The February 2009 challenge is hosted by We
ndy of WMPE's blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef. The have chosen a Chocolate Valentino cake by Chef Wan; and a Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Dharm and one from Wendy as the challenge.
I have to say that my pictures do not do this cake any justice.
It was delicious - but looks kinda ugly (that is...if chocolate can be ugly..). Also - even though there were only 3 ingredients in this cake - they key is the type of chocolate you use. Whatever type of chocolate you use, that is what the cake will taste like. I got a pound (yes.. a pound) of dark chocolate at Trader Joes and also added a few bars of milk chocolate for a bit more sweetness.
My taste testers (husband and parents) seem to love it - so I think it came out pretty good. I actually didn't get to make the ice cream because I waited until the last minute before my parents were coming over (of course I did!). Instead, I made home made sweet whipped cream.
Stay tuned for March!!
