3 large eggs, separated. 3 large egg yolks. 3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar. 1/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder. Pinch of sea salt. 1/3 cup heavy cream ...

While a 6-inch cake might look small, I assure you that each slice is rich and just the right amount of chocolate to finish a meal without knocking you over (if that’s ever possible, that is).

In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, bring 2 cups of cream to a boil with the cardamom seeds. Remove from heat, cover the top of the pan with plastic wrap and allow to steep for 10 minutes.

Jan. 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day. To help you celebrate, we’ve put together a list of some chocolate cake desserts that range from a classic slice of cake, to some re-imagined interpretations.

Lady M x Iwai Tradition Whisky Dark Chocolate Cake, $125 whole or $12.50 by the slice, ladym.com; $125 plus shipping, goldbelly.com. Follow NYT Food on Twitter and NYT Cooking on Instagram ...

This cake is a classic, and there are versions of flourless chocolate cakes like it throughout Italy. Almonds are a natural Italian substitute for flour, and if almond flour (meal) is used, it’s ...