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15 Recipes to Make Before You Die

Here are 15 classics that you should know how to make if you consider yourself an accomplished cook.

Layer Cake
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Layer Cake

Layer cakes from scratch are not only tastier than cakes from a box, they're also surprisingly easy. In this decadent cake recipe, you'll make not only the chocolate cake layers, but a rich cream filling and a ganache (smooth icing made of chocolate and whipping cream) as well. See our how-to videos on making a ganache and making a layer cake.

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