Molten Chocolate Cakes are sinfully delicious, easy to make and NEVER fail to impress a crowd. Use 6 oz. ramekins and serve as the perfect dessert at your next event.
Ingredients
4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
6 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (optional, fresh fruit is another option)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Butter four 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes and place on baking sheet.
Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute, or until butter is melted.
Stir mixture with a wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted.
Stir in sugar until well blended.
Blend in eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk.
Stir in flour.
Divide batter among prepared custard cups.
Bake 13 to 14 minutes, or until sides are firm but centers are soft.
Let stand 1 min.
Carefully run small knife around cakes to loosen.
Invert cakes onto dessert dishes.
Serve immediately, topped with whipped topping or fresh fruit.
Photo courtesy of Make Life Delicious
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TOTW : Special Events At Home
Thinking of hosting a special celebration at your home? Why not? It's a great way to cut down on the cost. Or is it? A lot of my clients assume hosting a wedding at their parents house, or throwing a surprise 50th anniversary party at home is less expensive than an independent venue. However, an at home celebration can sometimes be a lot more expensive! Here are a few things that you should consider before sending out the invites:
- Parking
- House Capacity
- Bathrooms and Cleaning
- Rental Needs
- Electrical Capacity
Is there ample parking at your house? Probably not. Unless you have a super long driveway, your guests will have to park on your beautiful lawn and along the street you live on, which will probably upset your neighbors and a neighborhood association (if you have one). This may seem like a silly point until the night of your party when you have 50 to 100 people parking their cars.
In an effort to save your rep in the 'hood, invite your neighbors to attend the celebration. At least this way they won't be as ticked about the parking jam. They probably won't be upset about the late night noise either. But, if inviting your neighbors is not an option for your event, try dropping off some homemade cookies or a bottle of wine before the big night. Use the face-to-face time to make them aware of your event. Also, let them know just much you appreciate how understanding they will be! Remember, an army of cars will line the street the night of your event, and neighbors tend to be much easier going when they know the who, what, where, why and when in advance versus sitting in their living room and watching the event unfold live and guessing and stewing.
It is also wise to be proactive with your local police department. Give them a jingle and double check your town's noise ordinances and zoning laws. It would be a shame to have your big event cut short because of a 10 o'clock PM, or even worse, a 9 o'clock PM noise ordinance.
Depending on your budget, hiring valet is a great option. They will bring much needed organization and refuse the return of keys to guest who have had too much to drink. Note to the owner of the house, you will be held liable for irresponsible drinkers.
This is a five part posting. Check back next week for tips on Household Capacity.
Photo courtesy of Jason Walz on Real Simple
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Wow, this made my morning. The Letterpress from Lifestyle Crafts, or L, sets the standard for easy to use, affordable letterpress printing that's practical for any home crafter. The Letterpress combo kit contains everything you need to begin letterpress printing right away and is set to arrive in stores this fall. Something tells me that Michaels 40% off coupon will not apply to this machine.Our New Website Is Live
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Kid's Pool Party Invite
Josh is my good friend's son and is having his first pool party! Really, it is just an informal gathering of about twenty of his closest tween friends. His mommy had this design printed and mounted onto heavy-weight, textured cardstock. A very fun invitation!
Are you having a pool party and you love this invitation? Well, it can be yours! If you are interested in this invitation, or if you would like a custom creation for your wedding or special event, please contact design@laurendaversa.com.