The Cocoa Circle

Cocoa Strawberry Cream Sheet Cake The strawberries make their own syrup. 🍓 Let them sit with sugar for 15 minutes. That liquid? That’s your soak. Free flavour. Light cocoa sponge. Silky mascarpone cream. Fresh strawberries on top. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🍰 Cocoa Strawberry Cream Sheet Cake ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Cocoa Sponge 4 eggs · 140g sugar · 100g flour 25g cocoa powder · 1 tsp vanilla · pinch of salt Mascarpone Cream 250g mascarpone · 250ml cold whipping cream 60–70g powdered sugar · 1 tsp vanilla Strawberry Topping 400–500g fresh strawberries · 1–2 tbsp sugar Method 1. Whip eggs + sugar + vanilla → pale, airy ribbon stage 2. Sift flour + cocoa + salt → fold gently into eggs 3. Spread on lined tray · bake at 180°C · 10–12 min 4. Cool completely 5. Slice strawberries + toss with sugar → rest 15 min (they’ll release juice — this is your natural soak syrup) 6. Whip mascarpone + sugar + vanilla until smooth Add cold cream → soft-medium peaks (don’t overwhip) 7. Brush sponge with strawberry juices 8. Spread cream evenly → spoon strawberries over top Drizzle remaining syrup for shine 9. Chill 1–2 hours before slicing ✨ Pro tweak: add a tiny pinch of salt to the cream → makes every flavour taste more alive Save this 🔖 and make it before strawberry season ends! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #StrawberryCake #SheetCake #MascarponeCream #FreshStrawberries #SpringBaking EasyDessert

These Home made Magnum Ice cream Bars (or Tiramisu Magnums! 😋) was such an Amazing surprise! I bet you it tastes even better than the original thing and they look super cute tooo right? 🥹 I used semi sweet chocolate drops from @thecocoacircle to dip in the icecream bars. And used their cacao nibs for extra decor on top and they look soo niceeee 😭💗 I absolutely LOVE their products, and you won’t regret if u buy from them! You can always use my code ZAINEB10 to get some doscount in their milk and semisweet chocolate drops 🙂‍↔️ Comment “Tiramisu” and I will send you the recipe for FREE!! Ingredients For Ice Cream: 200g cold heavy whipping cream (3/4 cup) 100g room temperature mascarpone (1/2 cup) 120g condensed milk (start with 100g / 1/4 cup, and add more if needed) 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Ladyfinger biscuits 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed coffee or espresso For Chocolate Shell: 250g finely chopped semisweet or milk chocolate 1 tbsp neutral oil or coconut oil As always, the complete recipe with detailed instructions is in my website zainebsoven.com 🤗🤗 #tiramisumagnums #tiramisuicecreambar #tiramisuicecream #homemademagnums

Lemon zest in cocoa dough sounds wrong. It’s not. 🍋🍫 The zest lifts the chocolate, keeps it bright, not heavy. Then, the chewy dried apricot hits. Then, the mascarpone cream. Then, the lemon curd on top. This one hits different. 🍪 Soft Lemon Cocoa Cookies Makes 10–12 Cookie Dough 120g soft butter · 100g white sugar · 50g brown sugar 1 egg · zest of 1 lemon · 1 tsp vanilla 160g flour · 25g cocoa powder ½ tsp baking soda · ½ tsp salt 100g dried apricots, finely diced Mascarpone Cream 150g mascarpone · 120ml heavy cream 30g powdered sugar · 1 tsp vanilla To finish → lemon curd + extra lemon zest Method 1. Cream butter + sugars → add egg, zest, vanilla 2. Fold in dry ingredients + apricots → chill 30–45 min 3. Scoop ~60g · bake 175°C · 10–12 min (edges set, centres soft — don’t overbake) 4. Cool completely 5. Whip mascarpone, cream, sugar, vanilla to soft peaks 6. Top with cream · lemon curd · fresh zest ✨ Slightly underbake = the best texture contrast Save this 🔖 and tag someone who needs it. #ChocolateCookies #HomemadeCookies #MascarponeCream #BakingRecipe #CookiesOfInstagram LemonCurd

🇮🇪 Episode 47: Ireland — where the hills are green, the pubs are cosy, and “just a splash” of whiskey is rarely just a splash. Today, we’re making Irish Whiskey Chocolate Cake 🍫🥃 A rich and fudgy cocoa cake layered with silky chocolate buttercream, dark chocolate drizzle, espresso… and enough Baileys to keep things interesting. Bold, comforting, and just a little rebellious… very Irish, honestly. This is the kind of cake best shared with your lads after a long night of good music, good stories, and maybe one too many pints. Sláinte! 👇 Be honest… would you add extra Baileys? And where should we travel next on our global chocolate journey? 🌍 Comment CAKE and we'll send you the recipe over DMs! #irishfood #whiskeycake #baileyscake #chocolatelovers #irishcuisine

This Praline Chocolate Tarte is layers on layers of chocolate heaven 🍫✨ What are the best fillings for fruit tartelettes? For us, it’s cacao 🤭 Crisp chocolate tart shell, smooth nut praline, rich chocolate peanut ganache and whipped cocoa cream finished with roasted nuts. Save this recipe for your next dinner party 👇 INGREDIENTS Chocolate Tart Shell * 1 pre-baked chocolate tart shell (20–22 cm) Nut Praline Layer * 150 g hazelnut or peanut praline (smooth, spreadable) Chocolate Peanut Ganache * 200 g dark chocolate * 200 ml heavy cream * 2 tbsp peanut butter * Pinch of salt Chocolate Nut Whipped Cream * 250 ml heavy cream * 2 tbsp hazelnut or peanut paste * 1 tbsp powdered sugar * 1 tbsp cocoa powder Finishing * Extra praline (for dots) * Fresh roasted nuts * Cocoa powder (optional dusting) INSTRUCTIONS Place pre-baked tart shell on a flat surface. Spread a smooth, even layer of praline over the base. Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, let sit, then mix until smooth. Add peanut butter and salt, mix until glossy. Pour ganache over the praline layer and smooth the surface. Chill until set. Whip cream with powdered sugar, cocoa, and nut paste to soft-medium peaks. Pipe or spread whipped cream over the ganache layer. Add small praline dots, sprinkle fresh nuts, and lightly dust with cocoa if desired. #chocolatetart #praline #tartelettes #chocolaterecipe #homebaking

We spent 7 days in the Amazon rainforest and Day 5 took us deep into a Tsimane cacao community 🌿🍫 We met Simón and Jorge, walked through their peaceful village, crossed streams with camera gear, and saw how they grow and dry their cacao in the forest. From tasting fresh beans to discovering sweet pacay fruit, it was one of those days that puts everything into perspective. We left with muddy boots and full hearts… and a feeling this was just the beginning. 🤫 Would you have crossed that stream with us? #amazonrainforest #tsimane #cacaofarm #bolivia #sustainablecocoa

Chocolate Almond Croissant Brownies 🥐 This is the best chewy brownie recipe... with a little twist 🤤 Fudgy brownies, almond frangipane and buttery croissant crunch all in one bite! Comment RECIPE and we’ll send it straight to your DMs 👀 #brownierecipe #chocolatebrownies #almondcroissant #homebake #dessertideas

🇨🇱 Episode 47: Chile — where the land stretches forever, the bakeries are always busy, and crunchy sweets are never far away. Today, we’re making Cuchufli 🍫 Crispy wafer rolls filled with gooey dulce de leche and coated in rich dark chocolate. Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside. The kind of treat you grab on a street corner… or share during once (Chile’s beloved tea time 🫖). Simple, nostalgic, and dangerously addictive. Buen provecho! 👇 Are you team dulce de leche or team caramel? And where should we travel next on our global chocolate journey? 🌍🍫 Find the recipe in the comment section. #chileanfood #dulcedeleche #chocolatelovers #comidachilena #cuchufli

How to make a healthy cheesecake with cottage cheese… but chocolate 🍫🤤 This cocoa cottage cheesecake is creamy, rich and surprisingly light. ☁️ An easy cottage cheesecake recipe that actually feels like a treat. Full step-by-step recipe on YouTube 👀 #healthycheesecake #cottagecheesecake #healthycheesecakerecipe #easycheesecake #healthydessert

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(🇫🇷👇) This Banana Bread Coffee Cake Recipe is my NEW OBSSESSION!!! I think this is The Best Coffee Cake Ever and I am not even exaggerating! It is soo moist, so flavourful and the crumb topping just makes it extra special! To make it extra indulgent I have used Dark chocolate drops and Milk chocolate Drops from @thecocoacircle . These are my FAVOURITE!! Extremely high quality and always elevate the flavor of my desserts! What I love most about this brand is that they are helping real life farmers with their mission! 🥹 You can always use my code ZAINEB10 to get 10% off their milk and semi sweet drop🤩 Ingredients 80g melted unsalted butter (1/3 cup) 30ml neutral oil (sunflower, canola or vegetable) (2 tbsp) 2 large room temperature eggs 80g white sugar (1/3 cup) 80g brown sugar (1/3 cup packed) 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 220g very ripe mashed bananas (about 2 large bananas) 80g sour cream (1/3 cup) 160g all-purpose flour (1 1/4 cup) 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/3 tsp salt 1 tsp coffee powder (optional) For Streusel Topping: 60g all-purpose flour (1/2 cup) 75g light brown sugar (1/3 cup packed) 42g cold cubed butter (3 tbsp) Bake at 170C For the detailed recipe and instructions comment “Cake” and I will send you the recipe in your Dms for FREE!! 🇫🇷Pour la recette détaillée, commentez “recette” et je vous l’enverrai. #bananabreadcoffeecake #coffeecake #bananabread

We spent 7 days in the Amazon rainforest and Day 4 felt like stepping deeper into it 🌿🌧️ From fried crocodile that tasted like popcorn chicken to drifting down the Beni River, surrounded by misty mountains… the day only got wilder. We reached Martha’s farm, where cacao grows alongside bananas and papaya, and even drank fresh coconut straight from the tree in the middle of the jungle. By the end, we were soaked, exhausted, and completely hooked on this way of life… would you have made it this far? #amazonrainforest #agroforestry #cacaofarm #bolivia #sustainablefarming