Episode 705: Chocolate: White or Dark
Chocolate is the key ingredient in so many favorite desserts – it’s hard to imagine baking without it. We showcase two decadent chocolate cakes that look like they came from a professional bakery, but are relatively simple to make at home – even for a novice cake decorator.
Projects
Orange Kissed Chocolate Cake with Gold Dusted Chocolate CurlsEasy to do icing dots, zigzags and lines turn a simple chocolate cake into an extraordinary treat. Add some gold-dusted chocolate curls and this dessert is just over the top! |
Chocolate Lovers’ Dream CakeWhite chocolate cake with dark chocolate flecks, dark chocolate icing finished with a white and dark chocolate wrap…chocoholics will be in heaven! The elegant melted candy wrap looks difficult but is surprisingly easy to do. A garnish of fresh raspberries and you’re set for any occasion. |
Recipes
Chocolate Orange CakeRich chocolate flavor with a hint of orange makes for a sophisticated cake the kids will love too. |
Chocolate French Buttercream IcingThough a little more involved to make than traditional buttercream icing, one taste, and you’ll decide to make it all the time. |
Chocolate Flecked White Chocolate Cake with Chocolate IcingChocolate, chocolate and more chocolate (yes 3 kinds!) all in a single cake. A chocoholics dream come true! |