This week’s TWD choice couldn’t have come at a better time. My parents celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this past Sunday, so after a nice little dinner, we had this amazing cake for dessert. Thank goodness I gave up something other than sweets for Lent. 😉
I had a pretty easy time putting all the ingredients together for this sweet little cake. I’m glad I didn’t chop the nuts as fine as Dorie suggested… the cake ended up tasting exactly like my grandmother’s chocolate cake (minus the cinnamon). 🙂 It was absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making this one again!!
Chosen by LyB of And then I do the dishes, here is Dorie’s Chocolate Armagnac Cake… the one that got her fired. 🙂 And don’t forget to check out the other TWD bakers here!
Chocolate Armagnac Cake – The Cake That Got Dorie Fired (pgs. 279-281)
Source: Baking – From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
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Gorgeous! Your cake turned out so perfectly. Lucky parents!
I love the square shape. I’m glad it was a hit for you. What a great treat for your parent’s anniversary.
Love the square! It WAS a great cake, wasn’t it? I’m sure everyone enjoyed it – nicely done!
This looks awesome! And happy anniversary to your parents!
moi aussi je l’ai fait de forme carrée, je trouve que ça donne un look bien sympa 🙂
How cool that you made it in a square pan, looks amazing! I loved this cake too 🙂
Gorgeous!
This looks really nice in the square pan – good call!
Pretty! I just didn’t get around to making it…bad Amy. BUT – my mom’s birthday is tomorrow so I’m making her the Perfect Party Cake!! I’m so excited! Any tips or suggestions?? 😉 Miss you like woah!
Love the square cake! It turned out beautiful!
What a beautiful cake!
I love that you put it in a square pan.
Looks fabulous.
I thought about giving up sweets for Lent, but I just didn’t think others would want to be around me. ;o) The cake looks fabulous!
What a gorgeous photo! I love the plate, I love the flower, I love the angle! Gorgeous!
So pretty! What a nice treat for an anniversary too.
Glad you liked it.
AmyRuth
Cake looks just right. Love the platter.
Gorgeous photos of your cake! I love your plate too 🙂
Gorgeous…love the shape of the cake and it is perfect on that plate…you certainly presented them with a lovely cake! Great job!
That triple berry glaze sound delicious! Your cake looks so yummy.. gotta try that next time 🙂