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Posted by Anonymous Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. Everyone will think you bought it at a bakery! Chocolate Mousse Cake IV Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 1/2 cup cold water 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for two 9-inch layers. Cool and remove from pans.2 In a large bowl, mix...

Posted by Anonymous This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like. Chocolate Ganache Ingredients 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional) Instructions 1 Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped...

Posted by Anonymous Oooooooh! Chocolate ... Chocolate Mousse Cake I Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup water 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 16 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 8 eggs 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch springform pan.2 Heat white sugar, butter, water, coffee and chocolate in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Beat in the eggs and pour into...

Posted by Anonymous Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth every second of preparation, and is a hit every time! Chocolate Mousse Cake II Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot, brewed coffee 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg   16 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Posted by Anonymous A rich, delicious, and relatively easy chocolate mousse cake. If lady fingers are unavailable, use slices of sponge cake. This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Chocolate Mousse Cake III Ingredients 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 egg whites 2 eggs Instructions 1 Line bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan with ladyfingers. In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate chips,...

Posted by Anonymous This is typical of a French homemade cake - dense, dark, and delicious. The texture is very different from a sponge cake, and it is excellent dusted with confectioners' sugar and served with whipped cream. French Chocolate Cake Ingredients 1/2 cup white sugar 10 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 eggs, separated 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 dash cream of tartar salt to taste Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9 1/2 inch...

Posted by Anonymous This fruitcake needs no aging. French Fruitcake Ingredients 3/4 cup candied orange peel 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Instructions 1 Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.2 In a large bowl, cream the butter with the...

Posted by Anonymous Heavy cream, butter and chocolate are melted together to make a dark chocolate glaze. Use high quality chocolate in this recipe. Ganache II Ingredients 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter Instructions 1 Place the chopped chocolate in a large stainless steel bowl.2 In a large, high sided saucepan, heat cream and butter over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until it just starts to boil. Watch carefully as it will boil over pan in a matter of seconds. Immediately remove from heat and pour over chopped...

Posted by Anonymous I love the classics. This is a spectacular confection! Named for a bicycle race run between the two cities of Paris and Brest, this wheel-shaped pastry of choux paste is hands down impressive. The classic version is made with a praline-flavored center but this pastry cream version is just as tasty. Paris-Brest Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 5 eggs 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup sliced almonds 2 1/2 cups pastry cream 1 cup heavy cream, chilled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons...

Posted by alfie Petit fours are any type of pastry small enough to be eaten in one or two bites. It is common practice that a pastry chef will make smaller versions of larger patisserie. This is a filling to be used with mini-tarts as petit fours. You can use your choice of shortbread dough or use the one provided. Apricot & Passion Fruit Ganache Tart Ingredients Apricot puree 5 oz. Passionfruit puree 3 oz. Honey 1 oz. Sugar, granulated 3 oz. Milk chocolate, finely...

Posted by alfie If you are new to the petit fours arena, do not be intimidated. Most of the "oohs" and "aahs" of this type of work comes from the decorations and attention to detail to each item. One way to make a good impression is to invest in the silicone flexipan/fleximolds to make the impossible possible. The use of gelatin helps this fluid mass maintain it's shape; but not forever. This recipe is a pate a bomb batter which slightly warmed mascarpone cheese and whipped cream is folded into. TEMPERATURE IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THIS RECIPE SO PLEASE READ THROUGH THE...

Posted by alfie This mousse can be used as a filling for tarts as well as inside of a chocolate bag. It is very light and refreshing. Orange Chocolate Mousse Ingredients Heavy cream, soft whipped 16 oz. Sugar, granulated 6 oz. Water 2 oz. Egg whites 4 oz. Cointreau or Grand Marnier 1 oz. Orange oil 1/2 tsp. Semi-sweet chocolate 9 oz. Instructions 1. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside in a...

Posted by JaneK This is a wonderful dense flourless chocolate orange cake with a glaze on it ...wonderful with a strong cup of coffee and you only need a small slice..it is only about 1" high The texture isn't really like cake we are used to but rest assured, it is delicious Flourless French Chocolate Orange Cake with Glaze Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup almonds (skin on) and grind finely 3/4 cup or 4 oz semi sweet chocolate (melt after measuring) 2/3 cup sugar 3 eggs Grated rind of 1 large orange 1/4 cup very fine bread crumbs Glaze: 2 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 oz semi sweet...

Posted by Anonymous This is the recipe I use to make eclairs. They are rich and so delicious. It takes some time and a little elbow grease, but it's well worth it. Make the pastry cream the day before so that the flavors can get to know each other better and it's even better! Eclairs Ingredients Pate A Choux (the Puff) 1/4 liter water (250 ml) (1 cup) 200 g flour (¾ cup plus 2 table spoons) 100 g butter (7 tablespoons) pinch of salt 4 eggs Vanilla Pastry Cream 2 1/4 cups whole milk 2/3 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split in 1/2 lengthwise and seeds scraped out 6 large egg yolks...

Posted by Anonymous This is a classic rich dessert. It is so simple to make yet it will dazzle your family and friends. Creme Brulee Ingredients 2 cups heavy (or double) cream 6 large egg yolks 1 vanilla bean with the seeds scraped out 2/3 cup sugar plus extra to sugar the tops Instructions Combine heavy cream and vanilla bean with seeds in a heavy sauce pan and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light in color. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture whisking constantly. Strain custard through a...

Posted by Sofinette The secret of the recipe is the fact that all ingredients need to be 1/4 of all. Real 4/4 cake Ingredients 2 1/4 cup flour (200 grammes) 1 1/2 cup sugar (200 grammes) 4 eggs (200 grammes) 1 cup softened butter (200 grammes) 1 little pack of dry yeast I think you use baking powder? Instructions Mix the sugar and butter together then cream it. Add the egg yolks and stir. Add the sifted flour and stir again. Beat the egg whites until light and fluffy, then add it delicately to the rest of the preparation. Grease and flour you cake pan, add it the cake dough and cook...

Posted by Niliquely I love cream puffs, but HATE making all those little individual things! So here is an easy alternative that satisfies your cream puff craving! Easy Cream Puff Dessert Ingredients 1 c. water 1/2 c. butter 1/8 tsp. salt 1 c. flour 4 eggs 2 - 3.4 oz. pkgs. pudding - any flavor (I prefer chocolate) 4 c. milk 1 - 16 oz. tub Cool Whip (thawed and ready to spread) Hershey's syrup or other ice cream toppings (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium saucepan combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to boiling. Add flour and stir. Cook and stir...

Posted by Caralinc This chocolate cake is light and fluffy - great for cupcakes and birthday cakes. This is also a scratch cake with a scratch pudding mixture. it smells and taste fabulous. With a little patience you too can make this cake. Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbls (1 1/2) sticks) unsalted butter, very soft, plus extra for greasing pans 1 3/4 C unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting pans 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/4 c Dutch-processed cocoa 1/2 c hot water 1 3/4 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking cocoa 1 tsp table salt 1 c buttermilk 2 tps vanilla...

Posted by lutie This is another version of my Strawberry Butter Cream Filling that has been increasing in popularity on Cake Central. This Blackberry Butter Cream is an absolutely beautiful icing and lovely filling. It sets your cakes above anyone else's...Hope you enjoy it as much as my clients have! Ingredients * 3 cups butter, room temperature 1 cup vegetable shortening 2 – 32 oz. bags 10X sugar (powdered sugar) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 over-flowing Tablespoon Creme Bouquet Dash Salt 24 oz jar of Blackberry...

Posted by diakonyha Ingredients Sponge cake: 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 pinch salt Cream: 1 / 2 kg curd, 1 / 2 l vegetable cream, this is better because it becomes harder foam, so no need to add gelatin. If a smooth cream is used, it should be a little dissolved gelatin, to conclude. Sugar to taste grated lemon peel + Side of the sponge cake Instructions Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. The egg whites to split. The egg proteins add the pinch of salt, and sugar to the yolks. Mix it whites of hard foam, and the yolk is mix. The egg...