chocolate recipes

Chex and Chocolate Party Mix

With the 4th of July holiday weekend coming up, it's time for a good party recipe.  Chex mixes are always good for munching.  This version is sweetened and has chocolate chips added. 

As far as I am concerned the coconut, peanuts, and raisins are all optional. The chocolate is required.  Modify the recipe to fit your tastes.
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1-Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug

OK, I posted a bit of a tease on Monday with the Mug of Chocolate Cake article without actually including the recipe.

I won’t keep you in suspense any longer.  Here is the recipe:

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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

Here's a delicious sour cream chocolate cake recipe.  The sour cream not only helps make this a moist cake, but the added fat also enhances the chocolate flavor in your mouth.

I'm also including a chocolate sour cream frosting recipe that you might want to use on top and between layers.

Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 4 ounces melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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Chocolate Margarita

Over the years I've seen several recipes for chocolate margaritas.  I've made one version in the past.  It was OK, though certainly not fantastic.

Here's a new chocolate margarita recipe that I just found on the Food Network website.  Since Summer has finally shown up in Wisconsin I'm thinking this will be a special treat this evening.  But I prefer blended Margaritas so I might try a variation on this.
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White Chocolate Almond Pecan Pie

Pies are one of the most loved American desserts. You can choose from an array of pie recipes. If you want a recipe that can guarantee an exquisite taste, you can opt for pecan pies.

Pecan pie has long been a staple of many holiday meals, but there's no reason to limit your enjoyment to the holidays. 

If you are an avid fans of pecan pie, you will definitely love it with white chocolate and almonds. All the wonderful flavors mixed together will provide you with a taste of rich, soft, and creamy filling with an addition of a sweet white chocolate flavor along with the crunchiness of pecans and almonds at every bite.
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Best Chocolate Brownies

Brownies are one of the most popular all time favorite desserts. They are served almost everywhere. You will find them on the table at most parties, displayed on the tray at bakeries, and wrapped in special boxes at your local store.

Brownies are not only baked for the whole family to enjoy but they can also be considered as tasty gift items and give away on special occasion. They may not be as lavish as a multiple layered cake or as sophisticated as brulee, but the simplicity of brownies makes them special. A square of thick, rich, chocolate flavored brownie that softens in your mouth can definitely bring a taste of perfection!
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day. This is the best time to eat larger portions of food because you will be able to make use of the calories for energy all throughout the day.

You can easily buy muffins on the shelves of your local bakery or grocery. However, nothing beats homemade muffins.

With a few enhancements, such as simply adding fruit toppings like banana, you are on your way to giving yourself a healthy and delicious delight. Banana is one of the most popular fruits to combine with chocolate. It simply gives you a fruity taste with a twist of chocolate goodness!
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Almond Joy Cookies

Nothing beats an excellent bite of rich, soft, gooey, creamy and freshly baked chocolate cookie.  This is an indulgence that can leave you feeling good and satisfied.

Plus, this recipe has the bonus of almonds.  Almonds are quite flavorful and have the added benefit of being a good source of protein.  This way you get to satisfy your sweet tooth and get nutritional benefits!
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Chocolate Honey Brownies

It's Spring!  Well, at least according to the calendar.  Here in Wisconsin we haven't felt much warmth in the air yet. 

Last night on the weather forecast they showed frost and freeze warnings in states south of us.  While we were going to be colder, the weatherman said that since we haven't had enough of a warm-up there are no crops in danger, so no need for the warnings here.  🙂

On some of the days where the temperature has gone above 50° I've seen the bees out helping those Spring flowers.  They're ready for Spring too.  Perhaps this recipe for Chocolate Honey Brownies represents wishful thinking for warmer weather, but they sure sound good!
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Chocolate Marble Cake

Sometimes you just need to have a good home made cake, with chocolate in it, of course.

Here's a recipe for a chocolate marble cake.  After it cools spread some chocolate frosting on the top and you'll be all set!

Chocolate Marble Cake

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
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