Category Archives: Cakes

Sour Cream Orange Cake

Sour cream makes this cake moist and helps to bring out the fresh citrus orange flavor, while the coconut frosting is to die for. I love coconut and have to say this frosting is addictive. 12 SERVINGS CAKE 1¼ cups … Continue reading →

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Meringue Crusted Chocolate Cake

Having the meringue on the sides of this chocolate cake make for an interesting and visually appealing (not to mention delicious) presentation. 10 TO 12 SERVINGS 1⅓ cups cake flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Spoon Cake with Cognac Cherries

If you’ve never had spoon cake before you are in for a real treat with this rendition that features the richness of chocolate and the sweet tartness of cherries. This is definitely NOT a weight watchers dessert, but it is … Continue reading →

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Double-Chocolate Layer Cake

Rich chocolate cake and dark chocolate frosting combine for a double dose of chocolate. Shre to please even the most hardened choc-o-holic this cake is decadently delicious. 10 SERVINGS CAKE 18 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate chocolate, chopped … Continue reading →

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Almost Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rum Whipped Cream

If you love chocolate you will love this dense, moist and decadently chocolate (almost) flourless cake. Plus the rum whipped topping adds a nice creaminess and the pecans are crunchy and delightful. 8 TO 10 SERVINGS 11 ounces bittersweet (not … Continue reading →

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Apple and Rhubarb Streusel Tart with Vanilla Custard Sauce

The addition of the tart rhubarb to this apple streusel is heavenly. The apples and rhubarb combine superbly and the crunchy walnuts are a great addition. Top with the creamy vanilla custard sauce for a great ending to any meal. … Continue reading →

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Banana Cake with Sour Cream Frosting

I don’t know about you, but for me it seems as if my banana’s go bad the second I get them home. From yellow to brown in less than an hour. What better way to use up those over ripe … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Cheesecake with Cinnamon and Lemon

Because white chocolate is made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar it has a distinctly different flavor from what we all think of when chocolate is mentioned. The flavor is actually more like vanilla and because of the high fat … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Genoise with Chocolate-Peppermint Ganache

I’ll admit I am a certified choc-o-holic. I love anything with chocolate, from white chocolate to milk chocolate and especially a dark bitter chocolate. This dessert plays right into my love of chocolate with a light and airy genoise and … Continue reading →

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