Is it part of my Jewish DNA that whenever a holiday (religious or otherwise) comes I think — “what food do I cook for this one?”
So, Valentine’s Day is coming. Also Ed’s birthday.
What do I cook for this one?
Chinese food. Maybe Beef with Orange or Chicken with Peanuts.
He loves those Duck Legs with Hoisin sauce…….
Definitely cake.
Thinking this one ………
Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a bundt pan. Melt the chocolate in the top part of a double boiler set over barely simmering water. When the chocolate has melted, remove the top pan and let the chocolate cool slightly. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the sugar and butter on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and beat for 2-3 minutes, until well blended. Add the flour mixture alternating with the sour cream. Stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in the melted chocolate and mix until the batter has a uniform color. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a cake rack to cool completely.
Makes 12-16 servings