Chocolate Italian Cake

This wonderful cake is a chocolate version of the classic Italian Cream Cake.Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servingsIngredients * 5 large eggs, separated * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 1/2 cup shortening * 2 cups sugar * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour * 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 cup buttermilk * 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut * 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract * Chocolate-Cream...

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chocolate cake recipe

I would be very grateful to hear what your go-to chocolate cake recipe is. I like all styles of chocolate cake. Than...

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Chocolate Mice

* Contributed by Grace Parisi * ACTIVE: 1 HR 30 MIN * TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS * SERVINGS: Makes 3 dozenThese icky-cute mice feature three kinds of chocolate: semisweet in the creamy, cakey center and white and bittersweet in the crisp chocolate shell. Recipe: Chocolate Mice 1. 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 2. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3. 1 cup confectioners' sugar 4. 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 5. Two 9-inch round baked chocolate cake layers, warmed 6. 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped 7....

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Top Chef Just Desserts: Season 2

Season two of Bravo's sweetest series—a spin-off of the 2010 Primetime Emmy–and James Beard Award–winning Top Chef—features 14 pastry chefs being put to the test in a series of high-pressure challenges. Top Chef Just Desserts Season 2 OverviewThe fourteen cheftestants of Top Chef Just Desserts Season 2 face off in some of the most difficult and creative challenges seen thus far—from fairytale showpieces and edible room décor to high-class gingerbread houses and carnival delights—all while serving up these treats to celebrity guest judges including:...

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Eat healthy, lose weight

Source:TNN | Sep 24, 2011, 12.00AM ISTAlways imagined losing weight without going on a diet? Here's how you can do just that...Sounds too good to be true? There are ways that will help you eat healthy, and lose weight at the same time. Read on to know how...- A close look at food labels is extremely essential as it provides you with the exact calorie count. Comparing labels among different foods and beverages will also result in healthier weight loss options.- Make sure you consume small meals every three hours to avoid overeating and inconsistency...

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Ten essential chocolate making tips for beginners by Rhia Chohan

Despite our nation�s love of giving and eating chocolates, not enough of us attempt to make our own. Maybe we feel nervous at the thought of creating something as delicate as a truffle and would rather leave it to the professionals. Maybe we feel more comfortable cooking traditional British grub like a stew, where all that you have to worry about is throwing in all your ingredients and leaving it to simmer for a couple of hours!But making beautiful chocolates is not as difficult as we think. Take note of these tips and you could be making your...

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It's official... chocolate IS good for you: Treats 'cut' diabetes, heart disease and stroke risk

By Jenny HopeLast updated at 12:56 AM on 30th August 2011Eating chocolate could cut the risk of heart disease and stroke by a third, researchers have said.But they remain baffled as to why, and believe some of the benefits could simply stem from the ‘feel-good’ effect of a tasty treat.The biggest review ever carried out into the subject found that eating at least two pieces of chocolate a week is linked to a 37 per cent drop in the chances of developing...

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Desserts OREO Football Cookie Balls

total time1 hr 30 minprep20 minservings40 servingsWhat You Need6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 pkg. (15.25 oz.) OREO Chocolate Creme Cookies, finely crushed2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted1 Tbsp. white decorating icingMake ItMIX cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended.SHAPE into 40 (1-inch) football shapes. Freeze 10 min. Dip in melted chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Use icing to draw laces on footballs.REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm.Kraft...

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Mini Spiced Pumpkins

* Contributed by Grace Parisi * ACTIVE: 30 MIN * TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 15 MIN * SERVINGS: Makes 1 dozen cakesThese spice cakes look like tiny pumpkins when they're covered with orange glaze and topped with a piece of dark licorice, twisted to look like a stem. Recipe: Mini Spiced Pumpkins mini pumpkins 1. 1 cup all-purpose flour 2. 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 3. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 5. 1/4 teaspoon salt 6. 1/3 cup unsalted butter 7. 1/2 cup granulated sugar 8. 1 large egg 9. 1 teaspoon...

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Ghostly Lemon Cake Pops

Contributed by Grace Parisi * ACTIVE: 30 MIN * TOTAL TIME: 1 HR * SERVINGS: 18 popsGrace Parisi's cake pops are easy to make: Crumble store-bought pound cake; mix with lemon, sugar and butter; then shape into mounds. When they're covered with white chocolate, the cakes look like ghosts. Make their faces with an edible decorating pen or dots of black frosting.Recipe: Ghostly Lemon Cake Pops 1. One 11- to 12-ounce plain pound cake 2. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 4. 1 tablespoon...

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Jesse & Joy - Chocolate

Source :www.youtube.comHundreds of gorgeous chocolate cake recipes for birthdays, dinner parties, Sunday dessert or... Tuesday nights! After all, who needs an excuse for chocolate ca...

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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Honey Apple Cake

Category Finalist, Desserts. "I've been making oatmeal cake for my family for more than 45 years. Several years ago I revised the recipe, eliminating vegetable oil and using thick, chunky applesauce for added moistness. I replaced granulated sugar with honey, which gave the cake more flavor. The original frosting called for coconut, but I chose almonds, a more healthful option." —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, WisconsinYield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 cake piece and 1 tablespoon topping)Ingredients * Cake: * 1 cup quick-cooking oats ...

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Tres Leches Cake with Raspberries

Tres Leches Cake with RaspberriesThis layer cake is rich with a caramel-like sauce that's reminiscent of dulce de leche. We loved it so much that we found ourselves looking for excuses to make it again and again.Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servingsRecipe TimePrep And Cook: 1 Hour, 30 MinutesCool And Chill: 3 Hours Ingredients * For cake: * 6 large eggs * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 6 tablespoons melted butter * For tres leches sauce: * 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated goat milk (see Notes) * 6 tablespoons granulated...

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Chocolate Ghost CakesMake

Chocolate Ghost CakesMake super-quick Halloween treats using this 3-ingredient recipe that starts wtih packaged cream-filled chocolate cakes.Ingredients1/2 (12-oz.) container ready-to-spread white frosting1 (11-oz.) package cream-filled chocolate cake squares1 (0.68-oz.) tube black decorating gelPreparation1. Microwave frosting in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted; stir until smooth. Let stand 2 minutes.2. Place 1 cup melted frosting in a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. (Do not seal.) Snip 1 corner of bag to...

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Chocolate-Mint Cake

Chocolate-Mint CakeYield: Makes 16 servingsIngredients * Chocolate Velvet Cake Batter * 1/2 recipe Vanilla Buttercream Frosting * 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil * Chocolate GanachePreparation * Spoon batter evenly into 2 greased and floured 10-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack. * Stir together Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and peppermint oil until well blended....

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