Month: December 2018

chocolate cake

Chocolate Cake for One or a Ton

I know it’s not a terribly seasonal offering but sometimes you just need a little, or a lot of, chocolate cake. Aren’t brimming with holiday joy? Bake yourself a chocolate cake, frost that beauty and then grab a fork and dig in! Feeling jolly but also a bit freaked out by the crowd coming over for Christmas dinner? Make a chocolate cake for your crew. There is no mood that can’t be improved by sweet, velvety, cocoa-laced cake. As someone who lost loved ones during the holiday season, I understand all too well how dreary this period of traditions and family-focused festivities can seem. I also know how much cheerier you can feel once you’ve created a new holiday ritual and indulged in a decadent, smile-inducing, chocolate treat. After all, scientific studies indicate that cocoa and dark chocolate can improve mood and boost your memory, cognition and immune system. That’s great news! Snowflake Chocolate Cake contains both cocoa and dark chocolate. Think of how fabulous you and your guests will feel after noshing on the …