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11 times coffee and chocolate deserved more than a mug

Easy tiramisu, fudgy tarts, mocha popcorn and espresso mud cake - the life and times of coffee and chocolate are always entertaining.

Chocolate self-saucing pudding

Dreams are made of this... Source: Alan Benson

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Even though these rolls are based on a scone dough, they resemble more a cakey biscuit. Finished in a coffee icing, you'll probably find yourself sneaking an extra slice!
Choc-raisin log aka Chocolate, coffee and raisin rolls
Source: Alan Benson
Imagine roasted nuts, brown sugar and coffee in a shortbread-style biscuit, sandwiched with bittersweet chocolate icing. Now stop imagining and get baking.
Hazelnut and chocolate kiss biscuits
This classic is best made in a large dish, but individual puddings can be more fun. If you decide to make small puddings, divide the mixture between 4 x 500 ml ovenproof dishes and cook for 25–30 mins. Leave plenty of room to top up with the coffee, as this becomes your sauce and a satisfying one at that.
Chocolate self-saucing pudding
Dreams are made of this... Source: Alan Benson
This tart is texture heaven - a crisp tart shell filled with luxuriously smooth chocolate and coffee filling, all topped with crumbled hazelnut dacquoise.
Baked chocolate and coffee fudge tart
Baked chocolate and coffee fudge tart Source: The Chocolate Queen
Laced with coffee and liqueur, it's ideal for entertaining, as it can be prepared well in advance. Meaning "pick me up" in Italian, this version of the classic dessert is sure to do just that.
Easy tiramisu
Easy tiramisu Source: Benito Martin
The Chocolate Queen herself gives us a banger of a cupcake recipe. The chocolate ganache topping is a divine topper and it can be coated on with a knife or piped in an elegant pattern or swirl.
Chocolate cupcakes by Kirsten Tibballs
Source: Murdoch Books / Greg Elms


This is the perfect example of why it's always a good idea to bake a chocolate tart. The orange zest cuts through the chocolate-and-coffee filling. Consider it a triple-threat.
Stefano Manfredi's Chocolate espresso and hazelnut tart is a simple way to add a taste of Italy to your Easter spread.
Stefano Manfredi's Chocolate espresso and hazelnut tart is a simple way to add a taste of Italy to your Easter spread. Source: Stefano Manfredi
This is a play on lamington flavours: chocolate and coffee chiffon cake layered with whipped cream and raspberry sauce,  garnished with crunchy coconut toffee.
Lamington trifle
Lamington trifle Source: Lyndey Milan's Baking Secrets


Dip each of the choux pastries into the coffee icing, wiping away any excess with your finger - the perfect taste-testing utensil. Fill the centres with crème Chantilly, then drizzle lines of melted chocolate over the top of each eclair. Consider this a coffee and pastry bonanza.
Coffee eclairs
Source: China Squirrel


We've injected a caffeine hit into this bittersweet chocolate and coffee-flavoured popcorn. The key is to toss the popcorn while it's piping hot to create a candy-like chocolate shell on the popcorn and to get the sesame praline pieces to stick.
mocha popcorn sesame
Source: Amanda McLauchlan
Lauren Eldridge coffee and chocolate Bundt cake is spiked with coffee liqueur. She recommends serving with creme fraiche and fresh berries.
Coffee and chocolate bundt cake
Coffee and chocolate bundt cake Source: Adam Liaw

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Published 30 September 2020 3:32pm
Updated 30 June 2022 1:06pm
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