Recipezaar: Cakes,Chocolate recipes

Sacher Cake With Whole Wheat Flour

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:40:24 -0400

Traditional Austrian Sacher Torte with few modifications in order to make it healthier. -- posted by Chef #1404680

Molten Chocolate Surprise

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:40:16 -0400

I found this in a Kraft Foods magazine. It says, "This warm, chocolatey favorite has an added bonus your guests won't expect: a yummy Chips Ahoy! cookie baked right in". Of course, you could substitute your own homemade cookies. The picture looks great! -- posted by Felina

Ultimate White Chocolate Passionfruit Mudcake

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:58:26 -0400

This mudcake is absolutely divine - a gooey and decadent dessert which has been served many times and always to rave reviews - and often a request for the recipe! The passion fruit adds a different dimension to the cake which enhances the flavour without taking away from the white chocolate taste. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! -- posted by Kristie.NZ

Dead Easy Chocolate Raisin Cake

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:20:44 -0400

Absolutely moreish !! Recipe from Peter Bennett. -- posted by katew

Colorado Mel's Glazed-Chocolate-Cheesecake-Cupcakes

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:51:22 -0400

These are my favorite cupcakes from when I was young! They're so delicious, they're easy to make, and everyone always wants the recipe. :) My mom used to spread the extra glaze between graham crackers and we would eat them after they hardened. Those were so good that sometimes we would just make the glaze recipe minus the cupcakes! -- posted by Colorado Mel

The Original Red Velvet Cake

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:54:01 -0400

My Grandmother, Lillie Carbeau Blanchard, brought this recipe to our family from her Louisiana home in 1957. It was an instant favorite and in demand for birthdays each year. It has been a tradition in our home and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. When I make the icing, I blend the flour into the milk with the mixer first, then I cook it on a medium heat to begin with, constantly stirring to avoid lumps, increasing the heat along the way. Make sure you stir the sides and bottom of the pan. Let the stiff mixture cool to room temperature before you blend in the sugar, butter and vanilla. I double the icing recipe. as it is not too sweet and our family loves it! Also - I cool the layers in the refrigerator overnight then I spilt the layers, making this more like a "torte" than a regular cake. -- posted by Mercy's Mommie

Double Fudge Cola Cake

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:10:34 -0400

Very moist chocolate cake with cola in the cake and the frosting. Similar to Cracker Barrel recipe. -- posted by Chef #1200189

Rice Cooker Chocolate Cake

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:43:23 -0400

This dark, rich, chocolate cake is perfect with coffee on a lazy afternoon or as a special treat for a birthday cake. It has no eggs or milk so is ok for Vegans. Top it with your favourite frosting, or just sprinkle powdered sugar on it to 'finish' it for the table.I love the recipe as I alway seem to be out of milk and eggs, so this recipe suits my house! I do not have an oven so need something that works in rice cooker. Rice Cookers vary but this recipe seems to work just fine in most. Set the cooker for slow cook if you have that function. -- posted by circle3

Mini Morsel Cupcakes

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:43:42 -0400

From Very Best Baking. You can use mini mosels instead of chocolate chips! -- posted by Redsie

Chocolate Souffle Cake

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:12:07 -0400

When I was younger, this was the cake that everyone in my family requested that my grandmother make for their birthdays. A rich, almost flourless cake. I like it with whipped cream and/or some vanilla ice-cream :) Enjoy! ******A note about the pan - I've never been able to successfully make this without a springform pan. They have them at many supermarkets, so hopefully you have one around!****** -- posted by KateS424

Melting Chocolate Cake (From Carnival Cruise Lines)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:04:09 -0400

Absolutely one of the FINEST chocolate desserts I've ever eaten. I even repeated our visit to the dining room just so I could have another go at this dessert before we got off the boat. Carnival passed this recipe out in the dining room the last night of the cruise and I'm SOOO happy they did! -- posted by T-Reed

Low-Fat Frosted Brownie Cupcakes

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:19:09 -0400

These are really rich for a cake with no added fat :) hope you enjoy them! -- posted by Rainbow*Bubbles

Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Ganache by Roland Mesnier (Ex-

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:14:58 -0400

The 65-year-old Mesnier survived 25 years and five presidencies as White House executive pastry chef before retiring in 2004. His annual White House gingerbread houses are legendary, and he's considered an international expert on spun sugar. Rosalynn Carter hired Mesnier in 1979, snagging him from the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. For the next 25 years, he delighted the first families and visiting dignitaries with his elaborate desserts and sugar creations. Mesnier says he enjoyed his time with all of the families and appreciated their differences. This is his recipe. Cooking and baking time does not time to cool cupcakes. -- posted by Nado2003

Double Chocolate Cake

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:11:39 -0500

Recipe is from Family Circle. -- posted by Lainey6605

Hannah Obee's Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:53:55 -0500

This cake is unreal! It is so scrumptious and I only allowed myself a tiny taste! Delizzzzous! Thi cake is one of the final three in the 20th birthday cake competition at BBC Good Food. This dark, rich, moist delectable cake is one of the desserts we are serving for our Thanksgiving Dinner. All family members are invited and we fill up the DR, the patio off the DR, the two lobbies and the hallways! Good Food magazine, November 2009 issue.:) The recipe calls for golden syrup and since the recipe is English, I think it called for Lyle's Golden Syrup. I know it can be found in NYC & other large cities - we found it in a specialty store here in South Miami. A good substitute - Steen's Cane Syrup - good luck. That is what came up when I googled it ;) -- posted by Manami

Mom's Cooked Fudge Frosting

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:26:36 -0500

Mom always cooked each of us our favorite cake on our birthday. My little brother's favorite was 4 layer yellow cake with this cooked fudge icing. The only icing I can cook that turns out right every time. My brother liked it so it was slightly hard when done. I love it that way too. I have used this on Boston Cream Pie as well. -- posted by For JT's Grandma

Mom's Cooked Fudge Frosting

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:03 -0500

Snowball Cake

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:57 -0500

This snowball cake was on the cover of food & family magazine I received yesterday, it looked so good, I had to make it last night. It was exactly as I hoped. I used my Pampered Chef Batter bowl to bake mine in and it turned out great. Can't wait to make this during the holidays -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)

Boston Cream to Go Cupcakes

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:29:30 -0500

A half-dozen cupcake recipe full of the flavor a Boston Cream pie but in a to-go version. These little cakes mix up easily and filling them just requires a small decorator tip and a plastic bag. Top it with a simple ganache topping and you have a perfect gem of a dessert for a small gathering! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! -- posted by HokiesLady

Garth Brook's German Chocolate Cake With Coconut Frosting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:53 -0500

Trisha Yearwood says every February, when it's Garth Brooks birthday, she makes this beautiful and delicious cake for him. She says last fall, Garth made a sad statement like only three more months until you make me that awesome German chocolate cake again! She made the cake the next day. She doubles the frosting recipe to frost the entire cake, because Garth likes extra frosting, but one recipe will frost the tops of the layers and do the trick just fine- unless you are Garth! If you have some frosting left over, it's good spread on graham cracker or on brownies. Okay, it's also good right off the spoon! Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Simple Flourless Chocolate and Chestnut Truffle Cake With Fresh

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:54:40 -0500

This is absolutely DIVINE! The texture is smooth and somewhere between a chocolate cake a chocolate truffle. If you love chocolate, you'll love this as its just out of this world. A good substitute for those who don't like Christmas pudding, though I bet everyone will go off Christmas pudding once they taste this! Double or Triple the quantities for a larger party, a small slice is usually enough as its very rich. The brandy is optional and comes through more as a subtle flavour than anything else but feel free to add more to the cream if you prefer a stronger flavour (I do). If I make this during the summer I would leave out the brandy. Also this cake needs to be made at least a day in advance and it freezes well too. -- posted by robd16

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:57:28 -0500

My nana used to make this cake and now it's a favorite of my family and friends. What makes this cake unique is it starts with a box of yellow cake mix. It's got just the right amount of chocolate so it's not overly sweet. Additional chocolate chips can be added for serious chocolate lovers. It's great served warm as the chocolate is gooey but I think it gets even better the next day. Super easy recipe that starts with a mix but with a few additions it tastes like it was made from scratch. -- posted by Twinsmommy in WA

How to Bake Cakes in Cans- Aka Tin Can Cakes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:53:27 -0500

This is a great, easy way to bake small cakes for 2 people. They're a fun project for kids and adults alike. I have several "little" recipes for cakes and desserts for just 2 people and all of them can be baked in tin cans using this technique. Here are a few of them: recipe #369222, recipe #369220, and recipe #369159 -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

Guinness Cupcakes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:35:49 -0500

Nigella Lawson's Guinness Cake is much talked about. This is a downsized version of my adaptions to her recipe, perfect for making 12 delicious cupcakes that look like miniature pints of Guinness. It's a bit of a grown up delicacy, the flavours might be a little rich for young kids, but chocoaholics and Guinness lovers will be delighted. -- posted by Jillsybean

Decadent Devil's Food Cake

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:10:52 -0500

This Devil's Food Cake recipe, from Mrs. Fields, is the ultimate in chocolate cakes. The extreme moistness of this fudgey chocolate cakes makes it a real winner. It works beautifully for frosting or decorating due to the fact that it is very sturdy. A family favorite! -- posted by Jessa M

Moist Chocolate Cake

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:51:12 -0500

The title says it all, and it is pretty idiot-proof :-) -- posted by Chef #1179816

Old Fashioned Cooked Fudge Frosting or Fudge..awesome

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:32:45 -0500

Cook four minutes and it is a great frosting. Cook five minutes and it is Fudge. Great old fashioned cooked Fudge frosting. The kind your Grandmother probably made. -- posted by evegpt

White Chocolate Layer Cake With Cranberry Filling

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:22 -0500

Talk about a winter holiday special! WOW. Four layers of snow drift white cake with the deep scarlet of a cranberry filling. Wait until you see it cut through it's creamy white frosting and are serving this gorgeous red and white striped cake. AND IT HAS CHOCOLATE *swoon*. What a perfect cake to serve at any special celebration. Christmas, a wedding, Valentines, and anniversary?. Times given do not include cooling time. -- posted by Annacia

Better Than Sex Cake

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:09:39 -0500

The richest version of this cake I've had, probably due to the addition of sour cream, chocolate chips and German chocolate to the cake :) -- posted by The Wallaces

Andes Grasshopper Cake

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:22:32 -0500

This easy to make cake-mix dessert is impressive and delicious. It came from an Andes recipe flyer at the Supermarket. -- posted by Maureen in MA

Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:53:28 -0500

Posted by request, here is Vincent Price's blender-made butter cream from "A Treasury of Great Recipes." (Which is a highly recommended cookbook, by the way. Get yourself a copy!) -- posted by Julesong

Low Fat, Low Carb, 55-Second Wheat-Free Chocolate Pudding Cake

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:32:08 -0500

This is my version of the microwave chocolate cake - only I don't cook it for the full minute - stopping just short of a minute yields a pudding cake - and is really delicious. This is also lower in fat and carbs and is wheat/gluten-free. I exchanged half and half for butter and milk, and replaced the 1 T flour with cocoa (which is, technically, a flour) for all you gluten-allergic, cake-starved folks out there. -- posted by One Happy Woman

Mocha Layer Cake

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:14:58 -0500

. -- posted by Breakstone

Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:15:21 -0500

. -- posted by Breakstone

Chocolate Crown Pound Cake

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:31:58 -0500

Utterly elegant for any occasion. This is especially pretty if you have a crown looking bundt pan but, of course, any bundt will do perfectly well. -- posted by Annacia

Festive Bavarian Bites

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:33:38 -0500

This is from the December 2009 issue of First Magazine. They look beautiful! Total time does not include time to chill. -- posted by SmoochTheCook

Mississippi Fudge Torte

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:53:14 -0500

This is on the menu for an evening dinner for the Doctors' - these are planned well in advance and I am sure this will be wonderful. Trials & tests start after Thanksgiving. Godiva.com Didn't account for chilling or cooling times. -- posted by Manami

Milk Chocolate Frosting

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:12:01 -0500

I got this delicious frosting from Family Circle magazine. -- posted by Lainey6605

Hand-Me-Down Chocolate Cake

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:15:03 -0500

My Mom always made this for family birthdays. The original recipe was on a can of Hershey's Cocoa Powder. I still have the original taped to an index card. The flour amount is different from the recipe I found already posted here. -- posted by Half Hearted Chef

Mom's Frosting

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:40:51 -0500

I know everyone uses butter for this, but we grew up using margarine and prefer the taste of it to butter. -- posted by Half Hearted Chef

Chocolate Pudding Cake (Gluten & Egg Free)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:42:20 -0500

Even if you don't need to eat gluten free, this is a delicious cake! It's moist and very chocolatey and forms it's own pudding sauce on the bottom of the cake. One of our favorite treats for special occasions! -- posted by scratchcook

Frosted Chocolate Cake and Cupcakes (Gluten, Dairy & Egg Fre

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:42:46 -0500

Really yummy chocolate cake recipe that also makes delicious cupcakes! You don't even know that it's allergen free! -- posted by scratchcook

Cake in a Mug

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:55:53 -0500

quick, easy, way to make a cake! -- posted by baker in training #2

Raspberry White Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:40:15 -0500

This cake is moist, light & so simple to make. The trick is putting the cake in the freezer immediately after baking. You can substitute the raspberry preserves with just about anything. Caramel is wonderful. Give it a try. -- posted by shadowgirl...

Walnut Overload, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Cake

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:49:03 -0500

A four layer, dark cocoa, walnuts & coconut cake with the smoothest chocolate cream cheese icing you've ever tasted. ------ My wife made this recipe by combining my Italian Cream Cake recipe with the chocolate cake recipe off the back of the Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa can. In addition to cocoa, she added butter and Cool Whip to the frosting... resulting in a uniquely creamy icing. The resulting combo is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. ------ With all the walnuts and coconut, best to use a serrated edge knife to cut it. -- posted by Ron Mauldin

Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:15:54 -0500

Can't decide between cookies or cake? Have both! I discovered this recipe on a blog (cupcakeproject.com) and made a few adjustments to the directions as the original was a little difficult to follow. These cupcakes are absolutely delicious and complete with a raw cookie dough surprise on the inside! Topped with some cookie dough icing and this makes for a fantastic treat for any occasion! (This recipe looks overwhelming, I admit, but it's pretty easy and well worth the effort!) NOTE: If you use any flour other than self-rising cake flour as the recipe calls for, it will cut the number of cupcakes in half!!) -- posted by pott3r

Really Chocolate Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:33:51 -0500

Recipe from Hershey's Kitchen. This cake is a family favorite and one of the best i have come by. Its a little different with the cup of boiling water but the ending result is phenomenal. Not to mention the frosting, not only does it go perfect with the cake; it is to die for. I make it every time i need to ice any of my desserts with chocolate. Hope you love it as much as i do. -- posted by Ernie Bernie

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes (Low Fat)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:55:45 -0500

A variation of the vegan chocolate cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. -- posted by Jennifer (Chef #1283746)

Chocolate-Raspberry Marble Cake

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:09:07 -0500

This beautiful and decadent cake is actually low in fat and sugar and is made with whole-wheat flour... but nobody'll ever know! -- posted by Génial Génie

Moist Brownie Cake

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:20:54 -0500

Happened by chance and turned out the way i like it. A brownie that is moist, nutty, chocolatey and slightly cakey. -- posted by Alfrancis

Luxury Chocolate Cake

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:36:02 -0500

chocolatey cake... i myself made this cake many times. my family loved it. you can also add in chocolate chips or a handful of chooped nuts to enhance the taste of your chocolate cake!!!!!! -- posted by Chef Preejashini

Chocolate-Potato Tweed Cake

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:20:02 -0500

Cooking Light, September 1977. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Old-Fashioned Yellow Cake With Chocolate Icing

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:23:39 -0500

When I first got married, my husband told me that his favorite cake was a simple yellow cake with chocolate icing. I wanted to make a birthday cake for him from scratch, and this was the result. He never would eat a box cake again! This is especially nice with a tall glass of milk. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Kid-Friendly Chocolate Cupcakes

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:35:00 -0500

This recipe is simple and kid-friendly. They are delicious........ -- posted by redheadwonder

Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:56:38 -0500

Copied from the back of an S&S confectioners sugar bag...looks yummy! -- posted by the80srule

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:38:13 -0500

Perfect for those peanut butter and chocolate lovers! -- posted by Chef #1445026

Mexican Monkey Cake

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:03:39 -0500

This is a modified version from a similar website. Best to make the day before eating. -- posted by Coasty

Godiva Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:42:44 -0500

This is an AHA moment - when you present this cake! As you can see, it's a bit labor intensive (to say the least!) but well worth it.This is one of the desserts that we are making to take to a friends' house on the 10th of December, where we are having a reunion of "old" friends. There is only 1 "girl" whom we have know for only 10 years up to 67 years. Godiva web site. ;) -- posted by Manami

Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:41:15 -0500

This is a rich chocolate frosting with a hint of cream cheese flavor. It is not overly sweet and will not overpower any cake that you have baked. If you are looking for something nice and sweet but not over the top, this is the recipe for you. I came up with this for that reason for me. I don't like milk chocolate frosting or anything extrememly heavy because I make my cake light and flavorful and do not want to hide that. -- posted by moallen31

Molten Chocolate Puddings...mini Butterfinger Souffles

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:40:28 -0500

Lovely butterfinger topped mini-suffles. Recipe calls for less, but I like to really lay on the butterfinger dusting. I ground it very finely and coat it both before baking and afterward...then again I love butterfinger! I also like subbing in 50-50 butterfinger chocolate with the chocolate chips! Of course you can do all of this with any candy you love! -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Flourless Espresso Chocolate Cake

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:55:35 -0500

I saw this recipe on the "Today Show", making it for Christmas dinner, sounds decadent:) I am posting the recipe on here for safe keeping, enjoy. -- posted by Chef #1368411

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:01:28 -0500

Adapted from Cupcakes, Cupcakes & More Cupcakes. DELICIOUS! -- posted by Redsie

Boston Cream Pie

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:58:27 -0500

An ancient Good Housekeeping recipe that I religiously make every New Years day. If you've never made a scratch cake, you don't know what you're missing. Using cake flour is a must. See Lennie's recipe #87689. Be sure to properly measure your flour by lightly spooning into a measure cup until overflowing then using the backside of a knife to level off. Too little flour will produce a callapsed cake and too much will have wet spots with dense layers. Cake layers freezeable. Prep time also includes assembly time. -- posted by gailanng

El Tesoro Mousse Cake Recipe

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:28:16 -0500

I saw this Recipe on Willie's Wonky Chocolate Factory, and thought it might be a good glueten free choice. Haven't tried it but wanted to save it for later. Taken from Willie's Chocolate Factory Cookbook © Willie Harcourt-Cooze. Photography Copyright © Cristian Barnett -- posted by Mazey

Chocolate Truffle Frosting ( and Filling )

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:35:01 -0500

Here is a frosting I mostly use since ages, it is creamy, foamy, not too sweet, contains no icing sugar . There is a lot of beating involved, and once you have reached the foamy texture you have to work quickly before it gets too firm to handle . Frosting pipes perfect rosettes, truffles , frosting macaroons, fairy cakes, and if sandwiching and frosting a larger cake just double the recipe. -- posted by shirlgirl

Noreta's Chocolate Cake

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:35:05 -0500

An incredible chocolate cake recipe I got from a friend about 25 years ago. -- posted by LoriSmart

Cake Balls

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:45:07 -0500

This is a delicious recipe. Made it a few times and made some changes along the way. Such as substituting the frosting stuffing with cream cheese! It's my fav! And also making the frosting from scratch rather than the store bought one. You can basically try any sort of stuffing or frosting you desire. It's very easy to make... enjoy! -- posted by Rinad84

Chocolate - Orange Mousse Frosting

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:30:05 -0500

I have not tried this recipe; posted for safe-keeping. Published in Gourmet magazine, November 1992. Use to frost a chocolate layer cake or cupcakes. -- posted by swissms

Bittersweet Chocolate Orange Poppy-Seed Layer Cake

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:43:47 -0500

From the Rose Room at the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel. Published in Gourmet magazine, November 1992. -- posted by swissms

German White Chocolate Cake

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:03:27 -0500

This is an elegant-looking cake and one bite will have you sold! Please use the very best white chocolate that you can find.This is a cake that has to "stand alone" on the merits of the white chocolate, so if you're going to use the cheaper stuff, please pass this cake up. If you can find the clear vanilla, it's really worth it. I didn't list it but it really makes a difference. It's sometimes hard to find,but it won't do any harm using the regular. This was in Mass Recipes. -- posted by FLUFFSTER

3-Layer Fudge Cake With White Chocolate Mousse Filling

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:23:49 -0500

I was looking for a beautiful, rich cake to make for Christmas this year and this was exactly what I was looking for! I found this recipe online and it originally came from Bon Appetit. I wanted something chocolate and peppermint to go with the season. It turned out to be the best cake I've ever made! My family wants it to be a tradition for me to make this cake every Christmas from now on. I hope it turns out just as wonderful for you as it did for me! It takes time but it is well worth it. The cooking/preparation time does not include the hours it needs to cool in between. -- posted by BrinaBear

Decadent Almost Fudge Brownies for the Church Bake Sale

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:11:09 -0500

Adapted from a microwave cookbook recipe that my family loved, this recipe was a "Most Requested" item for years every Sunday at my church bake sale. (It shared top honors with the Lemon Meringue Pies I made). PREP time does NOT include brownie cooking/cooling time - Frosting is made after the batch is out of the oven & cooled. -- posted by DriverMama

Mini Chocolate Cakes

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:54:41 -0500

This recipe came from the Nov 2008 issue of Family Circle, I haven't tried it yet, so I'm keeping it here until I can. It is made in jumbo muffin tins, and is covered with a dreamy looking ganache. It would be a fun alternative to a birthday cake! -- posted by Julie F

January's Comfort Cake

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:47:12 -0500

From Women of the Harvest Magazine, March 2005 Kind of like brownies but not overly sweet. -- posted by Krista Roes

Ultra Moist Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:06:05 -0500

This cake is so easy, I throw it together when I make my bread machine challah as this recipe calls for whites, and the challah calls for yolks. The results are a delicious moist cake, that you can't help sneaking another piece. You can make it more chocolatey if you wish by folding in 1 C. of chocolate chips before baking. If this is made with Duncan Hines cake mix, it will be pareve (dairy (lactose) and meat free) If using the chocolate chips and want it pareve, be sure to use dairy free ones, I like the 365 whole foods brand. -- posted by Lee Hock

Chococonut Pandan Chiffon Cake

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:23:08 -0500

This is the easiest pandan cake I've ever made, and best tasting too! I made my husband rank his favourite cakes that I've ever made and I've never been able to outdo the Choco Banana cake until this one!.We're both watching our weight, so I've reduced alot of sugar in the recipe, so it's not too sweet at all. Enjoy! -- posted by Clabibi

A Cup of Hot Mocha (Michael Smith)

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:35:37 -0500

Michael Smith says: "I'm addicted to chocolate and always look for a way to work it into a treat, especially with coffee. Together they make mocha. This coffee flavoured chocolate cake batter baked in coffee cups looks like a cup of coffee until you cut into it!". Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Copycat Cracker Barrel 40th Anniversary Double Fudge Cola Cake

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:57:49 -0500

Cracker Barrel brought back their famous double fudge cola cake for their 40th anniversary and I was able to give their version a try. It was quite different from most of the usual copycat recipes out there, so perhaps their current version has been somewhat adapted over time. There are no nuts in this version. I did base my version on one I originally found on copycat.com, and I think I have it just about right. Expect a very moist, rich, deep dark chocolate sheet cake with a very fudgey thick frosting. -- posted by HeatherFeather

Chocolate Mocha Truffle Cakes

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:47:52 -0500

. -- posted by *Kathy*

Caramel Brownie Delight

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:31:12 -0500

This recipe came as an insert in the mail from Family Circle - I haven't made it yet and was surprised it wasn't posted. I am posting here so that I don't lose it until I can make it. -- posted by Ceezie

Be Mine Brownies

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:50:43 -0500

This is another great recipe from Family Circle. Its great for valentines day but can really be made any time and just dust with any stencil you want. -- posted by Ceezie

Chocolate Custard Cake With Butterscotch Orange Frosting

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:20:08 -0500

I really love sweets but I need to eat healthy so I constructed a yummy sub for very rich chocolate cake. -- posted by Fat Free Queen

Chocolate Torte Cake

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:44:43 -0500

I found this recipe in the Hershey's Chocolate Lovers cookbook. I've had it for many years, but just tried the recipe this year and it is FANTASTIC!! Cake is very moist - perfect for guests. For the oil, I use canola and it is perfect. -- posted by Ecossaise

Hershey's Chocolate Raspberry Dessert

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:45:27 -0500

I cut this recipe out of a magazine. I've never made it, but it looks and sounds amazing! There is a note on the recipe that says you can substitute 1/4 cup raspberry preserves and 1 teaspoon of water for the raspberry-flavored liqueur. It also gives the option of making a Double Raspberry Chocolate Dessert by substituting Hershey's Raspberry Chips for the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. ***Prep time does not include several hours of chilling. And since I have never made this dessert, I had to guess at the prep and cook times. -- posted by momofM&M

Dark Chocolate Red Wine Cake With Chocolate Cream Filling

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:07:09 -0500

This is a delicious, rich, incredible chocolate cake with a hint of red wine. This recipe is by Maura McEvoy. Great excuse to open a bottle of wine! -- posted by Alaska Katie

Chocolate Lava Cake

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:08:07 -0500

Moelleux au Chocolat A French classic that literally melts in your mouth!!! This dessert is usually made in individual ramekins, but see the serving ideas below for other possibilities. Tips: You can definitely prepare your chocolate lave cake recipe ahead of time, and then bake 10 minutes before serving. I always do it this way! In terms of buttering the ramekins: butter the bottoms first, and then butter the sides, wiping from the bottom up to the top. It helps the chocolate to rise even more. In terms of baking time well, it depends on how runny you want it! I like it with a super-liquid-oozing center -- so do my guests! For this, you want the top to be cooked through, but the center to be liquid. You can check with a toothpick after 10 minutes of baking. If you don't like liquid-center chocolate desserts, just cook for a little longer, and you will have an incredibly moist chocolate cake. So, either way, you can't go wrong! Serving Ideas: You can, if you want, serve your chocolate lava cake recipe with a Crème Anglaise (English Cream) or a Coulis aux Framboises (Raspberry Sauce). Personally, I always serve it as is (no sauce). And honestly, everyone FALLS IN LOVE with this dessert!!! How could they not?!!! -- posted by Shesbittersweet

The World's Fastest Chocolate Sour Cream Cake!! Maybe the Best!

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:51:25 -0500

So so so good! So so so little work. Well, yeah, come on, you DO have to measure the ingredients. And a simple glaze would be good. But if you are really, I mean REALLY, pressed for time, place a paper doily on the cake, sift confectioner's sugar over it, lift carefully and there you have it. And this is sooo much better than a cake mix. I use an 8" square scalloped pan; that makes it look really special. Nawww, that's not cheating. It's just taking a little help where you can find it! Recipe was found somewhere on the internet April, 1998. That's how long I've been making it. -- posted by Jezski

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:12:29 -0500

Wowee! What a moist, delicious cake. Do not bother telling people there is zucchini in it, they might not like it as much as if you tell them it is decadent. But really, you would never know the difference. Only a half cup of oil in the entire cake. -- posted by Cookie Jarvis

Heath Bar Angel Food Cake With Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:42:02 -0500

This was the cake we always had for birthdays when I was growing up. It has a rich chocolate whip cream frosting that has cracked up Heath Bars in it swirled on an Angel Food Cake. Don't skimp and use Cool Whip. This may be tons of calories, but after you try it, you will agree it is well worth it! Using a store bought Angel Food Cake makes this cake so quick and easy! The cooking time listed is only if you bake your own cake. I'd love to hear if your family loves it like mine does! -- posted by terriers2

Java-Spiced Chocolate Cake With Coffee Cream

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:22:39 -0500

From Vogue Entertaining -- posted by Coasty

Cardamom and Coffee Mud Cake

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:39:12 -0500

From Vogue Entertaining. Best to use strong freshly brewed espresso coffee and cardamom pods not ground cardamom as the flavour will not be as intense. This is really an adults chocolate cake. -- posted by Coasty

Briggi's Astounding Banana Bread

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:08:31 -0500

Id like to share a very simple banana bread recipe with you. Ive probably made this recipe at least 100 times, which is a totally scary thought! It comes from Sally Sampsons super-useful and sadly out-of-print cookbook, The Bake Sale Cookbook: Quintessential American Baking (Simon & Schuster). The technical title is Paiges Astounding Banana Bread. -- posted by Chef Crybaby.Bitchface

Microwaveable Chocolate Ganache

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:35:06 -0500

No double boiler needed! Use it for icing or filling a cake, or to make truffles. Recipes vary slightly so I wanted to post my go-to ganache so I can find it every time. And you can easily double or triple this one. My basic ganache uses a 2:1 ratio of dark chocolate to heavy cream, 3:1 ratio of white chocolate to heavy cream, somewhere in between for milk chocolate. Those measurements don't translate perfectly in a measuring cup so the 2:1 ratio is below (most common) The better the chocolate the richer the ganache. I love mixing semi-sweet with bittersweet. At room temperature it's a perfect truffle consistency. It can be flavored with extracts or liquers. Hazelnut extract makes it so yummy! Grand Marnier would be good too, but is delicious plain. -- posted by Chef #1530933

Chocolate Something

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:36:12 -0500

Very chocolate, I threw this together with what I had in my house when I had a chocolate craving. For the chocolate chips, I used the dark chocolate chips -- posted by Self-Defense

Miniature Austrian Sachertorte

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:21:16 -0500

Sachertorte, one of Austria's most famous desserts, was created in the 1830s by baker Franz Sacher. Here is an updated version of the classic recipe, made into individual servings using a muffin tin. The moist, light cake is topped with a glistening chocolate icing and served with a dollop of warm Cointreau spiked apricot jam. A lovely special occasion dessert! Adapted from "The Opera Lover's Cookbook". -- posted by BecR

Best Chocolate Zucchini Cake (Freezes Well)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:08:25 -0500

Moist and fluffy chocolate cake with no hint of zucchini flavour. The zucchini just keeps it moist! Extremely quick to prepare, and always turns out well. Plus, there's so much zucchini in it, it's practically health food ... From my mom's friend Dina ... -- posted by MichelleAndErin

Dark Chocolate Cake

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:15:25 -0500

My neighbour brought this over one day and it was about the best chocolate cake I had eaten. -- posted by Fitness Guru

Panforte: Chocolate & Nut Cake

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:29:41 -0500

A scrumptious traditional Italian cake full of chocolate and nuts. -- posted by English_Rose

The Easiest Flourless Chocolate Cake

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:35:06 -0500

I found this recipe on the food network's website, and it is the easiest flourless cake I have come across. Especially since you don't have to separate the eggs. The key is in whipping them for a long enough time to make them increase in volume. -- posted by Chef #497345

Dark & Creamy Chocolate Cake

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:16:12 -0500

Taken from the magazine section of the 2/7/10 Sunday newspaper. I haven't made this yet, but it sounds yummy! -- posted by Michelle Berteig