The first time I met the Hubs' wonderful parents, this was the dessert I brought to dinner. The recipe, Decadent Flour-less Chocolate Cake, originally from a Pampered Chef cookbook, never fails in the "wow-factor" and continues to be the most decadent, rich dessert I've made. I love being asked to bring dessert when being invited to friend's homes, as I am armed with recipes such as this one that are sure to please a crowd.
Several weeks ago, the Hubs and I were invited to a dinner with two other couples at a home over an hour away. Needless to say, this recipe is not ideal for transporting without refrigeration on a hot day in April to a destination an hour away. I quickly snapped a photo with the phone as the chocolate decor started melting, as proof that it looked presentable, prior to reaching our destination. As always, despite the melted garnish, the recipe was loved by all!
The recipe serves 18 and the intense chocolate cake is very rich, so you will want to make small slices.
Here's the original recipe:
Pampered Chef Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe
I follow the recipe but want to call caution to the length of time suggested in the original recipe. Do NOT bake the cake the full length of time. Check with a wooden pick (needs to come out clean with some moist crumbs attached) after 35-40 minutes!
I promise that you will enjoy this recipe and will add it to your favorite "wow-factor" dessert repertoire as well!
P.S. I'm of the opinion that everyone should have a rosemary plant, even if it must be grown indoors, as it always can make for a quick garnish, not to mention all the recipes that it can be added to for a great, fresh flavor. I have one rosemary plant that turned into a bush and has made many attempts to edge out all the other herbs in my herb garden and two potted plants on my front porch.
