chocolate recipes
Éclair Cake
May 2, 2012
This is an extremely simple and quick dessert cake that calls for no baking. It makes use of a pudding mixture and graham crackers. It's so much like an éclair, which is an oblong pastry composed of choux dough filled with a cream and then topped with icing.
And it's perfect for a sharing! It's an ideal recipe for finicky eaters like your kids. You can even whip this up if you want them to learn their ways around the kitchen. Like I said, you need not bake or have any advanced kitchen tools. It's mighty easy to prepare!
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Microwave Fudge
April 25, 2012
If you have a fancy for baking sweet treats but you don't have the luxury of time, you can always look for certain ways that you can still squeeze your creative juices out, sans spending a lot of time. Microwave can come in handy, too.
Did you know that chocolate accidentally paved way for the creation of the microwave oven? Scientists during the World War II were building devices called magnetrons for radar sets. One of them allegedly walked by a cavity magnetron while it was at work. Then, he suddenly felt some heat and realized that the chocolate bar he had with him melted into a sticky mess.
Enough with the fun fact for the mind, now you can go ahead and whip up something to make your tummy happy!
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Chocolate Coconut Candies
April 18, 2012
Chocolate and coconut makes an excellent combination when you want to come up with a delectable chocolate lover's recipe.
This recipe is easy to make and calls for only a few ingredients. These chocolate coconut bites are perfect as a family snack time treat. They're also delightful if you're looking to come up with something that's easy to whip up and serve at parties. Also, they make for a good gift, especially when the person you're giving them to is a self-proclaimed chocoholic.
Coconut, when blended in with chocolate, provides with a deliciously succulent and subtle sensation in the mouth. Whether you're making them to make your children jump for joy or you're aiming to impress people at your office party, you might want to consider this recipe. It’s extremely easy to make as balls or bars.
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Marshmallow Puffs
April 11, 2012
Marshmallows are perfect for a mug of hot chocolate. Roasting them over an open fire is not too shabby, either. Marshmallows just spell fun.
Let me give you some interesting tidbits about this well-loved treat. Egyptians had their version of this treat through combining grains and honey with the sap of the mallow root. Such mixture was baked into a cake, which was only served to royalty and gods.
The French were held responsible for the marshmallows that we are enjoying today. Candy manufacturers mixed the sap of the mallow with corn syrup and egg whites. Such mixture was individually molded by hand.
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Chocolate Apple Bread
April 4, 2012
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." True enough, research has it that consuming apples helps us in controlling weight gain. Also, apples could lower our risks of developing certain heart diseases and cancer, among others.
The flavors of chocolate and apple combined works so well in this subtly-spiced bread recipe. The chunky apples even retain some of their crunch and firmness such that every bite will be a delight! And you can never take for granted the scattered chocolate chips throughout, as well as the crunch of the chopped walnuts.
It goes perfectly well with a cup of Joe or a cup of warm tea on days you like to unwind.
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Peach Chocolate Cake
March 28, 2012
We always want the best for our children, especially when their health is on the line. However, it can be such a chore to feed your children with vegetables and even fruits. Thus, you have to come up with ways to successfully do so.
Peaches pack a lot of nutritional value that we need, such as niacin, thiamine, potassium and calcium. They also have high levels of beta carotene, an antioxidant that converts into Vitamin A, which the human body requires to have a healthy heart and eyes. Peaches also have high fiber contents, and this is helpful in maintaining healthy bowel.
You can let your kids eat peaches by incorporating them into other food you give them. To get them to eat more fruit like peaches, try whipping them up with fruit smoothies, and yes, cakes!
Here is a recipe that combines chocolate and peaches. A pairing that even the pickiest eater will love!
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Chocolate Mint Brownies
March 21, 2012
Chocolate and mint never fails to make a good combination, whether it be used in drinks, candies, and so on. This time, we'll be using the choco-mint flavor in the treat we all love. Brownies!
Brownies can either be "cake-style" or "fudge-style." Cake-style is that with the consistency of a cake, only richer and denser. On the other hand, fudge-style, true to its name, is more like fudge than cake.
While sometimes used even in beauty products, mint is mostly utilized in the culinary department. It is often used in beverages, syrups, ice cream, and chocolate candies.
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Rocky Road Candy
March 14, 2012
Just because you are no longer a little kid doesn't mean you can't have those out of the blue candy cravings. It happens to each one of us from time to time. The force may be strong in some people, but others just can't resist the allure of a delectable piece of chocolate candy!
Rocky Road has always been exciting and interesting as it gives you the softness and sponginess of marshmallows, the crunch and subtle saltiness of peanuts, as well as the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of chocolate!
Below is a recipe you can make for yourself or share with your loved ones. Just don't go overboard with the munching, albeit difficult.
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Pineapple Chocolate Cake
March 7, 2012
I've said it a thousand times. Chocolate cakes are precious all their own, but they get all the more interesting when you add something into the recipe. In this one, we'll be throwing in some pineapples.
Pineapple's natural tang and sweetness catch the fancy of many. Aside from the pleasure it gives to the palate, it is known to be the one of healthiest fruits. The perks you get from eating pineapples include lowering your chances of getting hypertension, maintaining your good eye health, and boosting your immune system.
Pineapples are also very efficient in dealing with your constipation plus it aids in weight loss and gives you beautiful skin as well! Try whipping up this delectable chocolate cake with the yumminess of pineapple to have a different kind of eating pleasure.
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Chocolate Crepes
February 29, 2012
I wanted to make a soufflé recipe given that yesterday, February 28, was National Chocolate Soufflé Day, but I remembered I have already given you an easy soufflé recipe before. To refresh your mind, a soufflé is a baked cake with a light and airy texture which is basically composed of egg yolks and whipped egg whites along with other basic ingredients.
I'll give you a crepe recipe instead. A crêpe or crepe refers to a thin kind of pancake which is basically composed of wheat flour. Its name is derived from a French word which means "curled". It may have originated in Brittany but it is widely popular in France.
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