Azoresgal~Life on an Island

 This cake is easy to whip up, uses ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. It´s ooey-gooey, over-the-top, chocolatey, fudgy and  absolutely delicious! You don't have to take my word for it, make it and see for yourself! 1/2 c. butter 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs, unbeaten 1/2 c. sour milk (1/2 c. milk + 2 tbsp. vinegar) 6 tbsp. cocoa 2 c. sifted flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. boiling water Preheat oven 180C/ 350 Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs. Beat well. Mix dry ingredients together. Add to creamed ingredients alternately with sour milk and vanilla, mixing well after each addition. Add boiling water and mix well. Batter will be very thin. Pour into greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool. While the cake is baking, make the icing! Chocolate Icing: 1-1/2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tsp salt 2 cups boiling water 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla ...

The Nanaimo bar, whose origins are said to be from Nanaimo, British Columbia is one of Canada´s much loved desserts. It is certainly one of my all time favorites! Sooooo why is it, that I never make them? I will tell you why....because they are down right dangerous! Do not be fooled by these little no-bake squares, they are pure evil, in an ohhhh soooooo delicious way. They are creamy and crunchy and chocolaty all at the same time. I made these babies yesterday, it's only one little tin, it is sitting in my fridge, and I can hear them calling me, you know like in the film Jumangi! You know what I mean! If you have never had them, you are in for a treat, they are amazing ! Please do not be discouraged by what seems like alot of steps, they are very easy to make, and so worth it, I promise ! Crust Layer: ½ cup butter, softened 5 tbsp cocoa powder ½ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg, lightly beaten 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ( marie cookies work) ½ cup chopped ...