Chocolate: Our Oscars Tribute

Oscars season is upon us and we are celebrating the sweetest way possible with 10 chocolate recipes inspired by our favorite films.

Film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding


What does one bring to a boisterous pork roast held by an over-the-top Greek family? Toula's soon to be parents in laws settled on a classic Bundt cake - which garnered looks of confusion and hilarious misinterpretations.We bet our supremely chocolaty version would have immediately won the family over.


Recipe:  Tunnel of Fudge Cake
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Chocolate: Our Oscars Tribute

Film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding


What does one bring to a boisterous pork roast held by an over-the-top Greek family? Toula's soon to be parents in laws settled on a classic Bundt cake - which garnered looks of confusion and hilarious misinterpretations.We bet our supremely chocolaty version would have immediately won the family over.


Recipe:  Tunnel of Fudge CakeFilm: Matilda

Want to ensure your children never sneak a slice of cake? Just show them the unforgettable scene where Miss Trunchbull forces a greedy child to eat an entire chocolate cake. We suggest serving smaller portions of our flawless interpretation.



Recipe:  Perfect Chocolate CakeFilm: Forrest Gump

Life may be like a box of chocolates, but we also fancy it a box of rich Southern bourbon balls. 


Recipe:   Bourbon BallsFilm: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Steven Spielberg created movie magic when he had Elliot toss Reese's Pieces in an abandoned shed. Experience the candy's unmistakable flavor combination in our moist chocolate sheet cake with peanut butter frosting.


Recipe:  Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter FrostingFilm: Julie and Julia

Cooking through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking proves to be quite a challenging yet triumphant undertaking for foodie blogger Julie Powell (Amy Adams). We bet the day she made this spongy Le Marquis was one of her best.


Recipe:  Le Marquis (Chocolate Spongecake)Film: Like Water for Chocolate

This hallmark Mexican film proves combining passion with cooking can have incredibly intoxicating (and sensual) results. Try our savory chocolate mole rub on Pork tenderloins and we guarantee guests will swoon.


Recipe:  Smoky Dry Mole-Rubbed Pork TenderloinFilm: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Augustus Gloop! Augustus Gloop! When greedy Augustus falls into the chocolate river at Willy Wonka's factory he is sent straight to the fudge room. We wouldn't mind having the same fate if our fudge pudding was being served.


Recipe:  Chocolate Fudge PuddingFilm: Because I Said So

When Milly (Mandy Moore) finds herself torn between two men, she lets a chocolate souffle have a final say in her decision. Once you take a bite of our ooey-gooey recipe you too will trust souffles with your life.


Recipe:  Chocolate Espresso SouffleFilm: Chocolat

When Vianne (Juliette Binoche) sets her sights on reviving a solemn French village, she uses supremely decadent chocolates to win over the community. We are inspired by one of her most sensual creations, a thick and spicy hot chocolate.


Recipe:  Mayan Hot Chocolate with Butternut SquashFilm: Bridesmaids

Watching Annie (Kristen Wiig) and Helen (Rose Byrne) duke it out in front of a massive Parisian chocolate fountain will likely leave you in tears - and quite possibly with a chocolate craving. Learn to make a drizzling ganache of your own with our easy how-to.


Recipe:  Chocolate Ganache
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Tunnel of Fudge CakePerfect Chocolate Cake Bourbon BallsChocolate Cake with Peanut Butter FrostingLe Marquis (Chocolate Spongecake)Smoky Dry Mole-Rubbed Pork TenderloinChocolate Fudge PuddingChocolate Espresso SouffleMayan Hot Chocolate with Butternut SquashChocolate Ganache
Film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding What does one bring to a boisterous pork roast held by an over-the-top Greek family? Toula's soon to be parents in laws settled on a classic Bundt cake - which garnered looks of confusion and hilarious misinterpretations.We bet our supremely chocolaty version would have immediately won the family over. Recipe: Tunnel of Fudge Cake
Film: Matilda Want to ensure your children never sneak a slice of cake? Just show them the unforgettable scene where Miss Trunchbull forces a greedy child to eat an entire chocolate cake. We suggest serving smaller portions of our flawless interpretation. Recipe: Perfect Chocolate Cake
Film: Forrest Gump Life may be like a box of chocolates, but we also fancy it a box of rich Southern bourbon balls. Recipe: Bourbon Balls
Film: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Steven Spielberg created movie magic when he had Elliot toss Reese's Pieces in an abandoned shed. Experience the candy's unmistakable flavor combination in our moist chocolate sheet cake with peanut butter frosting. Recipe: Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Film: Julie and Julia Cooking through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking proves to be quite a challenging yet triumphant undertaking for foodie blogger Julie Powell (Amy Adams). We bet the day she made this spongy Le Marquis was one of her best. Recipe: Le Marquis (Chocolate Spongecake)
Film: Like Water for Chocolate This hallmark Mexican film proves combining passion with cooking can have incredibly intoxicating (and sensual) results. Try our savory chocolate mole rub on Pork tenderloins and we guarantee guests will swoon. Recipe: Smoky Dry Mole-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Augustus Gloop! Augustus Gloop! When greedy Augustus falls into the chocolate river at Willy Wonka's factory he is sent straight to the fudge room. We wouldn't mind having the same fate if our fudge pudding was being served. Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Pudding
Film: Because I Said So When Milly (Mandy Moore) finds herself torn between two men, she lets a chocolate souffle have a final say in her decision. Once you take a bite of our ooey-gooey recipe you too will trust souffles with your life. Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Souffle
Film: Chocolat When Vianne (Juliette Binoche) sets her sights on reviving a solemn French village, she uses supremely decadent chocolates to win over the community. We are inspired by one of her most sensual creations, a thick and spicy hot chocolate. Recipe: Mayan Hot Chocolate with Butternut Squash
Film: Bridesmaids Watching Annie (Kristen Wiig) and Helen (Rose Byrne) duke it out in front of a massive Parisian chocolate fountain will likely leave you in tears - and quite possibly with a chocolate craving. Learn to make a drizzling ganache of your own with our easy how-to. Recipe: Chocolate Ganache
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