Cholesterol and brain function: Pure cocoa may lower LDL cholesterol and improve cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain. Mood and mental health: Compounds like phenylethylamine and ...

These brownies should be called "lava cake brownies." They're the perfect hybrid between a crispy, crumbly exterior and a gooey, chewy interior. I am not kidding when I say that these are, hands-down, ...

The recipe makes two loaves so you can save one to enjoy later or gift it to another chocolate lover in your life.

There's something magical about the smell of chocolate wafting through the house. A homemade chocolate pound cake is m ...

Cacao was used by the pre-Columbian populations of the Maya and Aztecs, who venerated it as a sacred food. In Aztec culture, ...

Add hot cocoa mix, cream, and cocoa powder and beat on low speed until just combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and continue to beat until dip is smooth and cocoa mix has fully ...

It's Thanksgiving day! If that doesn't mean anything to you, these no-prep recipes will have you sorted for an evening of gratitude with your friends in no time ...

A flourless chocolate cake is a dense cake made from simple ingredients like eggs, butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and usually sugar. This sugar-free version is made with natural sugar-free ...

Ensure that the cocoa has not been bulked up with flour or cheaper ingredients. The best variety, known as Caracas, is from Venezuela. Mix cocoa with hot milk or boiling water to make a drink ...