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Clare Latimer: Recipe for Children's Novelty Chocolate Cake

What have John Williams, Burgh House and monkeys got in common? Well, John Williams’s father, Len Williams, started a monkey sanctuary in Looe, Cornwall in 1964 to rescue pet monkeys from the cruel conditions they were often being [...]

Posted On : Jan, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

WooHoo It's National Chocolate Cake Day

Whodathunk it? Today is National Chocolate Cake Day. I’d say its time to celebrate! I’ve posted three of my favorite Chocolate cake recipes, and they are all pretty easy to make. In fact, the first one is downright simple, an [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Cashew butter-chocolate chip bars

Bars are the easiest confections of all. Pour the batter into a rectangular pan, bake it, and cut the mixture into bars. These contain creamy cashew butter, along with brown sugar and butter, which produce a deluxe cookie. Add chopped ca [...]

Posted On : Jan, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

A cupcake inspired by a candy bar: Recipe for chocolate coco...

If you sometimes feel like a nut, this may be the cupcake for you. Inspired by the Almond Joy candy bar, these cupcakes feature a rich chocolate cake filled with sticky coconut topped with a luscious milk chocolate ganache and almonds. N [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2010 | Comments : 0

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Orange Frosting

yield: Makes 12 servings Kate is an avid home baker, but it took her a while to figure out egg- and dairy-free desserts. The cake and the oatmeal bars are two of her favorite vegan treats. Cake: * Nonstick vegetable oi [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Chocolate pie at Cold Springs Tavern

Having encountered the best chocolate pie ever at Cold Springs Tavern, an old stagecoach stop in Santa Barbara, I'm wondering whether you can persuade the restaurant to share its recipe. I am quite certain it is prepared on premises, is ser [...]

Posted On : Dec, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

Hot cocoa prices means less chocolate in treats

European cocoa traders and consultants said the almost doubling of cocoa prices in the past two years will inevitably force a re-think of sales and marketing strategies of confectioners and increase the appeal of industry consolidation. Tig [...]

Posted On : Dec, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Torte Recipe is Winner!

Congratulations to Jessie Grearson of Falmouth, Maine for winning a one-year supply of Turkey Hill ice cream for the Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Torte recipe she entered for Turkey Hill Dairy’s Ultimate Holiday Recipe Contest! The [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

Checkerboard Cookies

Ingredients 1 package (18-ounce) refrigerated Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, room temperature 2 tablespoons unsweetened Hershey's cocoa powder 2 tablespoons semi-sweet mini chocolate morsels Cooking Directions 1. Divide sugar-cookie [...]

Posted On : Dec, 22 2009 | Comments : 0

Christmas Cookie Recipe: Thumbprints

It wouldn't be Christmas in our house without a triple batch of Christmas Cookies made from the traditional "Thumbprint" recipe. The raspberry jam and sprinkling of confectioners sugar give them the perfect Christmas decorating, w [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Chocolate sugar cookies

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups white, all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder A pinch of salt Powder sugar Preparation Place [...]

Posted On : Dec, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Classic French pastries can be filled with cream, chocolate ...

Profiteroles are a classic French dessert that really are easy to make yet look impressive. You don't need any special equipment, just a pot and a wooden spoon. Here they are filled with a luscious but lighter cream filling capturing the fa [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Chocolate candy cane bark

Ingredients 1 pound chopped bittersweet chocolate 1 pound chopped white chocolate 8 drops peppermint oil 3/4 cup chopped candy canes Method Line an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Adjust amounts for different sized coo [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Christmas Chocolate Cookies

I love these dark, fat patties of chocolate shortbread exuberantly topped with festive sprinkles. There's something so cheering about the sight of them, but they have more in their favor than looks: they are a doddle to make, and meltingly [...]