Tag Archive: chocolate desserts

Banana Mocha Ice Cream

May 21, 2014

Double Dutch used to be my favorite ice cream growing up. Rocky Road followed suit. I wasn't crazy about straight vanilla until I was in my teenage years. Now, I'd prefer it over Double Dutch any day of the week. Rocky Road, and any chocolate-heavy ice cream, for that matter, will always be at the top of the list.

Mocha is a different story. Mocha, to me, is coffee with some cocoa in it. Coffee and chocolate will always go together like salt and pepper or peanut butter and jelly. These two flavors combined are phenomenal to me.

Chocolate Butterscotch Swirl Brownies

May 14, 2014

When it comes to chocolate dessert, I don't have a favorite. If they were Pokemon, I'd catch 'em all! Right?! Right?! No? Okay. 🙁 moving along...

I may not be able to pick my favorite, but I would say brownies are among the best chocolatey confections. My go-to pick almost always includes butterscotch brownies. I can positively murder a batch if I'm left unattended with them. Yup, these brownies are mah jam.

Chocolate Mint Layer Cake

May 7, 2014

When you're feeling down, just think this: It's already summer next month! Many of us wait all year for summer. The tan lines and beach hair are just too chic to let them pass you by. However, I don't always belong to that club. I mean, yeah, I love it, but I'm 50% member of the Holidays-lover club.

To me, you don't just bounce back after the Holidays, I live in it for months on end. By some means, the scent of an evergreen tea and the sight of the twinkling lights signal to my brain that 'tis the season to be joyous! And they stay with me for months, I tell ya. Until, like, June, tops.
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Pecan Turtle Brownies

April 30, 2014

Here is something you will learn eventually. Either a person like nuts in his or her brownies, or they don’t.

There are people that I personally know who had sworn off nuts, and it’s not because of allergies and whatnot. They simply aren’t fans of the taste. Or texture? But whatevs. Me, I will forever love nuts in my brownies (and cookies, and frosting, among many others)!

There is one thing that’s hard to resist, though. And it’s turtle brownies! Even the finickiest eater cannot say no when you play the turtle card. I’ve always been a loud and proud pecan-lover, and it goes without saying it’s one of the things that make me gush about this recipe. However, you can choose to top these brownies with a thick layer of caramel, chocolate chips and pecans.

German Chocolate Cake Frosting

April 23, 2014

German chocolate cake, initially dubbed as German's chocolate cake, refers to a layered, chocolate cake filled and topped with a coconut-pecan frosting.

Contrary to popular belief, German chocolate cake does not trace its roots back to Germany, as it originated in the United States. It was 1852 when an American named Sam German developed a type of dark baking chocolate for the American Baker's Chocolate Company.

Just so you know, making German Chocolate cake frosting from scratch makes an astounding difference! If the canned stuff is all you’ve ever tried, then have a blast with this one. It’s actually a breeze to make, too. I could make the icing all the time and just eat that!

Beacon Hill Brownies

April 16, 2014

Fun fact! Where did the term ‘brownie points’ come from? Oops. Sorry. I don’t know either.

All I know is it’s a hypothetical social currency, and you can earn them by doing good deeds or earning favor in the eyes of a certain person. Here’s a legit fun fact: Albeit cannabis is the most controversial brownie mix-in, walnut tops the list of favorite brownie add-ins. And it’s legal.

I believe that brownies are best when they’re chewy. However, there are two kinds of people. Those who like cake-y brownies, and those who like fudgy ones. To which group do you belong?

Chewy Chocolate Orange Bars

April 9, 2014

Remember the days when you got all giddy just thinking of those chocolate oranges wrapped in foil? You could only enjoy on after whacking it on a hard surface so the "slices" are separated inside. Many adults consider those one of their favorites.

To this day, the combination of chocolate and orange is still dearly loved. Here’s a chewy brownie recipe with a pleasant hint of orange and just the right amount of sweetness.

Kentucky Derby Pie

March 26, 2014

Kentucky Derby Pie is traditionally served at the annual Kentucky Derby Horse race. This version is without the bourbon that you find in other Kentucky Derby Pie recipes.

This recipe is simple so it can be whipped up in a jiffy, making this is great last minute recipe. It actually freezes pretty decently, so try making two and freeze one for later! Right? Right?!

Gooey Chocolate Skillet Cake Ice Cream Sundae

March 19, 2014

The best way to enjoy dessert is to enjoy it with your family. No argument there. There’s something superbly fun and simple about pulling out a large dish of dessert and laying it on the table, putting it right in the middle, and saying out loud ‘dig in’. There is sheer joy that comes with such an experience, bite by messy, delectable bite. Family memories at its best. Well, in this case, gooey chocolate memories.

P. S. using a cast iron skillet to bake cake is just something else. I love the rustic result.

Chocolate Meringue Bars

March 5, 2014

These Chocolate Meringue Bars are so light and airy, at the same time sweet and crisp. It's melt-in-the-mouth goodness is to-die-for. The insides of these bars stay sumptuously soft and puffy. They can be mistaken for mini-Pavlovas.

You can enjoy them as is, or you can whip up a fancy plated dessert and top them with whipped cream, sorbet, ice cream, fresh fruit, you name it.

These treats will be nothing like others you have tasted. They're rich, irresistible, and make no mistake about it, you will hear "oohs" and "aahs". You might even be asked for an encore. (Next batch please!!)