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Ingredients

  • 2 large water or soda bottles (empty)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Ready 2 large plastic bottles, cleaned and dried.
  3. Add 1 cup of flour to each bottle.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to each.
  5. Melt butter, then add equal halves to each bottle.
  6. Add 6 eggs, 3 in each.
  7. Add 1/2 tbsp of baking powder to each.
  8. Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to each.
  9. Shake the bottles thoroughly until the contents are well mixed.
  10. In one of the bottles only, add the cocoa powder.
  11. Beginning with the cocoa powder mixture, add a dolop of batter to the center of a circular
  12. baking tin. Do the same with the other mixture, placing the dolop directly in the center of the previous one.
  13. Continue with alternating additions of each mixture until all batter is used and the tin is full.
  14. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Top rated Cheese appetizers recipes

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Flaky phyllo sheets are layered with a savory spinach and feta cheese filling

  • 2.5 lbs. spinach, chopped (you can substitute frozen, thawed well)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 large onions, diced
  • 2 bunches green onions, diced (incl. 4 inches green)
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped (substitute 3 tbsp. dried)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 lb. ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets
5/5 (1 Votes)

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It only takes 3 ingredients to make this perfect cake!

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Tomato mozzarella toast. Discover our recipe

  • Banquette
  • mozzarella
  • tomatoes
  • Parmesan cheese
  • bacon
  • cracked pepper
4.4/5 (34 Votes)

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Jalapeno Popper Pizza. Discover our recipe

  • 1 ball of fresh pizza dough
  • EVOO for drizzling
  • 1 stick of cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 small jalapeno, chopped
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeno, chopped
  • 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 c. panko
4.4/5 (42 Votes)

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Tasty appetizer or side dish for anyone who loves spinach

  • 2 packages frozen chopped spinach
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 2 cups herb stuffing mix (cubes)
  • salt and pepper
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

We can't wait to serve these delicious cheesy bacon cups at our next brunch!

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Get fancy for your next hosting gig! Discover our recipe

  • Salmon:
  • 4 slices of smoked salmon
  • 1 garlic and herb cheese
  • Dill, lemon
  • Tomato / goat
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 goat cheese
  • 12 olives
  • Salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil
  • parsley
  • Tomato / duck:
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 12 slices of smoked duck breast
  • balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • A few basil leaves
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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Peel the mushrooms and carefully remove the stems

  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms
  • Soft cheese with herbs
4.4/5 (23 Votes)

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Great for appetizers and part of a meal!

  • 3 pkgs chopped beef
  • 3 8oz cream cheese at room temp.
  • 2 tbsp. chopped sweet onion
  • 2 tsp. accent seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4.1/5 (42 Votes)

The perfect appetizer to enjoy with an Italian dinner

  • A variety of cherry tomatoes (e.g., red and yellow), quartered
  • Balsamic vinegar, to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (thinly sliced)
  • crostini or toasted sliced baguette
  • 1 small (3 or 4 ounce) package of chèvre (goat cheese), plain or herbed
4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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Hearty Broccoli Dip Recipe

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • Tortilla chips
4/5 (27 Votes)

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This easy, cool recipe is refreshing and delicious-- wait until you taste the perfect blend of flavors! Wonderful a...

  • 2 green onions
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
  • 12 oz. crab meat
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 Cup cream of coconut (the thick syrup)
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • cilantro for garnish, optional
4/5 (5 Votes)

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