Did you do a quick double check to see if you were on the right blog? lol Yes, you read that correctly. Chocolate, here on 3B’s. :) It doesn’t happen often but it does happen. See here and here. I know that for some of you it doesn’t happen often enough. And that is why you are now seeing a flourless chocolate cake. (Naomi, I made this cake before I saw your/my tart. Had I seen it first I would have been ALL over it!) I’m trying to keep my chocolate lovin’ peps happy. For those of you that are raisin lovers don’t hold your breath for them as it ain’t happenin’! Sorry. :)
So about this cake. I’d like to say that it changed my opinion on chocolate but it didn’t. That’s not to say you chocolate lovers wouldn’t go crazy for it; just that it didn’t have me or the kids rethinking our position of chocolate. (94% of the 259 reviewers would make it again)Because we found the cake super rich and chocolatey we topped it with whipped cream and Faith’s delicious spiced (and tart) cranberry jam. Once we did, the cake slices were quickly eaten with no complaints of it being too chocolatey.
The flourless chocolate cake recipe is from Epicurious and the spiced cranberry jam/sauce is from An Edible Mosaic. If you haven’t been to Faith’s blog yet you need to stop and click here. She has a wonderful variety of recipes and lovely photos to go along with them.
Here’s Babygirl in her Halloween costume. She was a Hogwarts's student.
Everyone meet Jeter the newest member of our family. We’ve had him for almost a month and needless to say Babygirl is beyond thrilled!
Those are two cute babies! Your girl is growing up, Ingrid, and she just gets more beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd, um, if you don't like chocolate going THAT chocolatey might just kill you. Please be careful.
BTW: We went to the mountains this week to celebrate our fifth. Thought about you and your fam! I know your parents have a house there somewhere. We were in Black Mountain, about 20 miles from Asheville.
Too chocolately? No such thing...it looks delicious, and I'm intrigued by that cranberry topping. I love the costume, and the new pup is truly adorable :)
ReplyDeleteA delightfull combo! I love flourless chocolate cakes.
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Rosa
Happy Sunday Ingrid!
ReplyDeleteBravo for making something chocolate when it really isn't your first choice! ;-) I'm just sorry it didn't sway you over to the "chocolate side" further. I love how you dressed up the cake with a gorgeous cranberry jam/sauce and the whipped cream...so festive and appealing.
Babygirl is stunning in her hat! - great picture! And congrats on the newest member of your family...precious little doggie. :-)
I love the texture of flourless chocolate cakes. Lovely pics - your daughter is adorable, as is your new pup!
ReplyDeleteFlourless chocolate cake is one of my most favorite things in the whole world.
ReplyDeleteThe cranberry sauce would be great with the chocolate! YUM!
ReplyDeleteI know that I would love that cake! Your daughter looks adorable and what a cute dog....I still planning on changing up my blog and I will call you Ingrid. It's just been chaotic here this past week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Halloween costume! Your cake sounds perfect--and even though it may not have transformed your view of chocolate, I can see how it made all those around you veeery happy ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat no pics of the boys! Mckenna is is way beyoind cute. And Jeter looks like he could worm his way in to anyone heart.
ReplyDeleteAs for the chocolate cake you are way to nice to cook special chocolate treats for you blogging buddies.
Mimi
Seriously, my mouth is watering! And you dog is super cute too, I am such a dog lover!
ReplyDeleteI laughed so hard when I saw Naomi's post and that she named a chocolate tart after you. :) And now, here you are posting chocolate cake!! Is it a full moon or something?
ReplyDeleteThis cake looks seriously good, Ingrid. One I'll definitely have to try.
Wanna know what's funny? I actually did a double-take when I saw that cake. ha!
ReplyDeleteFor being a non-chocolate lover I'm surprised you made a flourless chocolate cake, since they're so rich! I can't even eat that cake, it's just too much for me. But that cranberry sauce is lovely!
2 beautiful babies!
Awww, what a cute Halloween costume! The cranberry sauce sounds like it would cut the richness of the cake perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteadorable babies! and beautiful dessert as always :) i think im going to try your pumpkin cream cheese bars this week!
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oh yummy! i love the combo of chocolate and cranberry!
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks awesome .. and your little girl too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the sweet shout-out, Ingrid! I was thrilled to see chocolate on 3B's...if you make it and it's chocolate, I know it has to be good! :) Love that pairing of chocoalte with cranberry, I'm definitely trying it!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks rich and decadent.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the Hogwarts hat - so cute. The pup is pretty adorable too.
That cake looks so rich, but the cranberry sauce is the perfect addition. I love your daughter's Halloween costume as well...too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate and cranberry together. Great dessert!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and cranberry....that's a winning combination!
ReplyDeleteYour gal must be a big HP fan. :-))
Hi Jeter :-））
Yay, for chocolate on 3Bs. I love it and I love chocolate flourless cake!
ReplyDeleteFYI-I fine with never seeing a raisin recipe on here! :)
Your girl is gorgeous. Harry Potter will definitely go ga-ga over her. LOL. And hooray for the chocolate post on this blog!
ReplyDeleteIngrid, love the new layout, theme and header on your blog. Really eye-catching and user friendly!
ReplyDeleteI've never been a huge fan of flourless chocolate cake, since, as you mentioned, they can be way too chocolatey, plus, it's dark chocolate - not a fan. However, I would definitely eat yours, even if I went into chocolate shock, because, well, you can bake, girl! I can't imagine anything you making tasting less than "OMG, this is better than...." LOL
*hugs*
Lisa
When you do it, you do it right ;) I know I'd love it...sauced or not! Your hogwarts student is adorable...as is her little magical companion :D
ReplyDeleteI have never made flourless anything! Gonna give it a go!
ReplyDeleteps- babygirl is gorgeous and that pic is amazing!
Awww! Your photos are beautiful! Congrats on the new puppy... I'm sure your daughter enjoys having a new friend around the house. I think westies are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to make this girl hungry. Yum
ReplyDeletePuppies and pretty girls? Too much cuteness!!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about a flourless cake that is super elegant to me. This cake sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteyour daughter is beautiful :)
ReplyDeletewhat a cute puppy too. westies have great personalities!
flourless chocolate cakes can be really heavy, even for a chocolate lover like me. i always like them with something like ice cream to lighten them up :)
Your girl is very pretty and Jeter is cute too!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks awesome!
I am definitely in the chocolate lover's category, so this looks great to me. But I definitely agree with you on the no raisins. I just ate a box thinking that maybe my opinion had changed, but NO WAY. They just aren't good!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the new addition to the family!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is especially fantastic - I love flourless chocolate cake, but I'm sure I'd love it more with a spice cranberry sauce. This all looks amazing.
I love the pictures, the cake with the sauce looks amazing. I love the color and the taste I bet is terrific.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the term "too chocolatey" existed! Who are you people?! :) It looks so yummy! And that sauce... delish.
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate cake looks divine - and flourless - I dont do chocolate too often either but it still sounds quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour baby gurl is sooo cute and i now look forward ,all the more for the day when i will have some too:-)
ReplyDeleteAnd bake for them too:-)
I love chocolate and this looks good , i think with the jam it will be a perfect pairing!
I love Faiths blog too!!
That is the cutest doggie! And Babygirl is beautiful - love her costume! I love flourless chocolate cake Ingrid - the cranberry puts it over the top. I like your new blog look too!
ReplyDeleteCute costume! Cute dog! And wow decadent chocolate cake. I am one of those so-called chocolate lovers (but I think you already know that). The combination of chocolate and cranberries sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cake and beautiful babygirl! She doesn't look so much like a baby anymore though. Jeter is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, let me just say that your new layout is gorgeous! I absolutely love it! The cake looks delicious, as well - I love cranberry, so that jam is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteAs a chocolate lover, this cake is right up my alley. II haven't seen a cranberry jam before. It looks delicious!
ReplyDeletewow this looks amazing and paired with cranberry great for the season love it Rebecca
ReplyDeleteYum a chocolate cake! But I am shocked to see it here- haha!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter looks so adorable and I can see why she is so happy about the dog, he is so cute. Is Jeter after a certain bball player?
i spy with my little eye a couple of cuties and an amazing array of flavors! adding the cranberry sauce was a really good idea!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I LOVE the look of your blog! It is beautiful!!! And your header. Ooooh la la. I want to pluck those goodies right off the screen and into my mouth. So delicious!
ReplyDeleteToo chocolaty? Count me out. I'm with you, a little chocolate can go a very long way with me. The cake looks beautiful though and I would certainly make it for those who love chocolate :) so thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks so decadent!
And the Baby Girl! Oh my gosh, what a beauty, and LOVE that hat! I'm thinking I need one for myself.
Love those appeal button eyes on the newest addition to the family. I'd be smooching the pooch all the time!
your desserts look really gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGotta try that Cranberry Sauce! Love the photos :)
ReplyDeleteTHAT looks awesome! This dessert is exactly something I would love.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's a great picture of your daughter!
The picture of your girl is beautiful! And the cake isn't looking so bad either. =)
ReplyDeleteYou've got two adorable kids there! Great Hogwarts costume! I bet she was thrilled.
ReplyDeleteAnd your new dog has such a sweet face!
Lots oh cuteness! Your daughters picture looks so professional. She is such a beautiful girl- such warm eyes.
ReplyDeleteAnd the dog- how cute. We have been toying witht he idea of getting a dog. We'll see.
Now about this cake. I love chocolate Ingrid and for some reason flourless chocolate cakes are not my favorite. They are okay- Thatt said- yours looks delicious. I think the fruit sauce is a nice foil for the rich chocolate. It is a good idea.
Chocolate!! On your blog! Yayyy. You have no idea how happy I am <3
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