Posted in Chocolate, Desserts, Vegetables on Dec 22nd, 2011
Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Ganache Cream together the following: ½ Cup Margarine (or butter flavored shortening) ½ Cup Salad Oil 1 ¾ Cup Sugar Add the following, and beat well: 3 Eggs 1 Tsp Vanilla ½ Cup Sour Cream In a separate bowl, mix the following together: 2 ¼ Cup Flour 4 TBSP Cocoa [...]
Posted in Brownies & Bars, Chocolate, Desserts on Dec 22nd, 2011
Better-Than-Crack Brownies 1 batch brownies (boxed mix) 1/2 cup salted peanuts (if don’t have salted, add sea salt) 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Mix brownies according to directions, and bake for 20-25 [...]
Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta Adapted from “The Craft of Baking,” by Karen DeMasco (Clarkson Potter, 2009) Time: 20 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ chilling Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 1 1/8 teaspoon powdered gelatin 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup Nutella 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon [...]
Posted in Brownies & Bars, Chocolate, Desserts on Jul 23rd, 2010
Brownies 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ pound butter (2 cubes) 4 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate 1 cup flour Melt butter and chocolate in saucepan and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla and beat well (for about 5 minutes). Slowly add melted butter [...]
Posted in Chocolate, Desserts, Sauces & Frostings on Jul 7th, 2010
Makes: 4 Cups Total Time: 10 minutes + Cooling Ingredients: 1 Stick unsalted Butter (8 Tbsp) 1 ½ Cups Sugar 1 ¼ Cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Pinch of Salt 1 ¼ Cups Heavy Cream ¼ Cup Sour Cream 1 tsp Instant Coffee Granules 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Directions: Melt butter in a large saucepan over [...]
Makes: One 8-Inch, 2 Layer Cake Total Time: 45 minutes + Cooling Ingredients: 3 Cups Flour 2 Cups Sugar ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp salt 2 Cups Hot Water ¾ Cups Vegetable Oil 2 Tbsp White Vinegar 1 Tbsp Instant Coffee Granules 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract Directions: Preheat oven [...]
Whole Foods has a Vegan chocolate Chip Cookie that I think may be my favorite store bought cookie ever. In the search for the recipe, I found this one. Although it’s not Vegan, and not the recipe I was looking for, it’s very delicious and just may be my new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. [...]
Posted in Chocolate, Cookies, Desserts, Snacks on Apr 21st, 2010
This is one of the best cookies I have ever had. I highly recommend them!! Prep Time: 25 minutes Bake Time: 17 to 20 minutes Yield: About 3 dozen cookies (see note below) Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon. baking powder 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 [...]
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 3 and 1/2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chocolate chips 1. In a medium measuring bowl combine all of the dry ingredients. 2. Add the egg [...]
Posted in Chocolate, Cookies, Desserts, Snacks on Mar 6th, 2010
Makes a bunch! Ingredients 1 pound unsalted butter 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons pastry flour* 3 cups bread flour 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped [...]