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Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Baking Post; Rocky Road

Ok despite the title, this isn't technically a baking post as no oven is involved. I spent some of yesterday afternoon in the kitchen making Rocky Road as a treat for my parents and their colleagues...
totally going to put them in a sugar coma today!

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This would be it before chilling for at least two hours.

Want the recipe?
Of course you do! The one I used comes from the Good to Know website, one of my favourites for quick and easy recipes.

Ingredients:

100g/4oz unsalted butter
225g/8oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces
2tbsp golden syrup
2tbsp cocoa powder
2tbsp caster sugar
100g/4oz Maltesers®
100g/4oz mixed milk and white chocolate chips
100g/4oz mini marshmallows
225g/8oz ginger biscuits, broken into pieces
Icing sugar to dust

Method:

1.Line a 20 cm/8in square cake tin with baking parchment.
2.In a small pan heat the butter, plain chocolate, golden syrup, caster sugar, cocoa powder and stir together with a wooden spoon. Once melted together leave to cool for 10 minutes.
3.In a large bowl place the Maltesers®, milk and white chocolate chip, mini marshmallows, ginger biscuits and bind together with the melted chocolate sauce.
4.Pour into the lined tin and leave to set in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
5.Remove from cake tin and slice into 16 snack-sized rocky road bars.
6.Dust with icing sugar to serve.

Direct link to the recipe here

And how did it look once set?

Well, judge for yourself!

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This was seriously simple to make, I highly recommend you give it a go!

I'm going to play around with the ingredients a bit next time and try making substitions,
some ideas:

Vary the type of chocolate used to milk, or white.

You can pretty much use any type of biscuit; rich teas, oreos, cookies, shortbread...

Same for the add ins, use dried fruit, nuts, any kind of sweet/chocolate

I think you can just about let your imagination go wild and get amazing results regardless!


And, as a bonus, here is my Anna Sui dress that I got from the outnet

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I just adore it,
not so much this photo though! Mum snapped it on my phone and I wasn't quite ready!

Hope your having a lovely week so far...half way to the weekend!

xxx

93 comments:

blue eyed night owl said...

Mmmm, that looks delicious. I hope to try it one day.

And that dress! It's absolutely gorgeous!

pip a la chic said...

Ooooo that looks so good, def try that recipe!
Love your new dress too. x

janettaylor said...

What a lovely dress, my dear! :)

sarah said...

Pretty dress and cute pose too.

kirstyb said...

yummy xxxx

Jess said...

Yummy the rocky road looks amazingly good! I like that you put Maltesers in it, I think I might give it a try.

AbbieBabble said...

That looks amazing. The idea of adding dried fruit sounds even more delicious.
On another note, that dress is gorgeous, especially with the bright pop of color from the tights.

Naka said...

really nice dress and i love the recipe ^^ i wanna try it so badly now :3

Kel said...

Yum!! so trying these, they look yum. What do you think of mint aero in them?

Gorgeous dress, you were so lucky to get something. Mine kept crashing so missed out. :(

X x

Danni and Maria said...

Your dress looks absolutely gorgeous on you hun! And monochrome = instant classic :) I am going to be trying the Rocky Roads...My boyfriend will be in heaven! :)

Maria xxx

Annie said...

They look yummy!

You're so lucky that you managed to get something off outnet, everyone I know didn't manage cos of the site crashing and then the sale finishing so early! Was very upset! Looks lovely! Hope you're enjoying the weather!

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Leia said...

Omg Laura! That rocky road looks DELISH, please make me some!!! :)
And the dress looks so perfect on you. I hope you're not still feeling guilty for buying it, I'm sure it will get lots of wears :) it looks so versatile!

Ansley said...

ahh, this looks so tasty!
I might just have to try it out :)
& very cute dress

Kb said...

Wow that dress looks amazing, £1 right? You're lucky that you found something nice as I'm sure people were just buying for the sake of it (which is what I probably would've done if I could've got on the site).

LifestyleBohemia said...

oh wow, that dessert looks sinful!
Adorable dress!
xx

Abbey said...

looks nice!

Tuesday said...

Awwww I so heart your dress! Outnet? that's new to me...

I'm cutting back with my sweet intake so I have to roll down my cursor as fast as I could hahaha! but then bookmarked your recipe :D

Elizabeth said...

OMG that dress is adorable...and there are malted milk balls in those bars. In love!

Martwa Marta said...

yuuum! you are constantly leading me into temptation!

❤Cate❤ said...

That looks so yummy! You need to come an bake for me XD

You were so lucky to get that dress, I totally was late to the party to that one, if I had know it was gpoing to start at 6am I would have set my alarm to wake me!

Daisy said...

Yummy! My fave !! and lovely new dress!

The Fancier said...

That Anna Sui dress is adorable! I love the voluminosity of it. And your treats look so incredibly delicious.

Alex said...

Ooooh delicious! I love the fact that there are Maltesers in it, yum yum!

MJ said...

Can't believe you actually got something in the outnet sale - go you!

Sher said...

Wow, I've never tried rocky road before!

And I wished I had known about outnet a lil earlier! So bummed that I missed the chance, but lucky you for scoring that pretty dress:)

xx

CL, said...

oh my, that dress of yours is amazing :) ooh, rocky road ♥ this reminds me of my science project that i'm doing at school, which involves testing to see which brand of marshmallow burns fastest ;) haha! enjoy the rest of your week,
x

Ash Fox said...

wow! i'm salivating over those rocky roads. yum!!! very pretty dress too.

x

beingdena said...

stunning dress. I'm so happy for you, I didn't manage to enter the site no matter how hard I tried that morning :( well done!!!

x

LadyBugSays ... said...

Looks so yummy, definately one to try! That dress is amazing on you :)

polka dot said...

I've got a sugar headache just looking at them! ; ) They look great.

If you get a chance could you come to this post please:
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& perhaps use the shots to spread the word? And just let me know in the comments? I've got my reasons...

thanks & hope you're having a glorious day. xox

the gorgeous said...

seems delightful!! shoud try..
love your dress dear :)
xx

Raquel said...

omg this looks so tasty laura!
the dress is pretty and suits you well :)
x

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Mmm yummy, delicious recipe!

daisymay said...

Those rocky roads look so yummy!! Jealous!
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un petit lapin said...

You always make the most delicious looking treats!

dinoprincesschar said...

oh i like the look of the rocky road - it's on the to-do list..which is growing ever longer!

and the dress is the best bargain ever :) xx

Stephanie said...

those look absolutely delicious! and your black dress with the pop of purple looks stunning!

Kisses,
Stephanie

Danni and Maria said...

YUM. rocky road is one of my fave things to make - it's a kind of 'chuck-everything-in-and-hope-for-the-best' recipe...but it always tastes so damn good!

Good to know is one of my go tos as well, although they send way to many emails!

Love the dress, hope your well :)
xxx

_nina_malvada_ said...

yummy yummy!

love the dress..so girlie!

Shibby said...

This looks amazingly tastey and I already know I like rock road and I've no idea why I haven't made it yet! Ingredients now placed on shopping list :)

sasha b. said...

mmmm that looks delicious! wish i had the time to make it! love your new dress!

Pippa said...

Oh my goodness i want to eat them now :( These look so perfect! Definitely going to try this out at the weekend :)

Zmaga said...

I want those cookies!!

Cafe Fashionista said...

I'm not sure which is more delicious - those rocky road treats or that Ana Sui dress. I adore them both!! :)

ak said...

literally drooling looking at this post..yum

xx

Ilse said...

mmmm, looking delicious!! really wanna try that one out someday.

Missy said...

ohhh i've been wanting to make this for a while now! thanks for the recipe. and i LOVE your dress! so stylish and very you x

Missy
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MOLLYKT said...

yummmmmmmmmmmm
xxx

Adele said...

It looks so good! You look great!

Elaine said...

Those look so yummy!

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nookie said...

you so lucky!!I envy you:)

Patricia Snook said...

Laura, omigaw. Your dress is to die for.

And those Rocky Road pieces of indulgence. Well I'm going right now to make some of my own. I did some cheesy scones this weekend and I didn't get a chance to eat them :( IB's brothers scoffed them down.

xoxo

tywo said...

This makes me super hungry.
I love your dress. So casual, yet lovely.

LOVE!

bec said...

you so cute girl!!! greets from stockholm. love the dress.

bec wonders

Sarah said...

Not a cook/baker at all, but you make it sound so easy. Will def try out this recipe - the end result looks amazing!

That dress was made for you - it's adorable. x
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giddynici said...

Thanks for the recipe, will definitely be giving that a try. That Anna Sui dress is beautiful, well done on grabbing that bargain. x

Pink Flower said...

I adore rocky road - I always end up buying it on my random wanders if I go out on my break at work - always has to be the Marks and Sparks version, so very yum.

Never made it myself, but that recipe sounds so easy to do!

danniekate said...

your blog wins the "nom nom nom" award - everything you make looks so tasty! xx

What Would a Nerd Wear said...

i LOVE that dress--looks fab on you!

Amy said...

Ooh you are making me SOOO hungry! How well do you think those treats would travel to the US? Hmm...I guess, I will just have to try the recipe then. Thanks for it! :)

xoxo

P.S. Super cute dress!

The Petite Blogger said...

that anna sui dress is lovely!!!!!!!

xoxo jenna

Disco Goth said...

That is the Dress of Total Fabness =) x

Jess said...

mmmmm totally wish i could have some right now!

saoirse said...

yum yum yum! that looks delicious!
That dress is too gorgeous, darling!!!


I'm holding a little package exchange on my blog, by the way! You can leave me a comment if you are interested.
xxx
Saoirse

sssdawna said...

see, you're doing too much for people! lol cute dress, btw : )

Haute World said...

Whoa... that looks delicious! Another recipe to add to the list!

And congrats on your Outnet purchase! So lucky you managed to get through! I'm glad that at least some people got the chance to purchase a 1pound item... the dress looks beautiful on you :)

The Cookie Button said...

Rocky road is so yummy!

S and O said...

p.s. that dress is cute ^_^

S and O said...

ooooooh that looks so yummy! :)
wowee my mouth is watering thanks for sharing I'm going to have to find an excuse to make this and soon!!

xoxo
Olivia

Jennifer Fabulous said...

Okay, I think I'm going to faint just looking at all that chocolatey deliciousness. Sigh.

And your dress is GORGEOUS!! xoxo

Mouthwash said...

those look AMAZING! i think...i may have gone into a sugar coma just by looking at these!!

Amber
ambersmouthwash

Viva La Fashion said...

yum. yum. those look soooo yummy! :D

Eve said...

This is look oh so delicious...and that dress is oh so lovely :-) (and now I'm hungry...)

Cheers: Evi

June Paski said...

they're looks very delicious, thanks for the recipe, and I love ur anna sui dress, perfect on you!

xxx

E said...

You could totally have a baking blog, though I like that you've combined both because fashion and food blogs are my guilty pleasure. Love that dress.

Denise said...

the website crashed and i was sad. but not anymore. at least there's someone i know who scored the sale. wow amazing dress!


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Danielle said...

looks delicious as always!

English Rose ♥ said...

Gorgeous dress - you are such a wonderful baker!

Merci beaucoup for stopping by darling =]

Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
English Rose x
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muchlove said...

yummm!! that rocky road looks superb. As does the Anna Sui dress... Oooh, I'm so jealous.

Platform Princess said...

Gorgeous dress Laura.

xx

Legyviel said...

So jealous of the dress! It looks great on you!

latanie. said...

wow, those look really delicious! Gonna try it out! Nice dress btw

THESTREETFASHION5XPRO said...

very very glam

Neekoh said...

You little homemaker! These made me drool at 9am. :) I'm going to have to attempt making them!

Live Love LA

Becca Jane said...

Your rocky road looks delicious! But what steals my heart in this post is your lovely, lovely dress! WOW! It looks WONDERFUL on you - so so pretty!

Carrie said...

Well done on nabbing something from the outnet, it's a beautiful dress! And your rocky road looks delicious.

beingdena said...

My darling, I've tagged you in something really fun. hope you will do it and enjoy it as much as I did.

love you
D

Marta from With Love... said...

Cute dress :) and the desserts look yummy!

-Marta

Lyss said...

the rocky road looks so delicious! and your dress is amazing

natnoot said...

It looks amaziiinnggg!! Im going to try to bake this right away:) Thanks!!! And really cute dress!

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Mat said...

oh my, why do i love rocky road so much! can't get enough

ANDWHATELSEISTHERE said...

ohmygod those rocky roads are melting the shit out of me. i'm starving.

ANDWHATELSEISTHERE

SHOP

Bostonista said...

Is that anna sui from the $1 sale?! I'm still bitter that I didn't get anything! But it looks adorable on you!
xo