Wouldn't it be cool if bakers got to choose flashy names like WWF Wrestlers? You could be the Vanilla Villain, the Meat Tenderizer, the Mighty Masher, the Blender Blade, the Sweaty Spatula. Ew. Nevermind that last one. Today, my flashy
Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding makes a great after-school snack that kids (and parents!) will love. For extra decadence, top chocolate pudding with a dollop of whipped cream and finish off with chocolate shavings.???
Vanilla beans can be expensive, but their superior flavor is worth the investment. Substitute vanilla paste or one teaspoon real vanilla extract if necessary. Stir extract in with the butter.
Let me tell you from bottom layer to top layer pie crust, chocolate chip cookie dough, cake icing, vanilla ice cream, rainbow chip cake, more cake icing and sprinkles. Big, fat, rainbow sprinkles!
You may think I'm crazy, but this cake isn't that sweet. It's soft and dense, yet fluffy at the same time. It's chocolaty but has a smooth tang that can