Posts Tagged ‘recipe review’

Boca Negra

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Slice of Boca Negra with White Chocolate Cream

Slice of Boca Negra with White Chocolate Cream

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie


Boca Negra

I didn’t really know what to expect from this recipe.  I had never heard of it, let alone even tried Boca Negra.

Dense, fudgy, rich and decadent…this cake is awesome.  The option to make early in the day or even a day before serving is a definite plus too.  I didn’t really notice too much of a difference eating it the day it was made versus two days later.  I’ve also individually wrapped leftover slices and placed them in a sealed freezer bag for storage in the freezer.  I have yet to defrost and try a slice.

I loved the white chocolate cream.  Although, I think next time I will cut down on the bourbon, and/or use a different liquor.  I really like other bakers’ choices of Chambord or Crème de Cassis.  I could see this as a fun choice for other cake, cookie and brownie toppings.  It’s an easy, elegant and unique topping.

Ingredients for White Chocolate Bourbon Cream

Ingredients for White Chocolate Bourbon Cream

White Chocolate Chunks

White Chocolate Chunks

White Chocolate Bourbon Cream

White Chocolate Bourbon Cream

After reading some people had trouble mixing in the butter, I opted to go for the food processor method.  It was a snap to make.  I highly recommend using a food processor.

Ingredients for Boca Negra Cake

Ingredients for Boca Negra Cake

Shaved Chocolate

Shaved Chocolate

Prepared Cake Pan

Prepared Cake Pan

Batter for Boca Negra Cake

Batter for Boca Negra Cake

Batter Ready for Baking

Batter Ready for Baking

Baked Boca Negra Cake

Baked Boca Negra Cake

Slice of Boca Negra with White Chocolate Cream

Slice of Boca Negra with White Chocolate Cream

To get the recipe check out the book Baking with Julia, by Dorie Greenspan.

Or, view it on the sites of this fellow Tuesdays with Dorie blogger:

Cathy of A Frederick Food Garden

Two years ago on The Daily Morsel

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Onion Confit Pizza

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
Onion Confit Pizza Close-up

Onion Confit Pizza Close-up

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie


Onion Confit Pizza

I had mixed feelings about making this pizza.  Homemade pizza is one of my go to meals when we have guests for dinner, so I have a pizza dough I’ve developed that I’ve come to love.  (more…)

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Best Ever Brownies

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
More Best Ever Brownies

More Best Ever Brownies

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

Best Ever Brownies

These brownies turned out cake-like on the outside edges and a bit soft and raw in the center.   (more…)

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Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaf

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

 

Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaves

Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaves

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Loaf

This yeast bread is pretty straightforward and easy to make. It does take a while, but it is largely unattended time. (more…)

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Whole Wheat Loaves

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
Whole Wheat Loaves

Whole Wheat Loaves

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

Whole Wheat Loaves

We loved this bread. It’s the first time I’ve found a whole wheat bread recipe that was light and fluffy, and had a nice high rise. Also, it kept well. I’ve tried other whole wheat loaf recipes with the same ratio of white flour to whole wheat flour, but they always turn out dense with a minimal rise.
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