Blog Feed: An Officer and a Cupcake

Eclair Cake

Published on 2012-05-08 12:09:00

1 1 lb. box honey graham crackers (chocolate graham crackers can be used)2 small regular OR instant vanilla pudding (chocolate pudding or french vanilla pudding can be used)2 3/4 c. milk1 8 oz. container Cool WhipFrosting:1 can Duncan Hines Chocolate Buttercream frosting, softened forabout 10 seconds in the microwave, so that it will spread easily acrossthe top layer of the cake.OR1 pkg. Choco-bake (unsweetened liquid chocolate)2 tsp. white Karo2 tsp. vanilla3 T. soft margarine1 1/2 c. powdered [..] > read more

Chocolate Tim Tam Hedgehog

Published on 2012-02-29 07:35:00

Serves 10 - 12Tim Tams are THE best chocolate biscuits (cookies) in Australia, and possibly the world. If you can’t get access to Tim Tams, substitute in your favourite chocolate biscuit or even something plain like a digestive.100g (3 1/2oz) butter100g (3 1/2oz) dark chocolate1 packet Tim Tams (200g / 7oz)Line a 24cm x 12 cm (approx 9 1/2in x 5in) loaf pan with baking paper or foil.Place butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat until only just melted. If it starts to sizzle it will be to [..] > read more

Brownies (Best Recipe)

Published on 2011-11-17 12:02:00

185g unsalted butter185g best dark chocolate85g plain flour40g cocoa powder50g white chocolate50g milk chocolate3 large eggs275g golden caster sugarCut the butter into smallish cubes and tip into a medium bowl. Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and drop into the bowl. Fill a small saucepan about a quarter full with hot water, then sit the bowl on top so it rests on the rim of the pan, not touching the water. Put over a low heat until the butter and chocolate have melted, stirring occasi [..] > read more

Chocolate cookies

Published on 2011-10-17 16:03:00

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature1/2 cup (105 grams) light brown sugar1/4 cup (50 grams) white granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup (130 grams) all purpose flour1/4 cup (30 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups (260 grams) white chocolate chips or chunksPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.In the bowl of your elec [..] > read more

Easy cupcakes

Published on 2011-05-01 17:53:00

1 c. flour1 1/4 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1 c. sugar4 tbsp. shortening6 or 7 tbsp. milk1/2 tsp. vanilla2 egg yolksMix shortening and sugar; add flour, salt, and baking powder. Add egg yolk, milk and vanilla; mix well with mixer. Put batter into lined muffin pan. Fill cup 1/2 full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Frost if desired. Makes 9-18. > read more