A rich chocolate dough and chocolate chunks in the cinnamon swirl turn this surprising twist on a classic into an even more irresistible treat.
This impressive bakery speciality is easier to make than it looks. And once you've mastered choux pastry, you can pipe it into a number of different shapes to make éclairs and other tasty treats.
This is a simple green curry coconut milk stir fry served on a bed of rice with cashews sprinkled on top. You could serve this to hard core vegans as there are no animal parts involved here. I love anything with cashews, and the green curry paste can be adjusted as you make it. You can use less green curry paste for wimps or more for the brave. The spice heat in this recipe should be somewhere on the Goldilocks scale between "this one is too hot" and "this one is too cold". How spicy something is, is always a very subjective thing.
A note about rice: red Thai rice is awesome. I generally use it for this recipe. Most Asian grocery stores carry it. Brown jasmine rice is another great choice. Try to avoid white rice; it's a simple carbohydrate that will shoot your blood sugar levels through the roof. People with diebetes or on weight watchers will be able to enjoy the non-white rice.
Make these golden amaretto-soaked cakes a month ahead so they have plenty of time to develop the perfect level of mellow boozy flavour.
This intensely rich dark chocolate cake is for grown-ups only (but you can find the recipe for our kid-friendly version, Spiced Chocolate Bundt Cake, below). We used Cabernet Sauvignon for its balance of deep fruity and black pepper flavours, but you can use whatever type of red you have on hand. A sprinkling of our Candied Sage gives the cake an extra-special finish.
Make the happy day even more special by serving an elegant dark chocolate cake that will make chocolate lovers rejoice. Make one batch of the cake recipe for the top tier of the wedding cake and a double batch for the bottom one.
Tall, dark and rich, this super-chocolaty cake spikes up the drama on your buffet table. A subtle hint of raspberry complements all the chocolate. Bake it, then layer together at least a day before the final assembly. Refrigerated, the finished cake can await your guests for up to two days.
Named not after its country of origin but after Samuel German, who created Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate, this confection – four layers of cake sandwiched together with a super rich pecan-and-coconut filling – is one special cake. The chocolate ganache icing is not traditional but cuts nicely through the cake's sweetness and adds a certain polish to its presentation.
Meringue-covered caramel chip ice cream and almond sponge cake? Don’t mind if we do! This scrumptious work of art is perfect for serving up at your holiday feast.
