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Chocolate Shortbread & Raspberry Napoleons

Hard
For the shortbread, beat the butter with the granulated and icing sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. It’s an important step to beat the butter and sugar well together when making shortbread – this ensures the shortbread will hold togethe
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Brandy-Soaked Christmas Cupcakes

Medium
Bring the brandy up to the boil on the hob then remove and add the cranberries. Cover with a lid and leave for one hour. Meanwhile, put the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl – flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa and butter (treat butter as ‘dry’
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
12

Red Hot Santa Tini

Easy
1) Rim a martini glass with cocoa powder with a pinch of cayenne pepper added. 2) Shake together vodka and Godiva chocolate liqueur and pour into glass. 3) Top with sweetened double cream. 4) Garnish the cream with a small Thai chilli pepper.
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
1

Cheeky Christmas Coffee

Easy
Add a good dollop of Baileys into some real coffee. Heat up some milk and whisk it until fluffy, then spoon a little on top of the coffee. Top with some toffee popcorn. Then sprinkle with cocoa powder that has been mixed with gold edible gli
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
1

Chocolate and Raspberry Tart

Medium
1. To make the pastry, sift the flour and cocoa into a bowl, add the sugar and the butter and rub the butter in with fingertips or an electric mixer until it resembles fine crumbs. 2. Stir in the egg yolks and gradually bring the crumbs together,
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
8

Chocolate Truffles

Easy
1) Chop the chocolates finely with a sharp knife. Place them in a heat-proof mixing bowl. 2) Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just boils. Turn off the heat and allow the cream to sit for 20 seconds. Pour the cream through a fine-meshed
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Serves
60

Outrageous Brownies

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 180 C/Gas mark 4. Butter and flour a 30 by 46 by 2cm baking tray. 2. Melt together the butter, 450g of chocolate chips and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. 3. In a large
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
20

Easter Cupcakes

Easy
Pre-heat your oven to 190°C, 170°C Fan, Gas 5. Put all the cake ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon for 2 - 3 minutes until gooey and well combined. Spoon the mixture into 18-20 paper cases or 12-14 muffin cases plac
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
18

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3. 2. Pour the Guinness into a saucepan and add the Stork, gently heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa and sugar. Mix together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and then add to the pan.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
14

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

Easy
Preheat oven to 175°C. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa, sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. In another medium mixing bowl, combine the stout, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat in eggs, 1 at time. Mix in sour cream until thor
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
24

Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake

Easy
You will need a 12-cup bundt pan 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Reserve for late
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
12

Chocolate Stout and Irish Cream Liqueur Cupcakes

Easy
For the cupcakes:1) Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C/Gas Mark 3. Line a cupcake or muffin tin with 24 regular-size cupcake liners. 2) Place the stout and butter in a medium-size saucepan and whisk together on medium heat until the butter is melted.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
27 mins
Serves
24

St. Patrick's Day Green Velvet Layer Cake

Medium
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment and butter the parchment; set aside. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermil
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10

Irish Cream Chocolate Cake

Medium
1. Mix the milk and lemon juice in a jug. Put aside. 2. Place Stork and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together until light and fluffy. (approx 1 ½ min with electric hand mixer). 3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 4
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
10

St. Patrick's Day Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks

Easy
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and spray with cooking spray. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the buttermilk, food co
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
24

Berry Special Valentine Cake

Medium
Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Grease the base and sides of a 25 x 38cm (10 x 15 inch) Swiss roll tin or roasting tin with the same base measurement and line the base with a piece of non-stick baking paper. Add the margarine and sugar to t
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Serves
8

Chocolate Heart Cake

Easy
Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Place the margarine, caster sugar and eggs into a mixing bowl. Sift over the self-raising flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. With an electric mixer beat everything together for 2 minutes or until smooth. Divide
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10

‘Get It On’ Valentine Showstopper Cake

Medium
Preheat your oven to 160°C/ 325°F. Melt the chocolate and the butter in a saucepan with the coffee granules and water. Keep the temperature low and turn off the heat when only a few small lumps remain, stirring until these disappear. Weigh the
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
-

Red Velvet Heart Pancakes

Easy
Whisk the cream cheese, sour cream, milk and icing sugar until smooth in a medium bowl; set aside.Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl un
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
-

Organic Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Easy
1. Simply put all the ingredients in a food processor - the avocado, cocoa powder, coconut butter, agave syrup, vanilla extract and salt, and blend until thick and smooth. 2. You will need to open the food processor and push down the mixture from
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Eggless and Vegan Chocolate and Rose Cupcakes

Easy
Mix together the milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside for 10-15 minutes. The mixture should curdle very slightly. Preheat the oven to 160°C for a fan-assisted oven or 180°C for a gas oven. Line two 12 cupcake baking trays with paper ca
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
24

Damaris' Orange-Chocolate Bars

Easy
 For the base: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 180°C. Put the butter, flour, cocoa, icing and granulated sugars, chocolate and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Process until the mixture is slightly damp and holds togeth
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
110 mins
Serves
24

Hot Cocoa

Easy
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly. In a small pot, heat 4 to 6 cups of water. Fill your mug half full with the mixture and pour in hot water. Stir to combine. Seal the rest in an airtight container, keeps indefinitely
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Hot Cocoa and Homemade Marshmallows

Medium
3 tablespoons (3 packets) powdered gelatine * 2 cups cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 2 egg whites** 2 cups confectioners' granulated sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting pan and marshmallows Butter, for greasing pan In a medium sized saucepan soa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Serves
4

Hot chocolate

Easy
1) In a small saucepan over low heat, bring 1 litre of milk to a simmer. In a small bowl mix the remaining 65ml with the cocoa powder until smooth. 2) Stir in cocoa mixture and sugar into the milk and stir, without boiling, until the sugar is disso
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

Spiced hot chocolate

Easy
1) In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, warm the milk, curry powder and cardamom pods over medium heat, stirring every now and then so it doesn't burn. 2) Meanwhile, spoon the cocoa powder into a measuring cup. Once you see little bubbles forming ar
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Surprise Batty Loaf Cake

Medium
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4). Grease and line an 18cm (7inch) square tin and a 900g (2lb) loaf tin. For the bat cake, put 100g (3 ½ oz) margarine, 100g (3 ½ oz) caster sugar and 2 eggs in a mixing bowl. Sieve 100g (3 ½ oz) flour,
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Scary Spider Cookies

Easy
Preheat the oven to 180°C, (160°C for fan ovens), Gas Mark 4. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and Carnation Squeezy Condensed Milk until light and fluffy. Mix the flour and cocoa powder together then add to the buttery mixture to form a
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
15

Black Velvet Cake

Medium
Pre-heat the oven to 160°C. Grease and line two round 8-inch cake tins. To make the cake, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add the oil, buttermilk, vinegar, and black food colour. Mix together the grated chocolate
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
12

Halloween Spice Cake

Easy
1) Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. Butter and flour a 23 by 13cm loaf tin. Set aside. 2) In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspi
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
6

Ghouly Cupcakes

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line standard muffin tin with 12 muffin cases. 2) Put the butter, root beer and cocoa in a microwave proof bowl, cover with cling film and microwave on high for about 2 mins, until the butter melts. Stir to combi
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
12

Beef Chilli

Easy
Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; sear the beef in two batches, adding up to 2 teaspoons more vegetable oil, until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Using a slotted
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
150 mins
Serves
6

Slow Cooker Turkey Chilli

Easy
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the oil is brick-red and the mixture is dry, about 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey and 1 teaspoon salt an
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
490 mins
Serves
8

Slow Cooker Brownie Cake

Easy
Line the insert of a 4- or 6-quart slow cooker with a large piece of foil, then generously butter the foil.Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, eggs, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Fold in the chocolate chunk
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
180 mins
Serves
6

Slow-Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Easy
Whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder in a 6-quart slow cooker. Turn the cooker to high, and slowly whisk in the milk to prevent lumps from forming. Add the vanilla and salt, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours. The sugar and cocoa powder should be co
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
120 mins
Serves
-

Tempting Chocolate Truffle Cake

Easy
1. Grease a 20cm (8”) deep cake tin, and line the base with greaseproof paper. 2. Make the truffles first as they need time to harden. 3. Set a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of boiling water making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water.
Prep Time
90 mins
Cook Time
75 mins
Serves
22

Cookies and Cream Fudge Brownies

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, Gas Mark 6 with the middle of the shelf ready. Grease the 20cm square baking tin, then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little. 2. Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. When the butte
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-

Mexican beef stew over chipotle sweet potato mashers (nuevo latino beef dishes)

Easy
For the beef stew:1) Combine plain flour, cocoa and ancho chilli pepper in large bowl. Add beef and toss to coat evenly with plain flour mixture. Remove beef and reserve any excess plain flour mixture.2) Heat 15g of butter in stockpot over medium hea
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
120 mins
Serves
6

Chocolate Mini-Loaves

Easy
Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 175°C. Generously spray the inside of a mini-loaf baking pan with the cooking spray and set aside. Put the butter, coffee, cocoa and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with pla
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
-

Chocolate truffles

Medium
1) Put the chocolate in a bowl. In a small saucepan or microwave, heat the cream to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and shake the bowl gently to settle the cream. Cover with a plate or lid and set aside until the chocolate melts, about 5 mi
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Chocolate mandarin dream cocktail

Easy
1) Rub the orange wedge around the lip of a large chilled martini glass. Lightly rim the lip of the glass with cocoa powder. 2) Fill a shaker with ice and add the vodka and the liqueurs. Shake well for 5 to 10 seconds, and then pour into the chilled
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
1

Mexicocoa

Easy
In a saucepan over low heat add the cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon powder and chilli powder. Toast until spices begin to release their aromas, about a couple of minutes. Using a small whisk or wooden spoon, slowly incorporate the almond milk.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
1

Red Velvet Swirl Brownies

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking pan, and set aside. 3. Brownie layer: In a saucepan on medium heat melt the butter. Remove the butter to a large bowl and add the sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food colouri
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
8

Red velvet sandwich biscuits

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. 2) Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a small bowl. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
12

After Eight Tiramisu

Easy
Special equipment: 24 x 24 x 7cm square springform cake tin. 1. Dip each Italian sponge finger in espresso and line the base of the tin to make one layer. Top with a layer of chocolate thin mints. 2. In a bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and sweete
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
10

3D Brownie Christmas Trees

Easy
Special equipment: 22x30cm/9x12in baking tin, star shaped cookie cutters in assorted sizes. 1. To make the brownies, heat the oven to 190°C/375°F. Grease and line a 22x30cm/9x12in baking tin with parchment paper. 2. On a low heat, melt together
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
8

The Golden Chilli Unicorn Cupcake

Medium
1. For the cupcake, start by creaming butter and sugars for 5-10 minutes until fluffy and light in colour. 2. Sift flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt together and set aside. Mix vanilla into buttermilk and set aside.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
24 mins
Serves
24

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake

Easy
Special equipment: a 10-inch springform pan For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 175°C. Spray a 10-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt in a medium bowl. Melt the butter and chocol
Prep Time
75 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
8

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Easy
Special equipment: a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug and a microwave ovenPut the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt if using in a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug. Blend thoroughly with a fork. Add the milk, vegetable oil and v
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
1

Chocolate and Coffee Icebox Cake

Easy
1. Pre heat the oven to 180°C. 2. In a large mixer beat the butter and sugar together, add the egg then fold in the flours. Tip onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Roll into long sausage shapes wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
10

Belgian Waffle Layer Cake

Medium
1. Place the flour and sugar in a bowl with the yeast and mix together. 2. Heat the milk until its luke warm. Add the melted butter to the milk. 3. Make a well in the centre of the flour, add the egg yolks and a little of the milk mixture. St
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
12

Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease an 18-by-13-inch pan (half sheet pan) with cooking spray. 2. In a medium-large saucepan, heat the butter and unsweetened chocolate over low heat, whisking occasionally, until smooth and melted. Sprinkle i
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
32

Death by Chocolate Brownies

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line medium size shallow baking tin. 3. Melt the chopped chocolate, butter and vanilla together in heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from the heat once melted. 5. Add eggs and sugar i
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
8

Chocolate and Picota® Cherry Terrine

Easy
1. Line a loaf tin with slightly greased cling film. 2. Melt the chocolate pieces in a bowl over simmering water, with half the butter. 3. Beat the remaining butter in a large mixing bowl, with the sugar. 4. Break the eggs and separate the yolk fr
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
8

Organic Chocolate and Peanut Banoffee Layer Cake

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease and line three round 8-inch cake tins. 2. To make the cake, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add the oil, milk, vinegar and a squeeze of lemon. Mix together the grated chocolate and c
Prep Time
90 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
25

No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

Easy
Special equipment: a 9-by-5-by-3-inch metal loaf pan, chilled For the ice cream: Whisk together the condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. The mixture will become very thick; set aside. Whip the cream with a mixer on medium
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
10

Korean Coffee Brownies

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter; line the bottom with parchment paper, cut to fit, and then grease the parchment. 2. In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, heat the butter, chocolate a
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
-

Organic Paradise Pie

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4, take the biscuits, cereal and butter and mix together until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into a 20cm tart tin with a removable base, ensure an even layer. 2. Bake the biscuit base for 10 minut
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Caprese Cake

Medium
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 20cm deep round tin. 2. To make the cake, grind the whole almonds with the 50g of caster sugar in a food processor. 3. Beat the whole egg and yolks with the 160g of caster sugar until the mix
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
10

Dark Chocolate Waffles with White Chocolate Custard Sauce and Chocolate-Espresso Whipped Cream

Easy
Special equipment: a waffle iron For the white chocolate custard sauce: Combine the half-and-half and vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Whisk together
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Dark Chocolate Brownie Pops

Easy
1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. 2. Sift together the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Drizzle in the melted butter while still hot, add the vanilla and stir until combined. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out 20 portions and use
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
20

Red Velvet Whiskey Cheesecake Bars

Medium
1. For the red velvet cake: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Coat the foil with cooking spray. 2. Whisk together the flour,
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
12

Mini Chocolate-Meringue Cupcakes

Easy
For the cupcakes: arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 24-count mini-muffin pan with 1.25-inch diameter paper liners and set aside. In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg yo
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
20

Marshmallow Nutella Brownies in a Frying Pan

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a skillet pan. 2. In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. 3. Add the eggs and beat again. At this point it may look like the eggs have scrambled the butt
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
8

Hot Chocolate Monkey Bread

Easy
Special equipment: a 10-inch nonstick Bundt pan Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 180°C Put the butter in a medium bowl. Brush the Bundt pan with some of the butter to lightly coat. Cut the biscuits into quarters
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
12

Homemade Hot Chocolate 3 Ways

Easy
1. For the base: Whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa, cornflour, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue wh
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Chocolate chiffon cupcake

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 160C/gas 2. 2) Place paper liners into 2 (12-cup) muffin tins and set aside. 3) In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 4) Place the hot water and the cocoa powder into a small bowl an
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
24

Chocolate cupcakes with coffee cream filling

Medium
Cupcakes: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line muffin pans with paper cases and set aside. 2) In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. Add oil, coffee and eggs. Beat at medium speed wi
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4

Chocolate dirt cupcakes

Easy
1) For the cupcakes, preheat oven to 175C/Gas 4. Line three cupcake pans with cupcake cases. 2) In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Fill cupcake cases about two-thirds full. Ba
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
36

Pocket pies

Medium
For the pastry: 1) In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse for a few seconds and then pour into a large mixing bowl. 2) Add the shortening and knead it into the flour with your hands until it is crumbly. A
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10

Chocolate Citrus Biscotti

Easy
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar in another large bowl until pale yellow and f
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
70 mins
Serves
6

Chocolate devil's food cupcakes

Hard
1) Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. 2) Whisk together boiling water and cocoa. Cover and set aside. 3) With a mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla essence. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue creaming until light and fluffy
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
36

Chocorazz triple chip biscuits

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees F. 2) In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter and fat together with the brown sugar. Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix well. Add the vanilla and chocolate essence and raspberry flavoring, mix we
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
8

Grappa infused chocolate chocolate chunk biscuits

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Position a rack in the centre of the oven. 2) In a heatproof bowl, cover the sultanas with very warm grappa to 2.5cm above the level of the sultanas. Soak until the sultanas are plumped, about 3 to 5 minutes. 3) I
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
24

Grilled filet mignon with chocolate coffee BBQ sauce

Easy
Preheat the grill to medium heat. 1) Bring the steaks to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Rub the steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. 2) In a medium-size saucepan, melt the butter and oil over dium heat. A
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Chocolate flank steak with pineapple salsa

Easy
1) In a large resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar, cocoa, brown sugar, olive oil, cumin, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Add flank steak; seal bag and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight. 2) Spray nonstick griddle with nonstick spray and preh
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Decadent doughnuts with white and chocolate glaze

Easy
1) In a large fryer, pour the oil to a depth of 5 cm; heat to 180 degrees C. 2) In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3) In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, and eggs. Add to th
Prep Time
23 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Serves
12

Chocolate banana cake

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Mix instant coffee with water set aside for later. Sift plain flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder together, taking care that all the components are well combined and evenly distributed.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
6

Anniversary chocolate-buttermilk layer cake with toffee and toasted almonds

Medium
For the cake: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease and flour 3 (18-cm) cake tins. Cut greaseproof paper circles to fit the bottoms of the tins and fit into the bottom of each. 2) In a free standing mixer, add both sugars and butter and beat
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
16

Black forest cake with whipped cream frosting

Easy
For the cupcakes: 1) Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C/Gas mark 3. Line a mini-cupcake tin with 36 mini liners. 2) In a heavy-duty mixing bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. Once thoroughly mixed, add all the wet ingredients except the boi
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Serves
36

Chocolate crostatas with marmalade

Medium
For the chocolate crostata:1) Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, orange peel, and salt in a food processor. Add the butter. Blend until clumps form. Add two tablespoons of iced water and blend. A
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Serves
8

Chocolate pudding with candy roses

Medium
1) For the chocolate pudding: sift the first 5 ingredients into the cold single cream, whisk well to homogenize. Begin to heat while stirring constantly to 80 degrees C. Add chocolate and cook, stirring, for 1 full minute. Pass through a strainer and
Prep Time
55 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
3

Chocolate tiramisu

Medium
1) Place the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl and set aside. With an electric mixer, beat the cream and 50g of the sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. 2) Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone. Then fold in the chilled chocolate zabag
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Serves
12

Luck be a lady

Hard
For the chocolate sheet cake: (This is a creaming method recipe) 1) Preheat your oven at 160C/Gas 3. Grease a 1/2 flat baking tray with cooking spray then a piece of greaseproof paper. 2) Cream butter, sugar and cocoa powder. Slowly add your eggs,
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Rich chocolate cake with a New York attitude

Medium
For the cheesecake swirl: 1) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla essence on high speed until well combined. Add the eggs and continue to beat on high speed. Make sure to scrape d
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
10

Steamed chocolate pudding

Hard
Special equipment: Terrine mould For the chocolate pudding: 1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) In a bowl cream together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, beat in the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour, s
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
6

Vanilla velvet/chocolate cake

Medium
For each cake: 1) Preheat oven to 160C/Gas 3 and and spray 2 (20-cm) cake tins with cooking spray. 2) Combine all dry ingredients and sift. Combine all wet ingredients and whisk to incorporate. 3) In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment,
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
-

Killer Hazelnut Brownie Bites

Easy
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease and flour. In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together, butter, sugar, vanilla seeds and vanilla extract. Add eggs and mix u
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
25

Spiced Candied Almonds

Medium
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat about 1-inch of oil to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add almonds and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain and transfer nuts to a medium bowl. While nuts are still hot and slightly wet, add 1 c
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Honey, I'm peanuts about you! cake

Hard
Cook's note: Use good quality chocolate. 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease 2 (23-cm) round cake pans. (If silicon: place on a metal baking sheet. If metal: line with waxed paper.) 2) As the oven preheats, begin to make the cake batter.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
12

Red velvet cake

Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter two medium sheet tins, or two 20cm)round cake tins. 2) Sift the flour and salt together in a bowl. In an electric stand mixer, combine the butter and granulated sugar at medium speed. Add the vanilla and t
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
6

Chocorazz triple chip cookies

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Cream the butter, shortening and brown sugar together in a large bowl. 2) Add the eggs, one at a time and mix well. Add the vanilla and chocolate essences and raspberry flavouring, mix well. 3) In a separate bow
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
24

Hopped-Up On Caffeine Rich Chocolate Cake

Easy
Sift the plain flour, salt, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder together. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas4. Grease and flour a 20cm round cake tin. In a large bowl put the butter and sugar. With a hand-held electric mixer
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
8

Really good chocolate layer cake

Hard
1) In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and whisk in the cocoa until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature. 2) Place a shelf in the centre of the oven, and preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter 2 round cake tins,
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Serves
8

Devil's Food Cake

Easy
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Line the bottoms of both sandwich tins with baking parchment and butter the sides. Put the cocoa and 100g dark muscovado sugar into a bowl with a bit of space to spare, and pour in the boiling water. Whisk t
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
10

Prawn and chocolate tortilla soup

Easy
1) In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until tender. Add cocoa, cumin, coriander, red pepper, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and corn. Bring to a boil over medium-hig
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
8

Double fudge cake with chocolate buttercream frosting

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. Butter and flour a 30.5 x 46 x 4-cm cake tin and set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda and salt. 2) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment,
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
18

Chocolate meringues

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 93C/Gas 1. 2) In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and caster sugar 1 tbsp at a time. Beat until the egg whites are stiff and shiny and the sugar granules cannot be fe
Prep Time
120 mins
Cook Time
120 mins
Serves
-

Chocolate-chocolate chip muffins

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 2) Line the muffin tin with paper liners and lightly coat with cooking spray. This may seem like overkill, but otherwise the muffins will stick. 3) Whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
12

Gorgeously Glossy Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Easy
Preheat your oven - conventional 180°C, Fan assisted 160°C, Gas mark 5. Beat your butter and sugar together until smooth, creamy and pale white. I should be fluffy in texture. Slowly add your egg into the mix, about an egg's worth at a tim
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
16