Dec 23, 2025 08:39 0 4 minutes

Festive gingerbread layer cake with treacle and cream cheese icing (with biscuit trees)

Oliver Hartley

Oliver Hartley, a London-born chef and food writer, shares everyday recipes, cooking experiences, and practical kitchen tips through his blog. Alongside step-by-step recipes, he also writes articles about food, ingredients, and home cooking.

Ina Garten’s Chocolate Layer Cake – the hot-coffee trick for a moist crumb

A deeply chocolatey, wonderfully moist layer cake made with hot coffee in the batter and finished with a silky chocolate–sour cream frosting—ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you fancy a classic chocolate cake.

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