. This past summer, I went on a multi-day ...

• We tested the same brownie recipe with four different variations. • Oil vs. butter, and then chopped chocolate vs. cocoa powder. • The butter and chopped chocolate brownies were the best by far.

Can’t decide between making brownies and muffins? These Easy Brownie Muffins are just the dessert that has the best of both ...