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Afghan Biscuit

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 15 minutes
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  1. Preheat the convection oven to 350F (180C) for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  4. Sift the flour and cocoa powder, and add them.
  5. Finally add the cornflakes and mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.
  6. Divide the dough into 30 pieces and roll them up.
  7. Place the balls, well spaced, on the parchment paper.
  8. Press them lightly with the palm of the hand or a fork.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes.
  10. Wait 15 minutes before placing the cookies on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before icing.
  11. Mix icing sugar and cocoa and sift them in a bowl.
  12. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of boiling water at a time mix well, adding more hot water if necessary until the icing can be spread.
  13. Place a teaspoon of icing on each cookie and garnish with a walnut kernel.
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Original Recipe: https://www.196flavors.com/new-zealand-afghan-biscuit/

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Nutrition Facts
Afghan Biscuit
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 21mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 15g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 5%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Chocolate Mousse

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
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  1. Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Break the chocolate into small pieces directly into the bowl. Microwave it in 20-second intervals, stirring between each bout of heat, until the chocolate is about 75% melted. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the chocolate completely. (Alternatively, place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan containing about 1 inch of barely simmering water. Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.) Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then whisk in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form (the peaks should be just starting to hold, and will melt back into themselves after a second). Gradually beat in 1/4 cup of the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form (the peaks will stand straight up when the beaters are lifted from the mixture). Using a large rubber spatula, fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture until uniform. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken up. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla and continue beating until the cream holds medium peaks (when you lift the beaters or whisk out of the bowl, the peaks will slightly droop down, but they won't lose their shape entirely). Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Be sure it is fully incorporated but don't mix any more than necessary. Divide the mousse between 6 individual glasses, cover, and chill until set, at least 2 hours.
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Can be served with whipped topping.

Original recipe:  https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/chocolate-mousse.html

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Chocolate Mousse
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 30g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 12%
Vitamin C 0.2%
Calcium 3%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Baker’s Croissants

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I got this recipe from https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/bakers-croissants-recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but so far I've had really good luck with all of the recipes of theirs I've tried. I highly recommend their gingerbread cookies, which I also have on my website!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine French
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. For the dough: Put the eggs and water in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the sugar, 3 cups (362g) of the flour, and the yeast. Mix until well blended; set aside to let the sponge work.
  2. For the butter: Cut the butter into 1˝ chunks and combine with the salt and flour at low speed in a stand mixer just until smooth, with no lumps. Be careful not to beat too much; you don’t want to incorporate any air.
  3. Spread the butter on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into an 8˝ square. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Finish the dough: Add the melted butter to the sponge. Whisk together the remaining sugar, 2 1/2 cups (298g) of the flour, the dry milk, and salt and add to the sponge. Mix until the dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes; touch the dough lightly with your finger. If it’s still sticky, add the remaining flour 2 tablespoons at a time until the dough is the desired consistency. Once the dough is smooth and elastic, pat it into a 9˝ square, then wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. To laminate the dough: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and gently roll it to a 12" square.
  6. Unwrap the butter square and place it in the center of the dough at a 45° angle, so it looks like a diamond in a square. Pull the corners of the dough into the center of the butter diamond. Moisten the edges with a little water and pinch the seams together well to enclose the butter. Dust the top with flour and turn the packet over.
  7. Tap the dough all over with a rolling pin, encouraging it into a rectangular shape. Once it’s pliable, roll it to a 20˝ x 10˝ rectangle, picking it up and dusting lightly with flour as needed.
  8. When you’ve reached the proper size, use a dry brush to sweep off any excess flour and fold the dough in thirds, like a business letter. Take care to keep the edges straight and line them up directly over each other. If the dough slides around, use a little water at the corners to tack them in place. This is your first turn.
  9. Rotate the dough out so it looks like a book about to be opened. Roll the dough out once more to 20˝ x 10˝ and fold it as before. This is the second turn. Wrap the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to allow the gluten in the dough to relax.
  10. Give the dough two more turns after its rest, then wrap the dough well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before using. You can also freeze the dough at this point.
  11. To shape the croissants: Cut the packet of dough in half. Wrap and refrigerate or freeze one half.
  12. Roll the other half to a 13˝ x 18˝ rectangle. Trim the edges about 1/4˝ all the way around with a ruler and pizza cutter. This removes the folded edges that would inhibit the dough’s rise.
  13. Cut the dough in thirds lengthwise and in half down the center. This will give you six 4˝ x 9˝ pieces. Cut these pieces in half diagonally and arrange them so the points are facing away from you. Stretch them gently to make them a little longer, then cut a 1˝ notch in the center of the base of each triangle.
  14. Take the two inside corners of the notch and roll them up toward you, building a curved shape as you roll the base of the dough toward the tip. Make sure the tip ends up under the bottom of the croissant. Place the shaped pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet, curving the ends toward each other. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  15. Take the croissants out of the refrigerator, and let them warm and rise for 60 to 90 minutes at room temperature. They should expand noticeably, and when you gently press one with your finger, the indentation should remain.
  16. Towards the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 425°F. Brush each croissant with an egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven’s temperature to 350°F and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until deep golden brown and no raw dough is visible where the layers overlap. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan on a rack for 20 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes

Tips from our Bakers Bubbles and leaks: It's not unusual to have air trapped inside your laminated dough. If this happens, simply pop the bubble with a toothpick and press the dough down to lie flat. If there's a bare spot where butter is coming through, dust the leak with flour, pressing down lightly so it sticks, and continue on with the fold. Refrigerate the dough as soon as the fold is done, to firm it up. Adding flour to the butter inlay helps to stabilize it, so the butter won't flow out the seams of the dough as it's being rolled. As you work, keep the dough, work surface, and your rolling pin well dusted with flour. Turn over the dough from time to time. As you roll, you tend to expand the top layers more than the bottom. By flipping the dough over, you'll even that out. Before folding the dough over on itself, use your pastry brush to sweep off excess flour. This will help the dough stick to itself after folding, so the layers don't slide around. Have a little water on hand; don't be afraid to brush the corners of the dough with it, to tack the dough in place. When rolling the dough, especially for the first time, be sure the dough and butter are at the same consistency; this will make rolling much smoother and the layers will be more even. To make Danish from this dough, add 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves to the dough when mixing. Proceed with the rest of the recipe as shown until the dough is finished. You can make rectangular, filled croissants, too. See our blog for step by step instructions on how to do this. Fill croissants with ham and cheese, spinach, or use our pain au chocolate sticks for a special treat.

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Bourbon Caramel Sauce

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This is really good! And really easy to make, just watch out for the steam when you add the cream to the hot sugar mix.
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  1. Combine the sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Briefly stir to combine. Use a wet paper towel to wipe any sugar from the sides of the pan above the level of the sugar water mix - sugar crystals can grow up the side of the pan if you leave any crystals as a "seed" for them.
  2. Turn the burner on to medium-high heat. Then — this is very important — do not stir or touch the pan until the sugar has caramelized! The sugar mixture will go from being completely clear, to a champagne color, to a light golden color, and then to increasingly darker shades of amber. (Keep a close eye on the sugar, as it darkens quickly once it begins to caramelize.) Once the sugar reaches a deep amber color (about the color of a copper penny), remove the saucepan from the heat and turn the burner off.
  3. Right away, begin to slowly and carefully pour the heavy cream into the sugar mixture, whisking as you pour to quickly incorporate the cream. (The mixture will bubble furiously when the cream hits the hot sugar, so be very careful!) Add in the butter and whisk until combined. Add in the vanilla, bourbon and sea sea salt, and whisk until combined.
  4. Serve immediately. Or let the sauce cool until it reaches room temperature (it will thicken considerably as it cools), then transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes

So good!  I used this caramel to stuff my Most Amazon Chocolate cake (normal and gluten-free) with a whipped cream cheese butter cream frosting.  Yum!!

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Nutrition Facts
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 1%
Calcium 0.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Honey Custard

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
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  1. Heat milk, honey, and the scraped vanilla pod in a saucepan until scalding. Whisk together the egg yolks, salt, and cornstarch until smooth and pale. Temper the yolks with a little of the hot milk mixture. Whisk slowly. Continue adding the milk little by little, whisking until smooth.
  2. Pour the custard base back into the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook slowly, whisking continuously until thickened. The custard should come to a gentle boil.
  3. Remove the custard from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract. Sieve to remove any lumps. Cover with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature.
  4. Pour the cooled custard into the pie crust(s). Cover with plastic wrap and chill completely (about 2 hours).
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Honey Custard
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2%
Calcium 1%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Honey Tart

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  1. For the crust, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand. (Alternatively, pulse the dry ingredients with the butter in a food processor.)
  3. Slowly drizzle in cold water and stir gently until the dough is moist enough to stay together when squeezed. (Alternatively, drizzle cold water into food processor, pulsing a few times to combine.)
  4. Quickly press the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  5. When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350° F. Roll the dough out in between two pieces of parchment and then press into tart pan(s). Line crust(s) with parchment and fill with pie weights.
  6. Blind bake the pie crusts for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crust is cooked through. Remove the pie weights and parchment and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until the edges start to brown. Set the crusts aside to cool.
  7. Heat milk, honey, and the scraped vanilla pod in a saucepan until scalding. Whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla caviar (i.e. the scraped beans from the vanilla pod), salt, and cornstarch until smooth and pale. Temper the yolks with a little of the hot milk mixture. Whisk slowly. Continue adding the milk little by little, whisking until smooth.
  8. Pour the custard base back into the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook slowly, whisking continuously until thickened. The custard should come to a gentle boil.
  9. Remove the custard from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract. Fish out the vanilla pod and sieve to remove any lumps. Cover with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature.
  10. Pour the cooled custard into the cooled pie crust(s). Cover with plastic wrap and chill completely (about 2 hours).
  11. Set the tart out at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Original Recipe:  https://food52.com/recipes/40357-honey-tart

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Vanilla Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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  1. Mix the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for about 7 minutes, until it gets thicker.
  2. Slowly add in heavy cream, vanilla, and bourbon. Continue to whisk.
  3. Raise the heat to medium/medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Boil for 60 seconds*.
  5. Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt.
  6. Cool slightly for about 10 mins**.
  7. Pour the sauce into a jar, seal, and store in the refrigerator*** until ready for use.
  8. To serve: warm up desired amount in the microwave.
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Original Recipe:  https://showmetheyummy.com/vanilla-bourbon-salted-caramel-sauce/

Total yield is 1 Cup.

Can replace with vanilla extract to make this kid friendly & gluten free.

*You'll know the mixture is boiling when you see lots of tiny looking bubbles and the mixture starts to rise. I started the timer a few seconds after the bubbles started and then it came to a full blown boil.

** If you get any “clumps” while/after cooling, just whisk until smooth again!

*** Caramel can be stored in the fridge for two weeks.

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Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1918 Calories from Fat 945
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 105g 162%
Saturated Fat 70g 350%
Cholesterol 338mg 113%
Sodium 1978mg 82%
Total Carbohydrates 244g 81%
Sugars 237g
Vitamin A 80%
Calcium 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pastel de Leches Tres – Three Milk Cake

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Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil and flour a 13 by 9-inch metal pan and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. Place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until fluffy, approximately 1 minute. Decrease the speed to low and with the mixer still running, gradually add the sugar over 1 minute. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl, if necessary. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix to thoroughly combine. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine. Add the flour mixture to the batter in 3 batches and mix just until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. This will appear to be a very small amount of batter. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is lightly golden and reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F.
  4. Remove the cake pan to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Poke the top of the cake all over with a skewer or fork. Allow the cake to cool completely and then prepare the glaze.
  5. Whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and the half-and-half in a 1-quart measuring cup. Once combined, pour the glaze over the cake. Refrigerate the cake overnight.;
  6. Topping:
  7. Place the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whisk together on low until stiff peaks are formed. Change to medium speed and whisk until thick. Spread the topping over the cake and allow to chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Original recipe:  https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/alton-brown/tres-leche-cake-1953815

For cake flour:  for each C of cake flour, use 1 C all-purpose minus 2 Tbsp, add 2 Tbsp cornstarch, sift together 5 times.  Yep, 5: ensures it's evenly mixed and well aerated.

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Nutrition Facts
Pastel de Leches Tres - Three Milk Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 168mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Sugars 60g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 22%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 23%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Chocolate Cheesecake

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This thing is AMAZING!! Thanks to Chelsea's Messy Apron for sharing! Unbelievably rich & insanely chocolaty!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 1 day
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 1 day
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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap a well-greased 9-inch springform pan in two layers of heavy duty foil. Secure around the pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar and then stir in butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the greased and prepared springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes and then remove onto a cooling rack. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in busts of 15 seconds stirring in between each burst for 10 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a very large bowl, beat the ROOM TEMPERATURE (must be room temperature) cream cheese and sugar until smooth at consistent low-medium speeds. Be careful to not over-beat. Beat in cooled chocolate and cocoa powder.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the eggs. Add them to the mixture along with the salt and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until JUST combined. Pour this mixture into the springform pan. Place the pan in a large baking pan and add 1 inch of BOILING water to the pan surrounding the springform pan.
  5. Bake the cheesecake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until center is just set and top is not shiny. Remove the springform pan from water bath and remove the foil. Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then gently loosen the edges of the pan with a butter knife. loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool AT ROOM TEMPERATURE for one hour and then transfer to the fridge (covered) and chill for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight).
  6. For the ganache: place chocolate in a small bowl with the butter and heavy cream. Microwave in bursts of 20 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 10 seconds until the mixture is smooth. Let stand at room temperature for an hour before topping the cheesecake with the ganache. Spoon the ganache into the center of the cheesecake (keep it about an inch away from the edge) and let sit in the fridge for an hour (or until the ganache is firmly set).
  7. When ready to serve, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a stand mixer. Beat on high until soft peaks form and then spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the cheesecake slices. Place a GODIVA Masterpiece on top of the whipped cream on each piece of cheesecake.
Recipe Notes

Here are some tips to make the perfect chocolate cheesecake:

  • Use ROOM TEMPERATURE cream cheese: room temperature cream cheese becomes creamier when it is mixed and it incorporates much better with the other ingredients in this recipe. If your cream cheese is too cold, it tends to stay lumpy in the batter doesn’t fully mix. You’ll also likely be tempted to over-beat the batter (which is no good for a cheesecake!) to get rid of the lumps. Quick tip to get room temperature cream cheese: remove the cream cheese from the packaging and microwave in bursts of 15-20 seconds until it is room temperature (not softened or melted at all) It’s also important when you are using room temperature cream cheese that you also use room temperature eggs.
  • Use a SPRINGFORM pan: a springform pan (a pan that has a spring to hold the sides of the pan in place) is the best for cheesecakes. Because of the final texture of the cheesecake it can’t be inverted from a pan (like your typical cake) and so the removable sides of the springform pan make it easy to keep the form and shape of the cheesecake. (Still make sure to generously grease your springform pan first).
  • Line your springform pan with FOIL: since this cheesecake bakes in a water bath (I promise it’s still easy!) you’ll want to line the outside in foil (I line it twice in heavy duty foil) to ensure absolutely NO water from the water bath seeps into your cheesecake.
  • DON’T OVERMIX the batter:  it’s important to mix the cream cheese enough to remove the lumps and to combine the ingredients sufficiently, but over-mixing the batter will introduce too much air into the mixture. Too much air will cause the cheesecake to rise too quickly in the oven and then fall (how you get cracks in your cheesecake). You also want to mix the cheesecake at low and consistent speeds to again reduce the risk of beating in too much air.
  • Bake this cheesecake in a WATER BATH: the water bath is simply putting your cheesecake into a larger baking pan that is filled with about an inch of water. Why use a water bath? The water helps to evenly disperse the heat which will help to ensure your cheesecake is evenly baked. You’ll also be able to avoid the cracks in the cheesecake.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool COMPLETELY at room temperature: It might not seem like a big deal to expedite the chilling process of a cheesecake and put it in the fridge right out of the oven, but it you do this, the cheesecake tends to get an ugly appearance on top. This appearance comes from condensation that forms on top of the too quickly chilled cheesecake. If you chill the cheesecake too quickly, you can also get some cracks on it.
  • Slice the cheesecake with a very sharp and HOT KNIFE: To get the perfect slices, you’ll want to use a large and very sharp knife. Run the knife under very hot water, quickly (but still completely) dry it off, and then make quick cuts to get a perfect chocolate cheesecake slice.
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1843 Calories from Fat 747
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83g 128%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0005g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0003g
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1337mg 56%
Potassium 629mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 260g 87%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44%
Sugars 174g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 10%
Calcium 106%
Iron 83%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

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It truly is quite amazing! And easily converted to gluten-free!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 9-inch cake rounds. Dust with flour and tap out the excess.
  2. Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until smooth. This should take just a couple of minutes.
  4. Divide batter among the three pans. I found that it took just over 3 cups of the batter to divide it evenly.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes and then turn out the cakes onto the racks and allow to cool completely.
  7. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

They recommend a chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting, but I initially used a white cloud frosting, a whipped honey buttercream, and a whipped chocolate buttercream on small, individual cakes.  I really liked the white cloud, which cake I also added a small layer of orange marmalade between layers.  Steve really like the whipped chocolate buttercream, and I also thought it was really amazing.  We both like the whipped honey buttercream as well, but it was sort of beaten out by the other two, but it's still amazing. The link to the original recipe with frosting is here:  https://thestayathomechef.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-cake/

I like to make these as cupcakes - you should get about 50 cupcakes. 

You can also make this gluten-free!  I substituted the flour for Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Mix, so you have a 1:1 ratio to replace the flour, and substitute plain fat-free Greek yogurt for the buttermilk.  The only way you can tell the difference between the cakes with gluten or without gluten is if you have eaten them both.  it does turn out amazing!

To make it even better, I recommend filling the cupcakes with my Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce, and frosting with my Whipped Chocolate Buttercream.  Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 504mg 21%
Potassium 110mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 45g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 0.4%
Calcium 5%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.