To make the glazed cake with chocolate diplomat cream, start with the preparation of the latter. Take the dark chocolate, chop it with a knife (1), and set it aside. Cut a vanilla bean lengthwise and ...

The Esterhazy torte owes its name to the famous Hungarian noble family Esterházy. Its origins date back to the 19th century, and it was supposedly created in honor of Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy.

This article is part of the Basically Guide to Better Baking, a 10-week, 10-recipe series designed to help you become a cooler, smarter, more confident baker. In order to achieve it, I cooked down a ...