Dominoes Effect - Episode 10 - October 2025

Send us Fan MailAfter a month's hiatus, Dominoes Effect is back!!!  Kim and Rich return to share their insights and expertise to aging gracefully (well, sort of) and to the politics of the day!  Of course, there's a little music and even a recipe to share.  Enjoy!Two Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Cake Recipe!Ingredients2 ¾ cups dark bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cocoa)1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauceInstructions1.Spray the interior of a 7” springform pan with cooking oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper as well as the sides, using long strips of the parchment paper.2.Put the applesauce into a blender and blend until they become a smooth puree.3.Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave until chocolate in completely melted.  Stir every 30 seconds while melting.  Cool the chocolate for about 5 minutes.4.Transfer the chocolate to the blender with the apple puree.  Blend on high until you have a smooth, uniform chocolate batter.5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.6.Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight.  Once set, release the spring pan.  Remove the parchment paper. OPTIONAL – Frost the cake (see recipe below).7.Use a large knife to cut the cake.8.Store uneaten cake in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.Ganache Frosting1 cup dark chocolate chips½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream.1.Add chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set aside.2.Heat the coconut milk/cream in a small pan over low heat until simmering.3.Pour coconut milk/cream over chocolate chips.  Let sit for 60 seconds and gently mix until completely melted.4.Frost the top of the cake.