Trifles are one of my favorite desserts to construct. This is why: 1. It's no-bake and thus super quick to assemble. 2. You can even use all store-bought, ready-made ingredients to assemble your trifle. 3. If your layer cake fails, turn it into a trifled "deconstructed" dessert. This chocolate cake trifle was borne out of … Continue reading Chocolate Whiskey Trifle
Month: October 2013
Sachertorte – A Success
About a year ago, I attempted my very first Sachertorte - a classic Austrian chocolate cake with an apricot jam filling and a chocolate glaze. Unfortunately, my version failed miserably. This cake is a really old-school recipe that doesn't involve any chemical leavening, and since I didn't have an electric mixer at the time, whipping … Continue reading Sachertorte – A Success
Chocolate Almond Granola
One of my favorite snacks these days is Trader Joe's Chocolate Almond Granola. It's chocolatey, it's crunchy, it satisfies my breakfast and mid-afternoon snacking needs - it's really a great product. What's even better about it is how simple the ingredients list is. Just about everything can be found in the grocery store, and I … Continue reading Chocolate Almond Granola
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