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The way to a dad’s heart is usually through his stomach. But you can really impress pops by choosing a Father’s Day gift he’ll genuinely enjoy using. Dad taught you how to be an observant and thoughtful gift-giver, so choose one of these kitchen taskmasters to help him get his morning cup of coffee, afternoon sammy, or dinnertime steak in his belly easier than turning off the lights when you leave a room.

7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

A coffee maker for a dad on-the-go or a dad on-the-couch

The FlexBrew 2-way coffee maker brews an entire 12-cup pot of coffee for the patriarch who guzzles down multiple mugs of the good stuff. But the real pop-pleaser is the single-cup side. Dad can choose between brewing with a K-Cup® or his favorite grounds for a cup to go. And if he’s a true coffee afficiona-dad, you could pair this gift with a coffee grinder and bag of his favourite whole bean coffee.

Get the FlexBrew now at Amazon.

 

7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

A toaster oven with convection because he’s not trying to heat the entire neighborhood

Nothing makes a dad more annoyed than using unnecessary electricity. And in the summer – when he’s trying to keep the house cool – heating a large oven for his not-so-secret midnight snack of taquitos and pizza bagels is frustratingly inefficient. The EasyReach™ Toaster Oven is Amazon’s Choice , undoubtedly valued by dads who value even toasting and a small energy bill.

 

7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

An indoor grill for rainy days

It’s in a dad’s DNA to want to grill meat. So much so, that they would rather be outside in a thunderstorm with a metal spatula standing over a flaming hot grill just for the sweet satisfaction of flipping a burger than microwaving a bowl of leftover soup. Don’t risk your father being struck by lighting. Buy him this indoor grill. Sure, it’s not as satisfying as cooking with actual fire, but it sure beats another bowl of reheated minestrone.

Buy on Amazon.

 

7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

A Breakfast Sandwich Maker for fast food without the fast food line

Everyone loves breakfast sandwiches, and your dad is no exception. If you think he’s waiting in that drive-thru line for a sandwich he could make himself, you’ve got another thing coming. He’s turning this car around right now and going home to make his own sandwich. It’ll be ready in under five minutes and it’ll taste better, too.

Buy now from Amazon.

 

7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

A high-performance blender for poolside smoothies

It might be time for dad to incorporate more fruits and veggies into his diet. Instead of telling him he needs to lose a few el-bees, show him how to easy it is to make healthy smoothies and whole juices with the Hamilton Beach Professional blender. His new physique will be the talk of the pool party this summer, and so will his socks-with-sandals fashion statement.

Get him one from  Amazon.

 

7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

A panini press for the sandwich artist

Go out on the street and ask the first father you see if he fancies a hot sandwich. Of course he does. All dads do. Instead of taking him out for the reuben he’s craving, make him a sandwich (Poof! He’s a sandwich!) on the new panini press you got him for Father’s Day because you’re a smart kid who knows what kind of appliances your dad will actually use.

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7 Dad-Approved Appliances for Father's Day

A programmable slow cooker with a temperature probe for pot roast perfection

Your dad can make a pretty mean pulled-pork barbecue, but even the BBQ master himself can sometimes overcook and dry out meat, leaving everyone disappointed and hungry. (Hi, Hungry, I’m Dad.) No amount of the specialty barbecue sauces he’s been collecting since before you were born can save an overcooked pork shoulder. Make sure whichever large cut of meat pops is slow cooking stays fall-apart tender with a temperature probe enabled slow cooker. Everything from beer can chicken to Texas brisket will cook to whatever internal temp dad specifies. And when he’s not using the probe, he can use the slow cooker to make his famous chili (using the hot sauces he’s collected since before he started collecting barbecue sauces).

Get one for dad at Amazon.



If you thought you were a fan of chocolate cake before, wait until you try this triple chocolate cake. After all, three layers of chocolate are definitely better than one. There’s no doubt about it.

Double Chocolate Cake

Start with two layers of freshly baked chocolate cake. Then make homemade chocolate frosting. Pipe the frosting on top of the bottom layer, then top with the remaining cake layer.

Double Chocolate Cake

Instead of topping the cake with the remaining frosting, make a simple ganache in your microwave. Add chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter to a microwaveable bowl and microwave until the butter is melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until the mixture is smooth, shiny, and pourable. How easy is that?

Double Chocolate Cake

Top the cake with this delicious ganache and spread to the edges. Then pipe the remaining frosting around the cake.

Double Chocolate Cake

Want an ultra-rich chocolate cake? Our Test Kitchen adds a little bit of coffee to the cake batter. Coffee doesn’t leave you with a coffee or mocha flavored cake, but rather enhances the chocolate flavor. If you’ve never tried adding it before, it’ll be love at first bite.

Double Chocolate Cake

Serve this decadent cake at celebrations throughout the year – with champagne and strawberries on Valentine’s Day, on Father’s Day to those dads with a sweet tooth, or for any chocolate-lover’s birthday. No matter the occasion, there’s always a reason to bake with a little love and a lot of chocolate.

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  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line the bottoms of two 9-inch baking pans with parchment paper and dust sides with flour.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large mixer bowl with stand mixer on medium speed, beat eggs, sugar and butter, about 1 minute or until well blended. Reduce to low speed. Gradually beat in coffee, milk, vinegar and vanilla until well blended.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture, about 1 minute or until blended.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare Chocolate Frosting: https://www.hamiltonbeach.com/chocolate-frosting
  8. Place one cake layer on serving plate and top with ¾ cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer.
  9. In a small microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips, heavy cream and butter.
  10. Microwave on MEDIUM power until butter is melted and heavy cream is warm. Stir until mixture is smooth, shiny and pourable. Pour over only top of cake and smooth to edge.
  11. Spread or pipe remaining frosting around side of cake.
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