Recipes — Dessert

Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu

balsamic Dessert Espresso

  Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 16 oz. mascarpone – softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons dark rum 3 tablespoons Liquid Gold Espresso Balsamic 1/3 cup good quality chocolate, ground (Shaved for garnish) Directions: Whisk 1/3 cup of sugar with egg yolks for two minutes until light yellow and tripled in volume.  Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water.  Add the Marsala and continue whisking...

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

chocolate Dessert

    2 cups all-purpose flour  2 cups white sugar  3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder  2 teaspoons baking soda  1 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 teaspoon salt  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  4 eggs  1 1/2 cups mild to medium Liquid Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil  3 cups grated zucchini  3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions 1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. 2.     In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs and oil, mix well. Fold in the...

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Spicy Chocolate Cake

balsamic chipotle chocolate Dessert

  1 1/2 C. flour  1 C. sugar  1/2 C. unsweetened cocoa  2 tsp. cinnamon  1 tsp. baking soda  1 tsp. cayenne pepper  1/4 tsp. salt  1 C. cold water  1/4 C. Liquid Gold Chipotle olive oil  2 Tbsp. Liquid Gold Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar   Glaze  1 C. confectioners sugar  1/2 C. cocoa  6 Tbsp. water  10 small, fresh strawberries   Directions: Heat oven 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil and flour. Combine all the cake ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Pour into the pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes...

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Arbosana Olive Oil Brownies with Chocolate and Balsamic Ganache

balsamic Dessert olive oil

     Brownie Ingredients 1/2 cup Liquid Gold California Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened high quality cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts, if desired. Spread...

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Chocolate Coconut Bars

balsamic chocolate Dessert

  1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp boiling water 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup Liquid Gold Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup Liquid Gold Chocolate Infused Balsamic Vinegar 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut  Fleur de sel, for sprinkling   Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, and the boiling water until smooth. ...

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