To save money and time when making this pie, use 3 cups of prepared whipped topping instead of whipping the cream. Look for the topping in the refrigerator section of the market. berries ...

To keep your chocolate pound cake fresher longer, cut the cake slices from the center of the loaf. Place the two cut ends together, wrap in waxed paper first and then in aluminum foil before storing. cake ...

Look for the store-brand cocoa in the baking aisle. Because they don't do extensive national marketing, the store- brand merchandise will frequently be less expensive. chocolate ...

Don't throw out your morning coffee. Put it to good use in the delicious frosting for this chocolate layer cake. If you don't have any coffee already made, whip up some instant coffee instead. birt ...

A prepared chocolate crumb piecrust may save a few minutes, but making your own will save you money. Mix 1/2 cup melted butter and 11/3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs. Press into a pie pan. chocolate ...

When a recipe calls for eggs, generally large eggs are used. But when medium or extra-large eggs are on sale, take advantage of the savings. Two large eggs will yield 3 tablespoons beaten egg. chocolate ...

Raspberry jam typically costs far more than other fruit jams. Save money by using strawberry or cherry jam in this recipe. The torte will taste like a chocolate-dipped strawberry. berries ...

We loved this chocolaty snack cake, so moist and sweet from the chopped dates. It was one of our favorite after-school snacks with a tall glass of milk! cake ch ...

Gourmet chocolate chip cookies are not mandatory for these tartlet shells. So purchase inexpensive chocolate chip cookies, such as the store-brand, and crush into crumbs to save money. chocolate ...

If you keep chocolate baking squares in your pantry, use them instead of unsweetened cocoa powder to save a little money. Melt 11/4 squares with the butter in step 1, and increase the flour to 1/3 cup. choco ...

You can save a pretty penny by substituting a 16-ounce container of thawed whipped topping for the whipping cream and confectioners' sugar. Buy a low-fat brand and save calories, too. berries ...

You can save the expense of the chocolate chips and still produce a dessert everyone will love. Just use a chocolate cookie crumb crust instead of the graham cracker crust for a chocolatey taste at a lower price. ...