Want a dessert that’s delicious, easy to make and allergen-aware? Author Rachel Riggs shares this nutrient-packed chocolate cake recipe from her new cookbook.

This chocolate-on-chocolate layer cake is frosted with a rich, bittersweet coffee ganache containing both instant espresso powder and coffee liqueur, which brings a grown-up complexity to the dessert.

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I was planning to visit a local restaurant for this week’s column … until I realized that Jan. 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day. I couldn’t let this food holiday pass me by. Chocolate cake is a ...