Monday, May 15, 2006

Fake 'n' Bake

So, after obtaining about 20 coupons for the product, I decided to try one of Duncan Hines' Signature Desserts, the Chocolate Silk Torte (at right).

Things I Like About It:
1) It was easy - you make the two thin layers and the mousse whips up easily
2) It tastes pretty good
3) Leftovers seem to be holding up well in the fridge - the mousse retains its shape, etc.

Things I Would Change:
1) The "torte" layer does not have the depth of flavor I want in chocolate. If I were to make this again, I would add some coffee, vanilla extract, and/or dark chocolate bits to the mix.
2) The mousse could also take some more flavor - so, if I added some dark chocolate to the torte, I might add a splash of almond extract, just a tiny bit, or some other very very small amount of flavoring to the mousse.
3) Another idea, although not something I would necessarily do, is to replace the middle layer of mousse with something like raspberry jam or a coulis. I know all the fruit/chocolate nuts out there will go wild.

All in all though, it tastes pretty good, I'd just make some ticky tacky tweaks the next time 'round.

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