Marble cake is a swirled chocolate and vanilla cake that’s a classic around the world. It’s made from a rich batter, then divided so part of it can be flavored with chocolate. The two batters are lightly swirled together to create a pattern reminiscent of marble.
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Chocolate Torta della Nonna
This is a classic torta della nonna recipe, but with a dark chocolate twist. Earlier when I made a traditional torta della nonna I kept thinking
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Almond Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache
These French macarons are flavored with slightly bitter almond and filled with a rich dark chocolate ganache. They have a crisp exterior that shatters into a soft, chewy interior. While macarons are usually a tea-side treat, the chocolate almond flavor begs for a cup of coffee.
Kakaós Csiga: Hungarian Chocolate Rolls
Kakaós csiga are chocolate rolls often served for breakfast in Hungary. Traditionally made with laminated blundell pastry, these Hungarian chocolate rolls have crisp edges and soft,
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Tarte au Chocolat: French Chocolate Tart
This French chocolate tart with shortcrust pastry is incredibly decadent. It’s extravagant enough on its own, needing no garnishes or frills. While it may look humble,
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Chocolate Cake with Coffee Cardamom Glaze
This cake is rich and dense, like a pound cake. Blooming the cocoa with coffee instead of water not only intensifies the chocolate flavor, but adds complementary complexity to the chocolate.
Chocolate Coffee Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
When I was recently asked to make a cake for my friend’s birthday, I immediately thought of this chocolate and coffee cake. Many of the times she has hosted us, we are welcomed with a fresh pot of French press coffee and dark chocolate. This rich chocolate cake with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache