Lovers Delight Food

LOVER'S DELIGHT

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake vigorously.
• Strain into a cocktail glass.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DELIGHT CAKE (TASTE OF HOME)

Steps:

• Grease and flour two 9-in round cake pans; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg yolks, and melted chocolate till blended. Combine flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture till blended.
• In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites till soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 T. at a time, on high till stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter.
• Transfer to pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• For frosting, beat cream, powdered sugar, cocoa, extract, and remaining salt till stiff peaks form.
• Cut each cake horizontally into two layers; brush layers with cream de cacao. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 2 T. almonds. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle remaing almonds over the top.

CANDY BAR LOVER'S DELIGHT

Steps:

• Bottom layer: Generously spray bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine brownie mix, oil, water and eggs.
• Beat 50 strokes.
• Stir in chips.
• Spread batter in pan.
• Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool 1 hour.
• Filling: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add sugar and milk.
• Bring to a boil; boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in marshmallow creme, peanut butter, and vanilla.
• Add peanuts.
• Spread over brownie layer.
• Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
• Carmel layer: Combine caramels and cream in microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
• Stir well.
• Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring well in between, until smooth.
• Do not over cook!
• Spread caramel over filling.
• Refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
• Icing: Combine chips and peanut butter in microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring well in between.
• Do not overcook!
• Pour over caramel layer.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour.
• With a sharp knife, loosen dessert from sides of pan.
• Remove sides of pan.
• Cut into wedges.
• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.