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Chocolate Goodness

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006 at 10:39 pm

As some of you might know, I was really into baking and cake decorating, and was the designated dessert provider for family functions as well as all workplace gatherings (as evidenced by this Flickr set).

Well, imagine the dismay of those around me when I mentioned that I wouldn’t be making those dairy-based desserts anymore. In my mind, I really thought my baking days were over. Then I found Costigan’s book More Great Good Diary-Free Desserts Naturally as well as a few other vegan cookbooks and realized there was a whole undiscovered country out there.

sliceTo explore what this whole new world has to offer, Christine and I took a class today on Dairy-Free Party Cakes taught by chef Fran Costigan. And if you think this stuff doesn’t taste absolutely amazing, then you’re crazy!!! Look at that slice on the right, does that not look like chocolatey goodness?

choco_karat
24-Karat Chocolate 3-Layer Cake
3 chocolate layers
chocolate cream
chocolate decorations
gold dust topping

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torte
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Torte
chocolate cake
caramel coconut pecan spread
caramel topping
chocolate drizzle

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icecreambrownie
Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cake
brownie layer
chocolate sorbet
hot fudge sauce
prune puree

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orangetorte
Orange Chocolate Mousse Torte
2-layer orange cake
chocolate orange mousse
ultimate chocolate glaze
candied orange slices

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4 Responses to “Chocolate Goodness”

  1. Gravatar March 23rd, 2006 at 12:22 am
    Leigh Says:

    Your cakes look amazing! Especially the ice cream cake. Baking stuff is the only way I’ve been able to trick my family into eating anything vegan. :)

  2. Gravatar March 23rd, 2006 at 7:40 am
    golfwidow Says:

    Oh, that last cake. Oranges with dark chocolate are such my kryptonite.

  3. Gravatar March 23rd, 2006 at 1:00 pm
    Christine Says:

    That class was so much fun Eve! Brad ate the samples we brought home and was in a chocolate coma for the rest of the night. He was amazed that all of those desserts were completely dairy-free! Whoo-hoo for vegan desserts!

  4. Gravatar March 27th, 2006 at 8:32 am
    emily Says:

    I’m SO glad I found your blog. I’ve made quite a few of Fran’s recipes from her book and I have no idea she came out with another book! I feel like I’ve found buried treasure. I can’t wait to try some of these, they look phenomenol. =) You are so lucky that you are in NY and can learn from her in person….

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