September 20, 2002, Newsletter Issue #65: Chocolate Suicide
Tip of the Week
Chocolate Suicide
This is one of the best desserts ever! It is so rich, creamy, chocolaty and decadent your guests will swoon. And they will never guess it started with a cake mix. Make it ahead of time.
1 pkg. devilīs food cake mix
1-1/3 cups water
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Bake in two greased and floured 8" round pans at 350 degrees for 35-45- minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely.
16 oz. good quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/3 cups heavy cream
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Melt chocolate over low heat. Heat cream and butter together in a large saucepan until it boils. Pour cream over chocolate and whisk until smooth. Cool 20 minutes.
Line 9" springform pan with waxed paper. Cut cooled cake into cubes. Place in mixer bowl. Beat with 1-1/3 cups ganache until texture is like thick fudge. Spread evenly in prepared pan, smoothing top. Freeze for one hour. Unmold and coat with remaining chocolate ganache, spooning slowly over top and spreading to cover sides. Store in refrigerator.
About LifeTips
Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.
| Guru Spotlight |
| Tammi Reynolds |
