This is the basic recipe for chocolate cake “icing” (not the same as frosting) the way my mom used to make. If you leave the flour out, I think it will harden (hence the name “icing”) instead of being like a gravy. A friend of mine in MS says that chocolate gravy has been a family favorite for her bunch for many years, and that her mother used to make it in the 60’s. I suspect it would do just as well on good yeast rolls (I buy frozen ones like “Sister Schubert’s”) as it is on biscuits.
In fact, I can’t imagine much that chocolate gravy wouldn’t be good on. Sugar, cocoa powder and butter are kinda the trifecta of southern cooking.
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frosted graham crackers are becoming a staple for me lately
only use homemade frosting
try not to use made in Mexico crackers
Some people do put a bit of chocolate in their chili.
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Gross. Sorry.
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I just gained a pound watching this.
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My parent’s friend used to love chocolate cake with beef or chicken gravy poured all over it. At church potlucks, we used to watch him do that and everyone went, “YUK”, as he thoroughly enjoyed eating it.
I still think, “YUK”!
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Gravy on chocolate cake sounds pretty – weird. About as appealing as peanut butter and pickle sandwich.
When I was about 12 y.o. I discovered a neighbor family ate their ice cream with saltine crackers. I tried it, liked it and have ate it that way since then. I frequently get strange looks at Wendy’s when I ask for crackers with my ice cream, rather than with chili.
Now I see various kinds of saltine cracker ice cream sandwiches recipes can be found online. Here’s one recipe without chocolate on it.
This is the basic recipe for chocolate cake “icing” (not the same as frosting) the way my mom used to make. If you leave the flour out, I think it will harden (hence the name “icing”) instead of being like a gravy. A friend of mine in MS says that chocolate gravy has been a family favorite for her bunch for many years, and that her mother used to make it in the 60’s. I suspect it would do just as well on good yeast rolls (I buy frozen ones like “Sister Schubert’s”) as it is on biscuits.
In fact, I can’t imagine much that chocolate gravy wouldn’t be good on. Sugar, cocoa powder and butter are kinda the trifecta of southern cooking.
frosted graham crackers are becoming a staple for me lately
only use homemade frosting
try not to use made in Mexico crackers
Isn’t this the same thing?
https://www.hersheys.com/en_us/products/hersheys-syrup-chocolate-24-ounce-bottles.html
My mom made it a few times in the 50s. Dad (now 98) uses to talk about his mom making when he was growing up.
GOD. BE. PRAISED.
I’ve heard of it but never tried it…may have to now…
That was a Depression treat when food was scarce and people had to make do.
Awesome sauce.
This could have been in the “Ain’t Never Done That” thread.
https://iotwreport.com/aint-never-done-that/ .
Way to much sugar.
Some people do put a bit of chocolate in their chili.
Gross. Sorry.
I just gained a pound watching this.
My parent’s friend used to love chocolate cake with beef or chicken gravy poured all over it. At church potlucks, we used to watch him do that and everyone went, “YUK”, as he thoroughly enjoyed eating it.
I still think, “YUK”!
Gravy on chocolate cake sounds pretty – weird. About as appealing as peanut butter and pickle sandwich.
When I was about 12 y.o. I discovered a neighbor family ate their ice cream with saltine crackers. I tried it, liked it and have ate it that way since then. I frequently get strange looks at Wendy’s when I ask for crackers with my ice cream, rather than with chili.
Now I see various kinds of saltine cracker ice cream sandwiches recipes can be found online. Here’s one recipe without chocolate on it.
https://www.popsugar.com/food/Saltine-Ice-Cream-Sandwiches-409098 .
There’s even a recipe for ice cream and cheddar cheese. I’ll skip trying that one.
Chocolate gravy should be saved for the third date…..ya know, fer the muffin….
That’s chocolate ganache (with a little flour).
Chocolate gravy has been a staple, mostly in the South, for decades. Good stuff.
Out west it’s called Mole sauce. (moh-lay)
Dark choco, chilis, cinnamon…some other spices…. it’s pretty good.