What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

Calling all chocoholics: whether you're team dark chocolate or team white, this ganache recipe has your sweet tooth covered in luxe perfection.

1 pound semisweet dark chocolate or sweet white chocolate, broken into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pint heavy cream
Place the chocolate and cream in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Stirring constantly, cook only until the mixture is warm and most of the chocolate has melted.
Remove from the heat and continue stirring until the chocolate has completely melted and the ganache mixture is smooth.
Pour the ganache through a strainer into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature before using; it should not be warm to the touch.
Thoroughly mix the ganache before using; do not refrigerate or it will set. It can be kept at room temperature, covered, for 2 days.
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.

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