The cake gets cooked in the microwave for five to seven minutes. You can peek at the cake for doneness at any time, so start ...

Brownies, chocolate cookies and more sweets to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Mark Weinberg for The New York Times For the richest, smoothest fudge, use a bittersweet chocolate with about 70% cacao. The ...

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 mixer ...