Double Chocolate Cake

Aug 18, 2009 - Natalie F (my good friend), and Sara R (me!!)This delicious cake will make your mouth water...let's just say...you won't want to share INGREDIENTS2 cups flour 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cups milk 1 1/4 tablespoons baking soda 1/4 cups butter 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 scoop vanilla ice cream DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 350 F 2. Add all ingredients into large mixing bowl except chips and stir for 1-2 minutes 3. - 0 Comments

Mile-High Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

Jun 25, 2009 - bonappetit.com INGREDIENTScake 1 1/4 cups hot water 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Scharffen Berger) 2/3 cup sour cream 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (preferably nonhydrogenated), room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract vanilla buttercream 5 large egg whites 1 2/3 cups sugar, divided 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/3 cup water 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature chocolate glaze 5 oz high-quality milk chocolate (such as Lindt), chopped 5 oz bittersweet chocolate (54% to 60% cacao), chopped 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, room temperature Special equipment Candy thermometer Instant-read thermometer Offset spatula DIRECTIONScake * Butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of each pan with parchment paper round; butter parchment. Dust pans with flour; tap out excess. - 0 Comments

Triple-Layer Devil's Food Cake

Jun 22, 2009 - Triple-Layer Devil's Food CakeBon AppetitYummy! INGREDIENTSCAKE 1 3/4 cups water 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar (about 1 pound) 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks FROSTING 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise 1 1/4 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup sour cream * White and milk chocolate shavings DIRECTIONSFOR CAKE * Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter three 9-inch cake pans with 1 3/4-inch-high sides. - 0 Comments

Chocolate Lovers Cheesecake

Jun 06, 2009 - allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS*4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. - 1 Comment

Black Chocolate Cake With Fudge Icing

Jun 02, 2009 - Black Chocolate Cake With Fudge IcingFrom Saveur INGREDIENTSFor the cake: 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. - 0 Comments

Coconut Cake

May 15, 2009 - Coconut CakeModified from Food and Wine and Martha Stewart INGREDIENTSFor the cake 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 6 egg whites For the filling 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup passion fruit or guava nectar or puree* 4 egg yolks vanilla bean—split, seeds scraped 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons For the topping 2 cups large, unsweetened dried coconut flakes 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract DIRECTIONS

Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°. Line the bottom of three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt at low speed.

Mix in the butter, coconut milk, water and vanilla until combined. Scrape down the bowl and beat at high speed until very smooth, 2 minutes.

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, 2 minutes. - 0 Comments

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Strawberries and Cream Cake

May 01, 2009 - Strawberries and Cream CakeFrom Every Day With Rachael Ray INGREDIENTS2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups plus 6 tablespoons sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups low-fat buttermilk 3 cups flour 2 pints strawberries, hulled (I would recommend 3 pints) 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 8 ounces mascarpone cheese 1 pint heavy cream DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet and line with parchment that extends an inch above the rim on all sides. Grease the parchment and set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 2 cups sugar at high speed, scraping down the sides occasionally, until fluffy, about 5 minutes. - 0 Comments

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A Berry Lemony Meringue cake

Apr 27, 2009 - Everyday With Rachael Ray When I first opened this magazine and my husband saw the photo for this cake his eyes got big and he started salivating. I knew right then that I'd make it. Having had some "difficulties" with meringue in the past, I decided this would be a good place to start — since the cake didn't depend on the meringue like a meringue pie. - 15 Comments