PINECONE CAKES
For our fanciful pinecones, oval almond cakes are crafted with cookie cutters, covered with chocolate frosting, and topped with "scales," each one a carefully arranged almond slice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes eight 3 1/2-inch cakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch round cake pan, line bottom with parchment paper, and set aside. Spread whole almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until light golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Place the toasted almonds and 3/4 cup sugar in a food processor, and pulse until the mixture is finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in flour; set aside. Melt butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat, and stir in rum and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff glossy peaks.
- Fold the flour mixture into the egg-white mixture in three batches, alternating with the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan 20 minutes on wire rack. Turn out cake onto wire rack, and let cool, top-side up.
- Using a 3-inch oval cookie cutter, cut eight ovals from cake. Discard scraps. Trim each to resemble a pinecone with a rounded base and a pointed tip. Leaving bottom unfrosted, spread about 1/3 cup frosting on each pinecone; smooth and round to create a three-dimensional shape.
- Start at the base of one cake, arrange sliced almonds in a spiral, overlapping slightly. Continue arranging almonds in closely set rows to cover the entire surface. Transfer finished cake to a baking sheet in the refrigerator to set while repeating process with remaining cakes. Just before serving, dust the cakes with confectioners' sugar and garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.
BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!
Provided by Michelle Ann
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories dessert
Time 4h50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Position a rack in the center of the oven. Grease the cake pans with 1 tablespoon butter, then dust with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, tapping out any extra. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and remaining 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the sugar and remaining 3 sticks butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the vanilla, then beat in the eggs one at a time. On low speed, add the salt directly to the wet ingredients, then add half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the sour cream and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently incorporate the remaining flour mixture with a rubber spatula. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread half of the batter in each of the prepared pans. Tap the pans lightly on the counter so that the batter settles. Place the pans on the center rack of the oven and bake until a tester or small knife inserted in the center emerges clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool for at least 30 minutes. Unmold onto a rack. Cool to room temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more.
- Mix together the bourbon and the simple syrup in a bowl. Set aside.
- For the frosting: In a medium pot, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. In a medium oven-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and sugar. Place the bowl on top of the pot with the heavy cream to melt. Once the cream is simmering, pour it over the chocolate mixture and stir until all of the chocolate has melted and you have a glossy ganache. Gently stir in the vanilla, followed by the butter pieces. Set aside to let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to the clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip the frosting for 1 to 2 minutes to lighten the texture.
- Put the cake layers on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Using a pastry brush, brush about half the bourbon mixture on each cake layer. Frost the top of the bottom layer, then stack the other layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!
Provided by Rachel Kane
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
CHOCOLATE ALMOND PINECONES
Our Test Kitchen suggests this clever way of dressing up any winter dessert. Make these "pinecones" when you have some time, then use-and reuse-them on a variety of desserts...or even on a pretty plate piled with candies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6 pinecones.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Divide almond paste into six equal portions. Form each into a cone shape, about 1-1/2 in. tall and 1 in. in diameter. Beginning at the base, insert pointed end of almonds into paste to resemble a pinecone., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Insert a toothpick into bottom of each cone. Holding over bowl, spoon melted chocolate over almonds (if needed, use another toothpick to spread the chocolate to completely cover almonds). Place on a wire rack over waxed paper; let stand until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PINECONE CAKES
Make and share this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinecone Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 Pinecones
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the Cake:.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the sour cream, and vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and stir in the cocoa powder, and hot water. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from the heat. Cool slightly, and incorporate the cocoa mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing just until blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the Frosting:.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, and powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla, and slowly incorporate the peanut butter mixture, blending well after each addition.
- This frosting is best to spread when warm, so you may need to reheat it when constructing your pinecones.
- Assembly:.
- With an oval cookie cutter, cut ten ovals from the cake (you can also cut ovals freehand with a paring knife). Once you have your ovals, trim each one to resemble a pinecone: create a pointed tip on one end and a rounded base on the other. Then, shave off corners and top with the knife so that each cake further takes on a pinecone shape.
- Frost one cake at a time, arranging sliced almonds in the frosting to look like the scales of a pinecone. Start at the base and set the almond slices, pointy end out, in a spiral pattern. Continue adding almond slivers until the entire surface is covered. Repeat until all cakes are frosted and decorated.
- To create "snow-covered" pinecones, dust the cakes with powdered sugar and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 561.8, Carbohydrate 119.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 90.9, Protein 9.4
CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another one. (Who swipes a whole cake?) -Megan Moelbert, Springville, NY
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, beat sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, whisk flour, sifted cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together. In a large bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar mixture alternately with enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
JUSTIN'S FROSTED CHOCOLATE CONE CAKES
An easy-to-do chocolate cake in ice cream cones with yummy cheese frosting. A sure hit with kids and adults!
Provided by CHARSIEW
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Set ice cream cones upright in 10 muffin cups.
- Whisk flour, white sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in water and cocoa powder until thoroughly combined.
- Stir melted butter mixture into flour mixture. Stir in eggs, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the batter is moistened.
- Beat batter with an electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
- Spoon chocolate cake batter into ice cream cones, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
- Bake immediately in the preheated oven (to avoid cones becoming soggy) until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cake center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool thoroughly, about 1 hour.
- Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Frost cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
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