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'''Mocha Delight''' | '''Mocha Delight''' | ||
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=====Cake===== | =====Cake===== | ||
| − | * 4 [[ | + | * 4 [[Tablespoon|tablespoon]] [[Butter|butter]], melted |
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Cup|cup]] graham cracker crumbs |
| − | * 1 22.5-[[ | + | * 1 22.5-[[Ounce|ounce]] box [[Brownie|brownie mix]] |
=====Frosting===== | =====Frosting===== | ||
| − | * 3 [[ | + | * 3 [[Egg White|egg whites]] |
| − | * ½ cup [[ | + | * ½ cup [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | * 1 cup (2 sticks) [[ | + | * 1 cup (2 sticks) [[Butter|butter]], softened |
| − | * 2 tablespoons [[ | + | * 2 tablespoons [[Coffee|instant espresso coffee]] (dry) |
=====Decoration===== | =====Decoration===== | ||
| − | * 1 bag Dove Rich Dark [[ | + | * 1 bag Dove Rich Dark [[Chocolate|Chocolate]] Hearts |
| − | * 1 cup [[ | + | * 1 cup [[Whipped Cream|whipped cream]] or topping |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | # Preheat [[ | + | # Preheat [[Oven|oven]] to [[Oven_temperatures|350°F]]. |
| − | # Line bottom of 9-inch [[ | + | # Line bottom of 9-inch [[Springform Pan|springform pan]] with waxed paper; grease. |
# Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and press into bottom of pan. | # Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and press into bottom of pan. | ||
# Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions; spread over crumbs. | # Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions; spread over crumbs. | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Bake|Bake]] until firm, approximately 35 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. |
| − | # Remove from oven to a [[ | + | # Remove from oven to a [[Wire Rack|wire rack]]; cook completely and remove from pan.<br><br> |
Meanwhile, prepare frosting: | Meanwhile, prepare frosting: | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Whisk|Whisk]] egg whites and sugar together over [[Simmer|simmering]] water until sugar is dissolved. |
| − | # Remove from heat; using [[ | + | # Remove from heat; using [[Mixer|electric mixer]], [[Beat|beat]] until cooled. |
# Add butter one nugget at a time while continuing to beat. | # Add butter one nugget at a time while continuing to beat. | ||
# Dissolve espresso in 2 tablespoons warm water. | # Dissolve espresso in 2 tablespoons warm water. | ||
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To serve: | To serve: | ||
# Place 8 chocolate hearts in a small resealable plastic bag. | # Place 8 chocolate hearts in a small resealable plastic bag. | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Microwave Oven|Microwave]] until melted, about 15 seconds. |
# Cut a corner of the bag; randomly drizzle chocolate on dessert plates. | # Cut a corner of the bag; randomly drizzle chocolate on dessert plates. | ||
# Place a cake wedge on each plate. | # Place a cake wedge on each plate. | ||
Revision as of 18:07, 5 April 2012
| Mocha Delight | |
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| Category: | Cake recipes |
| Servings: | 16 slices |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Difficulty: |  |
| American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Valentine's Day Recipes | Dessert
Mocha Delight
Ingredients
Cake
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 22.5-ounce box brownie mix
Frosting
- 3 egg whites
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee (dry)
Decoration
- 1 bag Dove Rich Dark Chocolate Hearts
- 1 cup whipped cream or topping
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line bottom of 9-inch springform pan with waxed paper; grease.
- Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and press into bottom of pan.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions; spread over crumbs.
- Bake until firm, approximately 35 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven to a wire rack; cook completely and remove from pan.
Meanwhile, prepare frosting:
- Whisk egg whites and sugar together over simmering water until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat; using electric mixer, beat until cooled.
- Add butter one nugget at a time while continuing to beat.
- Dissolve espresso in 2 tablespoons warm water.
- Beat espresso into frosting.
- Frost top and sides of cake.
- Snip small corner of a resealable plastic bag; place whipped cream inside.
- Pipe 3 rosettes around outside edges of cake.
- Place a chocolate heart atop each rosette.
To serve:
- Place 8 chocolate hearts in a small resealable plastic bag.
- Microwave until melted, about 15 seconds.
- Cut a corner of the bag; randomly drizzle chocolate on dessert plates.
- Place a cake wedge on each plate.
