In desperation, I bought some at Trader Joe's and am contemplating throwing it out. I mean, I know it's been a bleep year, but if we can't buy a box of Hershey's....the cake looks fabulous. Happy Thanksgiving, David.
I used to read/look at a photo blog about Cuba. One post was about the old Hersey Chocolate Farm Mill, which I had not realized was an industry there before Castro. Maybe Cuba could redevelop as Chocolate Farms again?
Same story here in NE Ohio. I’ve ended up paying $15 for an 8 oz can of Guittard cocoa! I miss my Hersheys Special Dark. 😢No cocoa, JoAnns has closed, my hobbies are taking one hit after another. That cake looks amazing though.
This essay (hilarious and informative as well!) makes it clear that given the way we humans are screwing up the planet we shouldn't take anything we use or eat for granted. Add politicians who have their heads up their posteriors pretending climate change is a hoax I fear all the other things (coffee next?) that will become luxuries. Thanks for keeping us informed in a way that at least gives us a chuckle while we cry!
Oh, dear. What a sad prospect. I use King Arthur Double Dark Cocoa, it is superb. Try the Mocha Espresso Bundt cake! I add a cup of dried cranberries, people love it. Your writing is hilarious as always!
Oh, damn it, David. It's the Hershey's cocoa that makes my mom's chocolate syrup recipe taste right. Thank you for the laugh and the cri de cœur. Oh, our chocolate-filled hearts.
The only thing I make that uses Hershey's, is BBQ sauce based on the late great James Ryan's Hoodoo Sauce from the Rat(hskeller). It definitely needs the chocolate.
You really need to use unsweetened chocolate in mole. Most chocolate tends to be too sweet. I have eaten some really sickly mole sauces in bad Mexican restaurants. The complex dark flavor is key.
the smartest food brands are currently planning backup sourcing options for when their current supply chain is inevitably disrupted by climate change-induced conditions
Harrison, which is great. Hershey put a request into the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to buy over 90,000 metric tons of cocoa (which is waaaay more than they usually get). But from my last research, it hasn't been granted yet.
In desperation, I bought some at Trader Joe's and am contemplating throwing it out. I mean, I know it's been a bleep year, but if we can't buy a box of Hershey's....the cake looks fabulous. Happy Thanksgiving, David.
I cannot wait to make that chocolate cake with the peanut butter icing for my granddaughter.
It's the perfect cake for her! Thanks for posting.
I used to read/look at a photo blog about Cuba. One post was about the old Hersey Chocolate Farm Mill, which I had not realized was an industry there before Castro. Maybe Cuba could redevelop as Chocolate Farms again?
Now there's an idea!!!
Also, tariffs. Cacao cannot be grown in the US.
You, those, too. But they haven’t really impacted the shortage for the last six months.
Stocked up on black cocoa for my cakes. How can one live without a recipe for a damn good dark chocolate cake to bake for one’s dear friends?!
I totally hear you!
We've almost destroyed our planet, global warming, etc
Pretty soon, we won't even have cows for milk, let alone meat...Cocoa? A pure luxury. 🌎🍃🌲🌍
So depressing 😞🙁😔
It is...
Same story here in NE Ohio. I’ve ended up paying $15 for an 8 oz can of Guittard cocoa! I miss my Hersheys Special Dark. 😢No cocoa, JoAnns has closed, my hobbies are taking one hit after another. That cake looks amazing though.
I miss JoAnn's, too. I got a lot of fabric for photo backgrounds there. I hope you make the cake.
I found Hershey cocoa powder at Dollar General $4/bag!
That’s the Dictionary definition of lucky!
They’re 6 oz bags but that’s enough for a cake!
Sure is!
I am going out to buy some cocoa, and then I will be making your cake. I am sure I saw Hershey’s the other day …. I sure hope I did!
I hope you like it!!
This essay (hilarious and informative as well!) makes it clear that given the way we humans are screwing up the planet we shouldn't take anything we use or eat for granted. Add politicians who have their heads up their posteriors pretending climate change is a hoax I fear all the other things (coffee next?) that will become luxuries. Thanks for keeping us informed in a way that at least gives us a chuckle while we cry!
Anne-Marie, you are more than welcome!
King Arthur Flour has great dark cocoa. Love it for the Hershey’s cake. I’m 65 too and I say we have 20 years of chocolate cake to go! Tommy
Tom, I ordered some a few days ago. It should arrive today. And 20 years more of chocolate cake sounds divine!
Oh, dear. What a sad prospect. I use King Arthur Double Dark Cocoa, it is superb. Try the Mocha Espresso Bundt cake! I add a cup of dried cranberries, people love it. Your writing is hilarious as always!
Yes, I'm getting some today. They don't seem to be affected as much, but if things continue the way they are, I would assume they have to be, sadly.
Ooops it's called Mocha Pound Cake. You gotta try it.
Did you ever try my Sour Cream Mocha Cake? https://leitesculinaria.com/3199/recipes-sour-cream-mocha-cake.html
I shall!!
That looks amazing, it’s on my list!
Let me know how it turns out!!
The cake is dynamite! I made it in a Bundt pan, it came out perfectly. Posted a photo at LC.
Likewise! Add the dried cranberries!
Damn! I've got a big birthday coming up. How will I subvert my aging anxiety without chocolate cake? Vanilla just ain't gonna get me through.
Thank you for transporting me back to the Big Y baking aisle! Mwah!
Well, my dear Trudy, you have to come to Roxbury so that I can bake for you! XOXO
Oh, damn it, David. It's the Hershey's cocoa that makes my mom's chocolate syrup recipe taste right. Thank you for the laugh and the cri de cœur. Oh, our chocolate-filled hearts.
You are more than welcome! And I haven’t heard the phrase cri de coeur in a long time! choice!
Thank you for making me laugh out loud! F*ing hilarious! And the heads up on cocoa.
CK
Thanks, CK!
The only thing I make that uses Hershey's, is BBQ sauce based on the late great James Ryan's Hoodoo Sauce from the Rat(hskeller). It definitely needs the chocolate.
I agree, Kristi. Xocoa is the magic ingredient in BBQ sauces. Reminds me of using chocolate in Mexican Mole Poblano.
You really need to use unsweetened chocolate in mole. Most chocolate tends to be too sweet. I have eaten some really sickly mole sauces in bad Mexican restaurants. The complex dark flavor is key.
Totally agree.
the smartest food brands are currently planning backup sourcing options for when their current supply chain is inevitably disrupted by climate change-induced conditions
Harrison, which is great. Hershey put a request into the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to buy over 90,000 metric tons of cocoa (which is waaaay more than they usually get). But from my last research, it hasn't been granted yet.