Basic Chocolate Truffle Recipe

8 oz dark sweet chocolate 1 c. heavy cream, room temperature Chocolate Coating: 16 oz. dark sweet chocolate 1/4 c. vegetable oil Making the Ganache: To prepare ganache, chop or grate chocolate into small pieces. Place in top half of double boiler along with cream. Put hot (not boiling) water in bottom half of a…

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Chocolate Coconut Cake Recipe

3 cups cake flour, sifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 1-1/2 teaspoon pure bourbon vanilla 2 teaspoons pure coconut extract 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut Chocolate Frosting Ingredients: 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1…

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Easy Boston Cream Cake Recipe

1 box yellow cake mix 2 boxes (3 1/8 ounce) vanilla pudding mix, not instant Chocolate Frosting Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 dash salt Make cake according to directions on box. Let cool. Split each layer to form 2…

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Chocolate Crepes

4 eggs 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons melted butter Measure all ingredients in to blender jar; blend for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides. Blend for 15 seconds more. Cover and let sit for 1 hour. (This…

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Easy Sponge Candy

1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar 1 tablespoon baking soda melted chocolate (optional) Cook sugar, syrup and vinegar over medium heat, stirring until sugar melts. Cook without stirring until mixture is very brittle when placed in cold water. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour…

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