Double Chocolate Fudge Food

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter., In a heavy large saucepan, combine sugar, milk, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. , Stir in marshmallow creme until melted. Stir in both chocolates until melted. If desired, stir in walnuts. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup walnuts.
• Spread evenly into foil-lined 9-inch square pan.
• In another saucepan, over low heat, melt milk chocolate chips with remaining sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Remove from heat; stir in remaining walnuts. Spread over fudge in pan.
• Chill for 2 hours, or until firm.
• Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares.
• Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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.

SWIRLED DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate and 1/2 cup milk in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 45 sec. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in vanilla.
• Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
• Microwave white chocolate with remaining milk as directed for semi-sweet chocolate; pour over semi-sweet chocolate layer in pan. Swirl gently with knife.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to remove fudge from pan before cutting into pieces.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FROZEN FUDGE POPS

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, and refrigerate until cool, approximately 20 minutes.
• Stir the chocolate chips into the cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into molds and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

NEW ORLEANS DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE PRALINE-FUDGE CAKE

Steps:

• Cake:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine butter, cocoa and water in a saucepan.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until the mixture is smooth and butter has melted; remove from heat and cool.
• Combine the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla; beat on medium speed with a mixer until smooth.
• Combine the butter mixture and buttermilk mixture; beat until well blended.
• Combine the sugar, flour and salt in a bowl; mix well.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture; beat until blended.
• The batter should be thin.
• Spray three 8" round cake pans with cooking spray and line them with wax paper.
• Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake at 350 degrees for 22-24 minutes or until cake tests for doneness.
• Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
• To assemble the cake:.
• Spread 1/2 c ganache between the cake layers; spread the remainder on the sides of the cake and chill for 30 minutes.
• Slowly pour the frosting over the center of the cake.
• Spread it to the edges of the cake, allowing some frosting to run down the sides.
• Chocolate Ganache:.
• Microwave the chocolate and cream in a glass bowl for 2-3 minutes, or until the chocolate is melted; whisk until smooth.
• Gradually add the butter, whisking until smooth and melted.
• Cool, whisking often, until spreading consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
• Praline Frosting:.
• Combine the butter, brown sugar and whipping cream in a 2 quart saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Boil 1 min; remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
• Add the pecans and stir gently for 2-5 minutes, or until the frosting begins to cool and thicken slightly.
• Pour immediately over the cake.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in cocoa and baking powder. Beat for 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in flour by hand. Mix in white chocolate and chocolate chips. Cover dough, and chill for about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide dough into two parts, and roll each part into a 9 inch long log. Place logs on lightly greased cookie sheet, about 4 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool for one hour.
• Cut each loaf into 1/2 inch wide diagonal slices. Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake at 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C) for 9 minutes. Turn cookies over, and bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Microwave chocolate and oil in microwaveable measuring cup on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred. Add cocoa powder; mix well. Cool 5 min.
• Beat egg whites and sugar in medium bowl with mixer on high speed 3 min. or until tripled in volume. Add melted chocolate mixture; beat on medium speed until well blended.
• Spoon batter into 6 paper-lined muffin cups. (Muffin cups can be almost full.)
• Bake 18 min. or until fudge cups are puffed and set in centers. Remove from oven; cool 5 min. before removing from pan.
• Serve warm topped with COOL WHIP.

FIVE-MINUTE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
• In 2-quart microwavable bowl, stir condensed milk and chocolate chips; add baking chocolate. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 2 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth.
• Stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish. Refrigerate until firm. For 64 (1-inch) squares, cut into 8 rows by 8 rows.

EASY DOUBLE-DECKER FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; butter foil and set aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and 2/3 cup milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate chips and remaining milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-seconds intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in remaining vanilla. Spread over peanut butter layer., Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Using foil, remove fudge from pan. Cut into 1-in. squares.