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How to make Almond Chocolate Pear Cake
If you like pears and chocolate and think they go well together, you should try this Chocolate Almond Pear Cake. It is very flavorful due to pears and almonds, and also has a rich, moist and chocolatey taste that makes it simply irresistible.

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Ingredients
Makes about 10 servings
4 eggs, separated
7 oz (200g) semisweet chocolate (55-70%)
2/3 cup (150g) butter
1 tbsp (8g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (100g) ground almonds
1/4 tsp (2g) salt
1 tsp (5ml) almond extract
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
3 or 4 ripe pears, peeled, halved and cored
1. Grease and line a 10-inch (25cm) springform pan (with a removable base) with parchment paper. Separate egg yolks from whites. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Melt chocolate and butter over a bain-marie until smooth. Let it cool slightly. Add yolks one at a time and stir well.Stir in cocoa powder, ground almonds, salt and almond extract.
3. Whip egg whites until foamy using a mixer. Gradually add sugar and whip until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped whites into chocolate mixture.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. Cut pear halves in thin slices leaving one edge uncut.
6. Place the sliced pear halves on top of the batter and bake for 40-45 minutes.
7. Let it cool completely and refrigerate to set for at least 2 hours.
July 22, 2021
How to make Sacher Torte – Chocolate Cake with Apricot Jam Filling
Sacher Torte is one of the famous cakes around the world. It is a soft, elegant chocolate cake, filled with apricot jam and covered with a delicious chocolate glaze. It goes best with unsweetened whipped cream and a good cup of coffee.

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Ingredients
Makes about 12 servings
Chocolate Cake Batter
7 eggs, separated
2/3 cup (150g) butter, room temperature
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
5 oz (150g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1/2 cup +1 tbsp (120g) sugar
A pinch of salt
1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
Apricot Jam (250-300g jam)
1 pound (450g) fresh apricots, seeds removed
2/3 cup (135g) sugar
1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15ml) water
Chocolate Glaze
7 oz bittersweet chocolate (85% cocoa)
1 1/4 cups (250g) sugar
2/3 cup (160ml) water
Garnish
Unsweetened whipped cream
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease with butter and dust with flour a 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
2. Prepare the cake batter. In a large bowl mix the butter with powdered sugar until creamy. Add egg yolks one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
3. Meanwhile melt the chocolate in a double boiler and add it to the yolks mixture.
4. Whip egg whites with salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whites into the chocolate mixture. Gradually incorporate sifted flour into the mixture.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Invert the cake to get a flat surface and cool completely.
8. Meanwhile prepare the apricot jam. Cut apricots in smaller pieces and place into a saucepan with sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes until thickens and remove from heat. Sieve to get a smooth jam. Set aside until ready to use.
9. Assembling the cake. Divide cake in two layers. Spread about half of the hot jam over the first layer. Top with the second cake layer and spread the rest of hot jam on top and sides of the cake. Let it dry for up to 30 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake over a wire rack placed on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
11. Prepare the chocolate glaze. Add sugar and water into a saucepan. Bring to boil for about 5 minutes or until thermometer reaches 234˚F/112°C. Remove from heat, stir for several times and add chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and shiny. If it thickens too much return it over low heat and add a few drops of water if necessary to thin it out to a runny, pourable consistency.
12. Pour the hot glaze all over the cake, starting from the edges, center. You can use the leftover glaze from the baking sheet to decorate the cake later or refrigerate for later use. Wait for few minutes and transfer the cake to a serving platter. Let the glaze dry for at least one hour at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate as it might affect the glaze.
13. Use leftover chocolate glaze for writing Sacher on top of the cake.
14. Serve alongside unsweetened whipped cream.

July 5, 2021
How to make Chocolate Pound Cake
Chocolate Pound Cake – buttery and thick, with a moist crumb and great chocolate flavor. This recipe mainly uses lots of cocoa powder.

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Ingredients
Makes 2 loaf pound cakes
1 cup + 2 tbsp (250g) butter
1 1/2 cup (300g) sugar
1/3 cup (40g) cocoa powder
7 oz (200ml) milk
1.5 oz (40g) semisweet chocolate
4 eggs
1 2/3 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
2 1/2 tsp (10g) baking powder
nuts, for topping
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and line with parchment paper two 9x5in (23x13cm) loaf pans.
2. Place butter in a sauce pan and melt over low heat. Add sugar, cocoa powder and milk and stir to combine. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3. To make the chocolate glaze for the topping, place the chocolate pieces into a small bowl and add about 1 cup (220g) of the hot cocoa syrup. Stir to melt the chocolate and set aside until ready to use.
4. While the cocoa syrup cools down slightly separate the egg whites from yolks and whip the egg whites until foamy and stiff peaks form.
5. Incorporate yolks one at a time and then add flour, salt and baking powder to the cocoa syrup and stir to combine. Gently fold the whipped whites into the mixture and divide mixture evenly into the prepared pans.
6. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
7. Pour the reserved chocolate glaze on the top and decorate with nuts if desired.
8. Let cool completely before serving.
June 30, 2021
No-Bake White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe
This white chocolate strawberry mousse is a delicate and elegant summer dessert that is refreshing and tastes great.
Just imagine, a crunchy crust, a soft white chocolate mousse, followed by a fruity mousse and everything topped with strawberries also brings out a bit of texture and flavor.

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Ingredients
Makes about 10 servings
Crust
9 oz (250 g) digestive biscuits/graham crackers
6 tbsp (80 g) coconut oil or butter, melted
White Chocolate Mousse
7 oz (200g) white chocolate
12 oz (350g) whipping cream (35% fat), cold, divided
1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
2 tbsp (30g) cold water
Strawberry Mousse
10 oz (300g) strawberries
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
2 tbsp (30g) cold water
7 oz (200g) whipping cream (35% fat), cold
Topping
fresh strawberries, cut in thin slices
1. Prepare the strawberry sauce so it has time to cool before preparing the strawberry mousse. Cut the strawberries in quarters. Place the strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan and place over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and puree using a blender. Set aside while you prepare the gelatin.
2. Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and then pour it over strawberry puree. Let the strawberry mixture cool at room temperature while you prepare the rest.
3. Prepare the crust. Place the biscuits/graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until crumbs form. Add melted
coconut oil or butter and process until completely combined.
4. Press the mixture into the bottom of a non-stick 8 inch (20 cm) springform pan using the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until you
prepare the white chocolate mousse.
5. Prepare the white chocolate mousse. In a heat proof bowl add the chocolate and 5 oz (150g) whipping cream. Place the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, over low heat until all the chocolate is melted. Meanwhile dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place the gelatin over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and pour it over the melted chocolate mixture. Let cool completely.
6. Whip the remaining 7 oz (200g) cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
7. Pour the chocolate mousse over the crust and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to set.
8. Prepare the strawberry mousse. Whip the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add the cooled strawberry mixture and mix until well combined. Pour over the set white chocolate mousse.
9. Refrigerate for about 4 hrs or overnight to set before serving. Run a warm knife around the edges of the cake to remove the sides of the pan.
June 1, 2021
How to make Strawberry Tart
This decadent tart with it’s almond crust, strawberries and ricotta filling makes the perfect dessert for summer.
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Ingredients:
Almond Sweet Pastry
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 stick (110 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp ice water
Ricotta Filling
1 pound (500 g) ricotta cheese
1 tbsp minced fresh mint
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Almond extract
Strawberry Glaze
3 tbsp strawberry jam
1 tbsp water
Topping
1 1/2 pound fresh strawberries
1 tbsp chopped almonds
Directions
1. Prepare the sweet pastry. In a large bowl mix flour with sugar and salt. Incorporate butter to the flour, using a pastry blender, a fork or a pastry processor, until crumbs are formed. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix them in. Add water and incorporate into the dough. Wrap it with plastic, press slowly to form a disk and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. On o floured surface or over the plastic wrap roll the dough to a circle with about 1 1/2 inches larger than your tart pan. Lift up the rolled dough and place it on a greased 11 inch tart pan lined with parchment paper. Remove the edges and refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180C).
4. Prick the dough with a fork and line a parchment paper over the dough. Fill with dry beans, rice or pie weights.
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and the parchment paper. Return to oven for another 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Brush the shell with beaten egg and return to oven for 2 minutes more, to seal the shell.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing the shell out of the tart pan.
8. Prepare the ricotta filling. In a large bowl place the ricotta cheese with sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, almond extract and minced mint. Mix it well and refrigerate until ready to fill the tart.
9. Prepare the strawberry glaze. Heat the strawberry jam and water and strain it through a sieve. Set aside to cool.
10. Assemble the tart. After removing the tart shell from the pan (if desired) start filling it with ricotta mixture. Add halved strawberries on top and brush with strawberry glaze. Sprinkle chopped almonds on top and refrigerate to cool.

May 16, 2021
How to make Chocolate Eclair Cake – Chocolate Karpatka
The Vanilla Eclair, Polish Karpatka was great, so I’d love to make a chocolate version of it. Double layer of chocolate choux pastry with a generous amount of soft and smooth chocolate ice cream. It is simply hard to resist.
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Ingredients
Makes about 10-12 servings
Chocolate Choux Pastry Layers
1/2 cup (65g) flour
1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
1/3 cup (80ml) milk
1/3 cup (80ml) water
2 tsp (10g) sugar
1/2 tsp (2g) salt
2 oz (60g) unsalted butter
3 eggs
Chocolate Filling
2 cups (500ml) milk
2/3 cup (135g) sugar
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tbsp (10g) cocoa powder
2 eggs
4 oz (120g) chocolate semisweet
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (2g) salt
3/4 cup (170g) butter, room temperature
December 24, 2020