While I generally prefer cooking to baking because there’s more room for experimentation, there are certain baked goods I require of myself to feel like a whole home cook. A homespun chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is near the top of that list.
Jennifer Zyman is an editor, writer, and product expert. She is the former Testing Editor for Food & Wine. Her work has also appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater Atlanta, The Kitchn, National Geographic, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure.
