Oh.my.delicious. While looking for a cake not too sweet - perhaps minus frosting - for my husband's birthday, I came across this Kahlua sweetened winner made beautiful - minus the frosting - by its bundt pan form. All I can say is, "WOW!" and the critic adds, "YUM!"
Other proclamations:
"Probably one of the best chocolate cakes ever!"
"Another piece, please!"
"How about a third?"
It needed no adorning, good thing considering I forgot to take a picture; but I did drizzle on top of the slices a chocolate wine sauce that I picked up at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Santa Rosa, California. Superb! The little $10 bottle is well worth it - a little goes a long way and is exquisite served atop ice cream.
If you love chocolate, you'll love this cake! Sorry no pictures!
Hardy Appetit!
Showing posts with label dessert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dessert. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Italian Coconut Cake ...p93
If you're looking for a special cake to serve for a special someone's birthday, make Italian Coconut the one. Unless, of course, he/she doesn't like coconut - something I can't imagine! Be sure to invite a lot of people too as this rich cake can serve a crowd.
I tried something a little different this time - I sweetened my own shredded, unsweetened coconut by simmering it in sugar water for 15 minutes, then thoroughly draining (and saving) the coconut water. The added benefit being a little coconut sweetener for my daily cappuccino addiction! I also topped the cake with some of the shredded coconut, though next time I think I might toast the coconut first for the visual effect.
My mom the critic loves this cake and is certain that, if you're a coconut lover, you will too!
Hardy Appetit!
I tried something a little different this time - I sweetened my own shredded, unsweetened coconut by simmering it in sugar water for 15 minutes, then thoroughly draining (and saving) the coconut water. The added benefit being a little coconut sweetener for my daily cappuccino addiction! I also topped the cake with some of the shredded coconut, though next time I think I might toast the coconut first for the visual effect.
My mom the critic loves this cake and is certain that, if you're a coconut lover, you will too!
Hardy Appetit!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Pecan Squares ...p103
The last of my 2010 Christmas concoctions was Pecan Squares. My daughter contributed this recipe and to quote her, "if you like pecan pie...oh my...these are to die for. I can't even stand to think about these - they are that good!"
Well, after a couple nights' frenetic Christmas goody baking, I decided I could assemble the bottom layer of this recipe one night and the rest the following day. Great idea, but when I assembled the other layers, I forgot I hadn't baked the bottom layer..... I couldn't quite figure out why the bottom layer was so doughy until I realized my mistake! Not wanting to pitch all the expensive pecans, I opted to extend the baking time of all layers to what they would have equaled separately, fearing the filling may be pecan brittle or pralines when finished. (Mmmm...bourbon and pralines!) Alas, granted I'm not sure what the "accurately baked" recipe tastes like, this faux pas was still yummy and delectably acceptable to bring to our New Year's celebration where everyone exclaimed they loved it.
I'll have to try it again another time....after the holiday sugar rush has subsided long enough to consider baking once more!
Hardy Appetit!
Well, after a couple nights' frenetic Christmas goody baking, I decided I could assemble the bottom layer of this recipe one night and the rest the following day. Great idea, but when I assembled the other layers, I forgot I hadn't baked the bottom layer..... I couldn't quite figure out why the bottom layer was so doughy until I realized my mistake! Not wanting to pitch all the expensive pecans, I opted to extend the baking time of all layers to what they would have equaled separately, fearing the filling may be pecan brittle or pralines when finished. (Mmmm...bourbon and pralines!) Alas, granted I'm not sure what the "accurately baked" recipe tastes like, this faux pas was still yummy and delectably acceptable to bring to our New Year's celebration where everyone exclaimed they loved it.
I'll have to try it again another time....after the holiday sugar rush has subsided long enough to consider baking once more!
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| unbaked....all layers! be sure to bake the bottom FIRST. |
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| After baking, crisp but still delicious! |
Hardy Appetit!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Bread Pudding ...p85
I'm slacking a bit on the photos here, forgetting to shoot this fabulous bread pudding ensemble. I truly don't know why I don't make this more often - it is so easy to assemble and absolutely delicious. I used a stale sourdough baguette this time (admittedly hard to "saw" into pieces!) and let it sit for two days in the frig before cooking it, fearing the bread wouldn't absorb enough milk overnight. Superb. Everyone loved it. It's even delicious served cold the next morning.
In the cookbook, butter is not listed as an ingredient and, after letting the pudding sit for a spell, I almost forgot to put it on top. I recommend you add it to your ingredients list as butter adds a richness you wouldn't want to skip!
Again, the critic lost out on this one, critiquing instead food choices at the Methodist Hospital. Her reaction to their food? Surprisingly, very positive.
In fact, we decided it is very important to make people aware of their hospital choices and hold some accountable, hence the following mention here in Gene-E Recipes! Perhaps it will help them improve. After an execrable stay at East Houston Regional Medical Center months back, Methodist acted professionally, compassionately, reasonably and all accomplished with superb meals and clean rooms. Conversely, EHRMC showed none of those characteristics. Hopefully our complaints helped the administration become aware of its problems and afforded them the opportunity to correct them.
Hardy Appetit!
In the cookbook, butter is not listed as an ingredient and, after letting the pudding sit for a spell, I almost forgot to put it on top. I recommend you add it to your ingredients list as butter adds a richness you wouldn't want to skip!
Again, the critic lost out on this one, critiquing instead food choices at the Methodist Hospital. Her reaction to their food? Surprisingly, very positive.
In fact, we decided it is very important to make people aware of their hospital choices and hold some accountable, hence the following mention here in Gene-E Recipes! Perhaps it will help them improve. After an execrable stay at East Houston Regional Medical Center months back, Methodist acted professionally, compassionately, reasonably and all accomplished with superb meals and clean rooms. Conversely, EHRMC showed none of those characteristics. Hopefully our complaints helped the administration become aware of its problems and afforded them the opportunity to correct them. Hardy Appetit!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Apple Dumplings ...p106
Oh my Gosh. Easy. Delicious. Comments evoked, "These are the best apple dumplings, ever!" "This is better than apple pie!" "Why haven't you made these before, mom?" "Please, sir, I want some more" - the last being our favorite quote from Oliver Twist.
While making this dessert, I must confess I thought, "eeks, so much sugar!" "so much liquid - the dough will be mush!" "Why only one little apple (I bought 8 - my usual for pie!)?" But most fears were allayed when the dessert wasn't the least mushy and the apple pieces amply flavored the crescent roll, however, it was maybe a lot of sugar...shhh....I know it's a bad word. We left off the ice cream - tasty enough without it, though I know the warm sauce would melt that ice cream to just the right slurpy consistency and act like, well, maybe MSG. So if you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious company dessert, serve up Heather's wonderful Apple Dumplings. I bet you can imagine the critic's response!
Hardy Appetit!
While making this dessert, I must confess I thought, "eeks, so much sugar!" "so much liquid - the dough will be mush!" "Why only one little apple (I bought 8 - my usual for pie!)?" But most fears were allayed when the dessert wasn't the least mushy and the apple pieces amply flavored the crescent roll, however, it was maybe a lot of sugar...shhh....I know it's a bad word. We left off the ice cream - tasty enough without it, though I know the warm sauce would melt that ice cream to just the right slurpy consistency and act like, well, maybe MSG. So if you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious company dessert, serve up Heather's wonderful Apple Dumplings. I bet you can imagine the critic's response!
Hardy Appetit!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cream Puff Hot Fudge ...p104
Spending mother's day at Linda's meant serving up her boys' favorite Nana dessert: Cream Puffs with Hot Fudge! Believe it or not, I had before never attempted this recipe, doubting that my own cream puffs would puff creating that vacuous hole in the middle that cried to be filled with something delicious (and preferably sweet). Reproducing it for my Nana herself was even more intimidating. Almost like Julie cooking one of Julia's recipes for Julia. Oh my.
That being said, if you follow the recipe, it works! The flour mixture pulled away from the pan in a glossy ball..........
the eggs were beat in one at a time; although here's where nana's skills came in to play - I had to have Tricia crack the eggs in while I beat as I couldn't do it fast enough....the egg would begin to cook before I could start beating....
and the puffs doubled in size as the hole within expanded!
My only faux pas was not ordering Sanders Hot Fudge weeks before to authenticate mom's recipe exactly. They were still delicious, but Sanders makes it right.
Hardy Appetit!
That being said, if you follow the recipe, it works! The flour mixture pulled away from the pan in a glossy ball..........
Hardy Appetit!
Grandma Geri's Wonderful Walnut Fudge ...p114
Very creamy and delicious - if you want a fudge that tastes yummy enough to slice and serve to your favorite people, this is a good choice. While the boiling and stirring adds to the summer heat, thank God you don't have to wash your clothes this way! I rather enjoyed watching the thick sludge bubble and burst....
Hardy Appetit!
Hardy Appetit!
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