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Chocolate Custard with Sesame Tea Crumble | Recipe

The biggest reason I like tofu is that good tofu has a custard-like texture. No wonder then that silken tofu is often used to make a delicious, creamy chocolate dessert.
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Chocolatey Sweet Potato & Macadamia Cream Cake | Recipe

This sweet potato and macadamia cream cake makes a great dessert, but really, there’s no need to save it for a special after-dinner occasion – I keep coming back for a sneaky slice every time I have a cup of tea.
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Almond, Rosewater & Chocolate Donut Cakes | Recipe

These are more like lovely little almond cakes than donuts, but they work really well in the ring shape. If rosewater is not your thing, leave it out and add a little more vanilla extract. Rosewater can vary in strength, so add it to taste, with some caution.
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Chocolate & Zucchini Cake with Luscious Cream-Cheese Icing | Recipe

I promise you can’t actually see, taste or smell the zucchini in this cake. Instead, the vegetable adds moisture and helps create a beautiful, classic chocolate cake that makes a perfect celebration centrepiece when loaded up with berries and slathered in the best icing ever.
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Young Living Chocolate Easter Truffles Recipe | Recipe

This Easter, try this delicious and easy recipe for Chocolate Easter Truffles using Young Living Essential oils.
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