Chocolate Happiness
Last year, I mentioned that we were pretty casual observers of Valentine’s Day. We don’t like to spend a lot of money or make a lot of effort.
We’re sticking to our Valentine’s Day schedule this year, which consists, in its entirety, of the following:
1) Dinner at a Thai restaurant (I swear, this is the best thing ever, as they are never crowded on Valentine’s Day. Of course, this year, since the holiday falls on a Sunday, we’ll be going Saturday night instead, so it’s not like it even matters).
2) Homemade Chocolate dessert. Because, let us be honest with ourselves – Thai restaurants are not exactly known for their chocolate desserts. Also, for Bart, any dessert that is not chocolate, isn’t really dessert.
So, here’s where I ask for some help again (I know, it’s just take, take, take over here). What chocolate dessert should I make for the holiday? Suggestions? Links? Pictures?
This is a super easy but the best tasting ever chocolate cake on my friends blog – http://inmyshoes-nicole.blogspot.com/2009/09/please-forgive-me.html. Since we're non-coffee I made a few alterations, here they are on my blog – http://myloveandhatelists.blogspot.com/2009/10/cake.html
It's also plenty big enough to share!
Well! Ask for chocolate, and the world is at your doorstep…
http://mykitchencafe.blogspot.com/2010/01/hot-fudge-pudding-cake.html
oozing with chocolate-y goodness.
Whatever you decide, it seems you can't go wrong.
I second the Smitten Kitchen chocolate section comment. I can personally vouch for the:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/08/chocolate-peanut-butter-cake/)
Dark Chocolate Tart (http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/11/dark-chocolate-tart-with-gingersnap-crust/)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/01/chocolate-chip-cookies/)
I also LOVE Caramel Brownies (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramel-Pecan-Brownies/Detail.aspx?prop31=8). I'm considering making them with Smitten's cocoa brownie base next time.
totally with bart…i will not purchase dessert at any restaurant unless it consists of CHOCOLATE!! you will have to share your homeade recipe. steve and i love thai food. we hit the thai spoon up by the heb on a regular basis. we don't even have to tell them what we want…maybe we go a bit too much??
This link is to my favorite…molten chocolate cake!
http://kevinandlizzyskousen.blogspot.com/2009/09/molten-chocolate-cake.html
I haven't figured out the invisible font problem, but it's there, I promise!
My two cents: Diana bananas cake is incredible. I was going to suggest that cake and then noticed she had done so… so I will just second it as UBER (meaning even more, over the top) amazing. Danny requests I make it on a monthly basis due to it's yummy goodness. Happy V Day!!!
3 ideas:
1. Nigella Lawson's chocolate cheesecake (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nigella-lawson/chocolate-cheesecake-recipe/index.html), which I have been dying to try. It got great reviews, which is always a good start. Of course, I'd make it with an Oreo crust for even more chocolate.
2. This fondue, which looks great and would be fun with a sweetheart (http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2010/01/chocolate-coconut-almond-fondue.html).
3. Texas sheet cake, which is the best chocolate dessert ever invented. I have a great recipe if you want it and don't already have one.
Now I must read all the other comments and dream of chocolate.
Those Cooking Light chocolate souffles are really good… but really, so is almost anything made of chocolate. Scratch that, anything made of GOOD chocolate.
I think you should make Chocolate Lava Cakes with freshly whipped cream on the top. You can prepare them ahead and then pop them into the oven for 20 minutes before you want to eat them. They are divine. 🙂
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Molten-Chocolate-Cakes-102177
NOTE: I cut out the brandy and the espresso powder
Your one-liner re. Bart's dessert preferences = hilarious.