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    Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake
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    Our best chocolate cake recipes for baking days

    We don’t really need an excuse to bake (and eat) a chocolate cake, but Chocolate Cake Day is the perfect occasion for a little more indulgence. We’re sharing some of our best chocolate cake recipes to add to your repertoire of decadent dessert ideas. Flourless chocolate cake Gluten-free baking just got easier with this rich and creamy flourless chocolate cake! Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake If you’re looking for a fun Saturday activity, try our super easy vegan chocolate cake! We used vegan butter, olive oil and vegan chocolate to create a perfectly moist, springy cake topped in a decadent…

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    Pancakes with fruit and chocolate sauce
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    Pancakes with fruit and chocolate sauce

    Pancakes with fruit and chocolate sauce It’s hard to believe these pancakes are vegan. TOTAL TIME 40 min | Serves 4 (makes 8 pancakes) | EASY | VEGAN INGREDIENTS Chocolate Sauce 250 ml (1 cup) coconut milk 150 g tofu 30 ml (2 tbsp) cocoa powder 30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar 10 ml (2 tsp) cornflour 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence Pancakes 500 ml (2 cups) almond milk 250 g cake flour 80 ml (1/3 cup) canola oil 45 ml (3 tbsp) castor sugar 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 3,75 ml (¾ tsp) baking powder a pinch…

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    Cranberry chocolate snack bars
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    Cranberry chocolate snack bars

    Cranberry chocolate snack bars A delicious and nutritious snack you can make at home. PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 30 minutes | MAKES 16 bars INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups puffed rice 60 g pecan nuts, chopped 65 g pumpkin seeds 35 g dried unsweetened cranberries, coarsely chopped  2 tbsp LSA (see Tip) 1 tbsp white sesame seeds ½ cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt flakes 45 g sugar-free dark chocolate, coarsely chopped  METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 150°C. Grease a 20cm square cake pan; line base and two opposite sides with baking paper,…

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    Decadent chocolate cheesecake

    The Swartland’s renowned Riebeek Valley Wine Co. has added a delicious bubbly to its award-winning portfolio. “We’re tremendously excited about expanding this range of very popular wines, named after an early explorer to our valley,” says winemaker Jacques Theron. “With the weather warming up, the timing is just perfect considering they’re both sublime and tasty refreshers.” The new Brut Rosé displays bright red berry notes, a hint of rose petals, and a touch spice, making it perfect with a variety of dishes including rich chocolate desserts. Decadent chocolate cheesecake Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It’s…

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    Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake
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    Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake

    Macadamia & chocolate upside-down cake A decadent addition to your Christmas feast. PREP TIME 30 minutes | TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes + cooling | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 150 g unsalted butter, melted  ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar  2 tbsp golden syrup  210 g coarsely chopped macadamias, lightly roasted  150 g unsalted butter, extra, softened  1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, separated  100 g dark chocolate, melted, cooled  ¾ cup self-raising flour  ½ cup plain flour  ½ tbsp dutch-processed cocoa  ¾ cup buttermilk  1 tsp white vinegar METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a deep…

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    Salted dark chocolate tahini tart
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    Salted dark chocolate tahini tart

    Salted dark chocolate tahini tart Salt, chocolate and tahini – the perfect dessert filling! PREP TIME 30 minutes + refrigeration | COOK TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 12 | VEGETARIAN  INGREDIENTS  Chocolate pastry 1 ⅓ cups flour  ⅓ cup icing sugar  70 g good quality cocoa 110 g cold butter, coarsely chopped  3 egg yolks 2 tbsp chilled water Filling 2 eggs 3 egg yolks ⅓ cup caster sugar  260 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped  185 g butter ½ cup tahini ½ tsp sea salt flakes halva, crumbled, to serve METHOD For the chocolate pastry PLACE flour, icing sugar…

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    Chocolate milkshake

    Chocolate milkshake A deliciously decadent chocolate milkshake recipe that’s quick and easy to make at home – even better than a restaurant. PREP TIME: 5 min | SERVES 3-4 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 6 cups vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream ⅓ cup milk , or more as needed, or use chocolate milk ⅓ cup chocolate sauce Handful of choc chips whipped cream, optional, for topping METHOD COMBINE ice cream, milk, choc chips and chocolate sauce in a blender and blend until combined. IF you need to thin it, add a…

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    Ina Paarman’s chocolate tart with mixed berries

    Ina Paarman’s chocolate tart with mixed berries A deliciously decadent chocolate tart using bright and cheerful mixed berries. If you have a loose-bottomed flan tin, use it to make this tart. The pecan crust will crisp up beautifully and complement the tart perfectly. We have added Amarula liqueur to the mousse, but you can replace it with the same amount of cold, strong black coffee. SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS PECAN CRUST 1 cup (100 g) pecan nuts 11 Tennis biscuits 4 T (60 ml) soft brown sugar ½ t (2,5 ml) ground cinnamon 5 T (75 ml) melted butter MOUSSE…

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    Peanut butter and dark chocolate dipped fruit
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    Peanut butter and dark chocolate dipped fruit

    Peanut butter and dark chocolate dipped fruit The perfect vegan sweet treat for summer! PREP TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 4 | VEGAN  INGREDIENTS 1 punnet kiwis, halved  1 punnet figs, halved lengthways 1 punnet strawberries, whole 1 ½ cups natural vegan peanut butter, warmed 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate, melted 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted ¼ cup peanuts, chopped 1 tbsp edible flower petals 1 tbsp sea salt flakes ¼ cup pistachios, chopped METHOD LINE a tray with baking paper and assemble the kiwis, figs and strawberries on the tray. PLACE peanut butter…

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    Get creative with cocoa at this Stellenbosch chocolate workshop

    Have you ever wanted to make your own chocolate? Artichoc Creative Cafe in Stellenbosch is offering just that. In this 2 hour chocolate workshop, you’ll create your own chocolate masterpieces. It’s a fun activity for kids and adults alike! You’ll learn all the tips and tricks to temper chocolate, melting, pouring and filling chocolate moulds. The best part? You can decorate your chocolate bars however you’d like to create something truly unique – and delicious. Plus you’ll get to learn all about how cocoa beans are farmed and processed as well as receive a full tasting introduction. If you’re a…

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    Chocolate and pretzel tart bites
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    Chocolate and pretzel tart bites

    Chocolate and pretzel tart bites  TOTAL TIME 30 min + refrigeration | MAKES 14 squares | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 150g plain chocolate biscuits 60g lightly salted pretzels, plus 14 to decorate 125g butter, melted 300ml cream 200g milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 100g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 tsp cocoa powder  METHOD PROCESS biscuits and pretzels until fine crumbs form. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture evenly over the base and sides of an 11cm x 35cm loose-based rectangular fluted tart pan; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. BRING cream to a simmer in a pot over…

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    Macadamia, chocolate and vanilla pots
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    Macadamia and Chocolate Pots

    It’s hard to believe that these Macadamia and chocolate pots are gluten free, better for diabetics, lacto vegetarian AND wheat free. Created perfectly for those who have specific dietary requirements. They are also super quick to make and can be put in the fridge until serving, allowing you to carry on with any other tasks while they set! Macadamia and Chocolate Pots MAKES 4 small portions | TOTAL TIME15 mins + 1 hr, to chill INGREDIENTS 1 x 250g tub plain, smooth, fat-free cottage cheese 165g macadamia nut butter 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence 50g xylitol 50g cocoa powder small…

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    WIN with the Chilli Chocolate Chefs

    For the last decade sisters Zainab and Faatimah Paruk, who are both qualified Chefs, have been making their indelible mark on Durban’s collective palate through their catering company, Chilli Chocolate Chefs (CCC) on Musgrave Road. Every meal which has left the CCC premises has been prepared under their precise guidance; and now they are passing on that knowledge to their followers through a luxurious 240-page book simply entitled ‘Bringing It Home’. The Chilli Chocolate Chefs culinary signature reflects Zainab and Faatimah’s commitment to exceptional quality. In August 2022, their lovingly curated recipes were committed to print in their fourth recipe book which…

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    Caramel, peanut butter and chocolate poke cake
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    Chocolate Poke Cake with Peanut Butter

    What started out as a trend in 1970s American suburbia – then a boxed vanilla cake mix made as a tray bake, poked with holes and the holes filled with jello (or jelly here in SA), the jelly set, the top of the creation then spread with whipped cream and sliced into neat squares to serve. As we know, any good trend of yesteryear is bound to make a vintage revival – and, in this case, there’s good reason for our Pinterest feeds to be filled with poke cakes of all descriptions! Poking your cake (or brownies in this case)…

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    Amarula-spiked white hot chocolate
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    Amarula-Spiked White Hot Chocolate

    Amarula-Spiked White Hot Chocolate This Amarula-spiked white hot chocolate is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out! Its sweet, creamy deliciousness will kick the cold away and warm even the coldest night. TOTAL TIME 20 minutes | SERVINGS 6-8   INGREDIENTS 750ml (3 cups) full-cream milk 3 cinnamon quills 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence tiny pinch salt 185g condensed milk 2 x 80g slabs white chocolate, finely chopped Amarula, to taste Mini pink and white marshmallows, to serve METHOD PLACE the milk, cinnamon quills, vanilla essence and salt in a medium pot and simmer over medium heat (keep a…

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