Chocolate Guinness Cake
Apr 21, 2004
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by Tish Boyle
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Filed under cakes | chocolate | desserts | vegetarian
The bitter, coffee-like flavor of stout marries beautifully with dark chocolate in this ultra-moist, slightly earthy cake, giving it a distinctive flavor.
Chocolate Mocha Cake with Irish Whiskey
Apr 21, 2004
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by Tamasin Day-Lewis
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Filed under cakes | chocolate | vegetarian
Mmmm. Mocha chocolate cake slathered with an Irish whiskey-laced chocolate icing. A decadent, grown-up cake if ever there was one…
Ultimate Chocolate Marquise
Apr 15, 2004
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by Lori Longbotham
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Filed under cakes | chocolate | desserts | entertaining | gluten-free | vegetarian
It doesn’t get much chocolate-y than this chilled dessert. Bittersweet chocolate, eggs, butter, and Cognac are beaten than lightened with whipped egg whites.
Coffee Ice Cream with Warm Chocolate Sauce
Apr 14, 2004
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by Cat Cora
Filed under chocolate | gluten-free | ice cream | sorbet | vegetarian
Filed under chocolate | gluten-free | ice cream | sorbet | vegetarian
Rich, homemade coffee ice cream is drizzled with amaretto and espresso and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, or fudge sauce, and softly whipped cream.
Black Bottom Cupcakes
Apr 01, 2004
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by David Lebovitz
Filed under baking | cakes | chocolate | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under baking | cakes | chocolate | testers choice | vegetarian
These chocolate, deep-red devil’s food cupcakes are filled with an irresistible dollop of creamy cheesecake. Just what the kid in each of us craves.
Devil’s Food Cake with Seven-Minute Icing and Coconut
Jan 06, 2004
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by Allysa Torey
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Filed under baking | cakes | chocolate | vegetarian
Three layers of dark chocolate cake are filling and surrounded by a seven-minute frosting. The finish: sweetened coconut. This is a perfect birthday cake.
Warm Mocha Tart
Nov 26, 2003
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by Alice Medrich
Filed under baking | chocolate | pies | tarts | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | pies | tarts | vegetarian
Here’s a flaky, buttery tart crust filled with thick, rich chocolate custard that’s has a hint of espresso It’s a dessert no one can resist.
Pear-and-Chocolate Tart
Sep 25, 2003
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by Chantal Coady
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Filed under baking | chocolate | gluten-free | pies | tarts | vegetarian
Chocolate crust, chocolate custard filling, ripe Bartlett pears? Need we say more about this incredibly decadent dessert tart?
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Biscotti
Jul 23, 2003
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by Carole Walter
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | vegetarian
The name says it all. Italian chocolate biscotti cookies are studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with–what else?–a chocolate glaze. Dastardly good.
Espresso Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Ganache and White Chocolate Frosting
Jul 01, 2003
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by Emily Luchetti
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Filed under baking | cakes | chocolate | vegetarian
Decadent is the only way to describe these cupcakes. The rich, mocha cake is filled with even richer chocolate cream, then topped with white chocolate frosting.
Barefoot Contessa Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake
May 25, 2003
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by Ina Garten
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Filed under baking | cakes | chocolate | vegetarian
The combination of tart, citrusy orange with sweet chocolate in this cake was a big hit at the Barefoot Contessa. And we’re sure it’ll be with you, too.
Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes
May 13, 2003
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by Lori Longbotham
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Filed under baking | cakes | chocolate | vegetarian
Nothing says loving from the oven more than luscious orange-infused chocolate cupcakes. They’re topped with an intense bittersweet chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Fondue
Apr 27, 2003
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by Caprial and John Pence
Filed under chocolate | desserts | vegetarian
Filed under chocolate | desserts | vegetarian
A steadfast classic, chocolate fondue just doesn’t let you down when you crave a silken, simple dessert to share. And with dippers galore, it could never be boring. Never.
Spun Sugar Atop Chocolate Mousse
Apr 26, 2003
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by Alice Medrich
Filed under chocolate | custards | puddings | entertaining | gluten-free | vegetarian
Filed under chocolate | custards | puddings | entertaining | gluten-free | vegetarian
An intensely chocolate mousse is the bed for a cloud of spun caramel sugar. Of course, you can skip the sugar and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.
Banana Chocolate Tart with Caramel and Chocolate Sauces
Apr 24, 2003
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by Charlie Trotter
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Filed under baking | chocolate | desserts | pies | tarts | vegetarian
For raw food lovers, this tart has bananas, Mexican chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and walnut. A date paste adds even more interest and flavor to the dish.
Profiteroles
Apr 23, 2003
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by Keith McNally
Filed under baking | chocolate | desserts | entertaining | ice cream | sorbet | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | desserts | entertaining | ice cream | sorbet | vegetarian
Profiteroles make a rich, elegant dessert. Light puff pastry is filled with vanilla bean ice cream and melted chocolate sauce is drizzled over top.
Peanut Butter Ganache Cookies
Apr 23, 2003
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by Marian Burros
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | vegetarian
A decadent chocolate filling, called ganache, is sandwiched between two ultra-peanut butter cookies, making for a crunchy version of a peanut butter cup.
Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies
Apr 23, 2003
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by Emily Luchetti
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | vegetarian
Simplicity personified. Nutella or your favorite jam is sandwiched between two cream cheese-hazelnut shortbread cookies. Dunk them in milk or a cup of coffee.
Coconut Kisses
Apr 23, 2003
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by Norman Van Aken
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | gluten-free | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | gluten-free | testers choice | vegetarian
These bite-size homemade candy bars made with coconut, dipped in bittersweet chocolate, and rolled in nuts will have you singing for almond joy.
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mar 01, 2003
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by Kevin Garvin
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under baking | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts | testers choice | vegetarian
Forget the myths and folklore, these chewy cookies from Neiman Marcus, sometimes called the $250 chocolate chip cookie, are the real deal. And free!
