I Have a Party Friday Night and the Hostess Requested a Chocolate

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and suggestions for chocolate dessert recipes suitable for a party, particularly in a limited kitchen space. Participants discuss various recipes and their ease of preparation, as well as considerations for demonstrating them during a show.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the challenge of demonstrating in a small kitchen and seeks easy chocolate dessert recipes.
  • Another participant shares their experience with the Chocolate Chip Sensation, noting it is a popular recipe that can be adapted with toppings.
  • One participant points out that the Chocolate Chip Sensation is found in the Delightful Desserts cookbook, correcting a previous statement.
  • Several users mention the Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake as a favorite, highlighting its ease of preparation and ability to showcase cookware.
  • One participant describes making the cake at the host's house and topping it later to demonstrate simplicity.
  • Another participant suggests the Mexican Chocolate Cake as a quick option that can be made in the microwave.
  • One participant expresses interest in the Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake but notes they do not have the skillet yet, indicating a preference for the Chocolate Chip Sensation instead.
  • Another participant mentions making the Chocolate Chip Sensation in a large bar pan, adapting the recipe for their needs.
  • One participant suggests conducting the demonstration in the living room if the kitchen is too cramped.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing preferences for chocolate recipes, with no clear consensus on a single best option. Some favor the Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake, while others prefer the Chocolate Chip Sensation or other recipes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences with various chocolate dessert recipes, focusing on ease of preparation and suitability for demonstration in limited spaces.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for quick and easy chocolate dessert ideas for parties, especially in situations with limited kitchen space.

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I have a party friday night and the hostess requested a chocolate dessert. I am looking for an easy recipe, that is not real time consuming. Also I have done a show at her home previously and it is very hard to do a demonstration because her kitchen is not spacious and everyone sat in the living room. Any suggestions are welcomed.
 
Chocolate Chip Sensation! It's one of my most requested recipes. It's in the All the Best Cookbook, I don't have the recipe on my computer though, someone else might! I know the recipe I got from my director is a little different than the book because I top it with cool whip and then either nuts, a grated chocolate bar (hershey's bar to show off the deluxe cheese grater) or chocolate syrup. Big hit every time! Plus you prebake the crust at home so it's very quick and easy to put together at a show.
 
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Is this the right one? I have this recipe in a file but I also have that cookbook. Which one is better? Thank you, Melissa
 
Choc. Chip Sensation is actually in the Delightful Desserts cookbook, not All The Best........
 
What about the truffle brownie cups? It's on the last page in the Season's Best cookbook. I made them the other night. Very easy, and everyone is always impressed with them. And they taste wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
 
My favorite easy chocolate recipe is the Turtle FUdge Skillet cake...a hit everytime and shows off the 12" skillet!
Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake

1 pkg (18.25 ounces) devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
1 Tbs butter or margarine
4 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate for baking, coarsely chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
½ cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. prepare cake mix according to package directions in Classic Batter Bowl, mixing batter by hand until smooth. Melt butter in Family (12 in) Skillet over medium heat, tilting skillet to coat bottom. Gently pour batter over bottom of skillet, spreading evenly.

2. Bake uncovered 30 – 45 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted in center comes out clean. Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove skillet to Stackable Cooling Rack. Loosen edges of cake, carefully invert cake onto large, heat –safe serving plate.

3. Coarsely chop chocolate squares into small pieces. Place chocolate and half of the ice cream topping in Small Micro-Cooker. Microwave, uncovered, on High 30 -60 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Carefully spread caramel and chocolate mixture over cake using Large Spreader.

4. Coarsely, chop pecans using Food Chopper; sprinkle evenly over cake. Drizzle with remaining ice cream topping. If desired, let stand until topping is set. Cut into wedges. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
 
I make the cake as soon as I get to the host house and I top it later in front of everyone...I just tell them I made the cake from the instructions on the box and anyone can do that!
Hope it helps :)
 
Coarsely, chop pecans using Food Chopper

Use the Deluxe Cheese Grater instead of the Food Chopper...sorry
 
pckrissy said:
My favorite easy chocolate recipe is the Turtle FUdge Skillet cake...a hit everytime and shows off the 12" skillet!
Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake

1 pkg (18.25 ounces) devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
1 Tbs butter or margarine
4 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate for baking, coarsely chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
½ cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. prepare cake mix according to package directions in Classic Batter Bowl, mixing batter by hand until smooth. Melt butter in Family (12 in) Skillet over medium heat, tilting skillet to coat bottom. Gently pour batter over bottom of skillet, spreading evenly.

2. Bake uncovered 30 – 45 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted in center comes out clean. Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove skillet to Stackable Cooling Rack. Loosen edges of cake, carefully invert cake onto large, heat –safe serving plate.

3. Coarsely chop chocolate squares into small pieces. Place chocolate and half of the ice cream topping in Small Micro-Cooker. Microwave, uncovered, on High 30 -60 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Carefully spread caramel and chocolate mixture over cake using Large Spreader.

4. Coarsely, chop pecans using Food Chopper; sprinkle evenly over cake. Drizzle with remaining ice cream topping. If desired, let stand until topping is set. Cut into wedges. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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I AGREE!!! The Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake is my all time favorite chocolate recipe! Easy - shows alot of products, and sells the Cookware! (or at least gets people to book in order to get it!)
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Choc. Chip Sensation is actually in the Delightful Desserts cookbook, not All The Best........
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Oops, you are right! Been a long night...

But still hands down one of the best recipes I have ever offered to a host. It's just like a little bit of heaven!
 
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thank you for the suggestions. Although the skillet cake sounds scrumpcious I do not have the pan yet. So, I will probably try the chocolate chip sensation.
 
I forgot to mention that I usually make it in the large bar pan. It takes 1 big roll or 2 small rolls of cookie dough and the rest I think is the same. Mmmm... makes me want some now!
 
minersmix said:
I have a party friday night and the hostess requested a chocolate dessert. I am looking for an easy recipe, that is not real time consuming. Also I have done a show at her home previously and it is very hard to do a demonstration because her kitchen is not spacious and everyone sat in the living room. Any suggestions are welcomed.
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I hardly ever do a demo in the kitchen. As far as recipe, there are tons of easy chocolate recipes. Do you have the stoneware fluted pan? You can do the Mexican Chocolate Cake (new season's best). It cooks in 12 minutes in microwave. Super easy. The brownie cups can be made ahead for the brownie truffles & then you do the filling. Another easy one.
 
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Helpppppwhat size packet of instant pudding? I am making this right now
 
pckrissy said:
My favorite easy chocolate recipe is the Turtle FUdge Skillet cake
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I second this one...going to make it on Sunday!
 
If there's not room in the kitchen, then do the demo in the living room! I always tell my host that we should all be in the room that seats everyone most comfortably--it doesn't HAVE to be the kitchen. If something needs to go in the oven, I send a guest to the kitchen with it.
 
minersmix said:
what size packet of instant pudding? I am making this right now
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For the chocolate chip sensation? I think it's the smaller box. Sorry, don't know what size that would be!
 

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