Paradise Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the sugars and shortening using an electric mixer.
• Mix on slow speed 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
• Increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
• Slowly add vanilla and beaten egg while mixing.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, mixing on slow speed until just blended. Do not overmix.
• Scoop with an ice-cream scoop and roll in sugar.
• Place directly on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
• Bake at 375° for 9-10 minutes. Cookies are done when small cracks appear and are pale golden. Ideally, the edges do not brown.

Steps:

• Cookie Layer: Pour the two cups of whipping cream into a bowl.
• Dip the cookies into the cream and place in one layer in a 9 X 13 inch pan.
• Set aside.
• Chocolate Layer: Melt the butter, chocolate, sugar, cocoa and instant coffee all together in the microwave, or over a small flame in a saucepan.
• Mix well.
• Remove from heat.
• Add the egg yolks one at a time to the chocolate mixture, mixing well after each yolk.
• Add the liqueur.
• Whip the egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
• Pour over the cookie layer and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Vanilla Layer: Whip the package of instant vanilla pudding with the cream.
• Refrigerate in a small bowl until serving time.
• Serving time-- spread the vanilla mixture over the chocolate.
• Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
• Prepare yourself for compliments galore.