She may not look like much, but it’s what inside that counts- isn’t that usually the case? This mousse was a labor of love to not waste a cup of extra mascarpone that was kicking around the fridge…the results were more spectacular than anything I could have hoped for! The word “bangin’” comes to mind…
Tag: chocolate
Hot Fudge for Non Chocoholics
Not much for a big dollop of hot fudge? Me either. This one though. Woah. Make it in advance and allow it to set in the fridge for a creamy, dreamy, chocolate dose you didn’t even know that you needed. The consistency here is unparalleled to other recipes I’ve tried for the chocoholic in my…
Ina’s Chocolate Cake
Last evening was a special occasion cake sort of evening and with a chocolate lover in the mix, it had to be that. I was after an Ina recipe and while this one wasn’t on her main website, another blog attributes it to her, and as all things good are usually Ina, let’s go with…
Chocolate Nanaimo Bars
Not one for chocolately desserts usually, these Nanaimo bars blew me away! I made them as part of a cafe gourmand experience that I was putting together and they’ll definitely be back for the regular, bar cookie rotation. Chocolate Nanaimo Bars First Layer Second Layer (Note: full recipe below, next time I would consider halving…
Ina’s Chocolate Cassis Cake
It’s been ages that I’ve been wanting to try Ina’s Chocolate Cassis cake after learning that Giada requests this every year for her birthday. It must be good if you’re using another chef’s recipe for your celebrations. And…it was SO good! While cassis is throughout all components of this cake, it really has no boozy…
This Recipe is Definitely an Avoca-do
Notice anything different about this post? Well if you look to the left, you’ll notice a bite of ooey-gooey, dense, moist, dark chocolate perfection. And if you look toward the heavens, you’ll learn that this is actually an avocado. That’s right, people. AVOCADO BROWNIES. Did I mention that they’re gluten-free, too? Avocado Brownies Brownies 4…
How to Un-Ice a Cake – The Mounds Bar Cake Recipe
My friend is having a champagne and chocolate party tonight where everyone is supposed to bring the two name ingredients to share. Right up my alley! I figured I’d make my famous Mounds Bar Cake. It is ridiculously easy to make, but looks tres fancy. Perfect for a girls’ night. Last round, I made the…
Cake Cake Cake Cake
It’s official. The cake of Rihanna’s classy ass song about baked goods and birthday parties was this one that I recently made for mum’s 59th. Mum loves all things chocolate and coconut, so I thought Mounds Bar cake certainly would be the way to go. I debated adding almond components to upgrade to Almond Joy…