When it comes to making chocolate cakes, I often times get bored with the classic ones. I look for recipes that have a twist or some added goodies to them.
This one is really easy to make and I love the rich chocolate flavor along with the miniature marshmallow topping. You can frost the cake with your favorite frosting, although we prefer ours with chocolate. There have been times that I have forgone the frosting and just dusted it with confectioner’s sugar. Continue reading ‘How To Make A Mississippi Mud Dessert Cake’ »
Posted by Alex Bhaswara on December 18, 2011 at 11:09 am under Desserts.
Tags: baking, cake recipes, cakes, Chocolate Recipes, cooking, dessert cakes, dessert recipes, Desserts, food, frugal recipes, Holiday Dessert Recipes, mississippi mud dessert recipes, Recipes
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It all starts from the fruit bearing tree (cocoa tree) and gathering its large oval pods wich contain the seeds. Discovered first in the United States this tree is now grown in many countries near the Equator.
Pods are emptied from their seeds which are then dried in the sun. After the drying process the seeds undergo roasting. When the roasting phase is completed the seeds are crushed resultin in cocoa powder. The powder is kept as is or gets squeezed resulting in cocoa butter. Continue reading ‘Chocolate – How It’s Made’ »
Posted by Alex Bhaswara on September 25, 2011 at 11:06 am under Chocolate.
Tags: Chocolate Making, Chocolate Recipes, Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Pralines, White Chocolate
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