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Top Ten Most Popular Chocolate Truffle Recipes

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ann

Peering through the glass display cabinet at the chocolatier, I would have loved to buy all of them. I was struck by how expensive it was for one such truffle. Things which although delightful seemed relatively simple to make at … Continue reading →

Magic Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe | Chocolate Fondant

Posted on May 31, 2013 by ann

Step 1: Serve the dessert to the guests at the table. Step 2 add some hot chocolate sauce. Step 3 The sauce magically drops down into the middle of the dessert. Step 4: Take a spoonful and chocolate ganache oozes … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Cake

Posted on May 24, 2013 by ann

Without so much as a taste, we kissed Hello Kitty goodbye. Sure, the cute cartoon cat is adored around the globe and frequently requested on my YouTube channel, but in our boy-filled home this lovely cake was never going to … Continue reading →

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Despicable Me 2 3D Minion Cake Decorating Tutorial

Posted on April 27, 2013 by ann

Despicable Me 2 is coming soon and my middle boy loves the cute minions so this year he wanted a minion birthday cake. There have also been some requests from subscribers for a 3D upright cake tutorial and despicable me … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Creme Brûlée Recipe

Posted on April 6, 2013 by ann

Tap your spoon onto the hard caramelized sugar crust and break into the thick creamy brulee that awaits. Dive deeper to find raspberry sauce that awakens the tastebuds with a zing leaving you with a thirst for more. Creme Brulee … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake Recipe

Posted on March 30, 2013 by ann

Snickers, reese’s peanut butter cups, butterfingers, baby ruth, peanut m&m’s and oh Henry all make it to the top ten list of the worlds most popular chocolate bars. How m&m’s count as a chocolate bar I am not sure, but … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Recipe How To Make Large Sugar Crystals

Posted on March 23, 2013 by ann

Large sugar crystals on lollipop sticks, otherwise known as rock candy is a fun experiment to make at home with the kids. You don’t need many ingredients but you will need some patience as they take a few days … Continue reading →

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Rock Candy Geodes Recipe

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ann

Geodes are beautiful so let’s make them delicious too. Follow the step by step instructions to make fondant or chocolate rock candy geodes. You can give them as a gift on their own or use them in cake decorating. Fondant … Continue reading →

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Truck Birthday Cake How To

Posted on March 16, 2013 by ann

“Truck truck” a cute little nearly two year old voice said when I asked him what type of cake he would like for his birthday. The next day the response was ‘raa raa’. He swapped back and forth between the … Continue reading →

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Churros Recipe with Chocolate

Posted on March 9, 2013 by ann

Enjoy a pot of pure melted chocolate next to cinnamon and sugar coated churros. This churros recipe shows you how to make curly churros and the straight ones just like you find at san churros cafe. Churros Recipe Ingredients 250ml … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse Cake Tutorial 3D Fondant

Posted on February 9, 2013 by ann

You can make this Mickey Mouse Cake without the need for any special pans. Follow the step by step guide in the video and your little one will be excited when they see their mickey cake. To make your mickey … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Chocolate Box

Posted on February 2, 2013 by ann

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Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary. Seventeen wonderful and happy years. Some of our favourite memories together are the big moments like holding each of our newborn sons for the first time, trips to New York and Italy and big events … Continue reading →

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Macaron Recipe Troubleshooting FAQ Cracked, Flat, Lumpy,

Posted on February 1, 2013 by ann

1. Macaroon Cracked Try rapping the trays on the bench harder or more times before cooking. 2. Macarons Flat or Lumpy See the pictures below which show the results of under-mixed and over-mixed macaroon mixture. undermixed good overmixed More questions … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Feather Decorations

Posted on January 12, 2013 by ann

Do you want something unique on your cake or dessert? Give these chocolate feathers a try. If you made the chocolate flower already then you will not find these too hard to do. As always with chocolate decorations you chocolate … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Gelato Recipe

Posted on December 29, 2012 by ann

This is a deliciously rich chocolate gelato that you can make at home even if you do not have an ice cream machine. Gelato is a bit different to ice cream in that it does not use cream, so is … Continue reading →

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Nougat Recipe

Posted on December 21, 2012 by ann

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This nougat is the hard chewy variety, great for Christmas gifts. If you add lots of dried fruit and leave it a few days it will soften a little and not be such a jawbreaker, if you like hard nougat … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Chocolate Flower

Posted on December 8, 2012 by ann

Chocolate Flowers are a beautiful addition to any cake and even though they look complicated they are reasonably easy to make. Watch the chocolate flower video below for a step by step tutorial. How to temper chocolate and what chocolate … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Posted on December 8, 2012 by ann

This is a beautiful moist and delicious chocolate cake with the crunch of toasted pistachios and almonds on the side topped off with rich ganache and chocolate flowers. Perfect for Christmas or any other special gathering. Prep time: 15 min … Continue reading →

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Giant Oreo No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Posted on December 1, 2012 by ann

This oreo no bake cheesecake tastes so good you have to try it. Decorating it like an oreo is optional but makes it a fun dessert to serve to your guests. Cookie Dough for details(this will make more dough than … Continue reading →

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3D Minecraft Fondant Birthday Cake

Posted on November 24, 2012 by ann

Minecraft is a game where you can explore, create, discover, mine and craft a whole world. In the game it takes patience to build anything, this cake is the same it takes 1,280 tiny fondant squares to make this 3D … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Coated Oreos Recipe

Posted on November 10, 2012 by ann

If you want a pattern on top buy some chocolate transfer sheets. They have a thin layer of coloured cocoa butter on them in a pattern, when you add the warm chocolate it melts the cocoa butter and leaves the … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Chocolate Box

Posted on November 3, 2012 by ann

Chocolate boxes can be used as gifts filled with strawberries or sweet treets like chocolate truffles or fudge. Chocolate Box Instructions Step 1. Cut out the sides and lid of your box out of plastic. The plastic needs tobe thin … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Wedding Cake Recipe

Posted on October 28, 2012 by ann

Download the Wedding Gingerbread House Pattern for $4.99 This is a digital file a download link will be available immediately after payment via paypal or credit card, no physical product will be posted to you. To make the size house … Continue reading →

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DIY Sweet Tooth Tour of New York

Posted on October 27, 2012 by ann

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If you’re in New York and you want to check out some of the sweet bakeries and pattiseries keep reading. Here are some of the best as well as what attractions there are around them to enjoy. 1. Dominique Ansel … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Decorations using Transfer Sheets

Posted on October 14, 2012 by ann

Chocolate transfer sheets allow you to add flair to your desserts. With plenty of patterns to choose from you are bound to find something that suits your style or event. The pattern is made out of coloured cocoa butter on … Continue reading →

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