The chocolate girl

Chocolate Mousse nests. These indulgent chocolate nests are very quick and easy to make. Ingredients 123g x 3 chocolate Easter eggs Pack of Mini eggs 3 Flakes, broken up 108g bag Matchmaker minis 50g/ 2oz milk chocolate, melted  Mousse 100g/4oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces 100g/4oz dark chocolate (50% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces 125ml whipping cream 50ml milk 4 egg whites 25g/1oz caster sugar Decoration Fluffy chicks Equipment Silicone paper Small piping bag Method Split the three Easter eggs into halves using a knife to prise the two halves apart, (some brands split easier than others). Then, fill a piping bag with the melted milk chocolate, pipe six large buttons apart on to a piece of silicone paper. Place the six halves, cup side up on to the centre of each button. Set to one side. Put the chocolate pieces into a heatproof bowl. Pour the cream and milk into a small saucepan and bri

Ferrero Rocher, brownie cake. This cake is incredibly rich so you won't need too big a slice. But if you're a fan of Ferrero Rocher's and Nutella, you'll find it hard to resist. Brownie cake 245g/8oz unsalted butter 245g/8oz dark chocolate, 50% cocoa solids 115g/4oz plain flour 60g/2oz cocoa powder 4 large eggs 366g/12oz golden caster sugar 90g/3oz hazelnuts, chopped Decoration 390g/13oz milk chocolate Ferrero Rocher chocolates jar Nutella cocktail sticks 60g/2oz hazelnuts, toasted and chopped Method Preheat oven to 160C/325F, Gas 2, then grease and line two 6" round cake tins. Melt the butter in a saucepan then add the chocolate, stir until melted. Sieve the cocoa powder and flour together, set aside. Using an electric hand whisk, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is the colour of whipped cream and a trail is left when you pull out the beaters. Add the melted butter and chocolate to the whisked

Mother's day, white chocolate and carrot cupcakes. Impress your Mum this Mothering Sunday by making her these sensational cupcakes. The carrot cake and white chocolate frosting work really well together. Ingredients 175g/6oz soft brown sugar 150ml sunflower oil 2 eggs, beaten 140g/5oz peeled and finely grated carrots 60g/2oz walnuts 100g/31/2 oz white chocolate 100g/31/2 oz wholemeal self-raising flour  100g, 31/2 oz self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon half a teaspoon finely grated nutmeg Cream cheese frosting 25g/1oz unsalted butter 100g/31/2 oz full-fat soft cheese 300g/10oz icing sugar drop vanilla essence 100g/31/2 white chocolate, melted Decoration chopped walnuts finely grated white chocolate chocolate flowers or candy carrots Makes 12 Method Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4 and place muffin cases into a muffin tray. Chop up walnuts into small pieces and the white chocolate