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If you're a person who loves to have chocolates, you must be looking forward to the Chocolate Day that's celebrated on the 7th of July every year. This is the day when you may enjoy having mouth-watering chocolates and send chocolate gifts to your nearest and dearest ones. Read further to get ideas on how to celebrate the Chocolate Day 2012.
Celebrations for the Chocolate Day 2012You may celebrate the Chocolate Day 2012 by preparing chocolate recipes and sharing a special meal with your dear ones. You may even send exciting chocolate gifts to your friends and family, and convey your warm wishes on this occasion.
Chocolate Day Recipes
Here are a few recipes you can try out on the Chocolate Day 2012.
Chocolate Pavlova: This may be the perfect recipe for anyone who’s health conscious. Here are the ingredients’ list and directions.
Ingredients (for 6 servings):
- For the Pavlova:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the topping:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup shaved dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate for drizzling
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Directions:
- Preheat the oven till 300 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with the help of parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites and salt at high speed.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to the above mixture and whisk.
- Sift the cocoa powder into one side of the bowl and fold it into the meringue. You may use a plastic spatula to do so.
- Spread the meringue onto the baking sheet in an oval shape.
- Bake the meringue for more than an hour.
- Switch off the oven but don’t open its door.
- Let the Pavlova remain on the oven for an hour and then set it aside.
- To create the topping, whisk the cream into stiff peaks and sprinkle on top of the Pavlova.
- Add shaved chocolate and raspberries.
- Drizzle some chocolate to complete the topping.
Your healthy chocolate recipe is just ready to be served!
Caramel Latte: It’s a chocolate drink which kids and adults may enjoy having on the Chocolate Day 2012. Below, you will find the list of ingredients and directions.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup hot espresso
- 1/4 cup caramel syrup (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup steamed skim milk
- Foamed milk
Directions:
- Take hot espresso, steamed milk, and caramel syrup in a cup, and stir the mixture.
- Top the mixture with foamed milk.
The Caramel Latte is now ready to be served to your guests!
Cappuccino Chocolate Layer Cake: This recipe can serve as the perfect dessert for a Chocolate Day party. Just check out the ingredients (for 12 servings) and directions below.
Ingredients:
For the coffee syrup:
- 1 tablespoon coffee powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons water
For the cake:
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Directions:
To prepare the coffee syrup:
- Combine the ingredients in a saucepan.
- Stir the ingredients at low heat so as to dissolve the sugar and coffee.
- Let the mixture cool for some time.
To prepare the cake:
Place the rack at the central part of the oven and preheat up to 350°F.
Apply butter over the cake pans.
Place waxed paper and butter paper on the bottom of the cake pans.
Pour flour on the cake pans.
Stir chocolate on top of the double boiler. Boil the chocolate so as to melt it.
Remove the chocolate from the boiling water.
Add flour and baking powder in a medium sized saucepan.
Add cinnamon and sprinkle salt into the mixture of flour and baking powder.
Add coffee powder and milk in another saucepan and let them dissolve completely.
Whisk sugar and butter in a saucepan placed over an electric mixer. Let them mix well.
Beat the eggs one by one and add them into melted chocolate and vanilla extract mixture.
Pour milk in 3 separate pans, and add dry ingredients.
Bake the cakes until the tester placed into the central part comes out just clear.
Keep the cakes in pans placed on racks and let them cool for 10 minutes.
Take the cakes out of the pans and cool them completely.
Cut the cakes into several pieces as required.
Apply 2 tablespoons of syrup over each piece of cake. Also, add 3/4 cup frosting to the cake.
Repeat the above step to form 2 layers of syrup and frosting.
These are some of the chocolate recipes you may try preparing for the Chocolate Day. To get ideas on more such recipes, refer to our section on chocoholic recipes.
Chocolate Day Gifts
Gifts are something that entices one and all! So, why not offer chocolate gifts to your dear ones on this special occasion? Here are a few ideas for you to explore.
A basket of chocolate treasures: Whether it’s a kid or an adult, everyone loves a basket full of chocolates and candies. These baskets usually come with chocolate truffles, chocolate cream-filled pastry cookies, chocolate almond toffee, chocolate covered almonds, cappuccino, and much more!
Caramel apples and dark chocolates: Get caramel apples covered with dark chocolates and white chips. This is one of the most delicious gifts you can offer to your loved ones on the Chocolate Day 2012.
Chocolate covered strawberries: You’ll find exciting chocolate gifts like strawberries dipped in an assortment of milk and dark chocolates. These chocolate gifts come in attractive gift boxes which entice anyone who receives it.
Aside from the items listed above, you'll find more ideas from our section on chocolate gifts. Explore them, and you’ll find out how to celebrate with chocolates on the occasion of Chocolate Day 2012.
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