Double Fudge Fanciful Recipes

DOUBLE FUDGE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on high speed until light, approximately 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla and mix well. Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee. On low speed, add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture alternately in thirds, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture. Mix the batter only until blended.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool to room temperature before frosting.
• Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted. Off the heat, add the corn syrup and vanilla and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the chocolate mixture and softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes, until it's thickened.
• Spread the frosting evenly on the cake. Have the children decorate the cake with M&M's.

DOUBLE FUDGE FANCIFUL RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease and flour 13x9" pan. In small bowl blend all filling ingredients; beat at highest speed until smooth and creamy. Set aside. In large bowl blend cake mix, water, oil and eggs until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Pour cream cheese mixture over batter, spreading to cover. Pour remaining batter over cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350 degrees 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and frost. *If you have to follow high altitude instructions for cake mixes: Add 2 Tbs. flour to dry cake mix and increase water to 1 ¼ cups + to tablespoons. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.

SINFUL DOUBLE FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH INCREDIBLE ICING

Steps:

• Prepare 2 - 8" round pans, with butter and flour.
• Preheat oven 350.
• Cake: In a mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in order, adding one at a time. Sift the dry ingredients. Fold in boiling water and chocolate chips. (Note: if you add the boiling water and the chips together, they will melt, but if you delay adding the chips for a couple of seconds, they will keep their form).
• Bake for 25 minutes at or until cooked. Remove from pans and let cool on baking racks.
• Incredible Icing: In a food processor, blend butter, sugar and cocoa for 4 seconds. Combine vanilla, milk and hot coffee and blend in just enough liquid until icing is smooth and silky.

DOUBLE FANTASY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13x9 pan with foil, using enough to extend over the sides.
• Put 3 cups sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and 1 can evaporated milk in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly so it won't scorch, for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F. Remove from heat.
• Add the peanut butter and 1 jar of marshmallow creme, stir until completely melted. Add 1 cup peanuts and 1 tsp vanilla, mix well. Pour into the 13x9 pan right away, spread evenly.
• Put 3 cups sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and last can of evaporated milk in large pan to boil. Bring to a rolling boil, boil for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Mix in the chocolate and last jar of marshmallow creme until melted. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and 1 tsp vanilla, mix well. Pour over the peanut butter layer, spread evenly, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup peanuts. Cool at room temperature for 4 hours before cutting to serve. Store at room temp in a tightly covered container.