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Black Forest Cake Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:38 am EST There are plenty of occasions that call for cake. From anniversaries to birthdays, bridal showers to baby showers, cakes typically make an appearance at an array of festivities. But the problem with traditional cakes, for many people, is that they feature inches of frosting piled on top. Sure, that delicate cake crumb may be delicious, no matter the flavor, but there are plenty of people out there that just can’t get past the sweet frosting....

Buddy Valastro Dishes On Buddy V’s Cake Slice And Carlo’s Bakery - Exclusive Interview Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 2:44 pm EST Cake Boss Buddy Valastro might already be a household name thanks to his television shows and his appearances on other Food Network programs. But Valastro is expanding his sweet empire to put not only his name in fans’ households, but his cakes too. In his latest product launch alongside Virtual Dining Concepts, Valastro created his own virtual brand, Buddy V’s Cake Slice....

Chef Aarti Sequeira Reveals The Challenges Of Cooking On TV - Exclusive Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Steven John/Oct. 28, 2021 9:11 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may think the hardest part of being on a cooking show is the time restraints, but Aarti Sequeira says that is not always the biggest hurdle a chef will face. Though the television star did mention the clock as one of the major challenges during a recent Mashed interview, she shared the most difficult thing about being on camera for her was the need to be constantly smiling....

Chicago Residents Are Baffled By This Random Egg Thrower Breslavtsev Oleg/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:10 pm EST There’s a new group on Facebook called the Chicago Egg Hunters. But unlike other “egg hunters” who spot the creative and whimsical jokes of everyday life like Buzzfeed points out or those who spot the Mickey ears in Disney Movies, these are people who are literally hunting eggs that have been thrown at people around the city (via Mental Floss)....

Chick-Fil-A Sauce Fans Just Got Great News Chik-fil-A By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 4:19 pm EST Looks like Chick-fil-A found a charitable cause everyone can agree on. Starting in mid-November, two varieties of the fast-food chain’s dipping sauces, Chick-fil-A sauce and Polynesian sauce, will be sold at participating retailers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. All of Chick-fil-A’s cut of the profits go to a scholarship program for employees....

Cool Ranch Doritos Have A Different Name Outside Of The US Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Sept. 30, 2021 3:55 pm EST There are places in the world where Cool Ranch Doritos have gone undercover to better adapt to local crowds. Name yourself “Cool Ranch,” and you’ll stick out like a sore thumb in an international marketplace where the existence of ranch dressing on a supermarket shelf is about as probable as an alien sighting....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving This Strawberry Shortcake Granola Ilze_Lucero/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 27, 2021 3:41 pm EST Granola is a snack that is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be found in many different varieties. And, while it can be enjoyed on its own, it is also the perfect topping for just about everything from ice cream and cereal to oatmeal and yogurt. So, when Costo announced the addition of Safe + Fair’s Strawberry Shortcake Granola to their lineup, shoppers were delighted....

Don’t Believe This Ben & Jerry’s Kyle Rittenhouse Ice Cream Rumor rblfmr/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 20, 2021 2:25 pm EST If the satirical news outlet The Onion were to report that Smith & Wesson was selling a line of autographed Kyle Rittenhouse semi-automatic rifles, of course no one would believe it. We’ve all grown familiar with The Onion’s spoofs of real-world events, ever since “The World’s Largest Metaphor Hits Ice-Berg” in 1912 (via CNN)....

Fans Are Begging Dunkin’ To Bring Back This Holiday Favorite Dunkin’ By Khyati Dand/Nov. 13, 2021 3:28 am EST Now that Halloween is officially behind us and Thanksgiving is steadily approaching, it’s time to embrace the jolly spirit of Christmas and all the goodness that it brings with it: the first dusting of snow, chilly but cozy nights, winter spices, and lots of sugar! Fast food and coffee chains like Starbucks (yes, the Starbucks red cups are back), Caribou Coffee, IHop, and Applebee’s have steadily been announcing their 2021 holiday menus since the first week of November and there’s plenty of pepperminty, gingerbready goodness in-store (via Newsweek)....

Here’s What You Need To Know About The Harris Teeter Ice Cream Recall Stefanovic Mina/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 17, 2021 11:37 am EST An ice cream brand from North Carolina State University, Howling Cow is currently dealing with a controversy after it has been revealed that one of its products is now a part of a recall, as reported by the Miami Herald. The ice cream tubs were reportedly sold at Harris Teeter outlets in North Carolina and South Carolina, and the recall has been attributed to a “packaging error....

Ice Cream Trucks Are Banned In This State Anaglic/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 29, 2021 6:44 am EST Those of you who are into trivia know there’s some pretty weird laws around the United States. For example, one law in Arizona prohibits donkeys sleeping in bathtubs, although they are allowed to stand in a bathtub (via Good Housekeeping). A law in Washington forbids the hunting and killing of Bigfoot, and another law in Virginia says you can’t hunt any animals — except raccoons — on Sundays (via USA Today)....

Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Indian Heritage With Relatable Tea Video Stephanie Keith/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 7, 2021 11:52 am EST TV personality, author, model, and actress Padma Lakshmi has an interesting confession to make. As she revealed in her memoir, “Love, Loss, and What We Ate” (via Fast Company), Lakshmi has never felt like she completely identifies with a particular place. Lakshmi moved to the U.S. when she was just four years old to be with her mom in New York, who raised her on her own....

Pina Colada Popsicles Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Nov. 2, 2021 9:42 am EST No matter the season, there’s always an occasion for something tropical. And more often than not, when we think of tropical flavors, both pineapple and coconut come to mind. Even better, some tropical treats combine both pineapple and coconut for the ultimate mixture of both tangy and creamy. While tropical drinks with colorful umbrellas are a great use for pineapple and coconut, there are plenty of other ways to utilize this delicious flavor combo....

Quick Banana Pancake Recipe Shanika Graham-White/Mashed By Shanika Graham-White AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 8:36 am EST Have you ever been in the mood for simple-to-prepare, flavor-packed pancakes? Oh, every single day? Us, too. Shanika Graham-White, founder of Orchids + Sweet Tea, has the perfect recipe for those busy mornings when you still crave a yummy, filling breakfast. “I love easy pancakes that include bold flavor!” she told Mashed, adding, “Bananas are such an easy fruit to incorporate into pancakes and don’t require many other ingredients for a great taste!...

Reddit Is Swooning Over This New Trader Joe’s Location Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 5, 2022 4:18 pm EST If you’re lucky enough to live near a Trader Joe’s, you’re well aware of just how great this national grocery retailer is. Whether you’re shopping the vast selection of unique cheeses and snacks or perusing the frozen food aisle that everyone raves about (definitely don’t miss out on the cauliflower gnocchi or chocolate-covered Gone Bananas!...

Rice Paper Omelette Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 26, 2021 4:08 pm EST Whether you’re eating it bleary-eyed in the morning or indulging in it during dinnertime, breakfast is a meal that can get a little predictable. Eggs are usually the star player, and even though there are countless ways to prepare them, having the same scrambled or fried eggs day after day can start to feel monotonous....

Sam’s Club Is Enticing New Members With An $8 Deal Sorbis/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 15, 2022 1:50 pm EST With inflation on the rise, prices for basic goods like gas and groceries have been increasing at a pace not seen in the United States since 1982, according to the Consumer Price Index. Customers have gotten used to paying more for their food, fuel, and everyday essentials. However, wholesale retailer Sam’s Club has just launched a new VIP-themed membership deal that aims to help people save money by knocking a whopping $37 off of the yearly membership cost....

Seth Rogen Revealed The Food Trend He Doesn’t Approve Of On Hot Ones Rich Fury/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 21, 2022 2:20 pm EST “Hot Ones” has been sweeping the internet since 2015 with its celebrity interview format offering “hot questions and even hotter wings.” The series of spicy interviews has featured celebrities and chefs alike over the years, from Shaquille O’Neal to Gordon Ramsay. According to The Verge, co-founder Chris Schonberger (behind First We Feast) came up with the idea for the show because he was the “hot sauce guy” in college and was entertained by his friends’ reactions to the spicy condiment....

Stubb’s BBQ Sauce Is More Nutritious Than You Thought Stubbs/Facebook By Lauren David/Dec. 29, 2021 11:41 pm EST When it comes to BBQ sauce, everyone has their preference: tangy, spicy, sweet, or molasses-focused. Whether you love adding it to your favorite cuts of meat, using it as a marinade, or dipping French fries in it, you’re probably partial to a specific brand and flavor. And when you wander down the supermarket aisle, you can spend lots of time figuring out what type you want to buy — that is, if you don’t get overwhelmed....

The Humble Origins Of A&W Root Beer iswannawi/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Nov. 7, 2021 1:50 pm EST Root beer as we know it has been around since the 19th Century, when Philadelphia pharmacist Charles Elmer Hires stumbled upon a recipe for an extraordinary-tasting herbal tea while honeymooning in New Jersey. With the encouragement of his friend Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University, Hires concocted a formula for a carbonated drink that would be more appealing to the masses....