Wednesday, February 3, 2016

CHOCOLATE FOR A WHIMSICAL VALENTINES TEA PARTY

These photos are from a few years back but I thought it would be fun to "reshare them" with Valentines Day coming up.


And a little later it looked like this.


I have had this little cupid man
 from back in the
 early 90's when painting on
 wood was very
popular!


 Why not plan a whimsical Valentine Friendship Tea Party for a few of your very best friends! 

Look around for "red stuff" and start your pile...this doesn't have to be "Valentine" related items...just look for red! (oops.......just not Christmas stuff!)
This is different than a dinner party where
 you go very elegant - this is about fun!

Here is my recipe for this great Ohh La La CHOCOLATE CAKE....

Here is what you need for your cake:

5 squares unsweetened chocolate, 2 1/3 cups sifted cake flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 stick of butter, 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup plus 4 TB water-boiling
1. Melt chocolate in a small bowl over hot water -
2. grease and flour 2 size 9" cake pans either square or heart shaped
3. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl
4. Beat soft butter in lg bowl. Add brown sugar and eggs; beat with mixer at high speed til light and fluffy about 5 minutes
5. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream til batter is smooth.

Do not boil water too soon as it evaporates fast- stir in boiling water and batter will become thin Pour into cake pans

6. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes- check with toothpick
7. Let cool 10 minutes - cut around edge to loosen

Turn onto cake platter...I like to put Cherry pie filling between the layers before icing

Fudge icing: 4 squares unsweetened chocolate, 1 stick of butter, 7 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar, 3/4 cup of milk, 2 tsp vanilla

Melt chocolate in small saucepan with butter - remove from heat

Combine other ingredients in bowl and then add chocolate mix- beat till ready to ice cake!

21 comments:

  1. Oh what a yummy looking Cake, love it. Chocolate is my favorite. Ok one of my favorites. lol I think I will go on the hunt for some Red today....

    Have a great week

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  2. My local library, in my rural setting, has a few of the Laura Childs books. They are an enjoyable read. Happy giveaway.

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  3. I am not a big chocolate fan, but this cake looks scrumptious! I could go for a piece right now!

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  4. Love your table setting and what cute valentine decorations! Cake looks very yummy!

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  5. Oh, Bernideen, everything you do is always so lovely. Congratulations on the new blog!

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  6. What a great idea! Can't wait to have a friendship tea and even try your delicious looking cake!! I LOVE your blog (and the fact that I can get my comments on...never could with the other one..not your problem I am sure but mine:-) Love and miss you too Bernideen
    Dayna R

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  7. A beautiful Valentine's tea party! You inspire me! I will start my collection of 'red' things. And for sure --- chocolate cake is a must!

    Love
    LaTeaDah

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  8. Are those heart shaped chintz plates??
    I love your Valentine tea.

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  9. That cake looks really good
    I need to make another heart shaped cake for this valentines
    also I'll get to use my new tea cup
    I like your well dressed man also and your gal with her hoop skirt on

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  10. I love chocolate! I am making cappuccino muffins this morning!

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  11. Everything, everything is so very wonderful in these picture of yours, dearest Bernideen !
    Your lovely dishes, your vintage cupid and your cake, oh my, I have to try it, thank you for posting its recipe and thank you also for visiting and posting such lovely words on my blog !!!

    I'm following you but I cannot find 'myself' amongst your followers ... I want to subscribe me again even if I have received the update of your post on my blogger dashboard ....

    May the remainder of your week be filled with joy
    sending hugs
    Dany

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  12. Yummm! Chocolate cake! Planning a day after Valentine's tea party and hoping for some red.

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  13. What a lovely Valentine table you had created and the cake makes my mouth water.

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  14. Cute little whimsical heart gal Bernideen! Like the sweet cherub boy in the top hat too. And of course the cake looks very yummy!
    Happy Wednesday!
    Gina

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  15. I love it! Love the queen of Hearts so cute! Thanks for sharing, Lynn

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  16. I love your pretty table---the heart-shaped chintz plates are gorgeous!

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  17. I am a BIG chocolate fan, so this cake is making me drool! YUMMY. Your table looks so cute too. I had to be with my dad at the beginning of the week, so didn't get to join in with your Blog Party this week.
    Enjoy it very much.

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  18. So pretty and the cake looks delicious too!

    Carolyn

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  19. Such a delightful post, dear Bernideen. My oh my, that cake looks incredible! I am sure it tastes as good as it looks :)

    Thank you for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. It's a joy to have you at the party. Hugs!

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  20. Any excuse is good for a chocolate cake Bernideen! Thank you for sharing :)

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  21. Your chocolate Valentine cake looks delish! I love the whimsical doll with hoop skirt on your tea table. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.

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