Mock Lava Cake#SundayFunday

A "Mock" Lava Cake is made using simple ingredients and by adding a piece of chocolate to the center of a simple cake batter. This cake is decadent, rich and so yummy! It is also easy to make and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Makes 3 Ramekins
Ingredients
113 Grams Butter
113 Grams Dark Chocolate- chopped
85 Grams Sugar
50 Grams All Purpose Flour
3 Eggs
A bar of Milk Chocolate
Method 

Grease the ramekins and keep aside.
Melt the chocolate and butter till just melted. Do not bring this to a boil. Keep aside to cool. 

Beat the eggs add sugar and beat then add the melted mix beat again. Lightly fold in the flour. Pour a ladle of mix in the ramekin press a piece of chocolate in the center. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12minutes only. To know its done see it start to leave the sides of the ramekins the center will be wobbly. Remove and Enjoy!!

Labels: Baked, Chocolate, Cakes, Sunday Funday, Dessert

For Sunday Funday we are sharing "Baked Recipes"

• Cheesy, Crunchy Mini Crackers from Culinary Cam
• Mock Lava Cake from Sneha’s Recipe
• Mushroom & Spinach Crustless Quiche from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Orange Muffins with Cranberry Rosemary Compote from Amy’s Cooking Adventures

Milk Chocolate Mug Cake - Microwave#SundayFunday

Have a craving for  cake, then this is for you.  This is a quick and easy microwave recipe.  Try this and you will love this moist and chocolaty cake.   

Ingredients

30 Grams Butter or 1½ Tablespoons Heaped - see notes
40 Grams Milk Chocolate(any brand) - break into pieces
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Level Sugar powdered
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
5 Level Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
½ Teaspoon Level Baking powder

Method 

In a mug melt the butter and chocolate together, microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Use a hand whisk and whisk it till smooth. Keep it aside to cool.
In the meantime gather rest of the ingredients
Mix the flour, sugar and baking powder well. 

In a another mug or bowl, whisk an egg along with the essence well. Add all the dry ingredients and whisk till well combined. Now add the melted chocolate mixture and mix well. Pour this batter into a large mug.

Place it in the microwave on high power for a minute and twenty to twenty five second's, after a minute and 20 seconds pause the microwave and check  if done by inserting a skewer,  if comes out clean then it's done or else microwave again for 5 seconds more.

Let it cool for a minute or two.  Pipe a little whipping cream and sprinkle grated chocolate.  Enjoy with a tea or coffee.  

This is a delicious, quick  and moist cake for you and your little ones whenever they crave for cakes.

My Notes
Reserved  a small piece to grate for the topping. You can add all the chocolate and make it more chocolaty and gooey ..mmm yum. 

Make this in a large mug or two medium size mug. Since it will rise and then overflow.

The timing will change accordingly so keep a check

The butter should be softened .. the consistency like when you  spread it on a slice of bread.

You can also unmold this cake and cut into slices.  Just run a knife around the sides of the mug and mold. 

Labels: Cakes, Microwave, Mug Treats, Chocolate, Kids delight, Sunday Funday 

• Fried Perch by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Marmite Butter Mashed Potatoes by Food Lust People Love
• Milk Chocolate Mug Cake - Microwave by Sneha's Recipe
• Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Wedges by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Somehow We Have Landed on Korean for Fathers' Day: Bo Ssäm Recreated by Culinary Cam

Hot Chocolate With After Eight Peppermint#SundayFundy

Make this rich and creamy After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate as it’s the ultimate decadent chocolate drink. It also has pieces of the After Eight chocolate on top for a delicious hot beverage!

After Eight chocolates are thin dark chocolate squares filled with peppermint flavored fondant cream and are so good.

I love After Eight chocolates and chocolate with peppermint are a classic pairing, when add that to a homemade hot chocolate, you’ve just made a decadent hot beverage that anyone will love.

Serves One
Ingredients
1½ Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon White Sugar - optional
½ Teaspoon Coffee powder
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 After Eight Chocolates
Whipping Cream (optional)
2 After Eight Chocolates - for garnishing
Method

In a heavy saucepan boil the milk. Add in cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar melts, then add the coffee powder, mix it well. Switch off the flame.
Place an After Eight chocolate in the bottom of your mug, add in your hot chocolate, then stir it thoroughly until the chocolate has melted into your drink. Garnish with whipping cream and After Eight chocolate.

It’s very simple to make this sweet minty bliss treat!
Make this rich and creamy After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate as it's the ultimate decadent chocolate drink. It also has pieces of the After 8 chocolate on top for a delicious hot beverage!

Labels: Peppermint, Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Sunday Funday, Juices, International Cuisine, Serves One

• Candy Cane Bark from Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
• Candy Cane Meringue Kisses from Food Lust People Love
• Chocolate Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Hot Chocolate With After Eight Peppermint from Sneha's Recipe
• Mint Chocolate Cookies (Biscuits) from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Painted Peppermint Cookies from Culinary Cam
• Peppermint Patty Surprise Cookies from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Eggless Fruit & Nut Chocolate Banana Loaf#BreadBakers

This a soft moist decadent no butter no egg banana loaf. A decadent chocolaty loaf. Perfect for picnics or kid's lunch box.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1½ Cups All Purpose Flour
½ Cup Caster Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
2 Overripe Bananas
½ Cup Yogurt
¼ Cup Oil
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Other Ingredients
100 Grams Fruit & Nut Chocolate - cut into small pieces

Method

Sieve all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add half of the chocolate pieces mix and keep aside.
In a large blender jar add all the wet ingredients blend it smooth.
Add it to the dry ingredients and mix it with a spatula, do not overmix the batter.

Pour it into a greased and lined loaf pan. Level the batter and add the remaining chocolate pieces, press them lightly and bake in preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes at 180°C. 

After 40 minutes do a toothpick test to check if it comes out clean. 

Cool it on a wire rack. 

When completely cooled slice and enjoy!!  Enjoy!!

Here are more delicious yet super easy to make Banana recipes for you. 

Mangalore Buns
Coconut Flour Banana Bread - Gluten & Sugar Free

Spelt Banana Bread Banana Nut Bread
Sourdough Banana Appe
Banana and Chocolate Chip Flower Cake
Dulce De Leche Banana Cake

Chocolate & Banana Pancake

Labels: Breads, Bread Bakers, Quick Bread, Chocolate, Banana, Eggless, International Cuisine

                                                



#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

This month's Bread Baker's theme is Picnic Bread.

• Baked Whole Wheat Kachori by Cook with Renu
• Checkerboard Rolls by Passion Kneaded
• Cheddar and Herb Loaf by Palatable Pastime
• Easy Sourdough French Country Bread by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Eggless Fruit & Nut Chocolate Banana Loaf by Sneha's Recipe
• Garlic Herb Fan Rolls by A Messy Kitchen
• Hushpuppies by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Niçoise Picnic Squares by Food Lust People Love
• Schiacciata all'Uva by Culinary Cam  

Chocolate Fudge Sauce Star Bread#BreadBakers

Made from homemade chocolate fudge sauce this star bread is simple & super delicious . Layers of fluffy dough separated and twisted so gorgeous and a perfect breakfast bread for Christmas or Easter or any other day you want to enjoy something chocolaty. This bread is super simple to make even though it looks intense. This is a rich dough, it will take a little extra time to rise.

Ingredients
For the Dough
1 Large Egg
57 Grams Butter
150 Ml Milk
3 Tablespoons Sugar
½ Teaspoon Salt
310 Grams All Purpose Flour -
10 Grams Corn flour
1½ Teaspoons Instant Yeast
For The Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce
26 Grams Butter - cut into cubes
1½ Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
90 to 100 Grams Unsweetened Dark Chocolate - chopped
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Heavy Cream
A Pinch Salt
1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Method
First Let's Make the Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan and swirl it around in the pan to the coat sides. Add corn syrup and chocolate and stir until chocolate melts. Add sugars, cream, salt and continue to cook over medium flame till the mixture comes to a boil.
Using a candy thermometer, boil gently for 4 minutes, without stirring, until the sauce is thickened and the candy thermometer reaches 220-224º. Remove from heat. Pour sauce into a Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in vanilla. Cool to room temperature on the counter, then chill till it reaches a spreadable consistency.
For The Dough

Heat the milk and butter till warm, add the sugar stir till it melts. To this add the yeast and egg, cover and keep aside till the yeast froths.
In a large bowl add all the flour and salt, mix it well. Then slowly add the milk mixture and with a dough whisk start kneading the dough adding little milk at a time to make a soft smooth dough. 

Place the dough into a oiled bowl, cover and let is rise till double in volume. Then take the dough and on a lightly floured surface, knead it well. Then roll out dough and cut into four even sized balls. Cover the ball with a wrap, let rest 10-15 minutes.

To Assemble
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.

Roll each dough ball out into a thin 10" circle. To get the same diameter circle take a plate and cut each circle accordingly.

Roll out the remaining circles and cover them with a damp cloth as you are working.

Place the first circle on a tray line with parchment paper or silicone mat.

Top with chocolate fudge sauce then layer the other three circles and filling on top.( leaving the top circle bare).

Put a 2 or 3 inch bowl in the center

Then using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the circle stack creating into 4 equal strips

Each strip then cut into another 4 strips.

Like that we should have 16 equal strips that are still connected in the center.

Using both hands pick up two strips and twist them from each other two or three times then press the ends together firmly.
Repeat that until you end up with eight of twisted strips.
Transfer the star bread to a baking tray and cover with plastic wrap and let it rest 15 min. Preheat the oven 190°C.

Brush the star bread with beaten egg and pour a little bit granulated sugar on top.

Bake for about 20-30 min until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar on top(optional).

So Chocolaty... yum...mmm . Serve warm. Enjoy!!

Labels: Bread Bakers, Chocolate, Fudge Sauce, Christmas, Egg, International Cuisine, Homemade, Sauce

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

• Chocolate Chip Breadsticks from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Chocolate Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves from Food Lust People Love 
• Chocolate Crepes from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Chocolate Fudge Sauce Star Bread from Sneha's Recipe
• Chocolate Protein Oat Banana Waffles from Cook with Renu
• Chocolate Swirl Buns from Passion Kneaded
• Double Chocolate Chip Bread from Palatable Pastime
• Lemon and Ginger Scented White Chocolate Sourdough from A Messy Kitchen
• Milk and Chocolate Rolls from Magical Ingredients
• Triple Chocolate Sourdough Bread from Zesty South Indian Kitchen 

Brazilian Brigadeiros(Fudge Balls)#Eattheworld

This Brigadeiro recipe is so easy to make they are fudgy and melt in the mouth! All you need are just few simple ingredients and this Brazilian candy goodness will be ready in few minutes to satisfy all your sweet cravings!

Medium Size 16-18
Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 Cup Milk
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Vermicelli or Chocolate Sprinkles

Method

Whisk the milk and cocoa powder together until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (without lumps of cocoa powder). Then, add in the condensed milk stir in the butter.
Cook in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium low flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to peel away or show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 15 to 20 minutes). 

The chocolate fudge mixture should be thick enough to show you the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again. Grease you hands with a little butter then touch it if it still sticks to you hand it's not yet ready. When nearly done switch off the flame, add the essence with the heat of stove and pan keep stirring for another 4 to 5 minutes scrapping all the sides.

                            

Remove this on to a greased plate. Let cool to room temperature before starting to roll them into balls with greased hands. Use a tablespoon as measurement.  

Then dredge gently in the chocolate vermicelli until totally covered, place into paper cups.

These fudgy Brazilian treats are perfect for special occasions or for gifting!

My Notes
These chocolate fudge balls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The mixture can be also stored, covered well, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, brought to room temperature, and rolled into balls. 

Labels: Chocolate, Condensed Milk, Cocoa powder, Brazil, Eat the World, Festival Sweets, Candy

Check out all the wonderful Brazilian dishes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!  

Culinary Cam: Obrigado! Pão de Queijo + More Brazilian Bites on our Thanksgiving Menu 

 A Day in the Life on the Farm: It's Friday; Time for a Caipirinha Cocktail and the Weekly Menu....Cheers!! 

Sneha’s Recipe: Brazilian Brigadeiros(Fudge Balls)  

Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Brigadeiro (Brazilian Fudge Balls)