The Chocolate Chef

Chocolate is Language. Speak it Fluently.

Experience The Art of Tasting Chocolate

Reflections, stories, and timeless chocolate inspiration from Chef Robert Cabeca.

A New Way To Savour Chocolate

Unlock moments that linger. Learn how to appreciate edible artistry.

Welcome back. It’s been quiet here, but the world still spins on chocolate — its stories, its textures, its unexpected lessons. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing reflections, recipes, and creations that celebrate chocolate in Joy, Peace & as a Way of Being.

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The Cookbooks

Chef Cabeca crafted 2 very fun and easy to use cookbooks based on his 30+ years experience with chocolate. Yummm!

"The Chocolate Chef: Uncovered" features over 70 recipes plus detailed instructions to help you be a successful chocolate baker, at home or work!

"The Chocolate Chef: Missing Recipes" book contains an additional 10+ delicious recipes left out of the first book.

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Blog

One-Minute Brownies

Sure, it is easy to make chocolate brownies. But it normally takes about 45 minutes to an hour and then you have to let them cool before you can cut them and eat them. Now you can make them in just ... ...more

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Recipes

One-Minute Brownies

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December 17, 2023•4 min read

Videos

Best In Chow: Donut Wars D.C.!

Watch as me and my team compete for the best donuts in Washington D.C.!

Well, I was actually making my famous Doissants, a cousin of the Cronut.

Enjoy the suspense!

Marisol Slater of the Chocolate House D.C.

Marisol Slater digs deep into her love and passion of the world's most favorite delight and talks about new chocolate trends and Artisan Chocolate Makers she really loves.

The Chocolate chef: uncovered - Book Pre-release

My first cookbook! And it is all about chocolate!!! 47 recipes and over 250 pages of deep dive information about the world of chocolate, how cocoa is grown, and how chocolate is made!

All Purpose Chocolate chipotle Seasoning

A super easy all-purpose chocolate seasoning to use in anything from eggs to steaks, burgers to pizza and more! I use this all the time.. like in everything!!!

Food Network Show Audition!

Watch me make:

White Chocolate Dipped Spiced Pears

Poached Pear Frangiapan Tart

Banana Walnut Bread

Chocolate Pumpkin Tart

Yummm!

About Chef Robert CAbeca

Chef Robert Cabeca has been working with chocolate for well over 35 years and has used that experience to create delicious and delectable chocolatey items. Robert's skills combine the purest and best ingredients to create remarkable flavor combinations that take you on a special gastronomical journey. Chef Cabeca says "I love to romance food with chocolate!" If you are looking for in depth chocolate knowledge, this is the place. Take a class, read a blog, watch a video, and have lots of chocolatey fun!

FAQS

Does Chef Robert Still Own A Chocolate Shop?

At this time, Chef Robert does not own a chocolate shop, restaurant or bakery. However, he will do custom wedding cakes and chocolate orders. Also, Chef Robert has focused on Business Leadership Coaching. More at https://thecoacheshelper.com.

However, Chef Robert is known to be baking at home for his own joy :-)

What is Chef Robert's favorite Chocolate?

Still to this day, Chef Robert absolutely loves chocolate from Francois Pralus. It can sometimes be difficult to find, but Robert thinks it is the best in the world! #francoispralus

Does Chef Robert have a favorite pastry shop?

In South Portland, Maine, he really enjoys Scratch Bakery. The best Croissants are at BLVL in Portland, ME. However, his most favorite bakery is Balthazar in SoHo, NYC. What is your favorite?