TWD: Dressy Chocolate Loaf Cake
I sit at my computer typing this with a very full stomach. Too full, actually. It's because of this:.JPG)
That's the Dressy Chocolate Loaf Cake, which was chosen as this week's TWD recipe by Amy Ruth of Amy Ruth Bakes. Once again, I almost sat this one out...David and I made a whirlwind trip to St. Louis for his cousin's wedding. We left "the 'Ville" on Friday night and got back Sunday night. I usually do my TWD recipes on Sundays, but I was just too tired Sunday night to even think about baking. So I talked myself into throwing this together last night (and finished it at a little after 10!), and I'm so glad I did. It was so good. The cake portion really reminded me a lot of this cake (which, by the way, was made for MaryBeth's shower...and it was her wedding that we attended in St. Louis this weekend), but with a twist. This cake is filled with raspberry jam and an interesting frosting. The frosting is just semi-sweet chocolate and sour cream. I was skeptical about it, but it turned out delicious!
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The chocolate sour cream frosting spread like a dream when it was still warm. I put the cake in the fridge overnight, and when we had a slice after dinner tonight, the frosting reminded me of a tangy ganache. Yum! This cake was so simple to make, but it looks impressive. Amy Ruth has the recipe posted at her site. Happy baking!
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That's the Dressy Chocolate Loaf Cake, which was chosen as this week's TWD recipe by Amy Ruth of Amy Ruth Bakes. Once again, I almost sat this one out...David and I made a whirlwind trip to St. Louis for his cousin's wedding. We left "the 'Ville" on Friday night and got back Sunday night. I usually do my TWD recipes on Sundays, but I was just too tired Sunday night to even think about baking. So I talked myself into throwing this together last night (and finished it at a little after 10!), and I'm so glad I did. It was so good. The cake portion really reminded me a lot of this cake (which, by the way, was made for MaryBeth's shower...and it was her wedding that we attended in St. Louis this weekend), but with a twist. This cake is filled with raspberry jam and an interesting frosting. The frosting is just semi-sweet chocolate and sour cream. I was skeptical about it, but it turned out delicious!.JPG)
The chocolate sour cream frosting spread like a dream when it was still warm. I put the cake in the fridge overnight, and when we had a slice after dinner tonight, the frosting reminded me of a tangy ganache. Yum! This cake was so simple to make, but it looks impressive. Amy Ruth has the recipe posted at her site. Happy baking!
I did mine at the same time last night! But I'm so glad I made it--delicious! Glad yours came together so well--your pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteYou live in Kentucky, I went to the site and couldn't ascertain your residence but I suppose you could be in Scottsville? You mentioned you came to STL for a wedding and I live in Columbia, MO about 1 1/2 hours west of there. Small World and I like to make new friends. Thank you for sharing your dressed up cake with everyone and for baking along with me this week. Your cake looks scrumptious. I am so glad you enjoyed its simplicity.
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Your cake looks fabulous! I was skeptical about sour cream in the icing too, but Dorie was right once again.
ReplyDeleteI tried to get my link up early too..OH well here you are and it's so nice to see such a lovley tasty looking loaf cake. I got something cool to show you on my blog! I got it for my bday!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to make this--it did go together pretty quickly. Next time I'm definitely going to try raspberry in the filling.
ReplyDeleteInteresting thoughts I really enjoyed your blog.
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