That Chocolate Cake [recipe] - Winner of the Scharffen Berger Chocoholic's Overdose You know what they say on the Pageant circuit. If for some reason the reigning Miss America can’t fulfill her duties…It’s the same on the TasteSpotting Giveaway circuit…if our original winner doesn’t claim the prize, we give the Scharffen Berger Haul to the next chosen chocoholic…Jean! Congrats Jean, and to everyone else, thanks SO MUCH for playing along, Stay tuned, we’re announcing more winners from recent giveaway and more new giveaways! On this very last day of January, we’re tying up loose ends in preparation of not only the start of a new month, but a brand (Chinese) new year. We’re cleaning out our queue, which includes a recipe and post for That Chocolate Cake. Wait, which chocolate cake? That Chocolate Cake. Oh. That Chocolate Cake. We originally baked the cake for National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27), but we had trouble typing up the post with all that frosting on our fingers. We weren’t unhappy about that. You won’t be either. That Chocolate Cake Ingredients: for the cake:
How To Whistle Loudly Whistling is a funny skill: folks who can whistle, wonder how anyone could have a problem with it. Folks who can't, wonder how anyone could ever produce such a sound. For those of you who can't, consider learning--a quick, loud, penetrating whistle has many useful applications and can be mastered with relative ease. (Note: there's nothing here on whistling Dixie or any other tuneful amusement.) Introduction What you'll need: Your fingers, washed (if you're starting a practice session) A mirror (optional) Practice 5 minutes a day in the mirror, and you'll have it in a few weeks (at the most) Terms to know: Bevel: a sharply angled edge which air flows over and produces a tone. You'll be shown two techniques for whistling: one that uses your fingers, and another that doesn't. Familiarize yourself with the different parts of your mouth, and get a feel for how they work together. If you've set aside time to practice (highly recommended) then wash your hands first. Method 1: Fingered Whistle 1.)
Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe There are a few things that make my basic chocolate cake recipe different from others, but before I get into the details, I should write a bit about the type of chocolate cake we are dealing with. This is not one of those, multi-layered, fancy-pants chocolate cakes. I'm not much good with those. You will want to refrigerate any leftover cake that has been frosted. I've been trying to develop more recipes like this one. I typically make this frosting just before serving. 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup non-alkaline/non-Dutched cocoa powder (I use Dagoba) 1 tablespoon baking powder (look for non-aluminum type) 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/2 cup barely melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil) 1 cup real maple syrup, room temperature 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup coconut milk, room temp 8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, shaved or finely chopped Preheat oven to 350F degrees with a rack in the middle. Makes one 8x8 or 9x9 cake.
Lemon Sugar Cookies Lemon Sugar Cookies Easy and colorful lemon sugar cookies, perfect for Spring and Easter celebrations. Over the last handful of weeks I’ve been debating what food items really shout spring. They’re quick, simple and fun for the kids to get involved with. Someone got a little goofy while waiting for the dough to chill. Waiting is hard when you’re 3… or 30. Easy and colorful lemon sugar cookies, perfect for Spring and Easter celebrations. Ingredients: 2 1/4C flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened 1/4C shortening 1 1/2C sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp lemon zest (roughly 2 large lemons) colored sanding sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Meanwhile prepare desired sanding sugar into small bowls. Grabbing a teaspoon amount of dough, roll into neat balls. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are just slightly turning a golden color.
A Dress A Day: Finally: Tetris Dress! Well, it's been a long time coming, but I have FINALLY finished my Tetris dress, and here it is. Here's the back (with iPhoto enhancement — the colors aren't really that bright): Here's the bodice, so you can see the contrast facing (these colors are truer, too): It's just in time, too, as I'm talking at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco today (about Wordnik, naturally!), and I hate giving a talk without a new dress. untitled It has been a while since I've written up any sweets, so I turned to my cookbook collection for a bit of inspiration. I thought it might be a day for a batch of cookies, but instead I ended up focusing on a classic fudge brownie recipe from Mollie Katzen's Moosewood Cookbook. These fudge brownies are packed with optional add-ins including freshly ground espresso beans, toasted walnuts, and mashed extra-ripe banana. Yum. Let me back up for a minute. I know many of you are going to find this hard to believe, but I've never cooked anything from the Moosewood Cookbook. As far as brownies go, I wouldn't classify these brownies as dense, but they're certainly on the dense side of cakey, with a lovely, sophisticated crumb. I love the crunch of the added walnuts, and recommend the banana-espresso addition for those of you who are looking to rid yourself of overripe bananas in something other than banana bread! Heidi notes: I used 71% Valrhona chocolate. Let soften: 1/2 lb. butter (don't melt it)
Funfetti Cupcakes {plus an announcement and winner} Funfetti Cupcakes {plus an announcement and winner} Possibly since before we were even expecting our third, I wondered how I’d announce the news here with everyone. I honestly can’t remember when I started thinking about this. Of course once everyone finds out they get excited for finding out if it’ll be a boy or a girl. We found out over the weekend that we’re having a… No wait… You didn’t think I’d just spill it so easily did you? I originally thought I’d make cupcakes with a cream filling and color the filling pink or blue but I just wasn’t up for that this time. Annd… what you’ve been waiting for and possibly what you shamefully skipped ahead to find out. We’re having a… Boy! Boy oh boy do I have a lot to learn! And of course the randomly selected winner of a Bake It Pretty grab bag is: Lauren from Keep It Sweet. Yield: yeilds roughly 12 regular cupcakes Funfetti Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Ingredients: Directions: Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Frosting:
Raspberry Sherbet Raspberry Sherbet Do you call it sherbert or sherbet? I’ve always called it sherbert. I only just this year found out there is only one r in the word. I realize many are quick to rush into the deliciousness of the months ahead and believe me I’m SO ready for it but… it technically is still summer and many areas of the country are still experiencing hot temps so let’s have one more fruity frozen treat. I was determined for my first homemade sherbet to be raspberry, simply because I had a nice frozen stash of raspberries. I was beyond thrilled when the moment came where I remembered to pull out the ingredients and whip this sucker up. This recipe originates from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz. Easy and creamy homemade raspberry sherbet recipe, bursting with flavor!
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