Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa’s Cake – Balkan Desserts

October 14, 2024October 13, 2024 by cookies

If you are looking for the best birthday cake the answer is Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa’s Cake or one of Balkan’s dessert you must try. This celebration cake is full of chocolate, orange, walnuts and…

Hello my dear readers.

Time to travel. Let’s go to Europe or one of my favorite Balkan’s country called Serbia.

And from Serbia we have the best birthday cake called Vasina Torta or Vasa’s Cake.

This cake has everything dreams are made of and we know what dreams are made of…

Chocolate – Walnut – Orange – More chocolate and keep dreaming.

Description of Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa’s Cake

There are 3 layers for this cake:

-walnut sponge cake

-chocolate walnut filling with orange juice or simple the best chocolate mixture / chocolate filling

-white cloud made of egg whites, sugar and vanilla

This birthday cake is one of tastiest cakes you will ever make or try.

Different cream layers makes this special cake the ideal dessert for special occasions. (birthday cake, wedding cake, Christmas Cake…)

Do you want to know a little bit of history regarding this legendary Serbian recipe…

Well, Vasa’s torte dates back to 1908, when it was prepared as a gift from a mother-in-law to Vasa (son-in-law).

Vasa took his wife to Vienna so she could give birth in a better conditions than in Serbia. What a nice husband don’t you think.

His mother in law as the thank you made this special cake. BTW, very expensive cake. Imagine in 1908 oranges were a real treasure in Serbia.

So, my dear readers if you love chocolate filling, orange juice, orange zest and you want to try one of the legendary serbian recipe you are welcome.

To make this dessert you will need to have the following ingredients (check below)

Vasina Torta - Balkan Desserts — Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa’s Cake – Balkan Desserts

Shopping List for Vasa’s Cake (Vasina Torta)

– eggs (egg yolks and egg whites)

– sugar

– flour

– walnuts (ground nuts)

– icing sugar

– milk

– 1 orange (orange juice, orange peel)

– chocolate

– butter

-vanilla extract

Equipment Needed

-large bowl

-KitchenAid mixer or hand mixer (using paddle attachment)

-medium bowl for flour mixture

-baking sheet (16 by 12 inches)

-large rubber spatula or wooden spoon

-measuring cup

-plastic wrap

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Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa’s Cake – Balkan Desserts

Ingredients

6 eggs

7 TBSP sugar

8 TBSP walnuts (ground walnuts)

3 TBSP flour (all purpose flour)

orange zest

Chocolate Filling

3 cups ground walnuts

4 TBSP milk

1 1/3 cups icing sugar

orange juice from 1 orange

3 oz chocolate, chopped chocolate

1/2 cup butter

4 egg yolks

3 1/2 TBS sugar

White Cloud

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup water

4 egg whites

1/2 tsp vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract)

Instructions for making Serbian Vasa’s Cake

Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with baking spray. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Separate egg whites from egg yolks.

Add egg whites to the mixing bowl and start mixing gradually adding sugar spoon by spoon.

Keep mixing until the stiff peak is created. (you should be able to turn bowl upside down and nothing should fall out)

Then add in the egg yolks, one at a time and mix until incorporated.

At this point stop using the mixer.

Add the flour, walnuts and orange zest and mix using the wooden spoon or spatula stir until combined.

IMPORTANT:Be sure the walnut / flour mixture is incorporated.

Transfer the Serbian cake to the baking sheet and bake until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let it cool.

Making Chocolate Filling

Heat milk to boiling point.

Remove from heat and add ground nuts and icing sugar.

Stir with wooden spoon until incorporated.

Then add chocolate and stir until melted.

Add orange juice and stir again. Let it cool.

Meanwhile mix 4 egg yolks and 3 1/2 TBSP white sugar in the bowl.

Using the double boiler method heat the egg yolks mixture until 158 F or 70 C.

Then remove from the heat and let it cool.

In the mixing bowl mix butter until smooth.

Add cooled egg yolks mixture and mix until incorporated.

Then add walnut/chocolate mixture and mix everything until smooth.

BTW, you are almost done.

You just need to make the white dream sugar syrup topping.

Meringue Top or White Cloud

n a small pot bring sugar and water to boil.

Don’t stir. Just keep cooking until sugar syrup reaches 240 F.

When syrup is almost ready, begin beating the egg whites until soft white froth forms.

Then, when your syrup reaches 240 F, carefully and slowly drizzle the syrup into the mixing egg whites.

Keep whipping the whites and sugar syrup for another 7 to 9 minutes. (or until you can touch the mixing bowl

and it is not hot)

Also, you will know it is done when the white mixture is stiff and glossy.

Add the pure vanilla extract and mix for a few more seconds.

Assemble of Balkan Dessert

Cut the cake to 9 inch round cake.

Pour the chocolate filling or thick layer of the cream mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly.

Cover the entire cake or just the top with the white dream filling.

Decorate as you wish. You can use your favorite chocolate, orange pieces and walnuts.

Transfer to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

Enjoy and share because you just made the most special cake or one of the best Serbian cakes.

Quick Note

Eggs – I used large, organic eggs.

Chocolate – you can use dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate. I love using Lindt 70% Cocoa chocolate.

Walnuts – my favorite place to buy walnuts is Costco. (the best price)

FINAL NOTE about Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa’s Cake – Balkan Desserts

The cake from 1908 is here in 2024. Imagine the power of Internet, love and sharing.

And even if the name Vasa is not familiar to you this cake is going to be.

The food language has no borders so open your heart and make this special cake full of orange flavor, chocolate and walnuts.

Yes, this cake is a staple in every Serbian home.

Final Grade: A+ for the best cake

Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa's Cake - Balkan Desserts

Name: Vasina Torta Serbian Vasa's Cake - Balkan Desserts
Prep time: 42 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: East Europe
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 7 TBSP sugar; 8 TBSP walnuts (ground walnuts); 3 TBSP flour (all purpose flour); orange zest; 3 cups ground walnuts; 4 TBSP milk; 1 1/3 cups icing sugar; orange juice from 1 orange; 3 oz chocolate, chopped chocolate; 1/2 cup butter; 4 egg yolks; 3 1/2 TBS sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 4 egg whites; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract)

Yield: Serving 4 people

Prep Time: 42 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes

The best chocolate Balkan dessert made with walnuts, oranges and chocolate

Ingredients

6 eggs
7 TBSP sugar
8 TBSP walnuts (ground walnuts)
3 TBSP flour (all purpose flour)
orange zest

Chocolate Filling

3 cups ground walnuts
4 TBSP milk
1 1/3 cups icing sugar
orange juice from 1 orange
3 oz chocolate, chopped chocolate
1/2 cup butter
4 egg yolks
3 1/2 TBS sugar

White Cloud

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract)

Instructions

Instructions for making Serbian Vasa's Cake
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with baking spray. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Separate egg whites from egg yolks.
Add egg whites to the mixing bowl and start mixing gradually adding sugar spoon by spoon.
Keep mixing until the stiff peak is created. (you should be able to turn bowl upside down and nothing should fall out)
Then add in the egg yolks, one at a time and mix until incorporated.
At this point stop using the mixer.
Add the flour, walnuts and orange zest and mix using the wooden spoon or spatula stir until combined.
IMPORTANT:Be sure the walnut / flour mixture is incorporated.
Transfer the Serbian cake to the baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool.

Making Chocolate Filling
Heat milk to boiling point.
Remove from heat and add ground nuts and icing sugar.
Stir with wooden spoon until incorporated.
Then add chocolate and stir until melted.
Add orange juice and stir again. Let it cool.
Meanwhile mix 4 egg yolks and 3 1/2 TBSP white sugar in the bowl.
Using the double boiler method heat the egg yolks mixture until 158 F or 70 C.
Then remove from the heat and let it cool.
In the mixing bowl mix butter until smooth.
Add cooled egg yolks mixture and mix until incorporated.
Then add walnut/chocolate mixture and mix everything until smooth.
BTW, you are almost done.
You just need to make the white dream sugar syrup topping

Meringue Top or White Cloud
In a small pot bring sugar and water to boil.
Don’t stir. Just keep cooking until sugar syrup reaches 240 F.
When syrup is almost ready, begin beating the egg whites until soft white froth forms.
Then, when your syrup reaches 240 F, carefully and slowly drizzle the syrup into the mixing egg whites.
Keep whipping the whites and sugar syrup for another 7 to 9 minutes. (or until you can touch the mixing bowl
and it is not hot)
Also, you will know it is done when the white mixture is stiff and glossy.
Add the pure vanilla extract and mix for a few more seconds.

Assemble of Balkan Dessert
Cut the cake to 9 inch round cake.
Pour the chocolate filling or thick layer of the cream mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly.
Cover the entire cake or just the top with the white dream filling.
Decorate as you wish. You can use your favorite chocolate, orange pieces and walnuts.
Transfer to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Enjoy and share because you just made the most special cake or one of the best serbian cakes.

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Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake Recipe

September 26, 2024 by cookies

Easy as 1-2-3 is my Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake Recipe…Also this is not just an easy recipe. It is the best carrot cake recipe or must try recipe.

Big Carrot Ginger Cake — Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake – Mr Big Cake

Hello my dear readers!

Our recipe today is one of my favorite. I can eat this cake all day long and every day of the week. Yes, it is that good.

Easy recipe for the best carrot cake made with chopped walnuts, grated carrot, ground ginger and more.

So, if you are looking for a big cake recipe for your family party, office party or just dessert for your family, please try this recipe.

I mean it. It is the best carrot cake recipe.

Description of Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake Recipe

This layer cake is FANTASTIC. Everyone will like this cake. Even your enemies.

You will make this recipe over and over again because it is…

-Easy Recipe

– Moist cake

-Flavorful

This recipe is using simple ingredients and can be adapted to different cake pans.

BTW, there is enough batter that you can make 2 different cakes.

Yes, it is that big. One of the cakes can be your best birthday cake! Happy Birthday to you!

Also, the frosting for this recipe is light and fluffy with special addition of my favorite maple syrup.

And who doesn’t like the best thing from Canada – Maple syrup.

I know I do and millions of people from around the world.

And above all, even if you are not the French chef you can make this layer cake and pretend that you are better than French chef.

To make this cake you will need to buy the following ingredients…

Shopping List for Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake

eggs

vegetable oil

buttermilk

sugar

flour

chopped walnuts

grated carrot

pineapple

coconut

baking soda

ground ginger

cinnamon

crystallised ginger

cream cheese

unsalted butter

heavy cream

maple syrup

pure vanilla extract

icing sugar

fine sea salt

Equipment Needed

-large bowl

-KitchenAid mixer or hand mixer (using paddle attachment)

-medium bowl for flour mixture

-baking sheet (16 by 12 inches)

-large rubber spatula

-measuring cup

-plastic wrap

Big Carrot Walnut Cake — Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake

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Ingredients

5 eggs (large eggs)

1 cup buttermilk

2 2/3 cups white sugar

1 cup olive oil

2 2/3 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 TBSP cinnamon

1/2 TBSP ground ginger

1 TBSP baking soda

2 1/3 cups carrot (grated carrots)

1 can crushed pineapple (398 ml)

2 cups chopped walnuts

3TBSP crystallized ginger, finely chopped

1 1/8 cup shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Maple Icing

10 oz cream cheese (Philadelphia cheese room temperature)

3/4 cup butter

1/2 cup heavy cream

3 TBSP maple syrup

8 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)

Instructions for making the best Carrot Cake

Line baking sheet (16 by 12 inches) with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Spray with baking spray.

Your first step is to add dry ingredients to the separate bowl.

Add all purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger and cinnamon.

Stir all dry ingredients and set aside.

Next step – wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl add eggs, oil, butter milk and sugar.

Mix well all wet ingredients on high speed or until all ingredients are incorporated.

Then add dry ingredients and mix.

After mixing dry ingredients with wet ingredients you are almost done.

You need to add the following to the mixture: pineapple, grated carrots, coconut and crystallized ginger.

Mix until incorporated.

Pour the best cake batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 325 F for about 35 to 40 minutes.

For me the best carrot cake was baked in 36 minutes.

Please use cake tester to check if cake is done.

Remove from the oven and let the cake cool.

How to make Cream Cheese Maple Icing

To make the best carrot cake recipe you need to make the best cream cheese icing.

Your first step is to add cream cheese to the bowl of a mixer.

Mix on a high speed until smooth.

Then add butter and continue beating until smooth.

In a separate large bowl mix heavy cream.

Add heavy cream to the cheese/butter mixture and mix until incorporated.

BTW, you are almost done.

Add maple syrup and 6 cups of icing sugar (powdered sugar) and mix until incorporated.

Keep adding icing sugar until you get consistency you like or spreadable consistency you like to work with. ( I added 8 cups of icing sugar)

IMPORTANT: You can add up to 10 cups of icing sugar.

Assembly of Big Carrot Cake

Take your cooled cake and cut into 6 by 12 inch size. (you will have some extra cake)

Spread cream cheese maple icing on the first layer of the carrot cake.

Add second layer and cover with remaining icing.

Decorate with walnut pieces, grated ginger and cinnamon.

Transfer to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

You just made the best carrot cake recipe so prepare yourself for rave reviews.

Serve with maple syrup, heavy cream and walnut pieces.

Quick Note

Eggs – I used large, organic eggs.

Cream Cheese – for this recipe we used Philadelphia cream cheese. You can use your favorite brand.

Pineapple – 1 can of crushed pineapple. (I did not use juice)

Walnuts – the best place to buy it is Costco.

FINAL NOTE about Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake Recipe

The best carrot cake recipe.

Easy to make like 1-2-3 and joy to share.

So, don’t forget. Enjoy and share.

Final Grade: A+ for very best big carrot cake.

Big Carrot Walnut Ginger Cake Recipe

Yield: Serving 6 party animal people

Prep Time: 24 minutes

Cook Time: 36 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

The best carrot cake recipe for your next office party or just for you.

Ingredients

5 eggs (large eggs)
1 cup buttermilk
2 2/3 cups white sugar
1 cup olive oil
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 TBSP cinnamon
1/2 TBSP ground ginger
1 TBSP baking soda
2 1/3 cups carrot (grated carrots)
1 can crushed pineapple (398 ml)
2 cups chopped walnuts
3TBSP crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 1/8 cup shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Maple Icing

10 oz cream cheese (Philadelphia cheese room temperature)
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 TBSP maple syrup
8 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)

Instructions

Instructions for making the best Carrot Cake
Line baking sheet (16 by 12 inches) with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Spray with baking spray.
Your first step is to add dry ingredients to the separate bowl.
Add all purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger and cinnamon.
Stir all dry ingredients and set aside.
Next step - wet ingredients
In a large mixing bowl add eggs, oil, butter milk and sugar.
Mix well all wet ingredients on high speed or until all ingredients are incorporated.
Then add dry ingredients and mix.
After mixing dry ingredients with wet ingredients you are almost done.
You need to add the following to the mixture: pineapple, grated carrots, coconut and crystallized ginger.
Mix until incorporated.
Pour the best cake batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 325 F for about 35 to 40 minutes.
For me the best carrot cake was baked in 36 minutes.
Please use cake tester to check if cake is done.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool.
How to make Cream Cheese Maple Icing
To make the best carrot cake recipe you need to make the best cream cheese icing.
Your first step is to add cream cheese to the bowl of a mixer.
Mix on a high speed until smooth.
Then add butter and continue beating until smooth.
In a separate large bowl mix heavy cream.
Add heavy cream to the cheese/butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
BTW, you are almost done.
Add maple syrup and 6 cups of icing sugar (powdered sugar) and mix until incorporated.
Keep adding icing sugar until you get consistency you like or spreadable consistency you like to work with. ( I added 8 cups of icing sugar)
IMPORTANT: You can add up to 10 cups of icing sugar.
Assembly of Big Carrot Cake
Take your cooled cake and cut into 6 by 12 inch size. (you will have some extra cake)
Spread cream cheese maple icing on the first layer of the carrot cake.
Add second layer and cover with remaining icing.
Decorate with walnut pieces, grated ginger and cinnamon.
Transfer to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
You just made the best carrot cake recipe so prepare yourself for rave reviews.
Serve with maple syrup, heavy cream, walnut pieces.

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Easy Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs(Mocha Recipe Bomb)

August 18, 2024 by cookies

The perfect treat is here called Easy Hot chocolate coffee bombs. So if you are a little bit coffee and a little bit of chocolate person…you are welcome. Enjoy and share.

Hello my dear readers!

Our recipe today is one of my favorite recipe. Why?

Because it is full of my 2 favorite ingredients: chocolate and coffee!

And who doesn’t like chocolate? From the milk chocolate or unsweetened chocolate to dark chocolate we have it all.

Yes, this is the most fun recipe and the perfect treat for your little happy soul.

So, let me start with…

Description of Easy Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs with coffee is the top of the bombs recipe you have ever tried or made.

I can’t say enough about this recipe. There are no words to describe this chocolate heaven dessert.

The base is made using simple ingredients and one star called … Coffee Powder. (no instant coffee)

On top of the coffee base we are adding the most chocolate flavor you can imagine.

Yes, can I say … excess chocolate is here. Just kidding. We are having a little bit of unsweetened chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate. (You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips too)

There is also hot cocoa mix … So, if you are looking for fun recipes please try this one. It is the WINNER

IMPORTANT: It is made in silicone mold and you can order from amazon. This is not affiliate links so please check amazon website or Winners.

Also, this recipe can be great gifts for you friends or family. Or just small plate chocolate treat for you.

SHOPPING LIST

flour (all purpose, unbleached)
eggs
sugar
coffee powder
cornstarch
baking powder
CHOCOLATE (unsweetened chocolate, milk chocolate, Lindt dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips)
heavy cream
Dr Oetker Pudding (chocolate)
Milk (2% or whatever you have)
Nutella
butter

Easy Chocolate Coffee Bombs — Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs

Equipment Needed

-baking sheet (16 by 12 inches)

-glass measuring cup (4 cups size)

-sauce pan

-KitchenAid mixer (or the mixer you are using. Can be hand mixer too)

-mixing bowl (for the cake and the filling)

-2 silicone mold

silicone bombe molds-pumpkin chocolate bombes from the best food blog 5starcookies

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Making Easy Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs(Mocha Recipe Bomb)

Ingredients

6 large eggs (organic)

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup flour (AP)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cornstarch

2 TBSP coffee powder

Chocolate Filling

3 cups milk

4 TBSP sugar

3 Dr Chocolate Pudding

1 oz unsweetened chocolate (chopped)

3 oz milk chocolate (chopped)

2 oz dark chocolate (70% Cocoa Lindt Chocolate)

1/2 cup butter

1 3/4 cups Nutella

2 cups heavy cream

Chocolate Icing

3/4 cup white chocolate chips

1 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions for Hot Chocolate Bombs with coffee

Use 12×16 inch jelly roll pan, line with aluminum foil (dull side up).

Spray with baking spray and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl beat 6 eggs and 3/4 cup sugar until triples in volume. (9 minutes)

Sift the flour, cornstarch and baking powder.

Add coffee powder and stir so it is incorporated into flour mixture.

Add into eggs mixture and fold gently using a spatula.

Important: Don’t use mixer when adding flour mixture.

Fold using a spatula.

Be sure that flour mixture is incorporated into eggs mixture.

Spread the batter on the prepared jelly roll pan.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until done.

Cool completely.

Meanwhile make the best chocolate filling.

How to make the best chocolate filling

Add chocolate pudding, sugar and 1/2 cup of the milk into the mixing bowl.

Mix until smooth.

Meanwhile, add 2 1/2 cup cold milk into large pot.

Bring the milk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the pudding mixture. (or hot cocoa mix)

Return to heat and stir non stop for about 3 minutes or until thickness.

Remove from heat and add remaining chocolate or chopped unsweetened chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate

Stir until chocolate is melted.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let it cool.

Be proud of yourself. You just made the best hot chocolate mix.

While the filling is cooling, mix the butter. Set aside.

When the best chocolate filling is cooled add mixed butter. (1/2 cup butter).

Mix until incorporated. (2 to 3 minutes if using KitchenAid mixer)

Your next step is to add Nutella i mix for a minute or until incorporated.

Now, you are ready for assembly line. (so your coffee cake is cool and the chocolate filling is done)

Assembly Line for Mocha bombs

(chocolate mocha coffee bombs)

Scoop 1/4 cup of the chocolate Nutella mixture into each mold of the silicone mold.

Make it even and pretty.

Optional: You can add 1 mini marshmallows into chocolate filling.

Then gently press the cake circles on top of the chocolate filling.

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.

I made 12 hot chocolate bombs with coffee base.

Next Day Icing and Chocolate Decoration

Add white chocolate chips to the small bowl.

Bring heavy cream to boil and pour over white chocolate.

Let it sit for a minute or until chocolate pieces starts to melt.

Stir until chocolate is melted.

Important: You can use double-boiler method to make icing.

Pour the glaze over the hot chocolate bombs.

Optional: You can serve without chocolate icing too…

HOT Chocolate Coffee Bombs — Easy Hot Chocolate Bombs

Chocolate Decoration

Use your imagination. You can make second coat with dark chocolate.

Small amount of raspberry jam, chocolate, tablespoon of instant espresso powder and so on…

Enjoy with ice cream, heavy cream, cup of coffee or any chocolate drink.

What If you only have 1 silicone mold?

You can make hot chocolate bombs and chocolate roll cake.

Use your coffee cake base and cover with chocolate filling + whipped heavy cream.

Roll it into a log.
Wrap in plastic wrap and transfer into the freezer.

Decorate with more heavy cream and melted chocolate.

Quick Note

Eggs – please use large, organic eggs

Heavy Cream – use 33% or 35%

Chocolate – unsweetened chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate. You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips. My favorite dark chocolate is 70% LIndt dark chocolate

Dr. Oetker Chocolate Pudding – If you can’t find chocolate pudding use Dr. Oetker vanilla pudding and mix with hot cocoa mix (3 TBSP cocoa and 1 TBSP sugar)

Important: It is not instant pudding.

FINAL NOTE about Easy Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs(Mocha Recipe Bomb)

If you want to say Bye Bye Stress this is your recipe! (can be 2 chocolate recipes)

Yes, this chocolate recipe s feel great every day recipe.

Enjoy and share.

Final Grade: A+

Difficulty Level: Easy

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Easy Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs(Mocha Recipe Bomb)

Yield: Serving 3 people

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Easy Hot Chocolate Coffee Bombs is the best homemade mocha recipe bomb you wil ever try

Ingredients

6 large eggs (organic)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour (AP)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cornstarch
2 TBSP coffee powder

Chocolate Filling

3 cups milk
4 TBSP sugar
3 Dr Chocolate Pudding
1 oz unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
3 oz milk chocolate (chopped)
2 oz dark chocolate (70% Cocoa Lindt Chocolate)
1/2 cup butter
1 3/4 cups Nutella
2 cups heavy cream

Chocolate Icing

3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Use 12×16 inch jelly roll pan, line with aluminum foil (dull side up).
Spray with baking spray and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl beat 6 eggs and 3/4 cup sugar until triples in volume. (9 minutes)
Sift the flour, cornstarch and baking powder.
Add coffee powder and stir so it is incorporated into flour mixture.
Add into eggs mixture and fold gently using a spatula.
Important: Don’t use mixer when adding flour mixture.
Fold using a spatula.
Be sure that flour mixture is incorporated into eggs mixture.
Spread the batter on the prepared jelly roll pan.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until done.
Cool completely.
Meanwhile make the best chocolate filling.
How to make the best chocolate filling
Add chocolate pudding, sugar and 1/2 cup of the milk into the mixing bowl.
Mix until smooth.
Meanwhile, add 2 1/2 cup cold milk into large pot.
Bring the milk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the pudding mixture. (or hot cocoa mix)
Return to heat and stir non stop for about 3 minutes or until thickness.
Remove from heat and add remaining chocolate or chopped unsweetened chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate
Stir until chocolate is melted.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let it cool.
Be proud of yourself. You just made the best hot chocolate mix.
While the filling is cooling, mix the butter. Set aside.
When the best chocolate filling is cooled add mixed butter. (1/2 cup butter).
Mix until incorporated. (2 to 3 minutes if using KitchenAid mixer)
Your next step is to add Nutella i mix for a minute or until incorporated.
Now, you are ready for assembly line. (so your coffee cake is cool and the chocolate filling is done)
Assembly Line for Mocha bombs
(chocolate mocha coffee bombs)
Scoop 1/4 cup of the chocolate Nutella mixture into each mold of the silicone mold.
Make it even and pretty.
Optional: You can add 1 mini marshmallows into chocolate filling.
Then gently press the cake circles on top of the chocolate filling.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
I made 12 hot chocolate bombs with coffee base.
Next Day Icing and Chocolate Decoration
Add white chocolate chips to the small bowl.
Bring heavy cream to boil and pour over white chocolate.
Let it sit for a minute or until chocolate pieces starts to melt.
Stir until chocolate is melted.
Important: You can use double-boiler method to make icing.
Pour the glaze over the hot chocolate bombs.

And just for a moment stop and enjoy your life.

Also, don’t forget to visit 100 Best Canadian Food Blogs and Websites

or check this link publ and enjoy many search options. One of them is your favorite food blog called 5 star cookies.(I am turning red…but thank you)

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We can’t wait to see you there. From Instagram to Pinterest we are waiting for you.

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Nobake Orange Chocolate Cake – Easy Summer Recipe Cake

July 13, 2024 by cookies

The best summer recipe – Nobake Orange Chocolate Cake. Take a moment and think about it. And while thinking I will say that this recipe is the perfect combo of chocolate, fresh oranges and more…

Hello my dear readers.

How are you? Are you looking for a new recipe? The temperature is +40 C outside and you want to create the best bake sales in your own kitchen!

Because who wants to go outside and buy the best orange chocolate cake when you have 5 star cookies helping you to make the most delicious chocolate cake.

Full of orange flavor, orange zest, heavy cream, melted chocolate, fresh orange juice and so on. Yes, this cake is way better. I will repeat it is way better than if you bake chocolate cheesecake.

You don’t have to believe me. You just have to make it and it is so easy. This is no bake cake recipe for all of you who wants fast and now.

Description of Nobake Orange Chocolate Cake

The best summer dessert for you and all your friends and family you love.

To make this easy orange chocolate cake you don’t need oven.

All you need is a few dry ingredients, electric mixer, whole milk and maybe 30 minutes of your time.

Yes it is that easy to make no bake desserts recipe.

To summarize no bake chocolate orange cake:

– easy no bake recipe

-no oven dessert

-and the most decadent chocolate cake with oranges (forget bake terry’s chocolate orange cheesecake)

To make this recipe you will need to buy the following ingredients or check the shopping list below.

Shopping List for No Bake Orange Cake

orange juice (fresh oranges or store bought orange juice)

Dr Oetker Vanilla pudding

sugar

heavy cream (double cream)

chocolate

icing sugar

Nutella

vanilla extract

1 Orange (for fresh orange slices)

Lady finger

whipped cream

Equipment Needed

-KitchenAid mixer (or the stand mixer you are using. Can be hand mixer too)

-mixing bowl (large bowl)

-measuring cup

-separate bowl

-sauce pan

-8-inch cake pans or 9 by 5 inch pan

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Nobake Orange Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice (fresh oranges or store bought orange juice)

5 TBSP sugar

2 vanilla puddings (Dr Oetker)

1 1/3 cups heavy cream (double cream)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Nutella (add as much as you want)

orange zest and orange extract (optional if you have it)

Nutella

Lady Fingers (1 package)

Decoration:

1 1/2 heavy cream

Whip It

1/8 cup icing sugar (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING NO BAKE MOIST CAKE

Add Dr. Oetker vanilla puddings and sugar to the separate bowl. (small bowl)

Then add 5 TBSP of orange juice into it.

Stir with the wooden spoon until smooth.

Meanwhile add orange juice and sugar to the sauce pan and bring to boil.

Then remove from the heat and add the pudding mixture.

Return to heat and stir non stop for about 3 minutes or until thickness.

Your next step is to remove from the heat, transfer to the mixing bowl, cover with the plastic wrap and let it cool.

In another mixing bowl mix heavy cream until soft pick.

Optional: Add Whip it to the heavy cream.

Your next step is to add cooled vanilla pudding and mix until incorporated.

Then add pure vanilla extract, orange zest and stir until combined.

You are almost ready.

Add orange juice to the medium size bowl. (or glass bowl, plate or whatever you have)

How to assemble No Bake Orange Chocolate Cake

Dip ladyfingers into fresh orange juice and place into 9 by 5 pan or 8-inch cake pans.

(I used 3 whole + 3 trimmed ladyfingers for the bottom)

Spread half of the orange mixture on top of ladyfingers.

Repeat process with the second layer of ladyfingers and cover with Nutella.

Then cover Nutella with vanilla pudding mixture.

To finish this orange moist cake you will need heavy cream as your final touch.

So mix heavy cream, whip it and icing sugar.(if using it. If not just mix the heavy cream)

Cover vanilla layer with heavy cream.

Then decorate the top of the cake with orange slices and creamy chocolate. (melt chocolate)

Another Option: Use your favorite chocolate frosting for decoration.

As you know orange and chocolate love each other.

So, use your imagination for the top of the cake.

Transfer to the fridge for a few hours.

Enjoy this amazing summer recipe or the most decadent chocolate cake.

I know I will and I did. (many times)

Quick Note

Lady fingers – check Walmart, Superstore, Safeway or any food store.

Heavy Cream – please use 33% or higher

Icing sugar – if you don’t have the icing sugar, just make homemade version. Use coffee grinder or blender to make icing sugar from regular.

Chocolate – if you chose to use chocolate use dark chocolate (healthy option) or use the milk chocolate.

Orange Juice – I used combo of fresh orange juice for lady fingers and store bought orange juice for making vanilla pudding (organic orange juice)

FINAL NOTE about Nobake Orange Chocolate Cake

Easy no bake recipe to make you happy. (never mind the weather). Yes, you can make this recipe during the summer or during the winter time (any time of the year. really)

And this is not just an easy but super, super tasty dessert.

Yes, this is my favorite delicious chocolate cake with whole orange slices.

So, from my home to yours, please enjoy and share.

Final Grade: A+++

Difficulty Level: Easy. You can DO IT! (I believe in you)

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Nobake Orange Chocolate Cake - Easy Summer Recipe Cake

Yield: Serving 6 people

Prep Time: 21 minutes

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

The best no bake recipe made with chocolate, fresh orange juice, orange zest and more...

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice (fresh oranges or store bought orange juice)
5 TBSP sugar
2 vanilla puddings (Dr Oetker)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream (double cream)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Nutella (add as much as you want)
orange zest and orange extract (optional if you have it)
Nutella
Lady Fingers (1 package)

Decoration:

1 1/2 heavy cream
Whip It
1/8 cup icing sugar (optional)

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING NO BAKE MOIST CAKE
Add Dr. Oetker vanilla puddings and sugar to the separate bowl. (small bowl)
Then add 5 TBSP of orange juice into it.
Stir with the wooden spoon until smooth.
Meanwhile add orange juice and sugar to the sauce pan and bring to boil.
Then remove from the heat and add the pudding mixture.
Return to heat and stir non stop for about 3 minutes or until thickness.
Your next step is to remove from the heat, transfer to the mixing bowl, cover with the plastic wrap and let it cool.
In another mixing bowl mix heavy cream until soft pick.
Optional: Add Whip it to the heavy cream.
Your next step is to add cooled vanilla pudding and mix until incorporated.
Then add pure vanilla extract, orange zest and stir until combined.
You are almost ready.
Add orange juice to the medium size bowl. (or glass bowl, plate or whatever you have)
How to assemble No Bake Orange Chocolate Cake
Dip ladyfingers into fresh orange juice and place into 9 by 5 pan or 8-inch cake pans.
(I used 3 whole + 3 trimmed ladyfingers for the bottom)
Spread half of the orange mixture on top of ladyfingers.
Repeat process with the second layer of ladyfingers and cover with Nutella.
Then cover Nutella with vanilla pudding mixture.
To finish this orange moist cake you will need heavy cream as your final touch.
So mix heavy cream, whip it and icing sugar.(if using it. If not just mix the heavy cream)
Cover vanilla layer with heavy cream.
Then decorate the top of the cake with orange slices and creamy chocolate. (melt chocolate)
Another Option: Use your favorite chocolate frosting for decoration.
As you know orange and chocolate love each other.
So, use your imagination for the top of the cake.
Transfer to the fridge for a few hours.
Enjoy this amazing summer recipe or the most decadent chocolate cake.
I know I will and I did. (many times)

Notes

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Walnut Tiramisu Party of Five

May 27, 2024 by cookies

No bake tiramisu recipe or to be more specific the Walnut Tiramisu Party of Five. Delicious and super easy to make. From party of five to the office party or Father’s day gift this is the recipe you must try.

Hello my dear readers.

How are you? How was your week? Are you enjoying good weather? Are you ready for June?

And the most important thing are you ready for 5 star cookies new recipe? Of course you are.

Because the summer is around the corner and we all need simple recipes. When I say simple recipes I mean no 3 hours baking at 350 … but we still want to make tasty desserts. So for today our recipe is so delicious and so easy to make. Yes, this easy tiramisu is the recipe for beginners. And for all of you who don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. What else can I say about this dessert. Read below…

Description of Walnut Tiramisu Party of Five

classic Italian dessert
no bake recipe
unbelievably easy
irresistible homemade dessert
perfect dessert for Party of Five (or more)

Do you need more?

5 star cookies is in love with this dessert. I have many version of tiramisu but my favorite version includes the tiramisu with eggs. Of course there is eggs free tiramisu recipes too.

So, it is your choice. Make your favorite Italian recipe or one of the most popular Italian recipes. Dr. Tiramisu. With eggs or without eggs.

BTW, I still did not share my vegan tiramisu recipes or tiramisu cake. (it is coming…)

Now, let’s go back to describe this classic Italian Dessert.

Full of strong coffee, mascarpone cream cheese, egg yolks, heavy cream, lady fingers. Yes, this is the best tiramisu and one of my favorite dessert.

Not just from Italy but from the world. I love, love this classic tiramisu recipe.

Not just for the summer but for any time of the year. From January to December and from Monday to Sunday I can eat this best tiramisu all the time.

As you know I love coffee so coffee mixture in this dessert + cheese is my choice of the perfect dessert!

Share Tiramisu Joy

What about you? What is your favorite dessert? Or what is one of your favorite dishes?

Do you like tiramisu with dark rum, milk or coffee? There are many different ways to enjoy and make the best Italian dessert.

I love to try new recipes and I don’t care if tiramisu is made in loaf pan or small jar.

The best thing about making tiramisu is that it does not take long time from start to finish. Also it is not hard work and it can be made with hand mixer.

Now to make this dessert you will need to get ingredients. So, let’s start with…

walnut tiramisu recipe — best walnut tiramisu party of five

SHOPPING LIST FOR Walnut ITALIAN TIRAMISU

Ladyfingers
mascarpone cheese or cream cheese of your choice
sugar
icing sugar (powdered sugar)
egg yolks (room temperature)
heavy cream
cocoa
pure vanilla extract
homemade, very strong coffee
walnuts
cinnamon
maple syrup or honey

Equipment Needed

– small plastic jars, glasses or small coffee cups

-KitchenAid mixer or electric mixer

-large bowl for mixing or bowl of a stand mixer

What else you will need: plastic wrap

Making Walnut Tiramisu Party of Five

Ingredients

2 egg yolks

1/4 cup regular white sugar

8 oz mascarpone cheese or cream cheese of your choice (you can use Philadelphia cheese)

1/3 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)

1 cup heavy cream

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

package of ladyfingers (I used 15 ladyfingers)

1 1/2 cups strong coffee

2 tsp dark room (this is optional)

cocoa for magical dusting

Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts

1 cup walnuts

3 1/2 TBSP maple syrup or honey

1 tsp ground cinnamon

MAKING Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts

The first step is to make cinnamon roasted walnuts.

In small bowl combine maple syrup (or honey) and ground cinnamon.

Add in walnuts and stir to combine.

Spread in foil-lined baking sheet. (you can use parchment paper)

Bake at 350 F for 9 minutes.

Stir and bake for additional 6 minutes.

Remove from oven, let cool.

When cooled cut into small pieces.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING Classic Italian Dessert

Important: Prepare mini glasses for mini tiramisu.

Your next step is to make very strong coffee.

For this recipe I used 1 and 1/4 cups homemade coffee.

Then add pure vanilla into hot coffee.

Stir all ingredients together. Set aside to cool until you make the cheese filling.

MAKING Mascarpone Mixture

Add egg yolks and sugar to the mixing bowl.

Mix at high speed for about 6 minutes.

Then add 8 oz of mascarpone cheese (room temperature) and mix until combined.

Your next step is to add icing sugar and mix it in. (1 minute)

In another mixing bowl mix heavy cream.

Add whipped heavy cream to the mascarpone mixture and quickly mix. (until combined)

Then add pure vanilla extract and stir until combined

How to assemble the tiramisu?

First step is to cut lady fingers so it can fit your small glass.

Each lady finger I cut into 3 parts.

Dip ladyfingers into coffee mixture and place into glass.

Spread mascapone mixture on top of ladyfingers.

Then sprinkle with cinnamon roasted walnuts.

Repeat process with the second layer of ladyfingers, cream mixture and chopped roasted walnuts.

Dust with cocoa and maple syrup roasted walnuts. (or chocolate or nothing)

Yes, dusting of cocoa powder and chopped walnuts is a little bit of magic.

Maybe Merry Christmas magic in July…

Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for 10 hours or overnight. (if you can)

Next day enjoy and share your delicious dessert with your family or friend … or maybe make it for dinner party (office party too)

OPTIONAL: You can decorate using the whipped cream and dust with espresso powder.

Quick Note

Mascarpone Cheese – yes, I know it is expensive but it does give a very special flavor to the best homemade tiramisu. If you can’t afford the mascarpone cheese use Philadelphia cream cheese. (original, don’t use light version)

Eggs or egg yolks – this recipe is using raw eggs. So be sure to use fresh, organic eggs. If you are afraid of raw egg yolks, you can cook egg yolks using double boiler method.

Ladyfingers – check Walmart, Superstore, Safeway or any food store. (you can use vegan ladyfingers if you want to)

Heavy Cream – please use 33% or higher

Powdered sugar – if you don’t have the icing sugar, just make homemade version. Use coffee grinder or blender to make icing sugar from regular.

Cocoa – I used organic from Costco. If you don’t like the taste of cocoa use shaved chocolate or ground coffee.

Small plastic glasses – You can buy in $ store. It is super cheap. I think it was $2.

FINAL NOTE of Walnut Tiramisu Party of Five

The perfect dessert!

Easy to make and one of the best dessert recipes.

BTW, It can be made for father’s day. Yes, I know it is coming.

So, from my home to yours, please enjoy and share.

Final Grade: A+++ for sweet recipe

Difficulty Level: Easy. You can DO IT!

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Yield: Serving Party of Five

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

The best Italian dessert full of coffee, mascarpone cheese and roasted walnuts.

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup regular white sugar
8 oz mascarpone cheese or cream cheese of your choice (you can use Philadelphia cheese)
1/3 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
package of ladyfingers (I used 15 ladyfingers)
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
2 tsp dark room (this is optional)
cocoa for magical dusting

Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts

1 cup walnuts
3 1/2 TBSP maple syrup or honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

MAKING Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts
The first step is to make cinnamon roasted walnuts.
In small bowl combine maple syrup (or honey) and ground cinnamon.
Add in walnuts and stir to combine.
Spread in foil-lined baking sheet. (you can use parchment paper)
Bake at 350 F for 9 minutes.
Stir and bake for additional 6 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool.
When cooled cut into small pieces.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING Classic Italian Dessert
Important: Prepare mini glasses for mini tiramisu.
Your next step is to make very strong coffee.
For this recipe I used 1 and 1/4 cups homemade coffee.
Then add pure vanilla into hot coffee.
Stir all ingredients together. Set aside to cool until you make the cheese filling.
MAKING Mascarpone Mixture
Add egg yolks and sugar to the mixing bowl.
Mix at high speed for about 6 minutes.
Then add 8 oz of mascarpone cheese (room temperature) and mix until combined.
Your next step is to add icing sugar and mix it in. (1 minute)
In another mixing bowl mix heavy cream.
Add whipped heavy cream to the mascarpone mixture and quickly mix. (until combined)
Then add pure vanilla extract and stir until combined

How to assemble the tiramisu?
First step is to cut lady fingers so it can fit your small glass.
Each lady finger I cut into 3 parts.
Dip ladyfingers into coffee mixture and place into glass.
Spread mascapone mixture on top of ladyfingers.
Then sprinkle with cinnamon roasted walnuts.
Repeat process with the second layer of ladyfingers, cream mixture and chopped roasted walnuts.
Dust with cocoa and maple syrup roasted walnuts. (or chocolate or nothing)
Yes, dusting of cocoa powder and chopped walnuts is a little bit of magic.
Maybe Merry Christmas magic in July...
Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 10 hours or overnight. (if you can)
Next day enjoy and share your delicious dessert with your family or friend ... or maybe make it for dinner party (office party too)
OPTIONAL: You can decorate using the whipped cream and dust with espresso powder.

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Easy Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares Recipe – Candy Bars

April 7, 2024 by cookies

If you are looking for no bake full of coffee and walnuts dessert the recipe is Easy Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares Recipe. Yes, this is the perfect candy bars when you need…

Hello my dear readers,

How are you? Are you enjoying the sunshine of the April? Do you have time to listen the birds? BTW, if you do it is good for your health. Researchers found that just listening 6 minutes of audio clips of birdsong could reduce depression and anxiety… And while you are listening birdsong you can make this super easy, no-bake recipe from 5 star cookies. Let me tell you more…

Description of Easy Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares Recipe

Super Easy to make
Coffee lovers dream dessert
No-bake recipe
Flavorful and Delicious
Beginners recipe

I can continue … but you got the picture. To make this dessert you don’t need an oven but you need to have prepared pan 9 by 13 inches. The ingredients for the recipe are simple. From sugar to walnuts and chocolate. BTW, for this recipe you don’t need to use the brown sugar. You can use the white sugar. Yes, I know there is brown sugar shortage.

So, if you are ready as I am let’s do shopping and bring all ingredients for this amazing coffee walnuts recipe.

Shopping List for Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares

unsalted butter
sugar
chocolate
walnuts (you will use ground walnuts and chopped walnuts)
coffee
Coffee Crisp Chocolate
oil

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

-prepared pan 9 by 13 inches (I used glass baking dish)

-2 medium bowl (or large bowl)

-large saucepan

-food processor

Important: you will need no electric mixer or large mixing bowl.

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Making Easy Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares Recipe

Ingredients

100 ml water

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 package coffee crisp chocolate (18 chocolate x 12 gr)

3 cups walnuts

1 TBSP ground coffee

Chocolate Glaze

3 oz chocolate bars

1 TBSP oil

Instruction for making NO-Bake Coffee Crisps Bars

Step 1: Prepare baking pan 9 by 13 inches by spraying with baking spray

You can also line with the aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.

BTW, you can also use square pan 9 by 9 inches.

For dry Ingredients you will need 2 medium bowl (or large bowl)

Step 2: Ground walnuts and coffee crisp chocolate

Add coffee crisp chocolate to the food processor and process until ground (smooth).

Transfer to medium bowl.

Your next step is to ground 3 cups of walnuts.

Transfer to another medium bowl. Set aside.

Step 3:

Add sugar and water to the saucepan.

Bring to boil and boil until sugar is dissolved. (about 3 minutes from the boiling point).

Remove from heat and add unsalted butter to the hot water.

Stir with the wooden spoon until the butter is melted.

Your next step is to add ground walnuts, coffee and ground coffee crisp chocolates.

Stir all ingredients with wooden spoon or spatula until incorporated.

Pour the mixture into prepared pan and let it cool for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours

Melt chocolate and oil using the double boiler method.

Pour the melted chocolate over the top of batter in an even layer.

Optional: Sprinkle with ground coffee crisp chocolate.

Transfer to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

When ready cut into desired shapes and sizes.

Store in the fridge.

Enjoy and share.

Coffee Crisp Walnut Recipe — Easy Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares Recipes

Quick Note

Coffee Crisp Chocolate – You can buy in $ store. It is $2.00 per package. Each package is 9 x 12 grams.

Butter – use unsalted butter.

Walnuts – for this recipe I used California walnuts.

Chocolate – I used about Lindt dark chocolate bar, 70% cocoa. You can use your favorite brand. If you don’t have chocolate bars you can use chocolate chips for the icing. (Guittard brand, Ghirardelli chocolate chips or your favorite brand)

Ground Coffee – I used Illy coffee, Classic roast. I did not use the instant coffee for this recipe.

FINAL NOTE About Easy Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares Recipe

Four words: THE BEST No-bake recipe!

Important: The best texture for all of you, the coffee drinker lovers.

Yes, this is the perfect candy bars when you need coffee, chocolate, walnuts and more coffee.

Yes, Coffee Crisp Walnut Squares = 5 star recipe.

Be sure to share this recipe with whole world and your family!

Again, enjoy and share this no-bake coffee lover dessert while drinking cup of coffee.

Yes, I know. There is never too much coffee for all of us. Coffee drinker addicts.

Final Grade: A+++

OTHER Coffee RECIPES

Chocolate Coffee Bombs

Nutella Coffee Drink – Instant Joy

The Best Proffee Coffee Recipe

Bicerin Italian Coffee Drink – Hot Chocolate Recipe

Dalgona Korean Homemade Coffee – 5 Star Drink

Great Grandma’s Famous Jimmy Cake(#1 Coffee Cake)

Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies

My Best Tiramisu Recipe (Easy Mini Tiramisu)

If you want another no bake recipe try this – Eat-More Bars-O Sweet Chocolate Canada

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Yield: Serving 4 people

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 21 minutes

No-bake super easy recipe full of walnuts, coffee and choclate.

5 star recipe

Ingredients

100 ml water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 package coffee crisp chocolate (18 chocolate x 12 gr)
3 cups walnuts
1 TBSP ground coffee

Chocolate Glaze

3 oz chocolate bars
1 TBSP oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare baking pan 9 by 13 inches by spraying with baking spray or line with the aluminum foil. Set aside

Step 2: Ground walnuts and coffee crisp chocolate

Add coffee crisp chocolate to the food processor and process until ground (smooth)

Transfer to medium bowl.

Your next step is to ground 3 cups of walnuts.

Transfer to another medium bowl. Set aside.

Step 3: Add sugar and water to the saucepan.

Bring to the boil and boil until sugar is dissolved. (about 3 minutes from the boiling point).

Remove from heat and add unsalted butter.

Stir with the wooden spoon until the butter is melted.

Your next step is to add ground walnuts, coffee and ground coffee crisp chocolates.

Stir all ingredients with wooden spoon or spatula until incorporated.

Pour the mixture into prepared pan and let it cool for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours

Melt chocolate and oil using the double boiler method.

Pour the melted chocolate over the top of batter in an even layer.

Optional: Sprinkle with ground coffee crisp chocolate.

Transfer to the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

When ready cut into desired shapes and sizes.

Store in the fridge.

Enjoy and share. A+ recipe

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Love Chocolate Bundt Cake

February 14, 2024 by cookies

Yes, this is the one recipe you must have called Love Chocolate Bundt Cake. Also, it can be called Lucky New Year Chocolate Cake or Valentine’s love chocolate cake. To learn more…

Hello my dear readers!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Day of love and celebration of love…so how come it is not the statutory holiday? Never mind … love is in the air so let’s make the best cake for all lovers from around the world. And when I say the best I really mean the best. So, let me tell you a little more about this chocolate lovers dream recipe.

Descriptions of Love Chocolate Bundt Cake

easy to make
taste like heaven
chocolate cake for any celebration

This cake is so moist, full of chocolate simplicity that make you love life even more. Yes, this easy chocolate bundt cake is the best chocolate cake recipe. Ever! You can make this dessert for New Year, for the office celebration or for February 14 when love is in the air and chocolate comes with it. So, to make this recipe you need to buy the following ingredients listed under the title called…

Shopping List for Love Chocolate Cake

butter
coffee
flour
cocoa
sugar
eggs
sour cream
walnuts
salt
vanilla extract
baking soda and powder
chocolate
Nutella
heavy cream
White chocolate
corn syrup

Equipment Needed

-KitchenAid mixer (or the mixer you are using. Can be hand mixer too)

-mixing bowl

-saucepan (medium or large size)

-glass or plastic bowl for dry ingredients

-bundt pan

I promise you this is the best recipe you will ever make. So, let’s do it.

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Making Love Chocolate Bundt Cake

Ingredients

1 cup butter, unsalted

3/4 cup cocoa

1 cup brewed strong coffee

2 cups sugar

1 3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup walnuts, grounded

2 eggs, large size

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Nutella Ganache

1 cup Nutella

2 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped

1/4 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup heavy cream

3 TBSP corn syrup

Instructions for making the best chocolate cake

First step is to make fresh coffee. (1 cup for the cake and 1 for you)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Spray bundt pan with baking spray. Set aside.

Using a medium size saucepan add butter, coffee, cocoa.

Transfer to heat and stir until melted.

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Dry ingredients: Sift the flour and add to the bowl.

Then add sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and walnuts.

Mix all ingredients together and transfer into the mixing bowl.

Then add butter mixture and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

Your next step is to add eggs.

Mix until combined and then add sour cream and vanilla extract.

Keep mixing until all ingredients are happy together.

Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake at 350 F for about 50 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.

Then invert onto wire rack and let it cool.

Cover with Nutella ganache, the recipe is below.

Using a medium size cup or bowl add Nutella, chopped chocolate and butter. Set aside. (I like to use glass measuring cup)

Add heavy cream and corn syrup into medium size sauce pan and heat until it begins to simmer.

Remove from heat and pour over Nutella, chocolate and butter.

Cover the cup with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes whisk until smooth.

And you are done.

Decorate with white chocolate.

Quick Note

Eggs – please use large, organic eggs. This is the most important ingredient for the cake. If you see the most amazing yellow color of the cake base it is because of the eggs. (don’t use food coloring)

Flour – use all purpose, unbleached

Heavy Cream – use 33% or 35% . Please don’t use half and half. You need heavy cream with 33% or higher.

Coffee – use fresh, ground coffee. I used LavAzza, Italian coffee. You use what you have and what you like

Vanilla Extract – use pure vanilla extract. I am using my homemade for many years.

FINAL NOTE Love Chocolate Bundt Cake

Super easy to make recipe and the best chocolate bundt cake you will ever try. YES!

Final Grade: A+++

Difficulty Level: Easy

Best chocolate bundt cake

Yield: Serving 6 people

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

The best chocolate cake for you

Ingredients

1 cup butter, unsalted
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup brewed strong coffee
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup walnuts, grounded
2 eggs, large size
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Nutella Ganache

1 cup Nutella
2 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
3 TBSP corn syrup

Instructions

First step is to make fresh coffee. (1 cup for the cake and 1 for you)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Spray bundt pan with baking spray. Set aside.

Using a medium size saucepan add butter, coffee, cocoa.

Transfer to heat and stir until melted.

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Dry ingredients: Sift the flour and
add to the bowl.

Then add sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and walnuts.

Mix all ingredients together and transfer into the mixing bowl.

Then add butter mixture and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

Your next step is to add eggs.

Mix until combined and then add sour cream and vanilla extract.

Keep mixing until all ingredients are happy together.

Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake at 350 F for about 50 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.

Then invert onto wire rack and let it cool.

Cover with Nutella ganache, the recipe is below.

Using a medium size cup or bowl add Nutella, chopped chocolate and butter. Set aside. (I like to use glass
measuring cup)

Add heavy cream and corn syrup into medium size sauce pan and heat until it begins to simmer.

Remove from heat and pour over Nutella, chocolate and butter.

Cover the cup with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes whisk until smooth.

And you are done.

Decorate with white chocolate.

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5 Best Valentine’s Recipes to Love

February 13, 2024 by cookies

If you are looking for 5 best Valentine’s recipes…you are welcome. So, please check the best recipes for February 14th … day of love and more love.

Hello my dear readers.

How are you? Are you ready for February 14? Day of love and happiness. And chocolate … and more chocolate.

Speaking of chocolate and recipes let’s start with top 5 Valentine’s recipe from 5 star cookies.

Number 5 – Mini Chocolate Ferrero Cake-The Best Ever

What can I say about this recipe. Nutella, chocolate, hazelnuts and more Nutella…Do I need to say more? Of course not. All you need is the link, so please visit the following link and make the most amazing Ferrero cake

Mini Chocolate hazelnut Cake — Mini Chocolate Ferrero Cake

BTW, this cake can be made for Happy Birthday party, office celebration or every day from Monday to Sunday.

Number 4 – Pink Love Oreo – Oreo Lovers Addition

This recipe is for beginners. It is so simple that I will need to spell it again:

SIMPLE!

Anyone can make this easy recipe.

Even YOU! So click this LINK

Pink Love Oreo from the best food blog 5starcookies-Make Oreo great again

Now, if you don’t like Oreo and you like to bake simple cake this is your recipe. Yes, check number 3.

Number 3 – Hazelnut Chocolate Rum Cake – Masterful Mix of Texture

I love this cake. And you will too.Trust me you need this recipe because you should have an elegant chocolate cake in your arsenal…with rum. So, enjoy and share this most chocolate cake ever.

Hazelnut Rum Cake from the best food blog 5starcookies - Eating Time — Hazelnut Rum Cake 5 Best Valentine’s Recipe

Number 2 – Pink Brownies-Joy of pink and chocolate

Pink and chocolate! Do I need to say more? If you are looking for perfect combo of chocolate, pink and brownies this is your recipe. Super easy to make and so elegant. One of the most perfect recipe for February 14 (or any day if you ask me)

pink brownies from the best food blog 5strcookies

And now the one and only, number one recipe for you from 5 star cookies is ….

Ferrero Rocher Valentines Cake-Unstoppable Love

It is made of simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, very little flour and then TONS of Nutella, hazelnuts, cheese and chocolate. Can you feel the angels singing again…and again. Hello Ferrero Rocher Cake with pink addition for Valentine’s day.

Ferrero Valentines cake — ferrero rocher Valentines cake – best cake5 Best Valentine’s Recipe

Now, to all my readers from around the world:

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Easy Coconut Balls No-Bake

January 9, 2024 by cookies

If you are looking for incredibly tasty and stunning balls that will melt in your mouth it is your lucky day. Yes, the Easy Coconut Balls No-Bake recipe is made white chocolate, heavy cream and …

Hello my dear readers!

How are you? How is 2024 so far? Are you ready for another recipe from 5 star cookies? Of course you are because the dessert is full of chocolate, cream and the magical ingredient. And who doesn’t want a little bit of magic inside of white balls…If you are wondering what it is…keep reading.

Description of Easy Coconut Balls No-Bake

This recipe is a must make for the candy/chocolate lovers. The ingredients are simple but magical in the way our life should be. From the white chocolate, very heavy cream to the most magical ingredient called the marzipan. Yes, the secret ingredient is the marzipan.

What else can I say? Easy Coconut balls are great showpiece on the dessert table. Good to eat and very attractive to look at.

Also, it is important to mention you don’t need to have an oven for this recipe. Yes, this is no-bake dessert. On top of that for this recipe you need a few ingredients and if you are looking for the number, the number is magical 6.

So, let’s make 6 ingredients recipe. The first step like always is shopping and for the shopping you need…

SHOPPING LIST Coconut Balls

White chocolate
Heavy cream
Marzipan
Butter
Coconut
Cinnamon

Equipment Needed

-medium sauce pan to make white filling

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Easy Coconut Balls No-Bake

Ingredients

3/4 cup white chocolate

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 cup marzipan, grated

2 TBSP butter, room temperature

3/4 cup coconut

cinnamon

Instructions for making coconut balls

Using a double boiler method melt the white chocolate and heavy cream.

Remove from the stove and grate marzipan into the heavy cream mixture.

Stir it and add butter.

Then add 1/2 cup of coconut and mix.

Place in the fridge until the paste thickens enough.

Then shape into balls and roll into coconut.

Another option is to roll into cinnamon.

Store in the fridge.

Quick Note

Heavy Cream – I used 33% heavy cream

White Chocolate – I used white chocolate but you can use white chocolate chips

white chocolate for Easy coconut balls no-bake

Marzipan – the best place to buy it is from amazon or from your local store (Euro store)

FINAL NOTE Easy Coconut Balls No Bake Recipes

6 Ingredients are all it takes to create this magical bliss in every bite.

Yes, dessert made easy is the second name for this easy coconut balls recipe.

Final Grade: A+

Very Easy coconut balls — Coconut balls no-bake recipe

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PRINTING THE RECIPE

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Easy Coconut Balls No-Bake

Yield: Serving 4 people

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Bliss in every bite - Magical Easy Coconut Balls

Ingredients

3/4 cup white chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup marzipan, grated
2 TBSP butter, room temperature
3/4 cup coconut
cinnamon

Instructions

Using a double boiler method melt the white chocolate and heavy cream.

Remove from the stove and grate marzipan into the heavy cream mixture.

Stir it and add butter.

Then add 1/2 cup of coconut and mix.

Place in the fridge until the paste thickens enough.

Then shape into balls and roll into coconut.

Another option is to roll into cinnamon.

Store in the fridge.

Enjoy and Share.

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Merry Christmas

January 7, 2024 by cookies

To all my readers: Merry Christmas for all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas!

Hello my dear readers,

Wish you all a very Happy Christmas!

Thank you for visiting 5 star cookies and sharing/making our recipes every day, every month and every year.

We are very thankful for every and each of you.

Since Orthodox Christians from around the world are celebrating Christmas today on January 7th our famous 5 star cookies is sharing 5 top recipes to make in your kitchen and share with all people you love. So let me start.

TOP 5 STAR RECIPES FOR HAPPY ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS

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Raspberry Roll Cake – Winter Joy

Love Raspberry Roll Cake from the best food blog 5starcookies

If you want to eat the real food I suggest you make the best recipe called Easy Cabbage Rolls. Please check the link below.

Easy Cabbage Rolls – 5 Day Meal Plan

how to make sour cabbage rolls - 5 day meal planner — how to make sour cabbage rolls – 5 day meal planner

With the best cabbage rolls you need bread and one of my favorite recipe to make is the bread in 5 minutes. Super easy and so much fun. Check the link below…

Bread in 5 minutes – Forget about it

Mini Chocolate Ferrero Cake-The Best Ever

Since there is never enough chocolate I suggest one of my favorite recipes the Ferrero Torte. It can be max or mini recipe. I don’t care. It is the best chocolate recipe.

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