I have to admit that cinnamon and chocolate haven't ever really been a combination that I've really thought to go together, but through Tuesdays with Dorie I've learned that it is a combination that I really like - at least the way Dorie does it!The cinnamon squares are a lightly flavored cinnamon cake, with a layer of chopped chocolate, cinnamon and sugar, all topped off with a luscious and creamy layer of good chocolate on top kept creamy by a little bit of butter so that it doesn't harden up too much.
This week's recipe for Cinnamon Squares was chosen by Tracey of Tracey's Culinary Adventures. This is one the recipe photos in the book that I have been really eyeing for a while - that heavenly swirl of chocolate on top was just calling my name. Thanks Tracey!!
I am very happy to report that we all loved this! The cinnamon flavor is just a hint in the cake itself and some more lovely spots of it in the filling, along with the chocolate. Nothing, in my opinion, overpowered anything else - it was all a lovely balance and something nice and different.
Make sure to check out how the rest of the Tuesdays with Dorie bakers fared this week for more cinnamon and chocolatey goodness!
This is THE photograph in the book that made me drool all over it! (This was in the days when I only bought books on sale, though :P ) I'm glad you liked it, though I'm not too well-versed in the flavor combination either. But seriously, how can you say no to such a lovely frosting, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this worked out for you! It did smell Heavenly, but something went wrong with mine. Amazingly, my ribbon didn't sink LOL
ReplyDeleteUm...can you say luscious?! Your cake looks amazing!! Loved this one.
ReplyDeleteYour squares look perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Lovely ribbon! They look just perfect!
ReplyDeleteI just knew yours would come out perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI was right.
I love cinnamon, I don't know why I haven't made these yet! They look incredible!
ReplyDeleteThis looks perfect! I'm so glad the entire family enjoyed it. I thought this was a real keeper (and I loved how easy it was!)
ReplyDeleteThose look absolutely delightful. That glossy chocolate frosting makes me want to dive right in.
ReplyDeleteOh, those look good!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! We liked this recipe too.
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate layer in the cake looks like a smile. Looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI'm in total agreement with you... we all loved it too!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, love that glistening ganache!
Your cake look beautiful! We all loved it too. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLuscious is exactly what I thought when I saw your cinnamon squares! The frosting is fantastic! The best part is how easy it is to bake (cake & frosting)!
ReplyDeleteI was also happily surprised by this flavour combination. Glad you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteYour chocolate layer and frosting look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it was a success. They look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThese squares look divine. I've been a fan of cinnamon and chocolate ever since discovering Mexican hot chocolate a few years back. Need to add this to my growing stack of must try recipes.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular looking cake! I loved this one too, but I am a long-time fan of chocolate and cinnamon. Glad you like the flavor combo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for baking with me this week! Haha - I'm with you on the photo - it totally sucked me into choosing this recipe. Your cake looks perfect - I'm glad it was a hit!
ReplyDeleteThat photo in the book is just so inviting. Glad you ended up enjoying this cake so much, yours looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from SITS to say hi. Great blog, love all the recipes...yummm! Have an awesome day :)
ReplyDeletelooks really good! especially that perfectly swirled frosting!!
ReplyDeleteyour cake is smiling. That's how good it was.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit to not being a cinnamon + chocolate fan. But I think I'll make this soon anyway.
ReplyDeleteYours looks so cool with that bowl-shaped chocolate stripe. Nice work!
Wow, I love all your photos, the cakes looks divine.
ReplyDeleteLove your swirlings on the top! Yummy!
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