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CHOCOLATE CAKE THAT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

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This chocolate cake is a dark chocolate cake with a layer of raspberry jam, whipped cream filling and chocolate frosting. It has been a family favorite for birthdays and other special occasions for over 30 years.

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 Chocolate Cake That is Absolutely Perfect!
This chocolate cake is a dark chocolate cake with a layer of raspberry jam, whipped cream filling and chocolate frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 1 Hour
Servings
Ingredients
For the cake
For the frosting
For the filling
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 1 Hour
Servings
Ingredients
For the cake
For the frosting
For the filling
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cocoa, coffee and water and cool. Sift dry ingredients. In a bowl beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla at high speed for 5 minutes. At low speed add ¼ of the flour mixture alternating with 1/3 cocoa and ending with flour. Do not over beat. Divide into 1 - 9” square pan and a 12” rectangle pan, greased and floured. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a wooden toothpick stuck into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
For the frosting
  1. Combine chocolate cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, cool.
For the filling
  1. Beat the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff.
To assemble
  1. To assemble: When the 8” cake comes out of the oven, let it rest for 30 minutes then remove it to a plate. Spread the raspberry jam over it while it’s still warm and refrigerate it for an hour.
  2. Spread the whipped cream filling over the raspberry jam. Cut the other cake so it’s 9”x9” and set it on top of the filling. Run a thin coat of icing around the entire cake and refrigerate ½ hour. Add the rest of the icing and refrigerate.
  3. You can stop here for a delicious cake, however, if you want to decorate it, roll out some fondant in a large square.
  4. Decorate to look like a gift-wrapped present as seen in the picture.
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CARAMEL TRUFFLES

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Caramel Truffles

Deliciously buttery soft caramels coated in chocolate

Course Dessert
Cuisine English

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

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Course Dessert
Cuisine English

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

Servings


Ingredients


Instructions
  1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting the ends hang over the sides. Spray evenly with cooking spray. Combine water, sugars and syrup in medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until it turns an amber color. Remove from heat. In a 2nd sauce pan, combine the cream, butter, vanilla, and kosher salt. Heat over medium heat. Once the mixture reaches a simmer, remove from heat and set aside. Slowly add the cream mixture to the sugar mixture. It will bubble violently so be careful. Turn the heat back on and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 245 degrees on a candy thermometer. If your mixture becomes any hotter the candy will be too firm, any cooler – it won’t set. Watch it closely. It takes about 12 minutes. Pour out the mixture into the prepared pan and pop in the fridge for a few hours to cool. Once firm, turn the caramel out onto a cutting board and cut into 1 inch slices lengthwise. Roll into logs and cut ¾ inch pieces. Roll into balls and freeze.

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the chocolate and using two forks, dip the caramel balls into the chocolate and then place them on the sheet tray. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Place in fridge until set.


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CRUMB CAKE

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 Crumb Cake
Moist and delicious with lots and lots of crunchy sweet crumb topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9 inch round baking pan.
For the topping:
  1. Combine the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. Stir in the melted butter and then the flour. Mix well and set aside.
For the cake:
  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl for 5 minutes until light. Add the eggs 1 at a time, then add the vanilla, lemon zest, and sour cream. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the batter until just combined. If you are using fresh berries, fold them in. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Pour the topping evenly over the batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

For variety, fold into the batter 1 cup of fresh berries of any kind. (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.) © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved

Holidays And Event Recipes

CARAMEL

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 Caramel
Deliciously buttery soft caramels.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting the ends hang over the sides. Spray evenly with cooking spray. Combine water, sugars and syrup in medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until it turns an amber color. Remove from heat. In a 2nd sauce pan, combine the cream, butter, vanilla, and kosher salt. Heat over medium heat. Once the mixture reaches a simmer, remove from heat and set aside. Slowly add the cream mixture to the sugar mixture. It will bubble violently so be careful. Turn the heat back on and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 245 degrees on a candy thermometer. If your mixture becomes any hotter the candy will be too firm, any cooler – it won’t set. Watch it closely. It takes about 12 minutes. Pour out the mixture into the prepared pan and pop in the fridge for a few hours to cool. Once firm, turn the caramel out onto a cutting board and cut into 1 inch slices lengthwise. Roll into logs and cut ¾ inch pieces. Roll into balls and wrap.
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IRISH CRÈME

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Good old Irish Creme.  Delicious in a cup of coffee and a perfect holiday gift.

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 Irish Crème
Creamy and delicious.......the perfect home-made Christmas gift!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Irish
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Course Cocktails
Cuisine Irish
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender.
Recipe Notes

Purchase decorative glass decanters to put the Irish Crème in for a festive Christmas gift. Great in a cup of jo! © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved

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PECAN PIE, SOUTHERN STYLE!

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This very special pecan pie recipe does not use corn syrup and therefore encompasses subtle layers of many flavors resulting in a tastier pie.  Recipe compliments of Kaye Neuman

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 Pecan pie, southern style!
This very special pecan pie recipe does not use corn syrup and therefore encompasses subtle layers of many flavors resulting in a tastier pie.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 DEGREES. Beat egg yolks well, but not frothy. Add honey, maple syrup, molasses, sugar, vanilla, butter, salt , bourbon, and mix well.
  2. Spread the chopped pecans evenly in the bottom of the chilled pie crust. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Place the pecan halves over the top. TURN DOWN OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 325 DEGREES. IMMEDIATELY PUT PIE IN THE OVEN. BAKE FOR 45 TO 60 MINUTES, UNTIL FILLING IS SET AND CENTER “JIGGLES” SLIGHTLY WHEN PIE IS GENTLY SHAKEN. COOL PIE ON RACK FOR 1 HOUR, THEN REFRIGERATE. BRING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE SERVING.
For the pie crust
  1. See "recipes"...."Pie crust that's tender, flaky and light"
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PUMPKIN MOUSSE

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Pumpkin Mousse

A gluten-free dessert that is light and creamy, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours

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Ingredients

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours

Servings
people


Ingredients


Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Cut the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds Put the top back on the pumpkin and into the oven for 1 hour or until fork tender. Scrape out 3 cups of pumpkin pulp and add to a food processor.

  2. Add the sugar, allspice, nutmeg, rum and vanilla. Puree to combine. In a large bowl, whip the cream until it has a very stiff texture. Fold in the pumpkin mixture. Pour into 4 ounce dessert glasses and chill for 2 hours until set.


Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes The mixture will be loose initially, but it sets up nicely in the refrigerator. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved

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STRAWBERRY TART WITH PASTRY CREAM

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A strawberry tart with Pastry Cream is not only a beautiful presentation for any party, it has a springtime essence that everyone loves.

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 Strawberry Tart with Pastry Cream
Scrumptious fresh strawberries make this a spring-time favorite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
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Ingredients
For the Tart
For the pastry cream
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings
Ingredients
For the Tart
For the pastry cream
Instructions
For the tart
  1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Put the flour mixture in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and shortening and pulse about 10 times, or until the butter is in the size of peas. Add the ice water and process until the dough comes together. Dump on a well-floured board and form into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the dough and fit into 4 (4 1/2-inch) tart pans with removable sides. Don't stretch the dough when placing it in the pans or it will shrink during baking. Cut off the excess by rolling the pin across the top of each pan. Line the tart shells with a piece of buttered aluminum foil, butter side down, and fill them with dried beans or rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and foil, prick the bottom of the shells all over with a fork, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  2. Before serving, fill the tart shells with the pastry cream. Arrange the berries decoratively on top of the cream. Melt the apricot jelly with 1 teaspoon of water and brush the top of the tarts. Sprinkle with pistachios, if using, and serve.
For the pastry cream
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed for 4 minutes, or until very thick. Reduce to low speed, and add the cornstarch. With the mixer still on low, slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Don't be alarmed when the custard comes to a boil and appears to curdle; switch to a whisk and beat vigorously. Cook, whisking constantly, for another 2 minutes; the custard will come together and become very thick, like pudding. Stir in the vanilla, orange liquor, butter, and heavy cream. Pour the custard through a sieve into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate until cold. Yield: 2 cups
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Turtles

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Turtles

Chocolatey, chewy and delicious!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Servings


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Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Servings


Ingredients


Instructions
  1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting the ends hang over the sides. Spray evenly with cooking spray. Combine water, sugars and syrup in medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until it turns an amber color. Remove from heat.

  2. In a 2nd sauce pan, combine the cream, butter, vanilla, and kosher salt. Heat over medium heat. Once the mixture reaches a simmer, remove from heat and set aside. Slowly add the cream mixture to the sugar mixture. It will bubble violently so be careful. Turn the heat back on and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 245 degrees on a candy thermometer. If your mixture becomes any hotter the candy will be too firm, any cooler – it won’t set. Watch it closely. It takes about 12 minutes. Pour out the mixture into the prepared pan and pop in the fridge for an hour to cool.

  3. Meanwhile, line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lay 4 pecan halves in cross-shaped clusters as shown in the picture.

  4. Remove the caramel from the dish and cut into one inch squares. Shape the squares into a ball and press into the center of your pecan clusters. Put them back in the refrigerator and melt the chocolate in a double boiler. When the chocolate is ready, put a tablespoon of chocolate on top of the caramel, add a pecan half and sprinkle with salt. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved