Dutch Chocolate Butter Food

DUTCH CHOCOLATE BUTTER (CHOCOLADEBOTER)

Steps:

• Beat ingredients in a small bowl until mixed and smooth.
• Will keep for up to two weeks--if it lasts that long.

DUTCH CHOCOLATE BUTTER

Steps:

• Sift cocoa powder into top of double boiler.
• Add hot water; stir until smooth.
• Place over simmering water.
• Stir in sugar and salt.
• Cook, stirring to dissolve, about 1 minute.
• Remove top of double boiler from simmering water.
• Whisk in butter, a slice at a time, mixing after each addition just until butter is blended in.
• Whisk in vanilla and almond extract.
• Let cool completely.
• When completely cool, whisk to lighten texture.
• Scrape into clean, completely dry jar.
• Cover tightly.
• **Refrigeratefor up to 1 month or freeze for up to 1 year.

DUTCH MOCHA CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the cocoa powder and the 3/4 cup sugar. Gradually whisk in coffee until mixture is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, grease and lightly flour three 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans. Set aside. Sift together cake flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In a very large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla; beat well.
• Whisk or stir the sour cream into the cooled cocoa mixture. Add flour mixture alternately with cocoa mixture to the creamed mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
• Using clean beaters, in a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium to high speed about 1 minute or until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add 1 cup sugar and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Gently fold about one-third of the egg white mixture into creamed mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg white mixture.
• Divide mixture among the three prepared pans. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool cake layers in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove the cake layers from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
• Frosting: In a heavy saucepan, melt 18 ounces chopped white chocolate baking squares or bars over low heat. Cool until slightly warm. In a large bowl, beat one softened 3-ounce package cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Cut 1-1/2 cups butter into pieces. Add to cream cheese; beat until fluffy. Gradually add cooled chocolate, beating until well blended.
• Frost. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

DUTCH LETTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the almond paste, sugar, egg and extract until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. On lightly floured waxed paper, roll each portion into a 12x1/2-in. rope; set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 4 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 14x6-in. rectangle. Place 1 almond paste rope in the center of each rectangle. Moisten long edges of dough; fold over filling. Press seam to seal; tuck in ends., Transfer seam side down to greased baking sheets; form each into an "S" shape. Whisk egg white and water; brush over dough. Using a fork, prick tops at 1-in. intervals to vent., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. To serve, cut into 2-in. pieces.

CHOCOLATE BUTTER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, using a hand-held mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
• Sift cocoa and icing sugar together, add to butter and mix well.
• Add vanilla and continue beating for 1 - 2 minutes until mixture is smooth.
• Put blended mixture into small dish and serve. If not using butter immediately, cover and refrigerate.
• Enjoy!