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The Cocoa Corner – Chocolate Blog & Recipes
Welcome to The Cocoa Corner, your source for chocolate inspiration! Discover delicious chocolate recipes, expert baking tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from our York chocolate kitchen. Learn about ethical chocolate making, The Chocolate Dream initiative, and get creative with chocolate in new and exciting ways.
What You’ll Find Here
- Easy chocolate recipes for home bakers
- Expert tips for working with chocolate
- Stories from our sustainable cocoa journey
- Seasonal chocolate ideas and inspiration
- The latest chocolate news and trends
Veganuary – Week 1
This month, 3 of our team members are taking part in ‘Veganuary’, and being vegan for the whole month of January! We are hoping that the challenge will help us to become more aware of what being vegan involves, and...
Cocoa Growing Areas in Colombia
With a history spanning 110 years, Luker chocolate, a family owned enterprise has taken the philosophy of corporate leadership with a social mission and purpose to a whole new level, one which we are incredibly proud to be partnering with....
Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Yule Log Recipe
A lovely addition to the centre of the table during the festive period; and an indulgent one at that! This is great if someone in your family needs gluten free desserts; as everyone will enjoy it! Click "continue reading" to find out more.
Our Chocolate Dream Project
As part of our ongoing investment into cocoa growing communities, for this coming year we have chosen to work with our cocoa supplier in Colombia, to create entrepreneurial opportunities for young adults who are living isolated lives in rural cocoa...
Tiramisu Chocolate Roulade Recipe
So, we’ve done this recipe before as a simple chocolate roulade, and it’s a staple one in my house as everyone loves it. Click "continue reading" to view our tiramisu chocolate roulade recipe and give it a try!
What is The Chocolate Dream?
We have recently announced that we are now investing into ‘The Chocolate Dream’ - but you may be wondering what that is exactly...
The Chocolate Dream is a project based out in Colombia, set up and run by the company we...
Halloween Inspired Pumpkin Soup Recipe
According to research, approximately 8 million Halloween pumpkins will be discarded after the pumpkins have been hollowed out. Pumpkin makes a great soup which is quick and easy to make. Click "continue reading" to view our recipe.
Chocolate Teacake Traybake Recipe
A combination of the light meringue, crumbly oatmeal tasting base and dark chocolate, this chocolate teacake traybake is just divine and a firm favourite with the Choc Affair team. Click "continue reading" to get a copy of the recipe in full.
Dark Chocolate Vegan Tiffin Recipe
A relatively easy dessert recipe to follow, try out this vegan tiffin recipe, made with cranberries, pistachios and Biscoff, of course! Click "continue reading" to view and get a copy of dark chocolate vegan tiffin recipe.