Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts

I too fondly remember the Cocolat stores in Berkeley and San Francisco. This book pares down the fat in the recipes without using some of the unpleasant and often weirdly chemical tasting substitutes that so many low fat books use. The instructions are very detailed. I made the chocolate pound cake, it had a very intense chocolate flavor (from cocoa), and if one wants to take more trouble, the layer cake version would be even better.I look forward to trying more of these relatively guilt free desserts.

I can't call myself an expert in any area of the kitchen -- you know, just the Home Ec 101 type. This book was a revelation for me. I have actually made the Simple Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Glaze, Rice Pudding and Lemon-Marbled Cheesecake, all from scratch! It wasn't nearly as hard as I'd thought. And nobody guessed that any of it was low-fat. Although I rarely take the time to write reviews, this kind of unqualified success deserves recognition. If you have always been intimidated by "gourmet" recipes, and if you want to have your lowfat cake and eat it, too-- this book is a must!

I bought this book recently and was initially a little daunted because everything in it look so very gourmet -- it was intimidating to a novice baker. After my first attempt I very was pleasantly surprised -- the recipes are much easier to make than the finished product would have you believe. Chocolate Decadence, what I made, turned out to be absolutely amazing! It has the taste and texture of something rich and sinful you would get in a upscale restaurant, but in fact, it has very little fat and was a ton of fun to make. I definitely plan on trying more of these recipes -- this book is health conscientious, fun, and yummy!

Great book by a master of chocolate desserts. Although my order was lost by the USPS, the vendor was able to provide an excellent replacement copy.

I was lucky to live in Berkeley to enjoy Alice's store as well as Chez Panisse, the Cheese Board Collective and the Berkeley Bowl for fabulous produce. This cookbook is my go to for really good desserts. The recipe for Chocolate Decadence alone is worth the price of this book. I have made this cake many times and it is always delicious and very popular with guests. Order and get baking. You won't be sorry.

I've looked through this book and appreciate the low-fat desserts. I love chocolate and am looking for a way to make healthier sweets for my family. This book will help.

I have made a few recipes from this book already and am amazed that they are so delicious while lower in fat content. Very pleased!

Great recipes low fat but so rich in flavor. So many great choices. Pictures are great as well. You want to try everyone of these recipes. Love this book