Welcome to the world of chocolatey bliss! Brace yourself for a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind the perfect Ghirardelli Mini Bittersweet Chocolate Cakes. From the moment you gather your ingredients to the final moment when you take that irresistible bite, this article will guide you through every step of this culinary adventure. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we explore the perfect combination of rich chocolate, a tender crumb, and the ideal level of sweetness. Are you ready to embark on this delectable journey?
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GHIRARDELLI® MINI BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKES
Rounds of chocolate cake are split into 2 rounds and layered with rich, chocolate frosting and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 1h55m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the paper; set pan aside.
- In a small saucepan, place 3/4 cup of the dark chocolate baking chips with the shortening. Heat over low heat until melted and smooth; set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and beat 2 minutes more or until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low after each. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk into butter mixture, beating on low after each addition. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile for the frosting: Melt the remaining 1 cup dark chocolate baking chips and cool. In a very large mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in melted chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of the powdered sugar until combined. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in the remaining powdered sugar. If necessary, beat in enough additional milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Cut rounds of the cake using a 3-inch round cutter or heart cutter.* Halve the cakes crosswise to form 2 thin layers. Spread frosting over each round (both layers). Stack one frosted round over the other. Sprinkle with mini baking chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.2 calories, Carbohydrate 130.5 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 101.6 g
GHIRARDELLI LAYERED CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH GANACHE GLAZE
The show-stopping recipe will wow holiday guests with two layers of cheesecake, a mirror-like glazed topping, and a crunchy chocolate crust. Pro tip: For the creamiest cheesecake, don't overmix the batter, especially after adding the eggs. Over-beating the eggs can cause the cheesecake to souffle, fall, and crack. Garnish with seasonal fruit such as sugared cranberries, strawberries, etc.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 13h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until well blended. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
- Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Cool crust completely in pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese with a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and flour, beating until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating on low speed just until yellow disappears after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- Divide batter into 2 equal portions in separate medium bowls. Pour 1 portion into prepared crust; spread evenly.
- Place Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) until melted and smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Stir together coffee liqueur and espresso granules in a small bowl until espresso dissolves; stir mixture into remaining bowl of cheesecake batter. Stir melted bittersweet chocolate into coffee batter until blended.
- Gently pour over plain cheesecake batter in prepared crust, and spread evenly. Pan will be very full. Place springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees F until center is almost set but center still jiggles slightly when pan is prodded, 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely, about 2 hours.
- Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil and chill 8 to 12 hours. Gently run a knife or offset spatula around outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of pan. Remove sides of pan.
- Prepare the Topping: About 1 hour before serving, bring cream and corn syrup just to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium. Place Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips in a small heatproof bowl; pour cream-syrup mixture over chocolate chips. Let stand 1 minute. Whisk gently until smooth. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Pour chocolate mixture over top of cheesecake, and gently spread to edge of crust. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 191.7 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 37.8 g
GHIRARDELLI INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES
A special occasion deserves a special dessert. This lava cake oozes with rich indulgent chocolate that will surely impress your guests.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make centers, melt 2 ounces of chocolate (1/2 a baking bar) and cream in double boiler. Whisk gently to blend. Refrigerate about 2 hours, or until firm.
- Form into 6 balls; refrigerate until needed.
- To make cake, heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
- Melt 4 ounces of chocolate (1 baking bar) and butter in double boiler; whisk gently to blend.
- With an electric mixer, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold melted chocolate mixture and flour into egg mixture until just combined.
- Spoon cake batter into ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
- Bake about 15 minutes, or until cakes are firm to the touch. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Run a small, sharp knife around inside of each ramekin. Place a plate on top, invert, and remove ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 250.4 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
GHIRARDELLI MINI GINGERBREAD-CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH MOLASSES BUTTERCREAM
The perfect holiday marriage of gingerbread and chocolate, these versatile treats can be made full size or in miniature for easy gifting. Showcase your baking skills by learning how to top with chocolate 'trees.' While piping the trees may take a little practice, they really take the festive component over the top. And no worries if you mess up; simply try again by re-melting the chocolate chips.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 1h30m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place flour, crystallized ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a food processor; process until ginger is finely ground, about 1 minute.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in applesauce until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- Stir together hot brewed coffee and molasses in a 2-cup glass measuring cup until blended. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with coffee mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended after each addition. Gently stir in Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips.
- Place 48 miniature paper baking cups in four 12-cup miniature muffin pans, and coat cups with cooking spray. Spoon batter into cups, filling almost full.
- Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Molasses Buttercream: Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; beat in molasses and salt until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Gradually add powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of the milk; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. If needed, add remaining 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, and beat until desired consistency is reached.
- Prepare the Chocolate Trees: Place 1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips in a small microwaveable bowl, and microwave on medium (50% power) until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or heavy-duty zip-top bag with a very small hole snipped in the corner.
- Pipe into small Christmas tree shapes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until set, about 15 minutes; keep chilled until ready to use.
- Pipe or dollop Molasses Buttercream on cupcakes. Garnish with finely chopped crystallized ginger, and top with chocolate Christmas trees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 55.8 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
GHIRARDELLI® MINI BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKES
Rounds of chocolate cake are split into 2 rounds and layered with rich, chocolate frosting and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Ghirardelli®
Time 1h55m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the paper; set pan aside.
- In a small saucepan, place 3/4 cup of the dark chocolate baking chips with the shortening. Heat over low heat until melted and smooth; set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and beat 2 minutes more or until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low after each. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk into butter mixture, beating on low after each addition. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile for the frosting: Melt the remaining 1 cup dark chocolate baking chips and cool. In a very large mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in melted chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of the powdered sugar until combined. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in the remaining powdered sugar. If necessary, beat in enough additional milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Cut rounds of the cake using a 3-inch round cutter or heart cutter.* Halve the cakes crosswise to form 2 thin layers. Spread frosting over each round (both layers). Stack one frosted round over the other. Sprinkle with mini baking chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.2 calories, Carbohydrate 130.5 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 101.6 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients. This will help ensure that the baking process goes smoothly and efficiently.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate used will greatly impact the final flavor of the cakes. Opt for high-quality bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%. This will provide a rich and decadent flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in dense and tough cakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, and avoid overbeating.
- Fill the cupcake liners evenly: To ensure that the cakes bake evenly, fill each cupcake liner with the same amount of batter. This will help prevent some cakes from being overbaked while others are underbaked.
- Bake the cakes at the correct temperature: The cakes should be baked at a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes. Baking at a higher temperature may cause the cakes to overcook and become dry.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting: Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cakes.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating these Ghirardelli Mini Bittersweet Chocolate Cakes, a miniature masterpiece that combines the richness of chocolate with a moist and tender texture. With careful attention to detail and a touch of culinary artistry, you'll be able to craft these delectable treats that are perfect for any occasion. Remember to follow the tips provided to ensure success in your baking endeavor. The result will be a symphony of flavors that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. So, gather your ingredients, let your creativity flow, and embark on a culinary journey that leads to the creation of these irresistible chocolate cakes. Treat yourself and others to a bite of pure bliss. Happy baking!
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