Andrew Hughess Chocolate Thunder Serves A Lot Recipes

CHOCOLATE THUNDER

Steps:

• In a big saucepan, add the cream, half-and-half, and salt.
• Over medium heat, bring to a simmer (don't let boil).
• Add chocolate chips; stir until melted.
• Take pan off heat; add vanilla; whisk until mixture is frothy.
• Pour into mugs and top off with a dollop of chocolate whipped cream.

PATRICIA POLACCO'S THUNDER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease and flour two 8 1/2 inch cake pans.
• Cream together the shortening and sugar.
• Beat in the vanilla and egg yolks.
• Mix in the cold water and pureed tomatoes.
• Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and fold into egg/tomato mixture.
• Sift the cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
• Mix dry mixture into wet.
• Pour batter evenly into cake pans.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Let cakes cool on wire racks before frosting with chocolate buttercream icing.
• Optional: Top with fresh strawberries.