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Chef John's Rocky Road

Chef John's Rocky Road

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place dark chocolate chips, butter, and maple syrup in a heat-safe bowl set over a saucepan with about 1 inch hot water over lowest heat setting until melted; do not stir.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, line an 8x8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap.
  3. 3 Slowly stir melted chocolate mixture with a spatula until shiny and smooth. Off heat, stir in marshmallows and almonds until combined.
  4. 4 Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared pan until evenly distributed. Do not smooth or press down the top; try to preserve a rough texture. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm and well chilled, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Sift cocoa over top. Cut into 16 squares.

By John Mitzewich

Nada's Baba Cake

Nada's Baba Cake

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 2 liter baba pan OR a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, superfine sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes. Beat in flour. Reserve approximately 1/4 cup of batter and set aside. Pour remaining batter into prepared pan. Mix cocoa into reserved batter. Drop by spoonfuls onto the batter in the pan. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, swirl the two batters to achieve a marbled effect.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By Cheryl

Passover Double Chocolate Almond Torte

Passover Double Chocolate Almond Torte

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a 9-inch springform pan and dust with 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
  3. 3 Melt chopped chocolate squares and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk egg yolks and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Gradually whisk chocolate and butter mixture into egg yolk mixture until well blended.
  6. 6 Beat egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat sugar into egg whites until sugar dissolves and egg whites hold stiff peaks.
  7. 7 Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture until just blended and batter is smooth and fluffy.
  8. 8 Spread batter evenly into prepared springform pan.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until sides begin to pull away from pan and top is set in center, about 25 minutes.
  10. 10 Let torte cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the sides of pan.
  11. 11 Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir the chips. Continue to heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each time, until the chocolate chips have melted and are warm and smooth. Do not overheat.
  12. 12 Drizzle melted chocolate chips onto torte. Sprinkle crushed almonds and a dusting of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed, onto the torte before serving..

By Stephanie C

Chocolate Passover Sponge Cake

Chocolate Passover Sponge Cake

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spray a 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Sift matzo cake meal with potato starch into a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Place egg yolks into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Slowly beat 1 cup sugar into the egg yolks; continue beating until mixture is thick and pale, about 5 more minutes. Beat cocoa powder into the egg yolk mixture until thoroughly combined.
  6. 6 Beat egg whites with an electric mixer fitted with clean beaters in a separate bowl until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar and continue to beat until egg whites hold stiff peaks.
  7. 7 Lightly stir matzo cake meal mixture and coffee into egg yolk-cocoa mixture.
  8. 8 Gently fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, retaining as much volume as possible. Fold in remaining egg whites, mixing just until no white streaks remain. Gently mix in chopped walnuts.
  9. 9 Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared tube pan.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until top of cake shows small cracks and springs back when lightly pressed, about 45 minutes.
  11. 11 Run a knife around the sides of cake to loosen from the pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack to cool.

By dakatz

Chocolate Pavlova

Chocolate Pavlova

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat together egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks in a large bowl. Beat in sugar, about three tablespoons at a time, until stiff and glossy peaks form. Sift cocoa and cornstarch over egg whites, and gently fold in. Gently fold in vinegar, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
  3. 3 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the meringue into an eight inch circle. Bake in the center of the oven for 1 1/2 hours until the outside is crispy and the center is soft. Using a metal spatula, loosen the meringue from the parchment paper, and remove to cool on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely, about one hour.
  4. 4 Whip cream with the sugar, and spread over the meringue. Arrange strawberries decoratively over the top, and drizzle with chocolate.

By Olga D

Lamingtons

Lamingtons

4.2

Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch pan.
  2. 2 Make the cake: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and noticeably lighter in color. Mix in one egg until fully incorporated; mix in remaining egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, beating until just incorporated after each addition. Pour into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Wrap cooled cake with plastic wrap. Place onto your counter at room temperature to let firm up, 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 When ready to finish the lamingtons, make the icing: Place confectioners' sugar and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Mix in warm milk and melted butter until icing is fluid but not too runny.
  7. 7 Unwrap the cake and cut into 24 squares. Cover a work surface with parchment or waxed paper, then set a wire rack over top. Pour coconut into a shallow bowl.
  8. 8 Using a fork, dip each cake square into icing, turn until all sides are coated, then roll in coconut. Place onto the rack to dry.

By bme

Deb's Passover Brownies

Deb's Passover Brownies

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8x8-inch baking pans.
  2. 2 Place butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until butter and chocolate are melted; mix well.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat eggs and egg whites together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gently stir butter-chocolate mixture, sugar, coffee, and vanilla flavoring into egg mixture; beat well to combine.
  4. 4 Combine potato starch, matzo cake meal, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl; beat into chocolate-egg mixture until fluffy and thoroughly combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips until incorporated. Divide batter between the prepared baking pans.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers shows moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Deb

Chocolate-Glazed Honey Cake

Chocolate-Glazed Honey Cake

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
68 min
Total
98 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x3-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Mix 4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, honey, eggs, oil, coffee, jam, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda together in a bowl until smooth; spread evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove cake from pans and cool on a wire rack.
  4. 4 Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa powder, water, and 1 teaspoon flour together, stirring constantly, in a saucepan over low heat until mixture is smooth and thick, about 8 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add margarine and brandy; whisk until glaze is thickened. Refrigerate glaze until cooled, at least 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Spread glaze over cooled cakes.

By Dinah Berch

Hot Mocha

Hot Mocha

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small mug or coffee cup, mix cocoa and granulated sugar substitute together. Add a few tablespoons of coffee and stir until cocoa is completely dissolved. Pour in remaining coffee.
  2. 2 Foam milk. Spoon a generous amount over hot mocha. Garnish with a pinch of cocoa powder, if desired.

By Sweet'NLowR

Charlie's Chocolate Syrup

Charlie's Chocolate Syrup

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir in both cocoa powders and vanilla bean paste until combined.
  2. 2 Remove saucepan from the heat and allow to cool. Transfer syrup to a lidded jar.

By thedailygourmet

Made-in-Minutes No-Cook Fudge

Made-in-Minutes No-Cook Fudge

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly grease 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Pour the coconut oil into a bowl, and sift in the cocoa, stirring to blend evenly. Stir in the honey, and mix until smooth. Spread mixture into prepared dish, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 inch squares.

By amanda123ns

Chocolate Spread

Chocolate Spread

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat butter and honey together until completely combined; add cocoa powder and beat until mixture lightens slightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

By Allrecipes Member

Maple Syrup Hot Chocolate

Maple Syrup Hot Chocolate

4.8

Prep
Cook
7 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add maple syrup and cocoa powder, stirring occasionally, until completely dissolved.

By luckycharm416

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift together milk powder, white sugar and cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container.
  2. 2 To prepare, stir approximately 2 heaping teaspoons of mix into 1 cup of hot water.

By Debby

Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place melted coconut oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth and no dry pockets remain. Stir in maple syrup and continue whisking until fully incorporated and glossy.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into molds or a parchment-lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

By Heidiwilliams89

ABC Pudding - Avocado, Banana, Chocolate Delight

ABC Pudding - Avocado, Banana, Chocolate Delight

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place avocados, bananas, and cocoa powder in a blender; puree until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour pudding into serving bowls and sprinkle additional cocoa powder on top for garnish.
  3. 3 Chill in refrigerator for texture and flavor to develop, at least 1 hour.

By Beyker

Easy Chocolate Sherbet

Easy Chocolate Sherbet

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa, water, and amaretto until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into an ice cream freezer container, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to freeze.

By Mary the Monkey

Healthier Graham Cracker Crust

Healthier Graham Cracker Crust

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, yogurt, and brown sugar. Press mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.

By Sara

Spicy Cocoa Almonds

Spicy Cocoa Almonds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir and continue baking until fragrant and toasty, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on tray for 2 minutes; pour into a bowl.
  3. 3 Add cocoa powder, sucralose, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a spatula until well coated. Pour almonds back onto the baking tray to cool completely.

By Mel Perry

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Place maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla into a mug. Pour in 1/3 of the hot milk and stir well. Add remaining hot milk.

By Liz McGuire

Easy Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Easy Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix well. Mix in flour mixture gradually, 1/2 cup at a time, until incorporated; dough will resemble damp sand.
  4. 4 Press dough firmly into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Cut into 1x2-inch rectangles. Prick each rectangle a few times lightly with a fork.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top looks dry and edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before lifting out of the pan.

By NICOSMOMDEE

Quick Chocolate Frosting

Quick Chocolate Frosting

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  2. 2 Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If frosting seems too thick, add water. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar.
  3. 3 Spread on cooled cookies, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.

By K Myhre

Righteous Raspberry Brownies

Righteous Raspberry Brownies

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x9-inch baking dish and dust with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, superfine sugar, margarine, flour, chocolate chunks, and 3/4-cups cocoa powder together with an electric hand mixer in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Fold raspberries gently into batter; spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is a bit crusty, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.

By Arleigh

Light and Creamy Brown Sugar and Chocolate Frosting

Light and Creamy Brown Sugar and Chocolate Frosting

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl, and whip with an electric mixer. Add sugar, vanilla and cocoa powder; whip until stiff and spreadable. Refrigerate until needed.

By PURPLEMAGGOT

Hasty Chocolate Pudding

Hasty Chocolate Pudding

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, until no dry lumps remain.
  2. 2 Cook in the microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir well. Continue cooking and stirring at 1-minute intervals until shiny and thick, 2 to 4 minutes. Mix in vanilla.
  3. 3 Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding to prevent skin from forming. Place in the refrigerator to chill. Serve cold.

By Debra

Sue's Hot Fudge Sauce

Sue's Hot Fudge Sauce

4.6

Prep
4 min
Cook
7 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter, cocoa, sugar and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Carefully pour hot mixture into a blender and blend for 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately. Store in refrigerator.

By Lisa Kreft

Chocolate Frosting II

Chocolate Frosting II

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Pour in cocoa mixture. Beat well (mixture will be extremely thick). Beat in milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

By Diana OConnor