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6 chocolate chip cookies on a pan, two flipped over to show the difference between baking on a light pan vs dark pan.

two layer birthday cake with custard filling and vanilla frosting sliced in a line with a black background

blue and white plate with mashed potatoes and chicken stew (tocanita) on top. Topped with parsley, chives and accompanied by pickles and bread

American buttercream swirled in a glass mixer bowl with a rubber spatula

almond croissant sheet cake sliced and showing the inside, topped with toasted almonds

three cupcakes showing the inside crumb with a black background

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Black Cocoa Cake

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20min

Prep

35min

Cook

1hr

Additional

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Why It's a Favorite

This black cocoa cake has been my latest obsession. It’s so versatile, I’ve made it as a layer cake, sheet cake, loaf cake, bundt cake, cupcakes, etc.

black cocoa cake frosted with mascarpone cream and sliced into

Baking Basics

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Every great bake starts with a solid foundation! These essential recipes will help you master the basics—think a perfect vanilla cake that can be transformed into any flavor, stable frostings and fillings, and all the details that make homemade treats turn out perfect every time! Whether a beginner or seasoned baker, these recipes will set you up for sweet success!

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I wrote a cookbook!

because more frosting

is always a good idea

A collection of incredible desserts featuring show-stopping toppings.

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Classic Treats

Reimagined

Graham cracker cookie frosted with chocolate ganache and homemade meringue

Frosted S’mores Cookies

Chocolate S’mores Cookies

Chocolate S’mores Cupcakes with Toasted Meringue

Gooey Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies

Easy Oreo Tiramisu (Whole Tray or Individual Cups)

Oreo Loaf Cake

Oreo Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwiches

lemon meringue cookies with a bite taken out and lemon slices

Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies

Lemon Meringue Sheet Cake

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Lemon Meringue Toaster Strudel

marbled tiramisu cookies sliced in half and shows the inside texture

Frosted Tiramisu Cookies with Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers

Tiramisu Sheet Cake

Baked Chocolate Tiramisu Donuts with Mascarpone Cream

Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Homemade Banana Pudding Cups

Banana Pudding (With Homemade Custard!)

The Ultimate Banana Pudding Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Sheet Cake

Carrot Cake Cookie Bars

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot Cake Muffins

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Hey! Im Bernice Baran

I’m a self taught baker and food photographer and my favorite thing is sharing indulgent recipes with you. I love to fancy up any dessert while still keeping it super approachable for home bakers and I can’t wait for you try to something!