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Louis ... I've had this cake; it's very good. The sauerkraut keeps it moist.

I've had success using fat-free buttermilk in a lot of recipes. What if you combined half cream with half lowfat buttermilk and let it set out for a few hours to sort of "clabber"? Do you think that would work?

I've also clabbered or soured fat-free milk to replace buttermilk in recipes; it's good, but not as good as the real stuff.
 
Chocolate Regal

Well, here it is. The recipe seems long, but I wanted to include all of the detail. It takes around 10-15 min. to put together. Very simple. ENJOY! Let me know how you make out.

CHOCOLATE REGAL

1 lb semi-sweet chocolate, a good quality or Nestles semi sweet morsels works very well. Use 1 12 oz bag, and then measure 4 oz from another bag. You can also use Lindt or any other gourmet quality chocolate, as long as it is semi-sweet.
1 cup milk
Pinch of salt
¾ lb butter (3sticks) at room temperature (it must be soft) but don’t melt is or cream it first) cut into pieces.
6 or 7 egg yolks (6from eggs graded extra-large or jumbo; 7 from smaller eggs.

Adjust rack on-third up from the bottom of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a round of baking pan liner or wax paper to fit the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan. Butter the sides (not the bottom) of the pan and one side of the round paper. Place the paper in the pan, buttered side up.

Place the chocolate, milk, and salt in the top of a large double boiler over hot water on moderate heat , or in a heavy 1 ½ to 2 qt sauce pan over low heat. Stir frequently with a rubber spatula scraping the bottom and sides, until the chocolate is completely melted-don’t worry if the mixture is not smooth.

Transfer to the large bowl of an electric mixer and beat on low speed only until smooth. Then let stand for 4 or 5 min to cool slightly. On low speed alternately add pieces of the butter and the egg yolks, scraping the bowl and beating only until incorporated after each addition. Do not beat on high speed and do not beat any more than necessary-the mixture should not lighten in color. When it is smooth, pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes, no longer. It will still be soft and shiny and will not look done. Remove from the oven.

Let stand until it reaches room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight until completely firm. Keeps for a few days or more refrigerated. With a small sharp knife cut around the sides to release-press the blade firmly against the pan in order not to cut the dessert. Remove the sides of the spring form. Cover the dessert with a flat plate and invert. Remove the bottom of the pan. If it does not lift off, insert a narrow metal spatula or a table knife between the paper and the pan and gently work it around to release the pan. Peel off the paper lining. The Chocolate Regal will be 1 inch high. Now cover it with a pint of heavy whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla. Serves 12 or more.
 
Ray ... that recipe sounds absolutely decadent and delicious!! My, with all that butter and egg yolks, it sounds like a stiff custard or pudding; like a cheesecake.

I bet it is "Regal" eating it; just a small piece, please! With a good cup of coffee, of course!!
 
I want to be initiated into Toggles GANG

Dang....and to think I was going to post earlier on this subject line: GUILTY, cuz I am at times. Apologies to those who may be offended, by my typewritten posts at times. (Toggle made me do it..tee hee ;) Toggle hunny, how come I wasn't sent an application to join the "gang"? I just *know* I could pass initiation.
roflmao
 
CALLING BETHANN--- Honey, sweetie, I was jus' funnin' last night. You must always remember that I am an incorrigible smart aleck. Please post pics of your handiwork. I can barely frost a 2-layer cake, so your talents are highly respected, my dear.
 
I just *know* I could pass initiation.

Speaking of which, we DO need a virgin to sacrifice to the agitator gods in our initiation ceremonies in AZ. Should we abduct Ms. Holy-roller "WAH WAH Jesus loves ME and and hates YOU" for that?

(I guess I can now openly show my horns and tail.)
 
What the ****?

I leave for vacation and this is what happens? Toggle, can't you attract these people to the board when I'm in town?

Sigh... I'm going for initiation when I go down to Tucson for the wash-in. I'll be sure to wear my leather and get ready to cha-cha-cha! ;)
 
Chocolate Regal & Others ...

Ray ... I will let you know when I try it. It's going to be a while because of all the Christmas goodies!! Most (Christmas goodies) are now in the freezer sealed tight.

I copied all of these recipes. I already have the Honey/Walnut one and the white fruit cake sounds delicious.

Somewhere, I have a recipe that uses a white or yellow cake mix to make a dense fruit pound cake. It is really good and uses only dried fruits. I haven't made it in a while.

I used to make a version of brown bread that was loaded with dried fruits and nuts; I haven't made that one for a while either. You bake/steam them in cans; it's pretty good.
 
Choc Regal Accompaniment

Geoff and everyone. I almost forgot. Serving brandied bing cherries with this dessert is also wonderful. You can by them in a gourmet store, or make your own.

Ray
 
Adds even more

Well Geoff, My birth sign is a Taurus. Taurus people are decadent. The richer, the more cream and butter the better. We do like luxury in everything we do. LOL LOL Now don't go there! LOL
 
Louis---

I did grasp at a straw with that sugguestion, but it most likely would work. We use Whole Buttermilk here in the south mainly for making biscuits but I always use it in chocolate cakes for the fine crumb it produces.

Never did understand why bother to take the butter out of buttermilk. Might as well use curdled skim milk!

Anyway, hope you can make the recipie work for you as it really does make a good chocolate cake.
 
Ray, remember me on your birthday. We share the same day, though not the same year. And too true about Taurus, it's usually money, food and s.x (I'm trying to keep it clean) Though not always in that order.
 

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