Italian gianduja, chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella, ever heard of it?), was invented in the early 19th century, when Italy was forbidden from trading with Britain by Napoleon.

To make Drummond’s Top Secret Chocolate Cake, first start with your favorite boxed dark chocolate cake mix (Drummond opts for Duncan Hines, but you can go with whichever one calls to you). Then ...

You can make your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe, but put some red wine in it too (maybe 1 cup or 1 1/2 cup). The alcohol will cook out, but the cake will be more moist than normal.