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Decadently Moist Chocolate Cake

This cake is soooo moist and delicious!  I actually didn't even have the right chocolate (just regular semi-sweet, not dark) and it STILL tasted awesome!  I can't wait to try it with the dark chocolate :)  By Chef Tyler Florence Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 3 1/2 ounces semisweet or bittersweet dark chocolate, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups cold water Chocolate Chip Butter Cream, recipe follows Dark chocolate shavings, for decoration Directions Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl,  sift  together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cooled chocolate and vanilla and beat for 3 minutes to incorporate. Beat in the  eggs  one at a time. Scrape down the sides

quick & easy pizza crust

Ingredients 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 1/2 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving. Nutritional Information  Amount Per Serving   Calories:  189  | Total Fat:  4.1g  | Cholesterol:  0mg