Easy Chocolate Cake

Easy Chocolate CakeWhite ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake White ChocolateWhite Chocolate is technically not Chocolate at all, since it does not contain Chocolate Liquor or Cocoa solids, the two primary ingredients in Chocolate. It does, however, contain cocoa butter, which is a product of the Cacao plant, and it has a delicate Flavor in which hints of Chocolate certainly play a role. It is processed and made much like Chocolate, and White Chocolate can also be used just as regular Chocolate is in an assortment of foods.To Make Chocolate, the seeds of the cacao plant are harvested and allowed to ferment slightly. The...

Easy Chocolate CakeChocolate LiquorPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Chocolate LiquorChocolate Liquor is a combination of cocoa solids and cocoa butter which is obtained when Cacao beans are processed to Make Chocolate products. Once Chocolate Makers have produced Chocolate Liquor, there are a number of ways in which the substance can be handled to make various Chocolate products ranging from Cocoa to baking chocolate. As a general rule, Chocolate Liquor is created in the factories of Chocolate producers, allowing the companies to have control over the composition of their Chocolate, although smaller Chocolate Makers may order...

Easy Chocolate CakeChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake ChocolateChocolate is a confection made from Cacao beans, the seeds of the cacao plant. There are a large number of Chocolate products on the market, from Powdered Cocoa for making drinks to White Chocolate, and most markets carry a cross-section of Chocolate confections for their customers. In addition to being available at general markets and grocery Stores, Chocolate can also be purchased from specialty companies which make luxury Chocolate and distinctive Chocolate confections.Making Chocolate is a time consuming process. Cacao plants are grown on plantations in...

Easy Chocolate CakeSemi-Sweet ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Semi-Sweet ChocolateSemi-Sweet Chocolate is a kind of Chocolate that is often used for cooking and baking purposes. It is a Dark Chocolate with a low sugar content. In fact, semi-sweet chocolate usually has about half the amount of sugar as regular dark chocolate. Like dark chocolate, this less sweet version is made by adding sugar and fat to Cacao. Also, like dark chocolate, it is usually made without any milk added in although it may be made with some milk solids.The United States Food and Drug administration has restrictions on what kinds of chocolate...

Easy Chocolate CakeBittersweet ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Bittersweet ChocolateBittersweet Chocolate is a sweetened form of Dark Chocolate that does not contain milk in either liquid or dry form. Bittersweet chocolate is essentially a mixture of Chocolate Liquor, sugar, Cocoa butter, and sometimes Vanilla. Often, lecithin is added as an emulsifying agent. chocolate liquor, despite what its name seems to suggest, contains no alcohol. Rather, it is a form of cocoa produced by grinding cocoa beans down into liquid form. Solidified chocolate liquor formed into blocks is known as unsweetened baking chocolate.In North...

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Taste ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Taste ChocolateAt the 2008 All Candy Expo I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon lecture from master chocolatier Jacques Torres, of Jacques Torres Chocolates. The lunch included Chocolate in every dish: the chicken was sauteed in a Bittersweet Chocolate sauce, the roast beef was brushed with Cocoa, the salad dressing had melted white chocolate, and of course the dessert was a rich chocolate brownie. (To see photos of the lunch and of Mr. Torres, click on the candy picture to the right.)Mr. Torres began by talking about the elements that go into...

Easy Chocolate CakeMilk ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Milk ChocolateIn addition to containing cocoa solids, Milk Chocolate contains either condensed milk (most European varieties) or dry milk solids. Milk Chocolates are typically much sweeter than Dark Chocolate, and many popular candy bars that are Chocolate-based use Milk Chocolate.Milk Chocolate is the combination of Chocolate Liquor, cocoa butter, Vanilla, milk solids, and lecithin. This Type Of Chocolate could be kept up to a year if stored in a cool, dry place. Milk Chocolate must contain at least 10% of chocolate liquor, 3.7% milk fats, and 12% milk solids....

Easy Chocolate CakeDark ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate is Chocolate without milk solids added. Dark chocolate has a more pronounced chocolate taste than Milk Chocolate, because it does not contain milk solids to compete with the Chocolate Taste. However, the lack of milk additives also means that Dark chocolate is more prone to a dry, chalky texture and a bitter aftertaste.The basic ingredients in Dark chocolate bars are Cacao beans, sugar, an emulsifier such as soy lecithin to preserve texture, and flavorings such as Vanilla. Dark chocolate is often distinguished by the percentage of cocoa...

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Make ToffeePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Make ToffeePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeThis classic Toffee is buttery and rich, and pairs very well with Dark Chocolate. For easily printable instructions, please refer to the English Toffee Recipe.Begin by assembling your ingredients:* 3/4 cup almonds, toasted and Choped* 1 pound of dark chocolate* 2 cups (1 pound) butter* 2-2/3 cups granulated sugar* 1/3 cup water* 1/4 cup light corn SyrupYou will also need a large baking sheet with 1" sides, covered with foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.Picture Of Easy Chocolate CakeCut the butter into...

Easy Chocolate CakeEnglish Toffee RecipePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake English Toffee RecipeEnglish ToffeeThis classic Toffee is buttery and rich, and pairs very well with dark chocolate. Do not substitute margarine for the butter—you will sacrifice essential flavor. Be sure to check out the photo guide with step-by-step instructions showing how to Make Toffee.Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesIngredients* 3/4 cup almonds* 1 pound of dark chocolate* 2 cups (1 pound) butter* 2-2/3 cups granulated sugar* 1/3 cup water* 1/4 cup light corn syrupPreparation1. Toast the nuts by spreading them on a cookie...

Easy Chocolate CakeToffee-Topped Fudge RecipePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Toffee-Topped Fudge RecipeToffee-Topped FudgeToffee-Topped Fudge combines two classic favorites into one great candy. A smooth, tangy fudge is topped with crunchy, sweet toffee, and both flavors benefit from the pairing. You can use almost any kind of toffee for this recipe: homemade, purchased toffee bits, or chopped toffee bars (regular or chocolate-covered).Ingredients* 6 oz unsweetened chocolate* 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature* 4 cups (1 lb) powdered sugar* 2 tsp Vanilla extract* 1/2 tsp salt* 1 cup toffee bits or chopped toffee...

Easy Chocolate CakeToffee RecipePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Toffee RecipesToffee Recipe of all types, including many chocolate and nut variations.Toffee-Topped FudgeToffee-Topped Fudge combines two classic favorites into one great candy. A smooth, tangy fudge is topped with crunchy, sweet toffee, and both flavors benefit from the pairing.Toffee Candy Recipe IndexHere you will find an index of all toffee candy recipes.How to Make ToffeeThis photo guide will show you how to make a classic toffee recipe using step-by-step photo illustrations.What is Toffee?The definition of toffee Guide to Candy.Hazelnut ToffeeHazelnut Toffee...

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Dip TrufflesPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Dip TrufflesDipping Truffles and other soft centers in a coating of chocolate adds a beautiful, delicious finishing touch to many candies. The chocolate imparts a good flavor while also adding a protective coating, and dipping candy centers is easy if you follow these basic instructions.1. Choose Your ChocolateThe big question is, Chocolate or chocolate coating? Both options have pros and cons: chocolate tastes better but tempering takes time and can be tricky, whereas chocolate coating has an inferior taste but is fast and easy to work with.In any...