Tag: mocha
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coffee religieuses
traditionally, religieuses are filled with crème pâtissière (pastry cream) and dipped in chocolate ganache. the chocolate coating is thought to resemble a nun’s habit, hence the name religieuse, which means nun in french. these look more like a courtesan au chocolat — a fictional pastry from mendl’s bakery in wes anderson’s the grand budapest hotel…
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caffeinated banana cake
chocolate, coffee, and banana might seem like a weird flavor combination, but think about what you grab on your way out the door in the morning. probably a banana and a cup of coffee, right? this is just an elevated version of that. the cake itself is identical in flavor to banana bread, but much…
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november + a chocolate espresso cake
i think i have mild synesthesia. synesthesia is a condition where the brain joins letters, names, and shapes with a sensory perception like color, smell, or flavor. for me, it typically surfaces in the form of color – for example, ‘monday’ is light blue and the name ‘mary’ is red. sometimes it’s influenced by personality, etc., and sometimes it’s completely…
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mocha soufflé roll with whipped cream and a ribbon of caramel (gluten-free!)
makes ten servings It’s Passover! The absence of bread gives us an excuse to make this decadent dessert, adapted from The Jewish Holiday Kitchen. First comes an airy chocolate soufflé – don’t be intimidated by the word ‘soufflé,’ it’s incredibly easy! Then we make a quick batch of whipped cream and drizzle it in caramel sauce.…
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