After making a few previous versions of “surprise cake,” I settled upon a salted caramel version to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. She LOVES chocolate – I mean, really loves chocolate, and she likes caramel too – it’s a win-win for everyone. Really, how can it not be? Dark Chocolate Cake + Homemade Salted Caramel…
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I had another one of those days…“Ashley, what are you baking? More bread?”“Nope. Cake. Chocolate cake.”“Why?”“Why not?”“Who is it for?”“Whoever. I think I’ll deliver it to Valerie tomorrow.” And that was that.I dreamt about ways to incorporate a little spice into the chocolate cake, subtly, but to still overwhelm the senses with deep, dark chocolate….
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I haven’t baked a cake in a just a little while…I’m not sure how long it’s been, but long enough. And, I know many, many, many, many people who enjoy dark chocolate, lots of it, a triple load, in fact. I also know from personal experience that combining both blackberries AND fresh rosemary together with…
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While the dinner recipe of sous vide Ahi tuna with sesame oil, bok choy, ginger spaghetti squash, and Basil Bread with Lime Butter never made the blog, the dessert did! To pair with our gourmet evening and playtime in the kitchen with friends, I followed the ginger theme, with a request of chocolate in mind,…
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Day of the Dead Chocolate Coca Cola Cupcakes. What a mess. A BIG mess. But, no one could pull this off better than we could ~ ~ and no one would even dare. Day of the Dead Chocolate Coca Cola Cupcakes (This Coke Cake recipe was contributed by Lee Avery Catts to “Atlanta Cooknotes” and…
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Springtime makes me smile. Baking causes my heart to sing. Time with friends feeds my soul. Pretty things make me melt. What makes you happy?
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Bacon – yes. Bourbon – of course. Brownies – ummm, yeah. A little pecan butter and a touch of maple syrup – sure. All layered into a cake – why not? All of these things are amazing, yes. And together, they are astonishing. Yes, beautifully astonishing. It’s all grain-free. And it’s all so delicious. Bacon Bourbon…
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Momofuku! That’s right, momofuku! (you lucky peach) This cake is a lot of momfuku work! Steps upon steps and layers upon layers. In fact, it is suggested to make the cake over the course of week ~ to spread out the labor and prevent burnout. Seriously. Momofuku! It’s been called one of the most exciting…
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