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 | Among the Mardi Gras celebrants I've spoken with, most of them are giving up some form of dessert for Lent this year. Chocolate and cake are, by far, the highest ranking on the list. So, in honor of Fat Tuesday and all its excessive fun, here are our most popular cake and chocolate recipes. Enjoy! | |
Chocolate Fondant Cake Recipe
Dense, rich, and luxurious are a few terms that come to mind when describing this chocolate fondant cake recipe, also known as flourless chocolate cake. Made with bittersweet chocolate and a touch of vanilla, this recipe makes a silky loaf cake, or gateau, that melts in your mouth.
| Grand Marnier Truffles Recipe
Rich chocolate truffles are enlivened with a bit of Grand Marnier and orange zest in this delicious recipe. Ganache and the proper rolling technique are the secrets of this recipe's success.
| Rye Honey Cake Recipe
Still made in many regions of France, this rye honey cake recipe is referred to as couque in rural areas. This is the very rustic and traditional version of the recipe that you are likely to come across in small inns and out-of-the-way taverns. Easy to prepare, this honey cake recipe makes 12 servings; it is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy it slowly, with a small cup of coffee.
| Triple Chocolate Mousse Recipe
If anything can be said about chocolate mousse, it's that it fits deftly into every menu plan and has very few enemies at the dinner table. Tuck into this triple chocolate mousse recipe, prettily layered with homemade white chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate mousses, for your next cocoa craving. Just add coffee or cappuccino for a show-stopping dessert course to impress your guests.
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