Chocolate Blackout Cake

Is there anything better than chocolate topped with chocolate? Only if it's topped with even more chocolate! And that's exactly what the Chocolate Blackout cake is.

"The Blackout Cake was the creation of Ebinger's, a famous New York-based neighborhood bakery chain. An indecently rich, dark tower of chocolate, this cake has become something of a Holy Grail for many bakers. Cult-like fans went through Blackout withdrawal when the bakeries closed down and The Cake disappeared. Many have tried to re-create this cake; I feel this version comes close. It is a multi-stepped process (remember, this was a bakery specialty) but it can easily be broken down into components." -Food Network show "Sara's Secrets" 


I assume my mom followed the recipe on the food network site. All I know is I got this picture the other night on my phone: 

So much chocolate! Maybe it's just me, but I think it's kind of cruel to send someone pictures like that and not bring me a piece of cake.

So I figured the only logical thing I can do with these pictures is to share them! I hope you all are craving chocolate cake like I did after seeing these!!

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Made From Scratch Tuesday 2/28

This week's creation comes from my mom's kitchen. 

Fiesta Cheesecake

Beat till fluffy 2 – 8oz. pkgs softened, cream cheese and 1 pkg taco seasoning mix

Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating after each.

Fold in 2 cups shredded cheese (I used mild cheddar, but it's supposed to be Monterrey Jack) and 1 small can diced green chiles.  

Spray 9” spring form pan, sides and bottom, and pour cheese mixture in. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes, until knife inserted comes out clean.  Remove from oven and spread top with 1 cup sour cream. Return to oven and bake 5 more minutes. Cool 15 minutes, then refrigerate at least 8 hours. To serve, remove side of spring form pan, and top with salsa.  Serve in wedges (20) with tortilla chips.

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Made From Scratch Tuesday 11/15

 Mom's been busy in the kitchen again with another Gooseberry Patch recipe!

This time, she made Buttery Scalloped Potatoes!

She started out by mixing together the butter, flour and milk.

Next, stir in cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until cheese melts.

Pour the cheesy mixture over a one quart dish of sliced potatoes.

Bake about an hour and serve!

Only one more recipe until the giveaway! Until then....

Now it's time to link up all of your creations!
Here are the rules:
1. You can link up as many posts as you'd like.
2. The post has to be made from scratch.
3. The post you link up MUST CONTAIN A RECIPE!
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Chicken in Cream Sauce

We're back in the kitchen with mom!

 This time she fixed Chicken in Cream Sauce from Gooseberry Patch's What's for Dinner?
You'll love how easy this recipe is! Start by melting butter in a pan. Saute chicken, onions and your favorite seasonings until chicken is cooked through. Then stir in whipping cream and simmer for a few minutes. Remove chicken and put it on a warm serving dish.

 Next, beat an egg yolk and lemon juice into the warm sauce and let it thicken.

Pour over chicken and serve!

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Swiss Steak Supper

When the Real Farmwives started the Gooseberry Patch cookbook series, the first thing that popped into my head was sharing some of these recipes with my mom. Since she's the one who taught me how to cook, I knew she'd enjoy trying out new recipes too!

The first recipe she made was Swiss Steak Supper from What's for Dinner?

She started by layering her browned, boneless beef round steak, onions, green peppers and carrots in the crock pot.

  Next, mix together brown gravy and tomato juice. Pour over meat and veggies in crock pot.

This recipe takes 10-12 hours to cook, so she let it cook all day while she was at work. (Hey all you working moms....try getting everything ready the night before and refrigerate overnight. Before you leave for work, just turn the crock pot on and dinner will be ready when you get home!!)

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