Tag Archives: Chocolate Cake

Portillo’s Style Chocolate Cake With Espresso Cream Frosting

The only person that I know who does not love this cake is my friend Jenny, who, inexplicably, does not care for chocolate. But, we overlook that obvious defect and love her anyway. Besides, more cake for us, right? Like … Continue reading

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Let’s Have a Guinness (Cake)!

It’s April, and so it was time to celebrate my husband’s birthday by having friends over to share a cocktail, some Thai-Style Stew, rather a lot of wine, and, of course, this tasty take on a chocolate Guinness cake. The … Continue reading

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Parfait! Guinness Cake

Rich. Dense. Chocolatey goodness. And, Guinness! This cake is not one of those light and airy confections. Nope, it is denser than your average fruitcake, but so loaded with flavor that you will not really care, so, let us explore … Continue reading

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Parfait! The Best! Chocolate Cake

Around about these parts, there’s a chain called Portillo’s, which is known for their Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs and… their chocolate cake. Seriously. Somewhere along the way, someone who knew someone’s sister-in-law’s second cousin who knew a guy … Continue reading

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Parfait! THE Chocolate Cake

I’m not sure exactly how it happened, but I seem to have become the cake guy amongst our circle of friends. Put a gathering together, and I will more than likely be bringing a cake of some sort; which is … Continue reading

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Root Beer Float Cake

Rich, dark chocolate with a hint of spice topped with vanilla buttercream and turbinado sugar on top; this cake really does taste quite a bit like a root beer float! And its kinda stoopidly simple to toss together, too. All … Continue reading

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‘Hostess’ CupCake

Rich came across this recipe while he was in California on a bidness trip, and tagged me with it on facebook with just the tagline “PLEASE?” I took that to mean he would be very happy to come home to … Continue reading

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Irish Cream Cake

We were having friends over for a seasonal dinner of Guinness braised corned beef, boxty, and garlic roasted cabbage steaks. Now, what to do for dessert? I’d been thinkin’ a Guinness cake would be the perfect ending for the meal, … Continue reading

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 3: Coca Cola Cake

Rich, dark, and wicked moist, this recipe, discovered on a photocopied newspaper clipping in The Doris Project bag makes for one fine, and really pretty simple to toss together cake. Except… I think the chocolate frosting is just a touch … Continue reading

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Parfait! Stout Cake

Rich, dark, chocolate-y, and with a frosting meant to put you in mind o’ the head on a glass o’ Guinness; this cake will be a favorite with even those who don’t care for a bit of stout now and … Continue reading

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