New Orleans Fruitcake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 pounds pecan halves
• 1 pound candied cherries
• 1 pound candied pineapple
• 1 pound pitted dates

Recipe

• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease and line with parchment paper two 5x9 inch loaf pans.
• beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until frothy.
• sift together the flour and baking powder; add to the egg mixture. add the candied cherries, pineapple and dates.
• mix well and pour into loaf pans and bake for 1 hour.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

scottish gingerbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup diced candied orange peel
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Recipe

• stir together the flours, spices, and baking soda.
• in a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and molasses. beat in the eggs, then the . beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. stir in the raisins, orange peel, and almonds. turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until done. transfer to a rack to cool.

Sea Foam Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• stir the unbeaten egg whites, sugar and water together in the top of a double boiler. cook over briskly boiling water, beating with a rotary beater for 7 minutes or until frosting looks fluffy and holds a soft, gentle shape.
• remove from boiling water, add vanilla extract and continue beating until frosting holds definite peaks.
• spread between layers of cake and then frost the sides and top.

shoo fly cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/4 cups boiling water
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
• dissolve soda in boiling water. set aside.
• mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, and vegetable oil to form a crumb-like mixture. reserve 1 cup of the crumbs. mix the remaining crumbs with the water and soda mixture. pour batter into the prepared pan. sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top.
• bake for 45 minutes, or until done.

banana angel food cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup cake flour
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
• combine cream of tartar, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, oats, and mashed bananas.
• in a separate bowl combine the flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt.
• fold the banana mixture into the egg whites. then fold the flour mixture into the egg white/banana mixture. pour batter into one 9 or 10 inch round cake pan, coated with a non-stick cooking spray.
• bake at 325 degrees (165 degrees c) for 1 hour, until cake is firm and lightly golden. cool for five minutes then slip out of pan a serving dish. garnish with a light dusting of confectioner's sugar.

corn muffin pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (7 ounce) package corn muffin mix
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
• whisk together the muffin mix, flour, baking powder, egg, milk, and cooking oil until smooth.
• pour 1/4 cup of batter into skillet. cook pancake until form on top and bottom is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; flip and cook until bottom side reaches same golden-brown color of top of pancake. repeat until batter is completely used.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

delicious pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup dry non-fat milk powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium low heat.
• in a large bowl, mix quick cooking oats, flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, dry milk powder, salt, cinnamon and cream of tartar.
• in a small bowl, beat together vegetable oil and eggs. pour into the oats mixture, alternating with water, and mix thoroughly, creating a batter.
• pour batter, 1/4 cup at a time, the prepared griddle. cook on both sides until golden brown, flipping when the surface begins to bubble.

Good For You Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter an 8x8 inch pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix cheese and sugar until soft. add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly with each addition. add vanilla and mix to incorporate.
• pour into prepared 8x8 inch pan. if desired, sprinkle top lightly with cinnamon. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes. cake will appear to be soft in the center. allow to cool and it will set.

pineapple meringue cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 8 inch round pans.
• in a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. add egg yolks and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. beat well. stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. add to butter mixture alternately with milk. pour into two 8 inch round cake pans.
• wash and dry beaters and bowl thoroughly. in a large, bowl beat egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the extract until soft peaks form. gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. continue beating until stiff peaks form. drop small spoonfuls of meringue over unbaked batter in pans, then carefully spread out to cover. sprinkle pecans over meringue and press lightly into surface.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes.
• carefully remove from pans. turn cake layers meringue side up and let cool thoroughly. about 1 to 2 hours before serving, make the filling: combine whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and the remaining vanilla. beat until soft peaks form. fold in pineapple.
• place one layer, meringue side up, on cake plate. spread filling over. place second layer on top with meringue side up. chill 1 to 2 hours. store in refrigerator.

Donna's Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup dry
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

• prepare a bundt pan by oiling the sides. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• blend all ingredients until well moistened. pour batter into pan.
• bake for 40 minutes, or until done. remove cake from oven, and cool.
• dust top with confectioners' sugar.

Seafoam Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon maple flavored extract

Recipe

• put egg whites, brown sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler. beat until mixed well. place over rapidly boiling water. beat constantly with electric beater while it cooks for 7 minutes or until it will stand in peaks when beater is raised. remove from heat. add maple flavoring. beat. fills and frosts 2 layer cake, 8 or 9 inch.

maraschino cherry nut cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
• 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/3 cups white sugar
• 3 egg whites, room temperature
• 2/3 cup milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup milk
• 6 drops red food coloring
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 12 maraschino cherries, with stems

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and lightly flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch cake pan.
• reserve 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice. coarsely chop the cherries to make 1/2 cup. set aside.
• sift cake flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and set aside.
• beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds. add the 1 1/3 cups white sugar and beat until well combined. add the egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each.
• combine 2/3 cup milk and reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice. add the flour and milk mixture alternately to the shortening mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until just combined. stir in the chopped cherries and nuts. pour batter into prepared pans.
• in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes for round cakes (or 30 to 35 minutes for a 9x13 inch pan). cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert wire rack to cool completely.
• to make frosting: beat 3/4 cups butter in a large bowl till fluffy. gradually add 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; beat well. slowly beat in 1/3 cup milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. gradually beat in the remaining 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar. beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. if desired, tint the frosting pink by adding 6 drops of red food coloring.
• once cake is completely cool, frost with butter frosting and decorate with maraschino cherries with stems.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

daffodil cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 10 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup sifted cake flour
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/2 cup sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). wash the tube pan in hot soapy water to ensure it is totally grease-free.
• in a large dry glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. add cream of tartar and salt, and continue to whip. when the whites can form soft peaks, gradually sprinkle in 1 cup sugar, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
• in a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and lemon-colored. blend in 3/4 cup cake flour and orange extract. fold half of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture.
• fold the remaining 1/2 cup of cake flour into the egg whites, along with the vanilla. spoon about 1 cup of batter at a time, alternating colors, into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce heat to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when pressed.
• without removing cake from pan, invert pan a wire rack to cool. once completely cooled, remove cake from the pan and frost with your choice of frosting. lemon cream cheese frosting works quite well.

Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• cooking spray (such as pam®)
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls (such as pillsbury® grands! big and flaky)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as duncan hines®)
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• unroll crescent rolls into the prepared dish, pinching the seams together.
• beat cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; spread over crescent roll dough. sprinkle brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon over cream cheese mixture layer.
• pour cherry pie filling over brown sugar layer. sprinkle yellow cake mix over cherry pie filling. arrange butter slices over cake mix and top with remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. wrap a piece of aluminum foil under baking dish to help prevent rolls from burning.
• bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 1 hour. cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

snickerdoodle cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon shortening, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• cake:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup milk
• icing:
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 8-inch cake pans with shortening and dust with about 1 teaspoon flour, shaking to remove excess flour.
• beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. add white sugar and beat until incorporated into the creamed butter. add eggs, 1 at a time, to creamed butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined before adding the next egg. stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into creamed butter mixture.
• whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. gradually beat 1/3 the flour mixture into butter mixture, alternating with the 3/4 cup milk and ending with flour mixture until batter is smooth. pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. turn cakes a wire rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
• beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and honey. gradually beat enough confectioners' sugar into creamed butter mixture to reach desired consistency, adding 1 tablespoon milk if needed to thin the icing.
• spread 1/3 the icing over the top of 1 cake using a spatula. place the second cake over the icing layer and spread remaining icing over entire cake.

Sunshine Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 5 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• separate eggs. sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together three times.
• in a large mixing bowl, beat yolks until lemon colored. mix in sugar a little at a time. stir in the lemon extract, vanilla extract and boiling water until smooth. stir in the flour mixture just until moistened. whip the egg whites to soft peaks, and fold into the batter.
• pour the batter into an ungreased 9 inch tube pan. bake at 350 degrees f ( 175 degrees c) for 45 to 50 minutes. remove the cake from the oven, and invert the pan over a bottle. cool and remove from pan.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
• cream butter or margarine adding sugar gradually. add eggs one at time. beating with an electric mixture on medium speed.
• mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. with electric beaters on low speed add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter mixture, ending with flour mix (do not overbeat). stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
• put a layer of half the batter in the pan the bottom of the pan, than a layer of whole cranberry sauce (1/2 the can). repeat once more with the remaining batter and cranberry sauce. sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50 minutes. remove from pan after slightly cooling. drizzle glaze on top.
• to make glaze: mix together confectioners' sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. drizzle over top of cake.

Donna's Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup dry
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

• prepare a bundt pan by oiling the sides. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• blend all ingredients until well moistened. pour batter into pan.
• bake for 40 minutes, or until done. remove cake from oven, and cool.
• dust top with confectioners' sugar.

daffodil cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 10 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup sifted cake flour
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/2 cup sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). wash the tube pan in hot soapy water to ensure it is totally grease-free.
• in a large dry glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. add cream of tartar and salt, and continue to whip. when the whites can form soft peaks, gradually sprinkle in 1 cup sugar, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
• in a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and lemon-colored. blend in 3/4 cup cake flour and orange extract. fold half of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture.
• fold the remaining 1/2 cup of cake flour into the egg whites, along with the vanilla. spoon about 1 cup of batter at a time, alternating colors, into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce heat to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when pressed.
• without removing cake from pan, invert pan a wire rack to cool. once completely cooled, remove cake from the pan and frost with your choice of frosting. lemon cream cheese frosting works quite well.

Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• cooking spray (such as pam®)
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls (such as pillsbury® grands! big and flaky)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as duncan hines®)
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• unroll crescent rolls into the prepared dish, pinching the seams together.
• beat cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; spread over crescent roll dough. sprinkle brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon over cream cheese mixture layer.
• pour cherry pie filling over brown sugar layer. sprinkle yellow cake mix over cherry pie filling. arrange butter slices over cake mix and top with remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. wrap a piece of aluminum foil under baking dish to help prevent rolls from burning.
• bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 1 hour. cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

maraschino cherry nut cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
• 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/3 cups white sugar
• 3 egg whites, room temperature
• 2/3 cup milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup milk
• 6 drops red food coloring
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 12 maraschino cherries, with stems

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and lightly flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch cake pan.
• reserve 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice. coarsely chop the cherries to make 1/2 cup. set aside.
• sift cake flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and set aside.
• beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds. add the 1 1/3 cups white sugar and beat until well combined. add the egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each.
• combine 2/3 cup milk and reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice. add the flour and milk mixture alternately to the shortening mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until just combined. stir in the chopped cherries and nuts. pour batter into prepared pans.
• in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes for round cakes (or 30 to 35 minutes for a 9x13 inch pan). cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert wire rack to cool completely.
• to make frosting: beat 3/4 cups butter in a large bowl till fluffy. gradually add 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; beat well. slowly beat in 1/3 cup milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. gradually beat in the remaining 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar. beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. if desired, tint the frosting pink by adding 6 drops of red food coloring.
• once cake is completely cool, frost with butter frosting and decorate with maraschino cherries with stems.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
• cream butter or margarine adding sugar gradually. add eggs one at time. beating with an electric mixture on medium speed.
• mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. with electric beaters on low speed add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter mixture, ending with flour mix (do not overbeat). stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
• put a layer of half the batter in the pan the bottom of the pan, than a layer of whole cranberry sauce (1/2 the can). repeat once more with the remaining batter and cranberry sauce. sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50 minutes. remove from pan after slightly cooling. drizzle glaze on top.
• to make glaze: mix together confectioners' sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. drizzle over top of cake.

snickerdoodle cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon shortening, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• cake:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup milk
• icing:
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 8-inch cake pans with shortening and dust with about 1 teaspoon flour, shaking to remove excess flour.
• beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. add white sugar and beat until incorporated into the creamed butter. add eggs, 1 at a time, to creamed butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined before adding the next egg. stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into creamed butter mixture.
• whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. gradually beat 1/3 the flour mixture into butter mixture, alternating with the 3/4 cup milk and ending with flour mixture until batter is smooth. pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. turn cakes a wire rack to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
• beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and honey. gradually beat enough confectioners' sugar into creamed butter mixture to reach desired consistency, adding 1 tablespoon milk if needed to thin the icing.
• spread 1/3 the icing over the top of 1 cake using a spatula. place the second cake over the icing layer and spread remaining icing over entire cake.

Sunshine Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 5 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• separate eggs. sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together three times.
• in a large mixing bowl, beat yolks until lemon colored. mix in sugar a little at a time. stir in the lemon extract, vanilla extract and boiling water until smooth. stir in the flour mixture just until moistened. whip the egg whites to soft peaks, and fold into the batter.
• pour the batter into an ungreased 9 inch tube pan. bake at 350 degrees f ( 175 degrees c) for 45 to 50 minutes. remove the cake from the oven, and invert the pan over a bottle. cool and remove from pan.

zucchini cake with cream cheese applesauce icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• beat eggs, vegetable oil, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix in zucchini. transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 40 minutes. let cool completely.
• beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth; stir in applesauce and nutmeg. mix in confectioners' sugar until the frosting is smooth and workable; spread on cooled zucchini cake.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

upside down pear gingerbread cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 (29 ounce) can pear halves, well drained
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a bowl, lightly mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until thoroughly combined.
• place 1/4 cup of butter into a 10-inch springform pan, put it in the oven, and allow to melt for a minute or two. sprinkle the melted butter evenly with brown sugar. pat the pear halves dry with paper towels, and cut each half into 3 slices lengthwise. arrange the pear slices in a spiral pattern on top of the brown sugar. without disturbing the arranged slices, spray the inside walls of the pan with cooking spray.
• beat the white sugar and 1/2 cup of butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses. mix the flour mixture into the molasses mixture, then stir in the hot water. pour the batter into the springform pan on top of the pear slices.
• bake the cake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
• allow to cool completely in the pan before inverting on a serving dish and removing pan.

triple citrus cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• cupcakes:
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon spice islands® pure vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup mazola® corn oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons argo® baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• frosting:
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon spice islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• cake: preheat oven to 325 degrees f. mix cream cheese, butter, sugar, orange peel and vanilla using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. beat in oil and milk. combine flour, baking powder and salt. add to orange mixture beating just until mixed. portion into paper lined muffin tins; fill cups 2/3 full.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in centers of cupcake comes out clean. let cool 10 minutes in pan. remove warm cakes from pan and finish cooling on wire rack (a minimum of 30 minutes). frost cupcakes when cool.
• frosting: mix all ingredients with an electric mixer, until frosting is of desired spreading consistency.

philly lemon cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups honey maid graham crumbs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (250 g) packages philadelphia brick cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 4 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• heat oven to 325 degrees f.
• mix graham crumbs and butter. reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
• beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. add sour cream, zest and juice; mix well. add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• bake 40 minutes or until centre is almost set; cool completely. refrigerate 4 hours.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Lemon Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the room temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon peel. beat for an additional 2 minutes. batter will look curdled. combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. pour the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated. pour the batter into a prepared 8x4 inch loaf pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a plate.
• to make glaze: whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar. pour glaze over entire cake and allow cake to cool while the glaze is soaked in.

blackberry bubble ring

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 18 frozen dinner rolls, thawed
• 1/2 cup blackberry jam
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a tube pan.
• flatten each dinner roll into a circle, then place about 1/2 teaspoonful blackberry jam the center of the dough. roll the filled dough into a ball, then transfer the dough into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• combine the corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. pour over the baked rolls, and allow syrup to be absorbed before removing from the pan. to remove from the pan, run a paring knife between the bread and the edge of the pan. hold the pan on its side and gently tap the sides of the pan against the counter to loosen it. cover the pan with a plate or cooling rack, and invert it to tip the bread out of the pan and the plate.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

Peach Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 lemons, zested
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
• in a saucepan over low heat, mix the peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. cook and stir until sugar is melted and mixture is slightly thickened.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. stir in eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup oil, and orange juice. mix until smooth. pour 1/2 the batter into the prepared pan. layer with 1/2 the peach mixture, then with remaining batter. top with remaining peach mixture.
• bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Anu's Bhapa Doi

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (32 ounce) container plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 10 hrs 40 mins


• line a large strainer with a large coffee filter, or several layers of cheesecloth. pour the yogurt into the lined strainer, and set it over a bowl. cover and refrigerate until the yogurt has reached the consistency of soft cream cheese, about 8 hours.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8-inch pie tin.
• discard the liquid that has drained from the yogurt. place the yogurt into the bowl, and whisk in the condensed milk. pour into the prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until the mixture is firm and the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. remove from the oven, and sprinkle almonds over top. cool to room temperature before slicing into wedges and serving.

German Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. mix in potatoes and onion.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. in batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. press to flatten. cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. drain on paper towels.

spiced apple coffee cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cold butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan. sprinkle sugar in the pan to coat. whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl.
• beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the vanilla with the last egg. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. spread into prepared pan.
• top the cake with the sliced apples, arranged in an overlapping spiral pattern. in a small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and butter with fork until crumbly. sprinkle over the apples.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Emily's Famous Hash Browns

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium russet potatoes, shredded
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.
• heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. when oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer. cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. it should take at least 5 minutes per side. if you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
• remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

easy blackberry crumble cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup milk, or as needed
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into small chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• stir blackberries and 1/4 cup white sugar together in a bowl.
• mix oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl.
• mix flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a third bowl. add milk to flour mixture; mix well. pour batter into prepared baking dish. top with blackberry mixture; sprinkle oat mixture over blackberries. top oat mixture with butter chunks.
• bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.

light and airy cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). wrap the exterior of an 8-inch springform pan with aluminum foil, then spray the interior with cooking spray. spread the vanilla wafer crumbs over the bottom and sides of the pan, pressing firmly to adhere.
• cream together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl. stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. add the cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.
• use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture . gently run the spatula through the center of the bowl, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated. add the remaining egg whites, folding just until incorporated. pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. place springform pan on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes. the cheesecake is ready when the edges have nicely puffed and the surface of the cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken. turn off the oven, and allow the cheesecake to rest in the oven for 1 hour before placing into the refrigerator, and cooling 4 hours to overnight.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

® Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 drops yellow food coloring
• 1 drop red food coloring
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat well. beat sour cream and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture until batter is smooth.
• transfer one cup of the cream cheese mixture to a small bowl and stir in orange extract, yellow food coloring, and red food coloring until batter is smooth and orange.
• pour uncolored batter into prepared graham cracker crust. drop spoonfuls of orange batter over the top of the uncolored batter and run a knife through the orange batter to create a marbled effect.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm and center is slightly loose, 30 to 35 minutes. cool at room temperature for 1 hour. cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

quick strawberry shortcake

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pints ripe strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 5 prepared strawberry shortcake cups
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place the strawberries into a glass bowl and sprinkle with sugar. stir condensed milk into strawberries and mash together with a fork until somewhat juicy. cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• place each shortcake cup a dessert plate. evenly divide the strawberries and their juice among the shortcake cups. top with whipped cream to serve.

lemon cake from scratch

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter and flour two 8-inch cake pans, tapping out excess flour.
• whisk flour, lemon zest, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
• beat butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. beat eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, into creamed butter mixture on low speed, beating well after each addition before adding the next. beat lemon juice into butter mixture. beat flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, into butter mixture until batter is just combined. divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until cake pulls away from sides of pan, 32 to 35 minutes. cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes. run a knife around the edges of pan and invert cake a wire rack to cool.

buttermilk oatmeal pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mix buttermilk and oats in a large bowl; allow to rest about 5 minutes. stir flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt into oat mixture. add eggs and vegetable oil; mix until just combined.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. drop batter by large spoonfuls the griddle; cook until form and the edges are dry, about 3 minutes. flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes more. repeat with remaining batter.

glazed doughnut strawberry shortcake

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 glazed doughnuts, halved horizontally
• 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• beat cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• place the bottom half of one doughnut on a plate. spoon 1/4 cup whipped cream the doughnut, arrange 1/4 of the sliced strawberries over the whipped cream, and then spoon another 1/4 cup whipped cream over the strawberries. top with remaining doughnut half. repeat with remaining doughnuts, cream, and strawberries.

good old fashioned pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. brown on both sides and serve hot.

No Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as jell-o®)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (5 ounce) can cold evaporated milk
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs


• dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; cool in refrigerator until thick, but not set, about 20 minutes.
• beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
• beat evaporated milk in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until whipped and thick. gradually pour strawberry gelatin mixture into evaporated milk, beating constantly. fold cream cheese mixture into gelatin-milk mixture to form cheesecake filling.
• set graham cracker crust on a baking sheet or plate to maintain stability. pour cheesecake filling into crust. refrigerate until cake is set, at least 3 1/2 hours.

Eastern Shore Soft Crabs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 soft shell blue crabs
• 4 slices center-cut bacon
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup pancake mix
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• wrap each crab with a slice of bacon, then dip it into the eggs followed by the pancake mix.
• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the bacon-wrapped crab into the skillet, and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.

Quick And Easy Summer Limoncello Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• cooking spray
• cake:
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• glaze:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray.
• whisk sour cream, white sugar, canola oil, eggs, 3 tablespoons limoncello, and lemon zest together in a large bowl.
• sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. add flour mixture to sour cream mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until batter is just combined. pour batter into prepared cake pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 33 to 35 minutes. cool cake in the pan for 5 minutes.
• whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur together in a bowl until glaze is thin and smooth. spread glaze over the top of the cake. cool cake completely before slicing.

pineapple sponge cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
• 12 maraschino cherries

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• sift the cake flour and baking powder together.
• separate the eggs, put the egg yolks into a large bowl and the egg whites into a small bowl. with an electric mixer beat the egg yolks until thick and fluffy, about 2 minutes. gradually beat in 3/4 cup of the white sugar. add the lemon juice and pineapple juice. add the sifted cake flour mixture gradually while continually beating. beat only until just blended (about 1 1/2 minutes).
• with an electric mixer beat the egg whites with the salt until moist peaks form (about 1 minute). gradually beat in 3/4 cup of the white sugar (about 50 seconds).
• fold the beaten egg whites into the batter and mix only until blended. pour batter into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan. with a knife or spatula gently cut through batter going round in a circular motion six times to release any air .
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for about 1 hour or until golden brown and firm to the touch. invert pan on rack to cool. once cake is cool loosen sides with a spatula and remove from pan. frost cake with whipped cream and garnish with wedges of pineapple and maraschino cherries.

Simple Banana Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. stir bananas into butter mixture.
• sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. stir flour mixture into banana mixture until batter is evenly blended. pour batter into prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Grandma Ruby's Buttermilk Pound Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter-flavored extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as bundt®).
• sift flour, salt, and baking soda together into a bowl. repeat sifting process 2 more times.
• beat sugar and shortening together until smooth and creamy. add flour mixture, buttermilk, eggs, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and butter extract; beat until batter is just combined. pour batter into prepared tube pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 75 minutes. cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cheesy Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits (optional)
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• mix together potatoes, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
• stir flour, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.
• heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into per patty into skillet. cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
• drain cooked pancakes on paper towel-lined plate.

Pecan Pound Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

• cream together butter and sugar. add eggs one at a time beating after each one.
• blend in the flour, vanilla extract, butter extract and pecans. pour into a greased and floured bundt or tube pan.
• bake in a preheated 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. remove from oven and remove cake from pan right away, cool then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

fluffy pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter the skillet, and cook until appear on the surface. flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.