Chocolate Archives - Page 5 of 16

Apple-Almond Chocolate Chunk Loaf Cake

This loaf cake is a take on a dessert I devoured in Brooklyn years ago. Al di La is one of those restaurants where you feel instantly as if you’re eating in your grandma’s dining room. There’s an incredibly warm, welcoming vibe that just feels like home. That’s true of the food there, too. […]

Gluten-Free Nutty Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

I may not be Irish, but I can definitely enjoy a great shortbread cookie! Yes, shortbread is traditionally associated with and did, in fact, originate in Scotland, but its popularity spread into Ireland, especially given the quality of their butter. If you’re dairy-free like Isaiah was when he was first diagnosed with gluten intolerance, go ahead and swap in non-hydrogenated shortening or dairy-free buttery spread or sticks. The trick to these ultra flaky, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies isn’t the butter you’re thinking. It’s peanut butter.

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

There’s a reason I used to own a bakery… I love sweets! This is the ultimate chocolate loaf cake. I’ve always loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. If peanut butter isn’t your thing, leave the frosting off completely and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if you like.