A fun addition to a Halloween party, Spider Cupcakes are frosted with buttercream and decorated with legs made from pretzels and chocolate chips.
Tag: Chocolate
Sunflower Chocolate Cake
This rich dark chocolate cake is low in fat but still lusciously moist and flavorful. It is just the right size for a family dinner or other small gathering. Dust it with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream or decorate it as pretty sunflower.
The Chocolate Train in Montreux
When you think Swiss what is the first thing you think of? Could it be chocolate? Or maybe it’s cheese? Or maybe mountains and railroads? Bring them all together into an excursion on a first class Pullman car and you have the Chocolate Train…
Blueberry White Chocolate Bars
I plan to avoid the heat of the day by baking these delicious Blueberry White Chocolate Bars early. Maybe I’ll serve them for an afternoon snack with a glass of iced tea or some beautiful Lavender Lemonade…
Fancy Brownies Made with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Glaze
Rich and chocolaty, double-frosted Fancy Brownies make a great casual dessert that is satisfying while requiring minimal prep time. Starting with a pan of brownies I make from a boxed mix, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover frosting. Adding a chocolate layer to the top gives it a beautiful finish.
Coconut Banana Bread Pudding
It wasn’t until about a year ago that I was introduced to my first bite of Bread Pudding. I had heard of it but it didn’t sound all that appealing to me for some reason. Maybe it was the idea that it was made from stale bread. Maybe it was […]
Mint Julep Brownies
It’s almost May y’all, that time of year when I long to be in Kentucky, my childhood home. As the temperature warms, my thoughts often turn to the rolling hills, the tranquil horse farms and the abundant dogwood blossoms of the Bluegrass State. I fondly remember the excitement and festivities […]
Java Monkey Muffins
Made with luscious coconut and sweet ripe bananas, Java Monkey Muffins balance delicious tropical flavor notes with a dash of ginger and a jolt of chocolate and espresso. The result is a study in happy contrasts that will brighten the start of any day!
Chocolate Islands in Crème Anglaise
Here it is the end of February, the month I most closely associate with chocolate, and I haven’t posted about chocolate even once. I’ve thought about it. I’ve compared it, I’ve sampled it…
Last Minute Gifts: Peanut Butter Fudge Cutouts
Turn a pan of Peanut Butter Fudge into sweet gifts with a few metal cookie cutters and some melted chocolate. Your family and friends will be glad you dd!
Bourbon Chocolate Cake
The bold flavors of chocolate, espresso and bourbon balance beautifully in this delicious Bourbon Chocolate Cake. Dusted with a fresh fall of powdered sugar it makes a spirited addition to a festive holiday menu.
How to Make a Bat Cake with Hot Chocolate Frosting
Making this chocolatey Vampire Bat Cake for my son, I learned that a cake doesn’t have to be really complicated to be really cute. If you’d like to try making one of your own here’s how you do it…