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Chocolate cake is always, always a good idea. And pretty much every occasion calls for chocolate cake. Birthdays, weekdays, rough weeks, major accomplishments — chocolate cake makes it better.

With these delicious dessert recipes that lean on box cake mix, no one will know you had a little help from the baking aisle.

Oven time hits different when from-scratch bakes start filling the kitchen with that warm, buttery smell. One pan turns into a fresh treat that makes everyone hover nearby and ask how soon it’s ready.

Chocolate pot de crèmes—rich, velvety French custards—are easy enough to make on a weeknight, and luxurious enough for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. Using a bittersweet chocolate with about ...

From Devil's Food cake in the US to Austria's Sachertorte, you'll find a variety of takes on chocolate cake around the world. Have you tried any of these?