March 11, 2016

Weekend Style & Chocolate Cake in 15 minutes

daily style, vince booties, ann taylor




daily style, vince booties, ann taylor

daily style, vince booties, ann taylor, weekend style

daily style, vince booties, ann taylor, weekend style

daily style, vince booties, ann taylor, weekend style
daily style, vince booties, ann taylor, weekend style

daily style, vince booties, ann taylor, weekend style

daily style, vince booties, ann taylor, weekend style
SHOP MY DAILY STYLE
Sweater: Ann Taylor (Similar here $25) // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind ($90) (Also seen here)
Bag: Ann Taylor (Similar here) // Sandals: Vince (Similar here and here)
Lipstick: NARS (Scarlett Express) // Watch: Michael Kors

This comfy casual look is made up off a lot of deals - I picked up this sweater and bucket bag last year during Ann Taylor's clearance sale.  I got both of them for around $20 each, which is an amazing price for Ann Taylor.  They do have great sales - if you wait for the item to go on markdown.  I also picked up these Vince sandals for more than 50% off.  I had been watching them and noticed a fellow blogger post about them being on sale - and I was lucky enough to find my size.  I have linked up a few very similar options.  Lastly, as I have mentioned before, I look for deals on designer jeans.  Also, Macy's carries 7 For All Mankind - and right now they have some jeans on sale plus and additional 25% off (Discount Code: VIP).

MOLTEN SPICED CHOCOLATE CAKE
Lastly, a little deviation from my fashion posts.  One fact about me is that I love molten chocolate cakes.  A few years, I found this recipe for a spiced molten cake that you can assemble and bake in less than 15 minutes.  It is so simple and easy to make, which is a good thing - but also, not so good, because I end up making it more than I probably ought to.


Recipe adapted from McCormick
4 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate (I use the 4 oz. Ghirardelli chocolate bars.)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tbsp. Cabernet Sauvignon or other wine 
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup confectioners' sugar (I use about 3/4 cup.)
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
6 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Melt butter and chocolate in microwave for 1 minute. Whisk until completely mixed. Stir in wine, vanilla, and sugar until blended. Whisk in eggs.  Stir in remaining ingredients (flour and cinnamon).

Place in ramekins.

Back at 425 F for 8-9 minutes (It says 15 but if you want them more molten - mine are done in under 10 minutes.)


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10 comments:

  1. Chocolate cake in 15 minutes! Yes please! This might be big trouble for me. Have a great weekend!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  2. Great weekend look! Casual & chic. And that chocolate cake looks absolutely amazing!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  3. Those booties AND that cake!!! Thanks girl!

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  4. I love the Vince sandals! The color is so pretty and versatile! And can we talk about this cake? Hope you have a great weekend! XO

    Anna
    A Lily Love Affair

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  5. Great weekend look! The booties are so beautiful and the cake look so yummi!,:))
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs, Pisa
    www.inlovewithmyclothes.com

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  6. Oh my...yes to that molten chocolate cake! I haven't had one of those in quite awhile and it looks amazing! And those booties are SO fab. If you see another great sale on them again please post!
    Gina || On the Daily Express

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  7. Love those booties and that cake! I have never had it before...I might have to try it!!

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  8. Oh, molten cake. But made with wine? Who knew? Thanks for the scrumptious, quick recipe. You look equally scrumptious. Pretty open work in that sweater. Your pedi looks great, peeking out from your peep toes!

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  9. Oh my gosh this cake looks so amazing! Definitely need to try this recipe!

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

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  10. Love these booties. I just recommended them to a friend the other day! Thanks for participating in the link up! xx-Shan www.gaminestripes.com

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