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Chocolate Guinness Cake

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Apr 21, 2004 3 Comments by  
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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

Chocolate Mocha Cake with Irish Whiskey

Apr 21, 2004 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Ultimate Chocolate Marquise

Apr 15, 2004 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Coffee Ice Cream with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Apr 14, 2004 1 Comment by  
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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

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Apr 01, 2004 11 Comments by  
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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

Devil’s Food Cake with Seven-Minute Icing and Coconut

Jan 06, 2004 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Warm Mocha Tart

Nov 26, 2003 3 Comments by  
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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

Pear-and-Chocolate Tart

Sep 25, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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Chocolate crust, chocolate custard filling, ripe Bartlett pears? Need we say more about this incredibly decadent dessert tart?

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Biscotti

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Biscotti

Jul 23, 2003 1 Comment by  
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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

Espresso Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Ganache and White Chocolate Frosting

Jul 01, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Barefoot Contessa Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake

May 25, 2003 5 Comments by  
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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

Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes

May 13, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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Nothing says loving from the oven more than luscious orange-infused chocolate cupcakes. They’re topped with an intense bittersweet chocolate frosting.

Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate Fondue

Apr 27, 2003 1 Comment by  
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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

Spun Sugar Atop Chocolate Mousse

Apr 26, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Banana Chocolate Tart with Caramel and Chocolate Sauces

Apr 24, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Profiteroles

Apr 23, 2003 4 Comments by  
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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

Peanut Butter Ganache Cookies

Apr 23, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies

Apr 23, 2003 Leave a Comment by  
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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

Coconut Kisses

Apr 23, 2003 3 Comments by  
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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

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mar 01, 2003 4 Comments by  
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Forget the myths and folklore, these chewy cookies from Neiman Marcus, sometimes called the $250 chocolate chip cookie, are the real deal. And free!