I tried Ina Garten's 2 favorite chocolate cakes. One recipe took more time, but it was the best cake I've ever made.
A food writer compares two popular chocolate cake recipes by Ina Garten to determine which is superior. While the mocha-frosted cake was easier, the Beatty's Chocolate Cake was identified as the standout recipe.
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I made two of Ina Garten's most popular chocolate cakes to see which dessert was best. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider I tried two of Ina Garten's most popular chocolate cakes for the ultimate dessert showdown. Her chocolate cake with mocha frosting was delicious and easier to make. But Garten's Beatty's Chocolate Cake is a total showstopper. I've been making my way through Ina Garten's recipes to become a better home cook, so naturally, I've tried many of her desserts to satisfy my sweet tooth. From a blueberry-ricotta breakfast cake that won over my mom on Mother's Day to the iconic mocha icebox cake that Garten says makes "grown men weep," she truly has a dessert for everyone. But Garten really excels at chocolate, and I've made two of her favorite chocolate cakes. The question is, which one is best? First, let's make Garten's chocolate cake with mocha frosting.
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