Category Archives: Chocolate

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 ½Continue reading

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Frozen Chocolate Mousse Truffles

Chocolate mousse is a wonderful dessert and anything frozen is a winner in my book. Combining the two makes a delicious frozen treat that is great for sharing as well as gift giving. I mean who wouldn’t want to getContinue 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 isContinue reading

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Chocolate Mint Napoleon

The napoleon is a classic French dessert that is given a new visage here with the addition of a sweet mint sauce and a crunchy chocolate/peppermint bark. This napoleon makes a fitting ending to any special occasion, romantic meal orContinue 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, choppedContinue 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 (notContinue reading

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Chocolate Dipped Pecans

Perfectly sweet and crunchy pecans to go with this (almost) flourless chocolate cake. MAKES 24 3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 24 pecan halves, toasted Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Stir chocolate in top of doubleContinue 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 fatContinue 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 andContinue reading

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Chocolate Frangelico Cheesecake

This is a decadent combination of three of the most delicious ingredients (is cheesecake an ingredient?) you can imagine.  Of course cheesecake is a perennial favorite, but with the addition of a touch of chocolate and some hazelnut liqueur youContinue reading

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