Speaking of chocolates -how about giving someone a "box of chocolates" cake? Well look no further then at http://www.hgtv.com/shows/CDS/cds-433.ht... where from an episode of the Carol Duvall Show , Zella Junkin has done a beautiful "box of chocolates " cake sure to please the happy recipient. There are easy to follow directions with a photo of the finished product. There is also instructions and a photo of a fondant "gift wrapped" present cake which could be done in colors of pink, red or white to give it a valentine flavor.
Or perhaps you are looking for an interesting idea for a valentine dessert then maybe chocolate cigars made with a flour less chocolate cake recipe could be the ticket for you. The recipe and other chocolate related information is at http://www.bpe.com/food/columns/williams... . Other dessert ideas can be found at http://www.pastrywiz.com/valentine - where there also are links for Valentine Recipes such as the "Kissing Frog Cake" http://www.pastrywiz.com/valentine/valen... - a cute frog sitting atop a marzipan covered heart. This site includes a brief background of this holiday for history buffs. Don't leave without going to Pastry Wiz's recipe collection - the "Bacardi Rum Chocolate Cake" sounds incredible.
But what Valentine Day recipe collection would be complete without one for Red Velvet Cake - deep red and buttery - yum! Hop over to http://www.herseys.com For their simple recipe for this very popular cake. While you're there also check out their "decorating with chocolate ideas"and learn how to make chocolate filigree hearts, butterflies and a few other chocolate decorations with easy to follow instructions. More basic tips for working with chocolate can be found at http://www.my-meals.com/Search/WhatsCook...
To really prove "my heart belongs to chocolate" go to http://wilton.com/ri/valentines/heartbel... where it is also is the name of a luscious angel food cake on the Wilton site . Also look at "Sweet Talker" and "Luv Bug" two other fun designs to try.
Last but not least, if you're looking for a large and varied selection of supplies for Valentine theme cake decorating then peruse http://www.cybercakes.com/valentine_part... They carry a full stock of heart pans, stencils, candles and toppers and also holiday appropriate decorations for cupcakes and cookie stamps .Thumbnail pictures accompany many of the products listed enabling a visual gallery of products.
Go To Page: 1 2
