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Chocolate avocado cake

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This indulgent, fudgy vegan bake is topped with a rich frosting - you'd never guess that it's free from dairy, eggs, wheat and nuts Nutrition per serving Calories  452 Carbohydrates  53 Saturated Fat  6 Sugar  34 Protein  4 Fat  24 Fiber  3 Salt  0.9 Ingredients . a little a little dairy-free sunflower spread, for greasing .  1 large, ripe avocado (about 150g) .  300g light muscovado sugar .  350g gluten-free plain flour .  50g good quality cocoa powder .  1 tsp bicarbonate of soda .  2 tsp gluten-free baking powder .  400ml unsweetened soya milk .  150ml vegetable oil .  2 tsp vanilla extract .  85g ripe avocados flesh, mashed .  85g dairy-free sunflower spreads .  200g dairy-free chocolate, 70% cocoa, broken into chunks .  25g cocoa powder .  125ml unsweetened soya milk .  200g icing sugar, sifted .  1 tsp vanilla extract .  glut...

German Sweet Chocolate Cake

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  Recipe by: Cindy Carnes This chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting is a favorite dish at all of our potlucks. Ingredients  1 h 10 m 24 servings 430 cals     4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate     1/2 cup water     2 cups all-purpose flour     1 teaspoon baking soda     1/4 teaspoon salt     1 cup butter, softened     2 cups white sugar     4 egg yolks     1 teaspoon vanilla extract     1 cup buttermilk     4 egg whites     12 fluid ounces evaporated milk     1 1/2 cups white sugar     3/4 cup butter     4 egg yolks     1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract     1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut     1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Directions        Prep...

Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

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  Recipe by: Jovy I make a moist chocolate cake for my birthday. I didn't buy a birthday cake, I make of my own. I make a three-layer cake of this moist chocolate cake, all my friends they like it all. Everyone eats this cake. Next time I make for my husband's birthday cake. Ingredients  55 m 12 servings 460 cals     2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's®)     2 cups cake flour     3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's®)     2 teaspoons baking soda     1 teaspoon baking powder     1 teaspoon salt     2 cups white sugar     1 cup canola oil     2 eggs     1 cup 2% milk     1 cup brewed coffee     1 tablespoon vanilla extract     1 cup sour cream Directions        Prep    15 m  ...

Chocolate Flan Cake

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Recipe by: Eagle brand This flan, when inverted, rests on a rich chocolate cake layer and is topped with melted caramel. Ingredients  2 h 20m 18 servings 365 cals     Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray     1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Caramel Flavored Topping     1 (18.25 ounce) box Pillsbury® Moist Supreme® Devils Food Premium Cake Mix     1 cup water     1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil     3 large eggs     Flan:     4 ounces cream cheese, softened     4 large eggs, at room temperature     1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk     1 (12 ounce) can PET® Evaporated Milk     1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions        Prep    20 m     Cook    2 h     Ready In  2h 20m ...

Microwave Lemon Curd

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This is a delectable lemon curd recipe with the added attraction of being quick and easy to make. It is particularly useful when entertaining and short on time. Recipe by: CATSEO Ingredients 16 m 16 servings 117 cals 1 cup white sugar  3 eggs  1 cup fresh lemon juice  3 lemons, zested  1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Directions Prep     10 m Cook     6 m Ready in 16 m In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Cook in the microwave for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the microwave, and pour into small sterile jars. Store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator. Footnotes Tip If you over cook the mixture a little, or forget to stir, you can pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the bits of cooked egg. source: www.a...

Chocolate Eclair Dessert

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This is a no-bake pudding dessert that's so quick and easy to make--everyone loves it. I always keep the ingredients on hand in case I need a quick dessert. It's best if it sits overnight before serving." Prep 15 m 2 h 15 m  12 servings  401 cals Ingredients -2 individual packages graham crackers  -2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix  -3 cups milk  -1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed  -1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting   Directions 1 Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers. 2 In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk; stir well. Mix whipped topping into pudding mixture. Spread half of mixture over graham cracker layer. Top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding. 3 Top all with a final layer of graham crackers and frost with chocolate frosting. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving to allow the graham crackers to soften. S...

Cheesecake Supreme

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This is the best cheese cake ever, a true New York cheese cake Recipe by: Muffy Nasner   Ingredients 1 h 40 m 12 servings 610cals 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs  1/2 cup white sugar  1/4 cup butter, melted  5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened  5 eggs  2 egg yolks  1 3/4 cups white sugar  1/8 cup all-purpose flour  1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Directions Prep     30 m Cook     1h 10 m Ready in 1 h 40 m 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the white sugar, and the melted butter together. Press mixture into the bottom of one 9 or 10 inch springform pan. 3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks; mix until smooth. Add the remaining 1 3/4 cups white sugar, the flour and the heavy cream. Blend until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. 4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes, t...