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What are some recommended chocolatier forums?

Question by Eva Kasumi: What are some recommended chocolatier forums?
I’m just starting out in the chocolatier/truffle-making business, and I’m looking for some good forums or other communities in which to discuss and ask questions. I’ve found a couple but they’re mostly pretty old and have become rather inactive. Does anyone have any recommendations for forums that are still going strong?

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Answer by Liz K
It’s not specifically for chocolatiers, but the forums at Chef Talk are excellent for any advanced food questions. The forums are frequented by professional chefs, pastry chefs, restaurateurs, etc.

I’m sure your questions could be answered there, and I’ll bet there are some chocolate makers, too.

http://www.cheftalk.com/

Also be sure to take a look at the chocolate professional coaching program at Chocolate University Online.

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Posted by Chocoholic - August 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm

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Please help me learn to make chocolate truffles?

Question by Bri: Please help me learn to make chocolate truffles?
I’d like to make chocolate truffles but don’t know anything about them. (other than their wonderful taste) If you could give me any tips, or ideas, or even a walkthrough or helpful website that would be great. Thank You

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Answer by dch1166
I just watched an episode of Good Eats last night with chocolate truffles. I hope the link helps.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29057,00.html

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Posted by Chocoholic - August 20, 2011 at 10:49 pm

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Q&A: How to make Betty Crocker Brownies more chocolaty?

Question by Shiny: How to make Betty Crocker Brownies more chocolaty?
I’ve been wanting to make these brownies more chocolaty (I know they have the supreme chocolate ones) but this is all I have. What and how much should I add to the ingredients to make the brownies more chocolaty?

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Answer by Miniver
i wouldn’t mess with the recipe. you could try cutting them up and coating them with tempered chocolate. (use chocolate chips, divide them in half…….melt half of the chocolate in a saucepan…….remove from heat and add the other half…….stir until melted.) coat the brownie bites in it.

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Posted by Chocoholic - August 16, 2011 at 4:31 pm

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Should i be nervous because i am going to a chocolate tasting party?

Question by George O: Should i be nervous because i am going to a chocolate tasting party?
i have a chocolate tasting party to go to today and i am really nervous. Should i be?

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Answer by Don
Lol what, There is nothing to be nervous about since that is basically what you guys will do, to taste chocolates! unless the hosts is planned a surprise something.

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Posted by Chocoluv - August 15, 2011 at 9:31 am

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How to bake Chocolate cake without using eggs?

Naf Asked: How to bake Chocolate cake without using eggs?

I’m vegetarian & I don’t consume non-veg food except dairy products…So plz could anyone tell me how to make Chocolate cake without using eggs…

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Polish Princess Answered:

Eggless Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
all-purpose flour 3 cups
Castor sugar 2 cups
cocoa powder cup
baking powder 2 tsp
salt 1 tsp
vegetable oil cup
vanilla essence 1 tsp
vinegar 2 tsp
Cold water – 2 cups
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For the topping:
Thick cream – 2 cups
Semi-sweet cooking chocolate (chopped) – 2 cup
How to make it

In a large mixing bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients.
Now to this mixture of dry ingredients add the oil and mix thoroughly.
Add the essence and vinegar. Mix well
Add cold water gradually stirring continuously.
Now pour the mix into a greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
Bake at 180C for 35-40 minutes or until done.
While the cake cools completely you can prepare the topping for the cake.
For the topping, in a saucepan, heat the cream on medium heat. Do not allow it to boil.
Now add the chocolate pieces and mix thoroughly till you get a uniform mixture of cream and chocolate. Pull off the stove.
Once the cake has cooled completely cover it completely with the topping.
Save a quarter of the topping mixture and put it in a piping cone. With the help of the piping cone, decorate the cake with the design of your choice such as flowers or any random design

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Eggless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup baking cocoa, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups cold brewed coffee
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening

Directions

Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with 1 tablespoon cocoa; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and remaining cocoa. In another bowl, combine the coffee, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Yield: 14 servings

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Miz T Answered:

One-Pan Cake (no egg, no milk)
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp distilled white or cider vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups lukewarm water

Heat oven to 350F.Have ready a 13 x 9-in baking pan.Place flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in an ungreased pan.Stir with a wooden spoon until blended, shaking pan occasionally to settle ingredients (flour should be blended completely, but some lumps of cocoa may remain).

With wooden spoon, make 3 wells in mixture.Pour oil into one well, vinegar into another, and vanilla into the third.Pour water over all.Stir until blended, scraping sides, corners, and bottom of pan (some lumps will remain).

Use rubber spatula, then paper towel to wipe excess batter off sides of pan.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

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Posted by Chocoluv - August 11, 2011 at 8:40 am

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Chocolate Chip Pancake Help?!?!?

Brandon Asked: Chocolate Chip Pancake Help?!?!?

Tomorrow is the day of my brother’s final and I was going to get up early and surprise him by making him breakfast. I am just going to make chocolate chip pancakes from the box but if I wanted to just make chocolate chocolate chip pancakes how would I go about doing this? I don’t have any cocoa powder so could I maybe add chocolate syrup and mix it directly into the batter? I need it within 11 hours so thanks!

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Sandy K Answered:
You add chocolate chips, I don’t think chocolate syrup will add taste to the pancakes.

RoyS Answered:
You can add a bit of chocolate syrup to the mix, and add chocolate chips. If the batter seems too runny, add more flour/pancake mix.

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Posted by Chocoluv - August 10, 2011 at 5:58 pm

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Where can you buy cocoa butter for cooking in Ireland?

Sandra Green Asked: Where can you buy cocoa butter for cooking in Ireland?

I am trying to make raw chocolate. I bought cocoa butter from Natashas living food and combined it with cocoa powder and agave nectar to make chocolate and it was so nice. id like to make more but the cocoa butter from Natasha is 5 per 100g, id like to get it cheaper and in bigger quantities. Its on sale on ebay for about 20-30e per kg for food grade cocoa butter but either they dont post to Ireland or if they do only a small amount is available. Id love to find a supplier in Ireland. Thanks!

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Posted by Chocoluv - August 9, 2011 at 9:15 am

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