Monday, May 16, 2011

Double Chocolate, Pistachio and Dry Fruit Cake Squares





I have been posting more savory, whole meal ideas than sweet treats..so I have some catching up to do. 
This morning I woke up and was thinking how to use and in what my new product that I have purchased few weeks ago.
I have been contacted by Kelapo and couldn't accept the offer because foodbuzz have their sponsors and I can only review their products on this blog  if I receive anything free. Kelapo was kind enough and offered free sample, which I had to refuse.
 Like I said few weeks ago I was shopping and found this amazing product. I was right there in the store and felt so happy like a little child. Almost started dancing!:))
Kelapo Virgin Coconut Oil is 100% organic and vegetarian. When you bake with it, expect that your whole house will smell like a coconuts... especially with chocolate, makes you feel it is almond joy in your oven, baking! Can you imagine that smell?
When you open the jar of Kelapo Coconut oil you want to eat right from it, thats what this amazing product's aroma will tempted you to do! 
I've been very satisfied and would recommend that every baker have this because you will not be disappointed, I am  100% certain that you will love it!
Now my recipe today is very simple, and yet taste heavenly if I have to say it myself.




Serves 8
Ingredients:
  • 4oz(115g) semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • pinch of salt and baking soda
  • 2 Tbs. Kelepo Virgin Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of water-more or less
  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbs. Cocoa
  • 1 Tbs. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup of Pistachio + 2 Tbs. crushed for garnish
  • 1/2 cup of dry fruit
  • 1 bar of White/Almond Chocolate
  • 2 oz (57.5g) of milk chocolate
  • *I used Milka, because if you grow up or live in Europe than you know that Milka is the best chocolate. *well again this is my own opinion!

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven on 350*F(180*C)
Grease and line parchment paper on the bottom of a 7 inch/18 cm square cake pan. 
*I used non stick aluminum foil! Look in your store, it is great product, but it got to be written non stick on the box!!!
2. Shred the chocolate (*except white one) and leave it on side.
3. Sift the flour and cocoa, and add all the ingredients above, add water slowly because you might need more, or less. 
4. Mix it with hand electric mixter until smooth. 
5. Pour the batter, spread to all corners in the prepared baking pan.
6. Right on top of the batter shred some white chocolate.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until you poke with a tooth pick and it comes out clean.
8. Take it out, turn off the oven and let it cool down for next 10 minutes, or more before cutting cake into squares.
9. Sprinkle with some crushed pistachio.
10. Enjoy it with coffee, tea, or your favorite beverage.
Final thought of this cake is amazing. It is not too sweet, but will defiantly satisfy any chocoholic. Aroma, and first bite is sensational, and coconut oil was just an a essential that boosted up my cake with wonderful smell and flavor!




*Kelapo Virgin Coconut Oil was purchased by me, it was not given, sent or payed by Kelepo company do to this review. Therefore it is my own opinion!


Enjoy!


Sandra

64 comments:

  1. Wow! I love the look of this cake...you cut it so neat, one thing that I can't do!:P Simply beautiful!

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  2. I love the first picture. The looks pretty and moist..yummy!

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  3. Thanks Anncoo..it is very light and fluffy, as well as moist!

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  4. Oh WOW Sandra! That looks absolutely mouthwatering...

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  5. Coconut oil really is wonderful stuff, I am only getting started experimenting with it. These cake squares look like they have that heavenly chocolate coconut flavour. So yummy!

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  6. Thanks Ravien..Glad you stopped by!
    Carolyn, it was really delicious for sure!

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  7. :)) Yes Molly there is non stick aluminum foil..just look for the yellow sign on the box! Thanks for coming!

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  8. Kolac izgleda socno i meko, ukratko: divno! Mogu zamisliti kako je u kombinaciji sa kokosovim uljem kuca zamirisala, mmmmm :)

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  9. Hvala Tanja, i mogu ti reci da jeste zamirisala..:))

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  10. I love those chocolate squares...look so great with chopped pistachios atop.

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  11. Thanks Angie for stopping by! :)

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  12. mmm they r looking great!!!!!!!!
    wanna grab them...nice clicks...
    Do stop by my blog when u get time..
    deepthi
    http://deepthidigvijay.blogspot.com/

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  13. I have never used Coconut Oil before. This looks delicious! Great job! Thanks!

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  14. They look perfectly moist and decedent :)

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  15. Thank you Erin, Alisha and Tamara for stopping by!:)

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  16. WOW! Drooling!! Beautiful cake... I am loving that Milka! :)

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  17. Hi Sandra! I love your dessert posts - they look so delicious! I didn't know about Milka, and I WILL buy one next time I go to store. You know how much I love chocolate...Hehe. I can't believe I didn't know about this brand. And now that I see the picture of the product, I know where to buy and what to look for! Thanks!

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  18. Sounds very rich and it look amazing! I've heard so much about coconut oil lately, going to have to try it. Lots of students ask about it also. Gorgeous pictures too.

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  19. Wow these squares look amazing! I need to get some coconut oil. Beautiful photos too!

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  20. looks wonderful light and what a great looking cake

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  21. Sandra I think my hubby with agree with you on the Milka feeling :) I love it too but I'm more into dark chocolate thank milk. Your cake squares sound and look delicious. Glad you were able to still use that product.

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  22. I don't think I could resist the aroma, either! It must give a wonderful nuance to this cake...so yummy!!!

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  23. Kate@Diethood I know you would know about Milka...isn't just so tasty?:))
    I love it!
    @Sandra Yes, it is great product, you should try it!!!
    @Happy When Not Hungry and Pegasuslegend Thank you ladies for leaving comment..I appreciate it!
    @ Spicie Foodie :)) Milka is my favorite brand, but when I came here I couldn't find it anywhere..I was so happy when it finally came out here!
    Thanks for stopping by Nancy!

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  24. @Lizzy thanks so much for visiting me again! I appreciate your comment so much!

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  25. Love your blog! Here's an award for you!

    http://oureyeseatfirst.blogspot.com/2011/05/south-american-cheese-breads.html

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  26. Those picture are so stunning! I love pista, especially when it is with chocolate :)

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  27. love the addition of pistachios on top!!! beautiful cake~~

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  28. Oh. My. Sakes alive. This cake looks absolutely, positively delicious!!

    Thank you so much for sharing, Sandra!

    And your photographs are GORGEOUS!

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  29. I've never heard of non-stick aluminium foil...what a great product!

    I love the smell of coconut oil. I use it as a skin moisturiser in Winter!

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  30. Sandra prenderei molto volentieri un quadretto di questa tua torta al doppio cioccolato
    un abbraccio e felice giorno ciao

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  31. Mmm, that cake looks so delicious!

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  32. Ohhh I can almost smell that!!!! Looks fantastic... I am a chocoholic!!!! And I too love the purple cow... ;-)
    Also, there is an award waiting for you here: http://www.manusmenu.com/pumpkin-and-barley-soup Come pick it up! :-)

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  33. You sold me when you said that oil will make my whole house smell like coconuts. Oh, man, that sounds amazing! I have to look for this stuff. Thanks for the great idea!

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  34. I'm sold! Your cake looks soooo moist and I love all things coconut!

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  35. I would love to have my house smell like coconuts! I've been hearing good things about coconut oil lately so I'm glad to see a great recipe using it. Your dessert looks terrific and sounds delicious. I love the pistachios also - yum!!!

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  36. I love the combination you used! The slices are so neat and beautiful. Your photographs are gorgeous! I use a lot of coconut oil in my cooking, but mostly for Indian food.. Never baked with it before! Very interesting :) Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Draga Sandra,svaki put me odusevis!!!Za tako kreativnu blogerku sa divnim receptima i slikama imam nagradu,pa svrati:))

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  38. Oh my gosh, you used Mika chocolate - you are my new favourite person! :)

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  39. Wow! Another must-try! My husband is a fan of pistachio and I'm sure he'll love this cake!
    Btw, I already found Phyllo Dough! Tnx so much for your help! I'll be trying your baklava recipe soon!

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  40. Oh these look good....beautiful rich color....and packed with so much lovely chocolate. A winner in my book. :)

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  41. Hi Sandra, my award from last week is back on! Please come and check it out: http://cookingitalianinthemidwest.blogspot.com/2011/05/roasted-tomato-pasta.html

    Hopefully blogger won't crash this time!

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  42. How gorgeous!!! I LOVE coconut oil, it is so flavorful, and lots of health benefits!

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  43. I love that you went out and bought the coconut oil yourself - so a big HA to foodbuzz! That's exactly why I decided against foodbuzz. I wanted my blog to be my own. I really like their website but their publisher program is well, lacking in my opinion. Great recipe Sandra!! ♥- Katrina

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  44. I have never baked with coconut oil but this seems like the perfect introduction for me because these bars look so rich, delicious and devilish; right up my alley! ;)

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  45. Thank you all for you sweet and supportive comments! You are always making my day so bright and happy!

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  46. Sandra this cake look beautiful! I have never used coconut oil, but I love all things coconut so I will have to pick some up. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  47. This looks so moist and delicious! I love the combo of chocolate coconut and pistachio too. Great job Sandra- you may have sold me on Coconut oil, my trainer keeps telling me to switch to it for the health benefits.

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  48. I have just recently discovered pistachios and I AM IN LOVE with them. I also love coconut oil and can't wait to try this out.

    It stinks that you had to turn down an offer of free, though:)

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  49. What a genius cake! I love all of the flavors and will definitely be on the lookout for that coconut oil!

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  50. I need to see if I can find that brand. I tried Tropical Traditions and loved them, then I tried a brand in my local health food store and hated how bland it was (no coconut flavor at all). I love the subtle hint of coconut that a good oil gives to baked goods. I love the use of chocolate and pistachios...yum!

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  51. These sound just wonderful, I like the combination of all the chocolate and pistachios. Must look for that Kelepo Virgin Coconut Oil, sounds like a great product.

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  52. Sandra-mamma mia! I love coconut oil and need to try this cake out. MILKA! Where did you find it? So good:)Lovely photos and recipe.

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  53. Mmmm the smell of coconut filling up your house sounds delightful! These sound really wonderful too. Lovely photos

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  54. This is such a great product. I use it and love it. I can't wait to try your recipe with the coconut oil. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  55. It looks delicious :) I need to try that stuff :)

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  56. Sandra, your cake is so appetizing and made with coconut oil?!!! Got to try it :)

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  57. Now that you mentioned I too haven't posted any sweet dish in a while :) I don't like the flavor of coconut oil at all .. but it's just me. This cake looks great .. may be i will make it with normal oil :)
    Did you just forgot to mention the usage of the oil in the direction ? or i missed it..

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  58. :)) I used Coconut oil..that is why I didn't add any other oil. Yes you can use regular oil, of course..just like for any other cake!

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  59. WOW!! So stunningg :)! I do love all the ingredients, Sandra and I am sure your cake tastes perfect!! And that's even a doubkle chocolate one ;) - gorgeous!!

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  60. Love the coconut oil in the recipe. I am getting more comfortable with using it so it is nice to have a recipe for it. Love this recipe Sandra!!

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  61. Sandra I like when you make desserts on your blog, they always look sooo good! This is no acception, I love the pistachios and white chocolate additions, they sound heavenly!

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