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Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Yield:  Makes 16 servings (serving size: 1 whoopie pie)                      Ingredients COOKIES: 1 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2/3 cup   unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed) 1 1/2 teaspoons   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   sea salt or table salt 1 cup   unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup   vegetable oil 1  large egg 1/2 cup   granulated sugar 1/4 cup   agave nectar 1 teaspoon   instant espresso powder, dissolved in 1 teaspoon warm water 1 teaspoon   pure vanilla extract FILLING: 2/3 cup   marshmallow crème 1/4 cup   (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon   pure vanilla extract Preparation 1. To make cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through salt); sti...

Prep Time:  45 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes Yield:  Makes 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice)              Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray 3 cups   all-purpose flour 2 cups   sugar 2/3 cup   sifted natural unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons   baking soda 3/4 teaspoon   salt 1 1/2 cups   brewed coffee, at room temperature 2/3 cup   canola oil 2  large egg whites 2 tablespoons   apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons   vanilla extract Frosting: 3  large egg whites 1 1/2 cups   sugar 1/4 teaspoon   cream of tartar Dash of salt 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract Preparation 1. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Coat 2 (9- x 1 1/2 -inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Cover bottoms of pans with parchment paper. Coat parchment with cooking spray; set aside. 2. To make cake: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in...

Prep Time:  30 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes Yield:  Makes 12 servings (serving size: 1/12 of the trifle) Ingredients Cake: 1 cup   non-self-rising cake flour 1 teaspoon   kosher salt 12  large egg whites (at room temperature) 1 1/2 teaspoons   cream of tartar 1 cup   granulated sugar Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons   finely crushed coffee beans Trifle: 2 pounds   hulled strawberries 6 tablespoons   granulated sugar, divided 2 tablespoons   espresso powder combined with 1/2 cup boiling water 2  (8-ounce) blocks 1/3 less fat cream cheese (at room temperature) 1 cup   powdered sugar, sifted 2 teaspoons   espresso powder 1 teaspoon   pure vanilla extract 1 cup   fat-free sour cream 1/2 cup   plus 2 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites (at room temperature) 1/3 cup   unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted Preparation 1. Heat oven to 350° with a rack in the lower th...

Mexican Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting Eggless chocolate cakes with frosting can be as wonderful. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  25-30 minutes   Category:  Veg - Ingredients • Refined flour (maida) 1 cup • Cornflour/ corn starch 1/4 cup • Baking soda 1 teaspoon • Salt 1/2 teaspoon • Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon • Cocoa powder 3 tablespoons • Castor sugar (caster sugar) 1 cup • Vanilla essence 1 teaspoon • Vinegar 1 tablespoon For frosting • Icing sugar 1 cup • Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon • Honey 1 tablespoon • Cocoa powder 2 tablespoons • Oil 1 tablespoon Method Preheat oven to 180° C. Grease a square cake tin and lightly dust with dry flour. Place a sieve over a bowl and put refined flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, cinnamon powder, cocoa powder and sift. Mix well. Add castor sugar and mix. Add 1 cup chilled water and mix. A...

Brownie Parfait Delicious dessert of interlaced layers of chocolate brownie, whipped cream and peaches. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  35 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Chocolate Brownie 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   cocoa powder 3/4 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1/2 tsp   baking powder 6 tbsp   curds (dahi) 5 tbsp   milk 5 tbsp   melted butter 1/2 cup   chopped walnuts (akhrot) 1/2 tsp   vanilla essence Other Ingredients 2   unbeaten whipped cream  , chilled 4 tbsp   powdered sugar 1/4 tsp   vanilla essence 8  canned  peach halves For The Garnish 4  cocktail  cherries Method   For the chocolate brownie Preheat the oven to 180 degree c (350 degree f). Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl using a wooden spoon. Make sure there are no lumps. Pour this mixture into a greased and dusted 200 mm. X 200 mm. (8" ...

Brownie and Whipped Cream Sundae Freshly-baked, gooey brownies are placed in between layers of fresh vanilla cream, and topped up with peach halves, and cocktail cherries. A delicious, yummy-looking dessert that kids will definitely love, and probably eat it up before dinner! Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  35 mins Baking Time:  25 to 30 mins. Baking Tempearature:  180°C (360°F). Makes 8 glases Ingredients For The Chocolate Brownie 1 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/4 cup   cocoa powder 3/4 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 tsp   baking soda 1/2 tsp   baking powder 6 tbsp   curds (dahi) 5 tbsp   milk 5 tbsp   melted butter 1/2 cup   chopped walnuts (akhrot)   1/2 tsp   vanilla essence Other Ingredients 2 cups   unbeaten whipped cream  , chilled 4 tbsp   powdered sugar 1/4 tsp   vanilla essence 8  canned  peach halves Method   For the chocolate brownie ...

Inspired by Dionne Lucas's recipe for roulade léontine, this easy flourless chocolate cake will delight your guests with its airy texture and intense chocolate flavor. Here we filled it with Grand Marnier whipped cream (see Cooks' notes, below, for other flavor ideas). We tried several brands of chocolate and found that Lindt and Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolates produced the best flavor and texture for this particular cake. This cake depends on separated eggs for its lightness and airy texture. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr ingredients For cake layer 6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped 3 tablespoons water 6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder For filling 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest Garnish: unsweetened c...

Everyday Chocolate and Banana Shake Serves 4 to 6 1/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 banana 2 cups vanilla ice cream Place water, cocoa and sugar in blender and mix until well mixed on low speed. Stop and add milk and banana and cover and blend again, until smooth. Add the ice cream and blend until smooth. Serve chilled.

Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Raspberries Serves 4 For the Frosting 1 3/4 cups cups confectioners sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk For the Cupcakes 1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder 1 cup boiling water 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup fresh raspberries In the large mixing combine 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla using an electric mixer. Add milk and continue mixing until well combined. Use a spatula to scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl. With the mixer running, slowly add remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, mixing until well combined. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line 16 muffin cups with paper li...

Chocolate Brownie A rich, dark chocolate brownie which is ideal for a tea party or even as a dessert if served with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  4 mins Makes 4 pieces Ingredients 1/2 cup   plain flour (maida) 4 tbsp   cocoa powder 2 tbsp   sour curds (khatta dahi) 1/4 tsp   soda bi-carb 1/4 cup   melted butter 5 tbsp   powdered sugar 1/2 tsp   vanilla essence 1/4 cup  roughly chopped  walnuts (akhrot) 1 tbsp   butter  for greasing Method Sift together the flour and cocoa powder using a sieve. Keep aside. Combine the curds and soda-bi-carb in a bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla essence and ½ cup of hot water in another bowl and whisk well. Add the curds-soda mixture and mix well. Add the flour mixture and walnuts and mix gently to make a smooth batter of dropping consistency. Grease a 150 mm. (6”)...

Black Forest Cake Ingredients For Cake  All Purpose Flour (Maida) - 1/2 cup (50 gms) Cocoa Powder - 1/2 cup (50 gms) Powdered Sugar - 1 cup Butter - 1 cup (100 gms) Eggs - 6 Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp   For Frosting Heavy Whipping Cream (Double Cream) - 1 pint Sugar - as needed Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp Cherries - 1 can Chocolate Bar - 1 (grated/shaved) Chocolate Rice - as needed   For syrup Water/ Syrup from cherry can - 1 cup Sugar - 1/2 cup Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp Method For the cake 1. Sieve together the all purpose flour (maida) and cocoa powder into a bowl. 2. Melt the butter in the microwave. 3. Beat the eggs in a bowl using a hand blender until it becomes very creamy and frothy. 4. Mix together all the wet ingredients (melted butter, sugar, vanilla essence) along with the beaten eggs. 5. Finally fold in the dry ingredients (flour + cocoa) with the wet ingredients. 6. Mix everything nicely with a wooden spoon until y...