The fountain of Youth ~ Chocolate

Okay, so it’s not really the fountain of youth, but chocolate always makes me think of being a kid so I was hoping they were connected. Here are a couple of recipes to get us in the mood for Joy’s upcoming Chocolate round-up.

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL LOGS
4 cups oatmeal
2/3 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag milk chocolate chips

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter and honey together. Add vanilla.
  • Mix oatmeal, salt and brown sugar together.
  • Toss chocolate chips in the oatmeal mixture.
  • Pour butter mixture all over oatmeal mixture and toss until well coated.
  • Press into a 9×13 pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • Cool 20 minutes and then cut into logs.

BROWN VELVET CAKE
1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 Jumbo egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Stir sugar into the buttermilk.
  • Whisk the egg until beaten and add to the buttermilk.
  • Add chocolate and vanilla to the buttermilk mixture.
  • Add in the dry ingredients slowly, blending well.
  • Spread into a 9×13 pan or 2 round layers.
  • Bake 35 minutes.
  • Top it with Mocha Caramel Frosting or Chocolate Butter Cream Icing.

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Simply Sara

Mmmm… the Chocolate Oatmeal Logs sound very yummy!
I’m definitely going to try them- especially because my son is allergic to eggs and so he can enjoy this treat too!
Thanks for the recipe!

Mom's Cafe Home Cooking

I have never been a huge fan of chocolate something rather a foreign concept to many women. The kids just introduced me to Michel Cluizel chocolate and oh my gosh is that ever good. I think I will be doing a bit more experimenting with chocolate. Thanks for the recipes!