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Food AppetisingPackaging BulkyCost ReasonableVerdict 154At a time when the call is to practise social distancing and staying at home is being encouraged Cocoa Cellar a homebased dessert deliveryonly joint in Matunga is spreading joy with its menu which focuses on alcoholbased desserts Itrsquos a difficult feat which owner Devashree Muni has managed to achieve since she started service in January as we find out when we try it out one Saturday eveningBlood orange Cointreau and dark chocolate with pistachio cupcake Right Amarula and dark chocolate cupcake Though they also have a bunch of nonalcoholic options mdash milk chocolate cookies triple dark chocolate ones lemon cheesecake and almond sea salt and dark chocolate cupcakes mdash we order an assortment of the alcoholic offerings on Thursday The paper packages are delivered to us at a mutually convenient time and though every precaution necessary to ensure that it doesnrsquot spill is taken we wish the boxes were smallerVanilla cinnamon Baileys cookiesThe biggest box contains the cocoa misu 350 and sacher torte 350 The former gives a heady twist to the classic tiramisu thatrsquos laced with espresso with a generous shot of Baileys As someone whorsquos a sucker for a decadentyetairy version of this coffeeflavoured dessert we are a tad apprehensive to try it out as the Baileys can only add to the sugar which is present aplenty in the versions wersquove tried in the city But one bite and we know what wersquore ordering when we need a pickmeup Just the right amount of sweet we cherish each airy chocolatey and coffeeheavy bite You donrsquot get buzzed but it does give you a pleasant headiness Next up their version of the sacher torte gives the Austrian classic which consists of a layer of apricot jam sandwiched between slices of dense Belgian chocolate cake a helping of kirsch cherry liquor We take a spoon to the dessert which has an Instagramable glaze on it Though it has a generous amount of chocolate the cherry is overwhelming Because wersquove tried the Viennese dish before our taste buds are left craving for the apricotSacher torteThe cupcakes mdash amarula and dark chocolate 200 for the big one and blood orange Cointreau and dark chocolate with pistachio 200 for the big one mdash bring on an explosion of flavours even though the alcohol is only present in the frosting And thatrsquos what works for them The amarula and dark chocolate cupcake has a soft sponge cake which balances out the nearbitter frosting beautifully The blood orange and dark chocolate one is heavy on the Cointreau which lends a strong and agreeable orange flavour to itKahlua and coffee macaron and Baileys and dark chocolate macaron The kahlua and coffee macaron 90 for one and Baileys and dark chocolate macaron 90 for one are soft delectable and not cumbersome a huge plus point for macarons though they arenrsquot too boozy The coffee and kahlua option is a reliable one thatrsquos high on caffeine and the Baileys and dark chocolate one is perfect if you are a fan of dark chocolate The vanilla cinnamon and Baileys cookies 125 for one steals the show for us Heat them for a few seconds and you get a gooey treat with a hit of Baileys and hint of cinnamon Wersquoll be ordering again soon for ourselves and for friends who are facing alone quarantine timeCall 9004095194email orderscocoacellarcom44 EXCEPTIONAL 34 EXCELLENT 24 VERY GOOD 14 GOOD 054 AVERAGE Cocoa Cellar didnrsquot know we were there The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for mealsCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates