Jun

As summer is approaching, we’re spending more time outdoors at friends BBQ’s and outdoor summer events. If you’re looking for something simple and easy for a potluck or just a sweet treat to serve your guests, I would recommend the following recipes:

Skor Dip and Fresh strawberries
Ingredients:
500ml Cool Whip
250ml Whipping Cream
3 Skor Chocolate bars
2lb Fresh Strawberries

In a large mixing bowl (or kitchen aid mixer) beat the whip cream until it forms peaks and then add cool whip and mix together with crumbled Skor chocolate bars. Transfer dip to serving dish, garnish with a pinch of Skor chocolate and serve with fresh strawberries.

Mini Mocha Cupcakes
Ingredients:
½ cup white sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup cold coffee
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp vinegar

Icing:
3 egg whites
¾ cup white sugar
1 1/4 cups softened butter
1 tsp cold coffee
¼ cup melted chocolate

In a small mixing bowl (or kitchen aid mixer) mix together the dry ingredients. Slowly add wet ingredients and mix thoroughly before adding the vinegar. Mix until smooth consistency. Lightly butter mini cupcake tray and then use batter to fill each – about ¾ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Combine egg whites and sugar and heat over double boiler (just enough to warm the sugar). Then beat with kitchen aid mixer until peaks form. Add in softened butter, cold coffee and cooled, melted chocolate. Top cupcakes with mocha butter cream icing and decorate with chocolate covered coffee beans.

To learn more, contact Corina at PassionForCakes.com

Corina Ludwig | www.PassionForCakes.com | corina@passionforcakes.com | Victoria, BC | CANADA | Custom cake creations for all occasions.

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