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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Chocolate Roses


For Christmas my daughter gave me a French silicon rose cupcake pan.
I thought Valentine's would be the perfect time to test it out.
Here is the recipe that went into making our Chocolate Roses.
It comes from AllRecipes.com

Too Much Chocolate Cake

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs, and water. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan (or as I did into cupcake pans)
3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. (cupcakes took 30 minutes) Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before investing onto a plate. If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

The cakes were very moist and chocolaty.
They have kept quite well, but are disappearing quickly.
My husband loves warming them for a few seconds in the microwave, then adds a little vanilla ice cream.
It's easy and good.
Enjoy!

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18 comments:

  1. Faith, Hope, and LoveFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Oh they look yummy! I love the idea of vanilla ice cream on top!

    Have a great week!

    Love and blessings,
    Robin

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  2. Angela McRaeFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Yum! These sound great, and I'm thrilled I actually have that pan to make them (hopefully) look as pretty as yours, Marilyn!

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  3. parTea ladyFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Your chocolate rose cupcakes look really good. What could be better than moist and delicious chocolate cake in pretty shapes. I'll have to try this recipe. Thanks.

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  4. Annie JeffriesFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Oh ymmmm. Fergit the recipe. Just have a plate of those ready to consume the next time I'm in PORTLAND. LOL

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  5. AdrienneFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    I can't imagine why anything so delectable would disappear quickly! What an incredible gift. At the top of the list of things I love are roses and chocolate - sounds like a perfect combination! Thanks for sharing them with us. And the recipe sounds fantastic!
    ~Adrienne~

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  6. Time Traveling in CostumeFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    I've made some of these up too, using a chocolate ganache on the outside. They are so pretty.
    Val

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  7. Linda JenningsFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Yummm...Oh my, so delicious and pretty!

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  8. Schnitzel and the TroutFebruary 16, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Marilyn, I am enjoying something almost as good as these rose cupcakes! I have a sore throat coming on and was just thinking, 'I need a cup of tea.' The mail arrives and my gift from you, a teabag of Monk's Tea Blend. I love it. Never grew up with tea drinkers, but I do enjoy a cup now and then, especially in the afternoon. Thank you so much. The smell is so delicious.

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  9. RosemaryFebruary 16, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Very pretty Marilyn!
    Nancy

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  10. CathyFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Oh my, aren't those little cakes pretty. You can't beat a warm chocolate treat with a scoop of ice cream.

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  11. paris parfaitFebruary 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Looks so pretty and delicious! xo

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  12. {Bellamere Cottage}February 16, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Mmmmmmm..............so pretty and I'm sure they're delish!

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  13. TracyFebruary 17, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Sooo beautiful... Sooo delicious! Thank you, Mariyln. It is snowing here--again--so a chocolate treat would go down lovely about now... Happy Day :o) ((HUGS))

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  14. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    I'm glad the rose mold works so well!

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  15. La Tea DahFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    Beautiful! I love your chocolate roses!

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  16. JeanneFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I gave up all chocolate and sweets for lent but will keep this recipe on hand until after Easter♥

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  17. Yellow Rose ArborFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    What a wonderful gift for you! The recipe sounds really good!

    Katherine

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  18. Donna and Miss SpenserJune 7, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    Did you think they were easy to pop out of the pan? I am considering making a purchase...do you have the company name? TX Donna

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