caramel

Caramel is delicious. The simple combination of sugar and water, cooked until it has a golden brown color, is great by itself and also the basis for all sorts of interesting dishes. Add vinegar and you've got a gastrique, in addition to lots of other fancy sauces. Add butter and cream and you've got a caramel sauce that's a perfect ice cream topping.

Today marks an important holiday in MyRecipes' cookbook, it's National Chocolate Cake Day. In honor of today's nationwide chocolate celebration, we're commemorating with 12 of our most popular, 5-star chocolate cakes.  Enjoy some chocolatey happiness!

One thing I love about fall is how there seems to be a caramel drizzle on everything. To me, there can never be enough drippy caramel on top of cakes, ice cream, or foamy lattes. While this Double-Caramel Turtle Cake would be delicious and impressive for any occasion, such as a birthday, family get-togethers, or just because, some people have even made it for Christmas day!

I don't know about you, but I am so ready for caramel apple everything. It's officially fall, and it's actually starting to feel like it. It's definitely my favorite time of the year and I love all the flavors and combinations that come with it.

One of my favorite fall flavor combinations: caramel apple. I think there are at least eight caramel-apple-themed recipes on my to-bake list. This Caramel Apple Coffee Cake is at the top!