Mom's Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups shredded potato
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 6 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe

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


• mix potato, onion, eggs, crackers, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
• pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to fill about 1/2-inch deep; heat over medium-high heat.
• drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture, first pressing potato mixture against the side of the bowl to remove excess liquid, into the hot oil; slightly flatten the latkes into the oil with the back of your spoon so they are evenly thick.
• cook in hot oil until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. drain latkes on a plate lined with a paper towel.

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.

fabulous carrot cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 1/2 cups butter, divided
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 (20 ounce) can dole® crushed pineapple, well drained
• 4 cups shredded dole carrots
• 1 cup dole seedless raisins
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

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


• beat 1 cup butter and sugars until light and fluffy in large bowl. beat in eggs. beat in crushed pineapple, carrots, raisins and vanilla.
• stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in medium bowl. gradually add to pineapple mixture and beat until well blended. pour into 2 9-inch greased and floured cake pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. cool in pans 15 minutes. remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
• beat cream cheese with remaining 1/2 cup butter until smooth. beat in powdered sugar, lemon peel and juice until smooth. spread frosting over cakes. garnish with additional crushed pineapple and grated carrots, if desired.

prune cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• cake:
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• icing:
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup, such as karo®

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• combine prunes and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until prunes are tender, about 5 minutes. drain and set aside.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as a bundt®).
• mix flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, allspice, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl. combine vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk, and eggs in a separate bowl; pour them into the flour mixture. mix until fully incorporated. use an electric mixer to blend in the drained prunes; the mixer will break them up a bit. stir in the chopped pecans.
• pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. remove cake from oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• to make icing, combine 1 cup sugar, margarine, 1/2 cup buttermilk, vanilla extract, and corn syrup in a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. boil for a full 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• invert cake a platter and pour hot icing over the 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.

Brown Sugar Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 eggs

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
• cream the brown sugar and the butter. add the eggs, and mix well.
• mix the baking soda and the sour cream, and add this to the creamed mixture.
• sift the flour with the baking powder and spices. add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir in the raisins. pour batter into three 9 inch round greased and floured cake pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes or until cakes tests done.

paximade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. add the anise seed and mix well.
• in a separate large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in one egg, and then the other. beat for 1 minute.
• beginning with the flour mixture, alternately add the milk and flour to the large bowl with the creamed butter and sugar. mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
• spoon batter into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
• bake in a preheated 350 degree f (175 degrees c) oven for 50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting a cooling rack. may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

In A Jar

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 4 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
• cheesecake:
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 fresh strawberries, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl. press 1/4 the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each jar.
• beat cream cheese and whipped topping together with an electric mixer in a bowl until well blended. beat 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy. spoon 1/4 the cream cheese mixture graham cracker crust in each jar. top each cheesecake with sliced strawberries. refrigerate cheesecakes until serving time.

lady baltimore cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 recipe lady baltimore frosting
• 1/2 cup raisins, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup chopped candied cherries
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch round layer pans.
• in a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla together well. beat until light and fluffy.
• stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 parts alternating with milk in 2 parts, beginning and ending with flour.
• using clean beaters, beat egg whites in mixing bowl until soft peaks form. add 1/2 cup sugar gradually while beating until stiff. fold whipped egg whites into batter. pour into prepared pans.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. cool.
• to make filling: stir 2 cups lady baltimore frosting, raisins, nuts, cherries, and 2 teaspoons vanilla or all together. use as filling to spread between layers. spread remaining frosting on tops and sides of cake.

rich dark fruitcake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 6 cups golden raisins
• 3 cups dried currants
• 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
• 6 cups raisins
• 1 pound candied mixed citrus peel
• 1/2 pound candied cherries
• 2 cups almonds
• 2 cups butter
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 2 cups white sugar
• 12 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 12 egg whites
• 1/2 cup grape juice
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

Recipe

Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs


• wash and dry the raisins and the currants. wash, dry, pit, and chop the dates. chop the raisins and the citrus peel. slice the cherries. blanch the almonds, and slice them lengthwise. combine fruits and nuts in large bowl.
• grease and line 3 standard christmas cake pans (these round pans are at least 3 inches deep and come in a set of three sizes- 5, 7, and 9 inch across) with 4 layers of heavy waxed paper, or 3 layers of brown paper. grease again. preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
• sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices a piece of waxed paper. remove 1 cup of this flour mixture, and combine with fruit and nuts. mix until fruit is well coated.
• cream the butter until fluffy. add extracts. gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy. beat egg yolks until light and lemon-colored, and beat into the butter mixture. stir in the molasses, and beat together well. add half of the remaining flour mixture, and blend thoroughly.
• beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into batter. stir in lightly the remaining flour mixture alternately with grape juice and coffee. add floured fruit and nuts, blending in until fruit is well distributed.
• turn batter into prepared cake tins, filling each about 2/3 full and spreading batter evenly. bake in center of oven. bake small cake 2 1/2 hours, medium cake 3 1/2 hours, and large cake 4 to 4 1/2 hours. remove from oven and allow to stand 5 minutes, then turn out on wire rack to cool.

Absolutely Delicious 'scratch' Cake!

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 4 cups ricotta cheese
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• make cake batter as directed on box. pour into prepared pan.
• mix together ricotta, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon or lemon juice. pour mixture over cake batter, but do not mix it in.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Potato Squash Cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups shredded potatoes
• 1 cup shredded yellow squash
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons self-rising flour
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cooking oil

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, combine potatoes, squash, onion, egg, flour, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. if the batter is too thin, add more flour; if too thick, add milk. form batter into 3-inch patties.
• cover the bottom of a large skillet with just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan, and heat over medium-high heat. place patties in hot oil, and cook until golden brown on each side; drain on paper towels.

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.

eggnog pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups eggnog

Recipe

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


• heat vegetable oil in a griddle or shallow frying pan over medium heat.
• whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; stir eggnog into flour mixture until batter is smooth.
• pour enough batter into the heated griddle to make a 4- to 5-inch circle. cook until appear around the edges and bottom is browned, about 5 minutes. flip and cook until other side is evenly browned, about 5 more minutes. repeat with remaining batter.

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.

Sweet Vanilla Cherry Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (21 ounce) can lucky leaf® regular or premium cherry pie filling
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• dash of salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• beat together eggs, sugar, oil, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. spread 2/3 of the batter into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• spread lucky leaf cherry pie filling on top of batter. drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls on top of the pie filling layer.
• stir together the sugar and the cinnamon. sprinkle over top of cake. bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• serve warm or cooled.

Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Recipe

• combine the sugar, water, shortening, raisins, spices, and salt in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir while cooking for 3 minutes. cool.
• measure flour, soda, and baking powder, and sift together.
• gradually stir dry ingredients into raisin mixture. beat well. if an almond cake is desired, stir in almond extract and almonds. pour batter into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for about 1 hour.

Mascarpone Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, thawed
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• line 12 muffin cups with liners.
• stir cake mix, water, mascarpone cheese, vegetable oil, and egg whites in a bowl until well combined.
• pour cake mixture into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• place strawberries in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
• stir pureed strawberries and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl.
• spoon strawberry mixture on top of cupcakes.

rainbow cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 drops red food coloring
• 3 drops green food coloring
• 3 drops yellow food coloring
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup apple jelly
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5 ounces sliced frozen strawberries

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 9 inch square pans.
• beat eggs in mixing bowl until frothy. gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. beat until light colored and thick.
• in another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together. fold into egg mixture.
• into hot milk, stir vanilla and butter until melted. fold milk mixture into batter. divide batter in 3 equal parts into separate bowls.
• add a few drops of red food colouring one batter. stir to mix. spread into a prepared pan. add a few drops of yellow food colouring into another batter. stir to mix. spread into a prepared pan. add a few drops of green food coloring into remaining batter. stir to mix. spread into remaining pan. to summarize, make three different coloured batters, and pour each into a prepared pan.
• bake in oven for about 10 to 15 minutes until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. let stand 8 to 10 minutes. turn out racks to cool.
• trim cake layers of rough edges. cut each layer into 2 even layers.
• mash apple or crabapple jelly with fork. spread some over 1 pink layer on tray. spread 1 green layer with jelly, and place on top. spread yellow layer with jelly, and place on top of green strip. repeat with remaining 3 layers in same order, making 6 layers. spread jelly on top and sides if preferred, but it is not necessary. trim edges if needed.
• to make strawberry fluff: place 1 egg white, 1/2 cup sugar, thawed strawberries, and 1/8 teaspoon salt into top of double boiler. beat with electric beater to mix well. place over rapidly boiling water. continue beating while it cooks until stiff peaks form when beater is lifted. remove frosting from heat, and spread over cake.

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.

bridal shower cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 egg whites

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
• cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. sift flour with baking powder and salt, and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. beat well. stir in vanilla.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. divide batter into prepared pans.
• bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
• allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert a wire rack to cool completely. cover with white butter icing, and decorate as desired.

graduation cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 10 egg whites
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/3 cups shortening
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter
• 8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• measure sifted flour, add baking powder and 2 teaspoons salt, and sift together three times. beat egg whites until foamy, add 1 cup white sugar gradually, and continue beating only until mixture will stand in soft peaks. cream shortening, add 2 1/2 cups white sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy. add flour, alternately with milk, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. add 2 teaspoons vanilla and egg whites and beat thoroughly into batter.
• turn batter into one round 10 inch pan and one round 8 inch pan, 3 inches deep, each lined on bottom with paper, filling each pan about half full of batter. bake in moderate oven 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), placing the smaller layer towards front of oven for quicker and easier removal when done. bake the 8 inch cake 1 hour, or until done; bake the 10 inch cake about 10 minutes longer.
• cool cakes in pans on racks 15 minutes. then loosen from sides of pans with spatula, turn out, remove paper, and turn right side up on racks to cool. when thoroughly cooled, at least 2 hours, brush cakes to remove any loose crumbs. prepare creamy butter frosting and set aside about 2 cups of frosting for decorating. spread with frosting. you can tint the frosting the color or colors you want and be able to write on top of cake.
• to make creamy butter frosting: cream 1 cup butter or margarine; add part of the confectioners' sugar gradually, blending after each addition. mix in 4 teaspoons vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt. then add remaining sugar alternately with milk, until of right consistency to spread. beat after each addition until smooth. makes about 5 cups. (while frosting cake, keep bowl of frosting covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.)

Kartoshnik With Cheese And Onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 5 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Recipe

• in a medium pot, add potatoes, cover with water and boil until cooked. when done, drain water and discard. mash potatoes and set aside.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). prepare a 9x9-inch oven-proof baking dish by spraying with a no-stick vegetable spray or rub inside with butter or margarine.
• in a separate bowl, beat eggs, add whipping cream and salt, and whisk until blended. add mashed potatoes and mix until well blended. add both cheeses and onions and stir well. add baking powder and mix well. pour potato mixture into prepared baking dish and level.
• bake at 450 degrees f (230 degrees c) for 35 minutes or until top has a nice light brown color. remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. (the kartoshnik will rise when cooking, but will settle when removed from oven and cooled slightly.)
• in a small pot, melt butter or margarine.
• cut kartoshnik into 3x3-inch squares and serve with melted butter or margarine, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of green onions. you can also use plain yogurt, or low fat sour cream.

Anniversary Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 2 2/3 cups sifted cake flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 egg whites
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line the bottom of two 9 inch round pans, two 9 inch square pans, or one 10 x 16 inch pan.
• combine sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
• beat egg whites until foamy. add 1/2 cup of the sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.
• cream shortening. add remaining 1-1/4 cups sugar gradually, and cream together until light and fluffy. add flour alternately with milk, a small amount at a time; beat after each addition until smooth. stir in vanilla. add meringue, and beat thoroughly into batter. spoon the batter into the prepared pan or pans.
• bake cake in 9 inch round pans or 10 x 16 inch pan for about 30 minutes. the baking time for the square pans is 25 minutes. cool. spread lemon orange filling between layers, and snowy boiled icing over top and sides of cake. decorate plate with small flowers.

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.

Banana Plum Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
• 1 cup plums, pitted and chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• in a large bowl, mash the sugar and margarine together until creamy, and beat in the eggs. in a separate bowl, sift the flour with baking powder and baking soda. stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture in thirds, alternating with the mashed bananas until the batter is smooth and well combined. gently fold in the plums, and place the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nana V's Company Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

• prepare cake mix as directed on package.
• for the frosting: in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then fold in whipped topping and mix until smooth. spread on top of cooled cake.
• top with sliced fresh fruits, such as strawberries, kiwi, peaches, pineapple, blueberries, etc.

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.

Fresh Blueberry Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup blueberries

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x8-inch pan.
• sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. beat shortening in a separate bowl until creamy; stir into flour mixture, alternating with milk. beat flour-shortening mixture until mixed, about 2 minutes. add egg and beat until mixed, about 1 minute.
• combine lemon zest with blueberries in a bowl; fold into batter. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

Dutch Babies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 9 eggs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). lightly grease four 9 inch cake pans.
• in a large bowl, beat together cream, flour, salt and eggs. pour into prepared pans.
• bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.

cherry glazed sponge cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
• in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in almond extract. fold in flour until just blended. spread batter into prepared pan. with the tip of a knife, mark squares in the batter. spoon equal portions of pie filling in the center of each square.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. allow to cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

aunt lydia's apple cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 7 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup tapioca
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• sift flour and salt together into a medium bowl. cut in butter as for pie crust to pea sized pieces. set aside.
• put warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. add yeast. let dissolve. add slightly beaten egg yolks to yeast mixture.
• add flour mixture and gently mix until mixture forms a ball. divide in half. use one-half for bottom and one-half for top crust. roll out one crust to fit a 9x13 inch ungreased pan. sprinkle tapioca over dough.
• fill with sliced apples, piled high. sprinkle with mixture of 3/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• roll top crust to fit pan. put top over apples, seal in around pan, tucking top under (do not flute). do not prick.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes. while still slightly warm, frost with butter frosting.

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.

Crusty Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray pan with non-stick spray.
• cream together the shortening and sugar. add eggs, vanilla, flour and mix well.
• pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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.

Old Fashioned Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe

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


• mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until batter consistency.
• heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. drop 4-inch circles of batter into hot oil. cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. repeat with remaining batter.

ellen szaller's mashed potato pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 potatoes - peeled, boiled and mashed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Recipe

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


• in a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. stir in mashed potatoes and onion until thoroughly combined. in a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and stir lightly into potato mixture.
• stir in corn syrup and nutmeg, mixing well. heat a large griddle to medium-high heat. coat with shortening and spoon potato mixture griddle in 12 equal portions. fry until brown on both sides. serve hot.

crema de fruta

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• cake
• 6 eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• filling
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup cake flour
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 5 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• topping
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can , drained and juice reserved
• 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). butter a 9x13 inch oval, glass baking dish.
• to prepare cake: beat 6 eggs until fluffy. beat in 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and thick. fold in 1 1/4 cups cake flour, nutmeg and salt. stir in melted butter. pour into prepared pan.
• bake 15 to 20 minutes, until center springs back when lightly touched. let cool 10 minutes in pan before transferring to wire rack to cool completely. split cake horizontally into two layers.
• to prepare filling: combine 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cake flour, 5 egg yolks, water and vanilla in a medium saucepan over low heat. cook and stir until thickened, 15 minutes. let cool completely.
• to prepare topping: place reserved juice in a small saucepan over low heat. stir in gelatin and continue stirring until completely dissolved. set aside.
• to assemble: return bottom cake layer to glass dish. spread half the filling over the layer. top with remaining layer and remaining filling. arrange on top and cover with gelatin mixture. chill 4 to 8 hours, until set.

Sweet Polish Cherry Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups pitted sweet cherries
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda together until evenly combined.
• melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the pitted cherries in the butter until they are tender, sprinkling them with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 8 to 10 minutes. set aside.
• form a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in 1/2 cup olive oil, eggs, and yogurt; use your fingers to lightly stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture to make a soft dough. scrape the batter into a 9x12-inch baking dish. drizzle the batter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and top with the cherries.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set and golden on top, about 40 minutes. a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.

fresh pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons strawberry-flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake pie crust until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• remove crust from oven and turn oven temperature down to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl until smoothly combined.
• pour filling into crust.
• bake until filling is set, about 30 minutes.
• remove from oven and let cool completely.
• whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and strawberry gelatin in a saucepan until smooth; place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. cook, stirring constantly, until the gelatin has dissolved and the glaze has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• arrange the sliced strawberries atop the cheese filling.
• pour warm glaze over sliced strawberries. chill thoroughly in refrigerator before serving.

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.

Pink Angel Dessert

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (9 inch) angel food cake

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• place warm water in small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin on the surface. let stand 3 to 4 minutes. stir in sugar and place over low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. remove from heat and stir in lemonade concentrate. chill in refrigerator until partially set, mixture should be the consistency of unbeaten egg whites, 10 to 20 minutes.
• pour mixture into large mixing bowl and beat in evaporated milk until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. tear angel food cake into bite sized pieces and fold into mixture. spoon into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and freeze for 1 hour. slice and serve.

Crusty Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray pan with non-stick spray.
• cream together the shortening and sugar. add eggs, vanilla, flour and mix well.
• pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Gumdrop Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup gumdrops, chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees c). grease and flour 10 inch tube pan. set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs, one at a time.
• in a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and fold into creamed mixture alternately with water. coat raisins and gumdrops with flour. stir flavorings, gumdrops and raisins into creamed mixture.
• mix well and pour into prepared pan. bake for 1 1/2 hours.

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.

Festive Fruitcake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package date bread mix
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups raisins
• 3 (8 ounce) packages mixed candied fruit

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour bottom and sides of a 10 inch tube pan or bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, combine eggs and water. stir in bread mix, chopped pecans, raisins, and candied fruit. pour into prepared pan.
• bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• cool in pan for 30 minutes. loosen edges and remove from pan. cool completely. wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store in refrigerator.

Cocoa Blueberry Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 pint fresh blueberries

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8 inch square baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa. in a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk. mix in the dry ingredients using an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. mix blueberries into the other half, then pour into the pan.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

pavlova

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon malt vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 150 degrees f (65 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper. trace around a 9 or 10 inch round pan the paper to make a guide for spreading the meringue.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add sugar and salt. when mixture is stiff and sugar and salt appear to be dissolved, add the vinegar and vanilla.
• spread mixture parchment paper, using the circular guide.
• bake in the preheated oven 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.

Cranberry-hazelnut Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 3/4 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter and flour a 9 inch springform pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. fold in cranberries and hazelnuts. pour batter into prepared pan. mix together 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over cake, and swirl through the batter.
• bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

banana-nog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• cake:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups eggnog
• 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
• frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
• mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. beat margarine and white sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated; stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. stir butter mixture into flour mixture, alternating with eggnog, until well combined. fold in bananas. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. remove from oven and cool on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
• beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl until creamy and smooth; beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. add confectioners' sugar; beat on medium-low speed with an electric hand mixer until combined. spread frosting cooled cake.

pineapple upside down cake from dole®

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (20 ounce) can dole® pineapple slices
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 maraschino cherries
• 1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Recipe

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


• spray pan with non-stick cooking spray. drain pineapple.
• stir together melted margarine and brown sugar in 8-inch cake pan. place pineapple slices in sugar mixture. place cherry in center of each pineapple slice and in the center of the pan.
• prepare cake mix according to the package directions. pour cake batter evenly over pineapple.
• bake at 350 degrees f, 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• cool 5 minutes. loosen edges and turn out serving platter.

old fashioned german cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 7 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups whipped heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and butter until smooth. measure 1 cup crumb mixture and set aside. press remaining mixture on bottom and sides of a 12 inch springform pan. chill for 1 hour in refrigerator or 1/2 hour in freezer. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix together cottage cheese and flour. push through a sieve into a large bowl and set aside. in a medium bowl, beat eggs until frothy. add sugar, gradually to eggs, beat until light and fluffy. add salt, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla until smooth. fold in whipped cream. fold into cheese mixture until no streaks remain. fill shell with cheese mixture. sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over top of cheese cake.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. turn off oven and let cheese cake sit in oven for 1/2 hour or longer, until it is cooled. chill in refrigerator.

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.

Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 (16 ounce) can
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). spray one 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• in a medium sized bowl combine flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and . mix until just combined and pour into the prepared pan. sprinkle top with the brown sugar.
• bake at 32 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

pear preserves cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup pear preserves
• 5 egg whites
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; set aside. toss pecans in 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the yolks one at a time. dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. fold in the pecan mixture and the pear preserves.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• make frosting: in a large saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar and milk. cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. remove from heat and set aside. place remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar in a cast iron skillet, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup. remove from heat and carefully stir in butter. gradually pour syrup mixture into milk mixture in saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches soft ball stage (240 degrees f/ 115 degrees c). remove from heat and beat at medium speed of electric mixture for about 5 minutes or until thick enough to spread. spread immediately on cooled cake.

sour cream streusel coffee cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). coat a 10 inch tube pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust with bread crumbs. sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. set aside. in a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients - brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped pecans; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing just until incorporated. spoon half of the batter into prepared pan. sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter. repeat with remaining batter and streusel mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar with milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. drizzle over the cake.

Red Velvet Cake Vi

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 fluid ounce red food coloring
• 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 3 - 8 inch pans. sift together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the oil, applesauce and sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. stir in the vanilla, vinegar and red food coloring. divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool, then frost with low-fat cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with toasted chopped pecans.
• to make low-fat cream cheese frosting: in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. beat in whipped topping and 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.

orange date nut cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3 1/3 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon extract
• 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups orange juice
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a 10 inch tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. grease the paper. dredge the dates and nuts in the flour and set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, beating well. add flour, alternating with milk, and mix well. add vanilla and lemon flavorings. fold in nuts and dates.
• pour batter into a 10 inch tube pan. bake at 350 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. remove from oven and pour orange syrup over cake immediately. cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove from pan. let stand upside-down overnight, then turn over and serve.
• to make the orange syrup: in a medium bowl, combine orange juice and confectioners sugar. mix until smooth.

cakey cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 (16 ounce) packages cottage cheese
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside. stir in butter to remaining crumb mixture. mix well and press into the bottom and 1 inch up the side of a 9 inch springform pan. chill in refrigerator.
• in a large bowl, stir together sugar and heavy cream until sugar is dissolved. beat in cottage cheese, egg yolks, flour, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. pour batter into crust. sprinkle top with reserved crumb mixture.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until filling is just set. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven, with the door closed, for 1 hour. chill in refrigerator.

Cream Cheese Frosting Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (3 ounce) package neufchatel cheese
• 2 cups low fat margarine
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and margarine until smooth. add vanilla. add sugar 1/4 cup at a time until all is added. beat until smooth.

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.

Lite Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 2 egg whites
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• force cottage cheese through a sieve, or pulse until creamy in a food processor or blender; set aside
• in a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar and salt. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened; remove from heat. in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. stir into the custard mixture. stir in creamed cottage cheese and lemon juice.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold whites into cheese mixture. pour filling into graham cracker crust. chill for several hours in the refrigerator before serving.

deep-dish cheesecake coffee cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup strawberry, apricot or raspberry preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• to make the crust, in a medium bowl, combine the baking mix, 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter and milk. stir until a dough forms, then turn the dough out a clean surface that has been dusted with some baking mix. knead for 30 turns. pat the dough into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9 inch round cake pan. in the same bowl, beat together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, eggs and cream cheese. pour over the dough in the pan.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden and the filling is set. allow the coffee cake to cool for 10 minutes, then spread the fruit preserves over the top.