Chocolate
If you love Chocolate as much as I do, today's post is sure to please. Check out the Chocolate Angel Cake, the Chocolate Tofu Ice Cream, or any of the other chocolate desserts in today's post. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
I saw something similar to this a few years back and tweaked it a little. For anyone who is sure that he or she won't like tofu, this may be the game-changer.
Ingredients
1 10-12 ounce tub of silken tofu
12 ounce bag of chocolate chips
2 - 3 tablespoons milk (you can use soy milk, if you prefer)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
Melt chocolate chips along with the milk over low to medium heat, stirring constantly.
Place silken tofu, melted chocolate chips, vanilla, and syrup into blender. Blend on a medium setting, pulsing if needed to combine.
Pour into 4 bowls or small cups, and let cool for 10 minutes or so.
Dig in! Yum!
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL FROSTING [VEGAN}
This is from Kristen Genton at One Green Planet. The recipe begins, "This is a great basic chocolate cupcake that would go great with any frosting, but here it's topped with a generous swirl of chocolatey peanut butter bliss. Definitely make these the next time you're craving a cupcake!"
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/chocolate-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-swirl-frosting/.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
For the Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting:
3 tablespoons vegan butter
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon almond milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Swirl Frosting:
5 tablespoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon melted vegan dark chocolate
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
To Make the Cupcakes:
Add dry ingredients to the mixer and mix until fully combined.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the dry. Mix until completely smooth (about 3 minutes).
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
To Make the Peanut Butter Swirl:
Cream vegan butter with peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in almond milk at the end.
To Make the Chocolate Swirl:
Cream vegan butter and peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate until combined.
To Decorate:
In a piping bag, add the peanut butter frosting to one side, and the chocolate swirl to the other side.
HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES [VEGAN]
This is from Holly Jade at One Green Planet. Cooking Time: 20 minutes; Serves 8-10
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/hot-chocolate-cupcakes-vegan/.
Ingredients
Cakes:
1 cup of dairy-free milk (this recipe used almond)
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1-2/3 cups of self-raising flour
1 cup of golden caster sugar
2 tablespoons of cacao/cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup of coconut oil (Melted)
Buttercream:
1/2 cup of butter
4 cups of icing sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Dairy-free milk (if needed)
Decorations:
Vegan marshmallows
Dark chocolate
Cacao powder
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with cupcake cases.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and whisk until fully combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to curdle. This creates a vegan 'buttermilk'.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cacao/cocoa powder, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. Mix well to combine.
Add the melted coconut oil to the 'buttermilk' and whisk to combine.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a smooth batter.
Fill the cases 3/4 full with the batter. Make sure to tap the tins on the worktop to remove any air bubbles.
Pop the cakes into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. You will know they are done when you put a knife or skewer in and it comes out clean and they are springy to the touch.
Place the cupcakes on a cooling rack and allow to cool fully before frosting.
Cream the butter in a bowl, on a high speed until creamy.
When your butter/margarine is creamy & light in color, add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Whizz together until fluffy & fully combined. Add a splash of dairy-free milk if too thick.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Core the cupcakes and fill with some vegan chocolate sauce (optional).
Pipe a bulb of buttercream onto each cupcake.
Decorate with marshmallows, a sprinkle of cacao/cocoa powder and chocolate sauce.
Notes
Serve these cupcakes fresh or store in a sealed container in or out of the fridge, the buttercream will firm up at room temperature. Best eaten within a few days.
CHOCOLATE TOFU ICE CREAM
This comes from the August 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “You’d never guess that this rich, dense, fudgy ice cream contains considerably less fat than the classic version.” Makes 5 cups.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 lb. soft tofu, drained
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
In blender, puree all ingredients in 2 equal batches until very smooth.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve right away or transfer to airtight container and freeze up to 3 days.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 126; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Sodium: 25 mg; Fiber: 1 g; Vegan
TOFU CREME AU CHOCOLATE
This comes from the January/February 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 46, and begins, “We’ve given this dessert its French name to highlight how decadent it is—a chocolate pudding for grown-ups as well as kids! No one will guess it’s made with tofu.” Serves 8.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tofu-creme-au-chocolat/.
4 oz. dark chocolate, broken into pieces
1 Tbs. Earth Balance Original Buttery Spread
1 14-oz. pkg. silken tofu, drained
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
Melt chocolate in microwave on medium power or in double boiler. Stir in buttery spread until no lumps remain.
Blend tofu, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in blender or food processor 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
Add chocolate to tofu mixture, and blend 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy. Transfer to bowl, cover, and refrigerate 2 hours, or until set.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 146; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 56 mg; Fiber: 1 g; Sugar: 12 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
CHOCOLATE ANGEL CAKE
Another recipe from Taste of Home. According to Joyce Shiffler of Colorado Springs, Colorado, "When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty - making the lightest angel food cakes ever. This chocolate version is an easy, impressive treat. For many years, it was our son's birthday cake." The link for this is http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chocolate-Angel-Cake
SERVINGS: 12-16
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate leaves, optional
Directions:
Sift together confectioners' sugar, flour and cocoa three times; set aside.
In a mixing bowl; beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in cocoa mixture, about a fourth at a time.
Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Carefully run a metal spatula or knife through batter to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry.
Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around edges and center tube to loosen; remove cake.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first five frosting ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate leaves if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Nutrition Facts
One serving: Calories: 244; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Cholesterol: 31 mg; Sodium: 194 mg; Carbohydrate: 39 g; Fiber: 1 g; Protein: 4 g
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
I saw something similar to this a few years back and tweaked it a little. For anyone who is sure that he or she won't like tofu, this may be the game-changer.
Ingredients
1 10-12 ounce tub of silken tofu
12 ounce bag of chocolate chips
2 - 3 tablespoons milk (you can use soy milk, if you prefer)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
Melt chocolate chips along with the milk over low to medium heat, stirring constantly.
Place silken tofu, melted chocolate chips, vanilla, and syrup into blender. Blend on a medium setting, pulsing if needed to combine.
Pour into 4 bowls or small cups, and let cool for 10 minutes or so.
Dig in! Yum!
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL FROSTING [VEGAN}
This is from Kristen Genton at One Green Planet. The recipe begins, "This is a great basic chocolate cupcake that would go great with any frosting, but here it's topped with a generous swirl of chocolatey peanut butter bliss. Definitely make these the next time you're craving a cupcake!"
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/chocolate-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-swirl-frosting/.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
For the Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting:
3 tablespoons vegan butter
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon almond milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Swirl Frosting:
5 tablespoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon melted vegan dark chocolate
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
To Make the Cupcakes:
Add dry ingredients to the mixer and mix until fully combined.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the dry. Mix until completely smooth (about 3 minutes).
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
To Make the Peanut Butter Swirl:
Cream vegan butter with peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in almond milk at the end.
To Make the Chocolate Swirl:
Cream vegan butter and peanut butter. Slowly add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate until combined.
To Decorate:
In a piping bag, add the peanut butter frosting to one side, and the chocolate swirl to the other side.
HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES [VEGAN]
This is from Holly Jade at One Green Planet. Cooking Time: 20 minutes; Serves 8-10
To view this online, go to https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/hot-chocolate-cupcakes-vegan/.
Ingredients
Cakes:
1 cup of dairy-free milk (this recipe used almond)
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1-2/3 cups of self-raising flour
1 cup of golden caster sugar
2 tablespoons of cacao/cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup of coconut oil (Melted)
Buttercream:
1/2 cup of butter
4 cups of icing sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Dairy-free milk (if needed)
Decorations:
Vegan marshmallows
Dark chocolate
Cacao powder
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with cupcake cases.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and whisk until fully combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to curdle. This creates a vegan 'buttermilk'.
In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cacao/cocoa powder, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. Mix well to combine.
Add the melted coconut oil to the 'buttermilk' and whisk to combine.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a smooth batter.
Fill the cases 3/4 full with the batter. Make sure to tap the tins on the worktop to remove any air bubbles.
Pop the cakes into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. You will know they are done when you put a knife or skewer in and it comes out clean and they are springy to the touch.
Place the cupcakes on a cooling rack and allow to cool fully before frosting.
Cream the butter in a bowl, on a high speed until creamy.
When your butter/margarine is creamy & light in color, add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Whizz together until fluffy & fully combined. Add a splash of dairy-free milk if too thick.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Core the cupcakes and fill with some vegan chocolate sauce (optional).
Pipe a bulb of buttercream onto each cupcake.
Decorate with marshmallows, a sprinkle of cacao/cocoa powder and chocolate sauce.
Notes
Serve these cupcakes fresh or store in a sealed container in or out of the fridge, the buttercream will firm up at room temperature. Best eaten within a few days.
CHOCOLATE TOFU ICE CREAM
This comes from the August 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “You’d never guess that this rich, dense, fudgy ice cream contains considerably less fat than the classic version.” Makes 5 cups.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 lb. soft tofu, drained
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
In blender, puree all ingredients in 2 equal batches until very smooth.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve right away or transfer to airtight container and freeze up to 3 days.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 126; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Sodium: 25 mg; Fiber: 1 g; Vegan
TOFU CREME AU CHOCOLATE
This comes from the January/February 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 46, and begins, “We’ve given this dessert its French name to highlight how decadent it is—a chocolate pudding for grown-ups as well as kids! No one will guess it’s made with tofu.” Serves 8.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tofu-creme-au-chocolat/.
4 oz. dark chocolate, broken into pieces
1 Tbs. Earth Balance Original Buttery Spread
1 14-oz. pkg. silken tofu, drained
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
Melt chocolate in microwave on medium power or in double boiler. Stir in buttery spread until no lumps remain.
Blend tofu, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in blender or food processor 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
Add chocolate to tofu mixture, and blend 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy. Transfer to bowl, cover, and refrigerate 2 hours, or until set.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 146; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 56 mg; Fiber: 1 g; Sugar: 12 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
CHOCOLATE ANGEL CAKE
Another recipe from Taste of Home. According to Joyce Shiffler of Colorado Springs, Colorado, "When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty - making the lightest angel food cakes ever. This chocolate version is an easy, impressive treat. For many years, it was our son's birthday cake." The link for this is http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chocolate-Angel-Cake
SERVINGS: 12-16
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate leaves, optional
Directions:
Sift together confectioners' sugar, flour and cocoa three times; set aside.
In a mixing bowl; beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in cocoa mixture, about a fourth at a time.
Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Carefully run a metal spatula or knife through batter to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry.
Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around edges and center tube to loosen; remove cake.
In a mixing bowl, combine the first five frosting ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate leaves if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Nutrition Facts
One serving: Calories: 244; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Cholesterol: 31 mg; Sodium: 194 mg; Carbohydrate: 39 g; Fiber: 1 g; Protein: 4 g
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