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Chocolate Cherry Cake
It’s time to introduce you formally to my most treasured cake recipe, the Chocolate Cherry Cake. I have made this cake more times than I can count and is a frequent request for birthdays and get-togethers. Beautiful dark chocolate cherry cake covered in a silky chocolate buttercream frosting. The subtle flavor of cherry and almond cuts through the richness of the dark chocolate and leaves your taste buds asking for more. I like to call this my blue ribbon cake. One year I was feeling adventurous and entered into a cake competition at our summer fair. Competing against 100 or so cakes, this baby won first prize. It is a…
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Double Chocolate Protein Muffins
Hey gluten free friends, this one is for you, or just any one who loves chocolate and needs a quick snack! Double Chocolate muffins packed with mini chocolate chips. Take a bite of one, and you will immediately think you’re eating a decadent treat but not so fast…I skipped the flour and went with rolled oats that are processed into a fine powder. They have no added sugar; instead they are sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. Each muffin contains about 7 grams of protein and is about 140 calories. They are made with egg whites, protein powder and non-fat Greek yogurt. And a surprise ingredient? A whole can of…
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Chocolate Cherry Cake Truffles
I am so excited to share this recipe with you. These cake truffles are made with one of my most treasured cake recipes, the Chocolate Cherry Cake. Beautiful dark chocolate cherry cake is mixed with a small amount of chocolate buttercream frosting, and then dipped into melted dark chocolate. And just to be fancy, they are finished off with a little extra drizzle of chocolate. These are perfect to serve at a party or with your family and friends on a holiday. Yes, I will admit, there is quite a bit of chocolate going on. But I find it not as overwhelming, as one would think. The subtle flavor of…
