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INGREDIENTS
Victoria sponge cake
6 eggs , separated room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
lemon syrup
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
lemon recipe cream filling
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large lemons , that has been very finely chopped zest
5 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2lemons, juice of
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
lemon buttercream frosting
1/2 cup butter
5 cups icing sugar
remaining lemon syrup
1 lemon, zest of , finely chopped
milk
chocolate ganache
1 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup scalded whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
Complete directions:.
Begin by making a Victoria Sponge Cake.
6 eggs separated, room temperature.
1 cup [...]
INGREDIENTS
The Torte
3/4 cup unbleached flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup brown sugar (white or evaporated cane juice will also work)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup soymilk (shake well before using)
2 1/2 tablespoons applesauce , unsweetened
peanut Butter Layer
5 tablespoons margarine , softened (earth balance)
1 cup peanut butter , smooth
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup soymilk (estimated, see below directions)
Ganache
3/4 cup soymilk (may need a tad less)
1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (ghiradelli are vegan, and you may need more or less.)
DIRECTIONS
For the torte; start by preheating the oven to 325 [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS
place a small pot on medium heat and add heavy cream. Bring to a low boil.
Pour over chocolate chips and mix until thoroughly melted.
Add in butter and vanilla extract.
INGREDIENTS
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped (chips are ok if using high-quality chips)
1/2 cup cinnamon baking chips
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
Put all ingredients into a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir to combine.
Continue repeating heating in microwave, using 30 seconds at a time, until completely mixed into smooth consistency.
Cool to room temperature, use as cake/dessert frosting or filling.
INGREDIENTS
15 chocolate graham crackers
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter , melted, divided in half
1 (12ounce)bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup light cream (half and half)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pint berries (raspberries, cranberries, etc. or mix)
DIRECTIONS
Pulse the crackers and sugar in a food processor or blender until mixed, about 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup butter.
Press mixture into a greased 9" tart pan that has a removable bottom.
Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes.
Combine chocolate and remaining [...]