Host An Unforgettable Book Club Party

A deliciously decadent chocolate infused espresso martini. Meant to be savored and sipped slowly. Serve in a chilled martini glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an extra special cocktail.

Neapolitan Cake makes quite a pretty presentation with chocolate and strawberry layers topped with a creamy vanilla frosting. This recipe is a snap to make using dolled up chocolate and white cake mixes.

A tender and ethereally light Angel Food Cake with a bit of chocolate in the batter. I couldn’t find my tube pan (lost in kitchen remodel), so I baked this angel food cake in a 10-inch spring form pan. It turned out great. Since Angel Food Cake is so low in fat, I didn’t feel a bit guilty about covering it with my favorite fluffy white frosting.

There’s a reason this cake is called devil’s food! It’s absolutely one of my most favorite guilty pleasures. I especially like frosting this cake with a bittersweet chocolate ganache.

I used Annie’s red velvet cake recipe to make these cupcakes for my Solomon’s Oak book club party.

This German Black Forest Cake, or its original German name of Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, is made with kirschwasser (cherry brandy.) I have a very dear friend who keeps me supplied with homemade kirschwasser! Thank you Roy!

Decadent, delectable, drenched in deep dark chocolate, this molten lava cake also packs a kick of pepper. Serve these individual cakes warm with a sabayon sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, clotted cream, creme fraiche, or vanilla ice cream, and top with a raspberry for a dessert experience your guests won’t soon forget.

A palacsinta is similar to a crepe and is delicious with a variety of fillings, commonly apricot jam and walnuts. You can set up a palacsinta bar so each person can add their favorite fillings and toppings.

According to wikipedia a cassata cake “consists of round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese, candied peel, and a chocolate or vanilla filling similar to cannoli cream.”

This peachy fruit salad is perfect for a southern summer!