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Monday, 25 June 2012

Today's 700 Cake Recipes - 1


MUSHROOM PHYLLO TARTS

3/4 c. dairy sour cream

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/4 c. dry bread crumbs

1 tbsp. dried dill weed

1/2 tsp. salt

1-2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 (4.5 oz.) jar Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 c. butter or margarine

8 (18 x 14 inch) frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed

1 (4.5 oz.) jar Green Giant whole mushrooms, drained


v      Heat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, bread crumbs, dill weed, salt and lemon juice; blend well.
v      Stir in sliced mushrooms. Set aside.
v      To make garlic butter, in small skillet over low heat, cook garlic in butter until tender, stirring constantly.
v      Coat 16 muffin cups with garlic butter. Set aside. Brush large cookie sheet with garlic butter.
v      Unroll phyllo sheets; cover with plastic wrap or towel.
v      Brush one phyllo sheet lightly with garlic butter; place on buttered cookie sheet.
v      Brush second phyllo sheet lightly with garlic butter; place on top of first buttered sheet.
v      Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets.
v      With sharp knife, cut through all layers of phyllo sheets to make 16 rectangles.
v      Lightly press each rectangle into garlic buttered muffin cup.
v      Spoon heaping tablespoonful sour cream mixture into each cup.
v      Top each with whole mushroom, pushing stem into filling. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown.

SPICY CRAB CAKES

2 lg. eggs

1/2 lb. fresh lump crabmeat

1 c. ricotta cheese

1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos

3 tbsp. snipped chives

3/4 c. fine seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/4 c. salad oil

1 (7 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained

1/3 c. mayonnaise


v      In medium bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Stir in crab, cheeses, chives and 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
v      Form heaping table spoon fuls of crab mixture into 1/4 inch thick cakes; on sheet of waxed paper, coat cakes with remaining bread crumbs.
v      Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheet with paper towels.
v      In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
v      In hot oil, fry crab cakes, a few at a time, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes in all.
v      As cakes cook, remove from pan, drain on prepared baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
v      In food processor, process red peppers with mayonnaise until smooth. Serve with crab cakes. 12 servings.


CAKE DOUGHNUTS

2 eggs, beaten

1 c. sugar

1 c. buttermilk

1/3 c. oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. nutmeg

3 to 3 1/2 c. flour


v      Mix and leave in refrigerator overnight (makes easier to handle). Roll dough out and cut doughnuts with a cutter.
v      Place in very hot oil.
v      Turn doughnuts as soon as they surface.
v      With hot oil, need to be watched so they won't burn.


GRANDMA'S FRY CAKES

1 1/2 c. sugar

3 eggs

3 tbsp. melted butter

1 c. buttermilk

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. baking powder

4 c. flour, sifted

1 tsp. vanilla


v      Beat eggs, add sugar, melted butter, vanilla and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients, mix well.
v      Cover. Store in refrigerator overnight.
v      Roll dough about 1/2 inch thick, cut out.
v      Fry in hot lard or shortening until brown.
v      Makes 3 dozen.


BAKED PANCAKES

1/4 c. margarine or butter

1/4 c. brown sugar

1/3 c. pancake or maple syrup

v      Mix these together in pan over low heat until butter is melted. Pour into a 9-inch round cake pan or pie pan.
v      Pancake mix for about 10 pancakes.
v      4-6 servings. Mix as directed on package. Spoon batter over syrup mixture.
v      Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes or until top springs back when touched.
v      Invert onto serving plate. A favorite breakfast for when the kids have a "sleep-over."


APPLE PANCAKES

2 tbsp. butter

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. milk

1 egg

1 tsp. salad oil

1 apple, pared and sliced

1/2 c. pancake mix

v      Melt butter, combine apple, sugar, and cinnamon, heat together until bubbly.
v      Combine pancake mix, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, egg, milk, and oil.
v      Pour this mixture over the apple mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
v      Serve with powdered sugar or syrup


CRESCENT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE CAKE

2 pkgs. crescent rolls

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

1/2 to 3/4 c. sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 bag milk chocolate chips (reserve 1/2 c. chips)

v      Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with 1 package of crescent rolls, press to seal.
v      Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until creamy.
v      Add the chocolate chips less the reserved chips.
v      Spread on the filling to 1/4 inch from the edges.
v      Top with second package of crescent rolls.
v      Pinch the edges together.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
v      Remove, frost immediately while hot.
v      Melt reserved chips in microwave and drizzle on iced cheese cake.

FROSTING:

1 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tbsp. warm milk

v      Mix together. Frost baked cheese cake. Refrigerate when cool.
v      Makes 24 to 36 squares


DIRT CAKE

1 lg. bag Oreo cookies

1/2 stick butter or margarine

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

2 lg. boxes of vanilla instant pudding

2 c. milk

1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip

8 inch flower pot

Artificial flower (if you desire)

Crush in blender, or food processor, 1 large bag of Oreo cookies, set aside.
Cream together: 1/2 stick butter or margarine

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

v      In large bowl, mix 2 large boxes of vanilla instant pudding (add amount of milk according to package of pudding).
v      Add cream cheese mixture and 8 ounces of Cool Whip.
v      Beat together until mixed.
v      In an 8 inch flower pot, layer the cookie mixture, then the pudding mixture, then the cookie mixture, and so on.
v      End up with the cookie mixture (this looks like dirt).
v      Add an artificial flower in top


DIRT CAKE
Need a planter, put lid in bottom of planter to keep cake from dripping out. Use planter only for this dessert.

1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip

1 lg. pkg. Oreo cookies

4 tbsp. butter

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 c. powdered sugar

3 1/2 c. milk

2 pkgs. French vanilla pudding (instant)

v      Crush cookies, cream and all cookies together and set aside.
v      Cream together 4 tablespoons butter, one 8 ounce package of cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
v      Mix in 3 1/2 cups of milk, 2 packages of French vanilla pudding and 12 ounce Cool Whip.
v      Lay one layer of crumbs over top of lid you placed in bottom of planter and then a layer of cream mixture and repeat and make sure your last layer is cookie crumbs.
v      Put in refrigerator overnight.
v      Before serving have a special artificial flower you insert in middle of cake.
v      Looks like a flower arrangement but only its to eat


MINI CHEESECAKES

12 vanilla wafers

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

v      Line muffin tin with foil cupcake liners. Place 1 vanilla wafer in each liner.
v      Mix cream cheese, vanilla and sugar on medium speed until well blended.
v      Add eggs and mix well. Pour over wafers, filling each one almost full.
v      Bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from muffin pan when cool. Chill.
v      Top with fruit, preserves, nuts or chocolate.
v      These are quick and easy and can be cooled quickly in freezer.
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

1/3 c. shortening

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. peanut butter

2 eggs

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

v      Prepare pans. Cream shortening. Add slowly and beat in 1 cup brown sugar and peanut butter.
v      In another bowl, beat together 2 eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
v      Add this to the first mixture and beat well.
v      Sift together flour, salt and powder.
v      Add dry ingredients alternately to first mixture with 1 cup milk with vanilla.
v      Pour mixture into pans and bake at once until firm in center.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.


HEAVENLY CHEESE CAKE

2 c. fine crumbs

1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. butter

1/4 c. sugar

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

5 eggs

1 c. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 pt. sour cream

6 tbsp. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
v      Combine "crumbs" (graham cracker or cookies), butter and 1/4 cup sugar.
v      Pack into bottom of springform pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.
v      Gently mix cream cheese and eggs. Beat after adding eggs individually.
v      Slowly add 1 cup sugar and vanilla. Pour into pan.
v      Bake 60 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
v      Then combine sour cream, 6 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
v      Top with mixture. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes longer.
v      Allow to cool slowly at room temperature and then refrigerate.
v      Remove springform pan sides


GRANDMA'S POUND CAKE

4 eggs

2 c. sugar

1 c. margarine

3 c. flour

1/2 tsp. soda

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. lemon extract

1 c. sour milk or buttermilk

v      Mix all together and bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes or until done.


CAKE

1 c. coconut

1 c. pecans

1 German chocolate cake mix

1 lg. pkg. cream cheese

1 stick oleo

1 box powdered sugar

v      In bottom of 8 x 12 inch pan, spray real good with Baker's Joy.
v      Will not stick if you use this. Spread the coconut in pan, then pecans on coconut.
v      Mix cake by directions on the package and spread over pecans.
v      Mix cream cheese, oleo, and sugar; mix until smooth and creamy.
v      Add this over cake mix as best you can, it will be stiff.
v      Bake at 350 degrees until tests done. But do not overcook.
v      This is rich and delicious


TWINKIE CAKE

1 (9 x 13) inch chocolate cake

5 tbsp. flour

1 c. milk

1 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. vegetable shortening

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Bake cake and cool. Mix flour and milk. Cook over low heat until thick, remove from heat and cool.
v      Place shortening, butter, salt and vanilla in mixing bowl and mix.
v      Add cooled flour and milk mixture and beat at high speed until filling is like whipped cream.
v      Cut cooled cake in half lengthwise and put on filling.
v      Place top back on and frost with favorite icing


WACKY CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM ICING

3 c. flour, sifted

2 c. sugar

6 tbsp. cocoa

2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

2/3 c. oil

2 tbsp. vinegar

2 tsp. vanilla

2 c. cold water

v      Mix well and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

ICING:

1 c. milk

2 tbsp. flour

Cook and let cool. 1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. Crisco

1/4 lb. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Beat on high speed.
v      Add flour and milk and beat until creamy.


HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

3 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 c. bananas, chopped

1 c. nuts, chopped

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 c. Crisco oil

3 eggs

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple (include juice)

v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan or bundt pan.
v      In bowl, sift flour, sugar, soda, salt and cinnamon.
v      Add remaining ingredients and stir until mixed.
v      Hand mix only. Bake one hour and 10 minutes.
v      Comes out very moist. Makes a big cake


MEXICAN FRUIT CAKE

2 c. sugar

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

1 c. pecans, chopped

1/3 c. oil

1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple

ICING

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese

2 c. confectioners sugar

1 stick oleo

1 tsp. vanilla

CAKE:
v      Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir by hand until completely mixed.
v      Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch baking pan or dish.
v      Bake 40 to 45 minutes in metal pan; 30 to 35 minutes in glass baking dish.

ICING:
v      Mix together. Ice when cake is cool.


MINIATURE CHERRY CHEESECAKES

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

1 tsp. vanilla

2/3 c. sugar

3 eggs

Vanilla wafers

v      Mix first flour ingredients together.
v      Crush vanilla wafers and place in tiny tins in a muffin pan.
v      Put cheesecake mixture in tins.
v      Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.
v      Top with can of cherry pie filling. Chill.

MOUNTAIN CAKE

6 egg yolks

2 c. sugar

1/2 c. bread crumbs

1 c. ground nuts

3/4 c. farina

1/2 tsp. baking powder

6 egg whites

1 qt. whipped cream

v      Separate eggs and reserve whites in small bowl. Beat egg yolks, add sugar gradually and beat.
v      Add bread crumbs, nuts, farina, and baking powder one at a time, beating after each addition.
v      Beat egg white stiff and fold into mixture.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. When cool, crumble into several pieces.
v      Before serving, fold cake into whipped cream. Pile into mountain form and garnish with cherries.
v      This can also be put in a child's sand pain and sprinkled with crushed Oreo cookies.
v      Garnish with a plastic flower and use sand shovel as serving spoon


CHEESE CAKE

1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello

1 c. boiling water

2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

1 c. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk, chilled

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:

22 sqs. graham crackers, crushed

2/3 cube butter, melted

1/4 c. sugar

v      Mix together all crust ingredients. Dissolve Jello mixture and let Jello set slightly.
v      Soften cheese and combine with sugar and vanilla to add to Jello mixture.
v      Whip 1 can chilled evaporated milk, then fold in Jello and cheese mixture.
v      Use 3/4 crust recipe for bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan and then put Jello-cheese and milk mixture in and sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
v      Place in refrigerator. Will serve 15.
v      (I put my utensils in the refrigerator awhile so the milk will whip better


BLACK MAGIC CAKE

2 c. flour

3/4 c. cocoa

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1 c. sour milk

1 tsp. vanilla

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 c. black coffee

1 tsp. salt

1/2 c. vegetable oil

v      Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Batter will be thin.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes


CHEESE CAKE

1 lb. Philadelphia cream cheese

2 eggs

1 c. granulated sugar

1 pt. sour cream

4 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

20 graham crackers

4 tbsp. sugar

1/4 lb. butter

v      Prepare graham cracker crust (20 graham crackers, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 pound melted butter) and press into springform pan.
v      Cream 1 pound of cream cheese, 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar.
v      Pour mixture into crust and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
v      Cool 20 minutes. Make top dressing using 1 pint sour cream, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
v      Pour mixture over cooled cake and return to oven for 5 minutes at 500 degrees.
v      After cake cools, refrigerate several hours before serving


EARTHQUAKE CAKE

1 c. pecans, chopped

1 c. coconut

1 German chocolate box cake mix

1 stick margarine

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 box confectioners sugar

v      Combine the 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup of coconut and put in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
v      Mix the German chocolate cake as directed on the box.
v      Pour over the nuts and coconut.
v      Over low heat, melt the margarine and cream cheese.
v      Slowly stir in the entire box of confectioners sugar.
v      Spoon cream cheese mixture over cake mix.
v      Do not spread, just drop over top.
v      Bake cake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes


NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE

CRUST:

1/4 c. butter, melted

2 c. graham crackers, crushed, crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs


FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

1 (16 oz.) sour cream

1 c. sugar

2 tbsp. almond flavoring

3 eggs

CRUST:
v      Mix butter and crumbs; pat into springform pan. Mix all filling ingredients well, in food processor, blender or with beaters.
v      Pour into crust.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; turn off oven and leave in oven for 1 more hour. Chill.

TOPPING SUGGESTIONS:
v      Fruit pie filling or chocolate squares, melted or 1/2 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons sugar


HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

2 c. flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

1 c. oil

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt (optional)

3 eggs

2 c. bananas, diced

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice

v      Put all ingredients in bowl. Mix until well blended by hand with a wire whisk or spoon (about 300 strokes).
v      Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.
v      Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes (test with toothpick).
v      Bake 40 minutes if using 2 (9 inch) pans.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 box confectioners sugar

1 stick margarine

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

2 tsp. vanilla

v      Beat together with electric mixer.
v      If too thick, add a little milk.

NOTE:

v      Use 1/2 recipe to frost 13 x 9 inch cake.
v      Cream cheeses and margarine should be at room temperature


TOLL HOUSE CUP CAKES

1/2 c. soft butter

6 tbsp. granulated sugar

6 tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

1 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour, sifted

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

TOPPING:

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. salt

6 oz. pkg. (1 c.) semi-chocolate chips

1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

1/2 tsp. vanilla

v      Combine and beat until creamy first four ingredients then beat in egg.
v      Sift together and stir in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of flour, baking soda and salt.
v      Spoon by rounded tablespoon (one to a cup) into paper lined 2 inch cupcake cups.
v      Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven.
v      Top with the following mixture.

Combine in bowl:

1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed

1 egg

1 tsp. salt

v      Beat until very thick. Stir in chocolate chips, chopped nuts and vanilla.
v      Spoon 1 tablespoon over each cupcake and return to oven (375 degrees) and bake 15 minutes more.
v      Yield 16.


FRESH APPLE CAKE

1 c. oil

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

2 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking powder

4 c. apple, finely chopped

1/2 c. coconut

1/2 tsp. vanilla

v      Beat together oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add apples, and set aside.
v      Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, powder and cinnamon.
v      Add dry ingredients to apple mixture. Mix well.
v      Add coconut. Spread into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan (or two 8 x 8 inch pans).
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
v      Cool in pan. For individual cakes.
v      Divide mixture by filling 18 to 24 cupcake/muffin tins 3/4 full.
v      Use paper liners. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FORGET THE CALORIES AND FAT GRAMS CHEESE-CAKE

3 lbs. or 6 pkgs. Philadelphia cream cheese

2 1/3 c. sugar

1 c. sour cream

9 eggs

v      Mix the cream cheese and sugar together. Mix for five minutes.
v      Add the sour cream and mix for two minutes.
v      Add the eggs and mix for five minutes.
v      Pour into a springform pan. Bake for two hours at 300 degrees.
v      Before baking, place cake pan on a pan that has about 3/4 inch of water. Wrap foil around the top of the springform pan.
v      After baking cool for 30 minutes before placing in the crust.

CRUST: Choose one:

v      crushed vanilla wafers, mixed with crushed nuts and a little butter
v      Chocolate wafers crushed with a little butter.
v      Bake ten minutes and cool before placing the cake in the crust.

TOPPING:

v      Danish Dessert mixed with frozen raspberries.


APPLE CAKE

1/4 c. butter or margarine

1 egg

1/4 tsp. soda

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. sugar

1 c. flour

2 c. apples, chopped

1/2 c. nuts, chopped

v      Mix all together. Put into 8 x 10 or 9 inch square pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees until done, about 45 minutes.
v      You may double this for a 9 x 13 inch pan. Needs no frosting.


VANILLA BUTTERNUT CAKE

3 c. sugar

2 sticks margarine

1/2 c. Crisco

6 eggs

3 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. milk

4 tsp. butternut vanilla flavoring

Nuts

v      Cream together sugar, margarine and Crisco until very smooth.
v      Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each.
v      Next add flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt alternating with 1 cup of milk, ending with flour.
v      Fold in flavoring and nuts by hand. Pour into greased tube pan.
v      Put in cold oven and set temperature at 325 degrees.
v      Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes. Do not open oven door during baking.
v      Remove from pan immediately


RAW RHUBARB CAKE

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

1 egg

2 c. flour

1 c. sour milk (2 tbsp. vinegar in 1c. milk)

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. cut rhubarb
v      Cream sugar and shortening, add egg.
v      Combine soda and sour milk.
v      Alternately add milk and dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
v      Stir in rhubarb and vanilla.
v      Mix topping and sprinkle on cake.
v      Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan, greased, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until cake pulls away from side.

TOPPING:

1/2 c. white or brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 c. nuts


UGLY DUCKLING CAKE

1 pkg. Duncan Hines yellow cake mix

1 pkg. Jello lemon instant pudding

1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail

1 c. Angel Flake coconut

4 eggs

1/4 c. Mazola oil

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

v      Blend cake mix and instant lemon filling together with mixer.
v      Add fruit cocktail, coconut and oil, then beat eggs until foamy and add to cake mixture.
v      Pour into 13 x 9 inch greased cake pan.
v      Sprinkle 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts over batter.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter or oleo

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. evaporated milk

v      Mix oleo, granulated sugar and evaporated milk.
v      Boil for 2 minutes.
v      Stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut.
v      Pour on top of cake (when cooled


CARROT WALNUT CAKE

3 c. flour, sifted

2 c. sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

4 eggs

1 c. oil

2 lg. grated carrots

1/2 c. black walnuts, chopped

1/2 tsp. vanilla

v      In large bowl, mix the first six ingredients.
v      Fold and stir thoroughly by hand.
v      In smaller bowl, combine the other ingredients.
v      Stir until thoroughly mixed.
v      Make a well in dry ingredients and combine the contents of the two bowls.
v      Beat by hand until smooth.
v      Pour into two (9 x 1 1/2 inch) round pans.
v      Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

ICING: Optional; but cream cheese icing is delicious.


CHOCOLATE PUDDING BANANA CAKE

1 box chocolate fudge cake mix or any chocolate cake recipe

1/4 box of chocolate pudding

2 to 3 tsp. ripened bananas, smashed or crushed before adding to mixture

v      Empty box of chocolate cake into mixing bowl and follow directions on package for mixing.
v      Add 1/4 package of pudding mix plus 3 small or 2 large crushed bananas to mixture.
v      Beat according to directions, 2 to 3 minutes with electric beater or approximately 2 minutes - 300 strokes by hand.
v      Can also be made with a scratch made chocolate cake, adding all ingredients.
v      Bake at 350 degrees about 30 to 35 minutes.
v      Check when cooked with dry top. Frost if you want.


WHOLE FRUIT CAKE

1 c. sugar

1 tsp. baking powder (rounded)

1 c. flour

1 lb. whole dates

1/2 lb. candied cherries, green & red

2 c. English walnut meats

1 c. Brazil nuts (whole)

4 egg yolks, beaten

1 c. sugar

1 tbsp. brandy flavoring

1/2 c. orange juice or apricot juice

1 tsp. vanilla

4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

v      Sift together sugar, baking powder and flour. Add whole dates, cherries, walnut meats and Brazil nuts.
v      Add 4 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, brandy flavoring, orange juice or apricot juice, and vanilla.
v      Mix all together real good.
v      Fold in 4 stiffly beaten egg whites.
v      Pour into tube pan, greased and floured.
v      Bake in 250 degree oven 1 1/2 hours. Cool.
v      Soak cheesecloth in brandy.
v      Wrap cake in cheesecloth, then in foil.
v      Glaze and decorate with candied cherries.
v      Optional: 1 cup coconut, 1 cup candied fruit or 1/2 cup orange peel.


APRICOT BRANDY POUND CAKE

1 c. butter, softened
2 1/2 c. sugar

6 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. each orange & rum extracts

1 tsp. almond extract

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

3 c. cake flour, sifted

1/4 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. sour cream

1/2 c. apricot brandy

v      Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat until light.
v      Add eggs one at a time, beat thoroughly after each.
v      Add flavoring, then sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream and brandy.
v      Blend well.
v      Put in greased and floured 3 quart bundt pan and bake in slow oven at 325 degrees about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
v      Cool in pan on rack.
v      Keeps very well, can be frozen which improves flavor.


BUTTERCREAM ICING FOR CAKE DECORATING

1 heaping c. nonfat dry powdered milk

1/2 c. cool tap water

2 c. solid Crisco shortening

2 tbsp. meringue powder

1/2 tsp. almond (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)

1 1/4 tsp. vanilla (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)

2 to 2 1/2 lbs. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

v      Beat for 5 minutes. Store airtight in the refrigerator.
v      Keeps for months.
v      If you want chocolate (or brown) frosting, add cocoa to taste.

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CAKE & FROSTING

CAKE:

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 c. water

3/4 c. sour cream

1/4 c. shortening

1 1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 eggs

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted

FROSTING:

1/3 c. butter

3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted

3 c. confectioners sugar

1/2 c. sour cream

2 tsp. vanilla

CAKE:

v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan.
v      Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl.
v      Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
v      Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
v      Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes.

FROSTING:

v      Mix butter and chocolate thoroughly.
v      Blend in sugar. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
v      Beat until smooth.


CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE

1 stick oleo

1 c. flour

1 c. chopped nuts

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

1 c. powdered sugar

1 c. or more Cool Whip from 9 oz. carton

1 sm. box chocolate instant pudding

1 sm. box vanilla instant pudding

2 c. milk

v      Combine oleo, flour and nuts.
v      Press into 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool.
v      Fill with the following blend - cream cheese, powdered sugar and Cool Whip.
v      Top with the pudding mixture - both pudding packages mixed with 2 cups milk.
v      Top with rest of Cool Whip.


MOCHA CAKE

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

2 tbsp. instant coffee (powdered)

2 tbsp. water

2 tbsp. sugar

7 eggs, separated

1 tsp. vanilla

Pinch of salt

8 1/2 oz. pkg. Nabisco chocolate wafers

v      Combine chips, coffee, sugar, water, and salt in top of double boiler on very low heat (careful not to scorch), until melted.
v      Stir and cool.
v      Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
v      Beat egg whites until stiff.
v      Fold chocolate mixture into whites.
v      Roll wafers with a rolling pin until fine or put in blender; then sift wafers.
v      Arrange 1/3 wafer crumbs in 8 x 8 inch square pan; cover with 1/2 of chocolate mixture.
v      Add another 1/3 of crumbs, then chill 1 hour in freezer.
v      Add other 1/2 of chocolate mixture, then rest of crumbs.
v      Chill in freezer 2 hours, then move to refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
v      Serve with dollop of whipped cream on top.


CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

1 yellow cake mix

2 boxes instant chocolate pudding

1 c. oil

1 c. water

1 tsp. vanilla

4 eggs

1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Chopped nuts, if desired

v      Mix all of above items in large bowl.
v      Stir with a wooden spoon.
v      Pour into greased and floured bundt pan.
v      Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.


TEXAS CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. sour cream or 1/2 c. buttermilk

2 sticks butter or margarine

4 tbsp. cocoa

1 c. water

v      Place 2 sticks of butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup water over medium heat and bring to a boil.
v      Pour over the flour and sugar mixture. Mix well.
v      Add all other ingredients. Mix well.
v      Pour into a greased and floured cookie sheet pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches.
v      Cookie sheet must be a deep cookie sheet pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 23 minutes.
v      Ice while cake is hot.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

1 stick butter

4 tbsp. cocoa

6 tbsp. milk

1 lb. box powdered sugar

1 c. pecans, chopped

1/2 tsp. vanilla

v      Five minutes before cake is finished, make frosting.
v      Mix together butter, cocoa and milk.
v      Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil.
v      Remove from stove and add sugar, nuts and vanilla. Mix well.
v      Pour over cake while hot.


THE "BEST" CAKE

CAKE:

1 box yellow cake mix

1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix

3 eggs

1/2 c. oil

1/2 c. water

6 oz. chocolate chips

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1 bar German chocolate, grated

ICING:

1 stick margarine

8 oz. cream cheese

1 box powdered sugar

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Mix well: yellow cake mix with sour cream, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, oil and water.
v      Fold into mixture: chocolate chips, pecans and grated German chocolate bar. Save some grated chocolate for topping.
v      Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

v      Use mixer and cream margarine, cream cheese and powdered sugar.
v      Then add chopped pecans and vanilla.
v      Let cake completely cool before icing.
v      Then top with remaining grated German chocolate.


CARROT CAKE

CAKE:

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp. baking powder

1 c. pecans, cut sm.

4 c. grated carrots

1 c. vegetable oil

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cinnamon

ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 stick margarine, softened

1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)

2 tsp. vanilla extract

CAKE:
v      Stir all dry ingredients (except pecans and carrots) together and then add eggs and oil.
v      Mix until just blended and then add carrots and pecans.
v      Bake at 375 to 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.

ICING:

v      Mix cream cheese and margarine until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend.
v      Ice when cake is cool.


CARROT CAKE

CAKE:

1 1/2 c. safflower oil

2 c. sugar

4 eggs, one at a time

2 c. flour

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3 to 4 c. grated carrots

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. soft cream cheese

Up to 1 box powdered sugar (as sweet as you wish)

1/4 stick butter

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. nuts

CAKE:

v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend oil and sugar.
v      Add eggs, one at a time; beat well. Mix dry ingredients and add gradually.
v      Add carrots and beat.
v      Bake 1 hour or longer in greased and floured tube (or bundt) pan until tester comes out clean.

ICING:

v      Melt butter, blend in cheese; add sugar, vanilla and nuts.


CARROT CAKE

1 1/2 c. salad oil

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 1/2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tbsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

3 c. peeled, grated carrots

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained

1 c. chopped pecans

FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

6 tbsp. butter, softened

2 tbsp. vanilla

2 tbsp. grated orange rind

1 box (16 oz.) powdered sugar

v      Combine oil and sugar.
v      Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
v      Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
v      Add dry ingredients to oil mixture, stirring thoroughly.
v      Add carrots and pineapple, fold in pecans.
v      Pour into well-greased tube pan.
v      Bake 1 1/4 hours at 325 degrees. Frost when cool.

FROSTING:

v      Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and fluffy.
v      Add remaining ingredients.
v      Spread evenly onto cake.


UPSIDE DOWN RAISIN CARROT CAKE

1 c. raisins

1 1/2 c. flour

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple slices

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. margarine

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 c. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. shred carrots

v      Drain pineapple, reserve 1/2 cup syrup.
v      Melt 1/4 cup margarine in 10 inch oven proof skillet.
v      Blend in brown sugar, arrange pineapples over sugar mixture and top with 1/2 raisins.
v      Beat remaining 1/4 cup margarine with granulated sugar until fluffy.
v      Beat eggs, vanilla and carrots.
v      Combine dry ingredients.
v      Beat 1/3 dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
v      Beat in 1/2 reserved syrup until blended. Repeat ending.


HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
CAKE:

3 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

3 eggs, beaten

3/4 c. vegetable oil

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained

1 c. chopped pecans

1 3/4 c. mashed bananas

1/2 c. chopped pecans

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted

1 tsp. vanilla extract

CAKE:
v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
v      Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
v      Do not beat.
v      Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans and bananas.
v      Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9 inch cake pans.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 23 to 28 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
v      Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
v      Stir 1/2 cup pecans into cream cheese frosting if desired or reserve them to sprinkle over top of frosted cake.
v      Spread frosting between layers and top and sides of cake.

FROSTING:
v      Cream butter and softened cream cheese.
v      Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
v      Stir in vanilla.


MOIST PINEAPPLE CAKE

2 c. flour

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 tsp. baking soda

Dash of salt

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

20 oz. can crushed pineapple (entire contents, NOT drained)

v      Combine dry ingredients.
v      Add other ingredients and mix.
v      Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 12 inch cake pan and bake about 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
v      Frost with Coconut Icing.

COCONUT ICING:

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. evaporated milk (4 oz. out of a 5 oz. can)

3/4 stick margarine (6 tbsp.)

1/2 c. nuts

1 c. coconut

v      Cook icing 2 minutes after margarine melts.
v      Pour over hot Moist Pineapple Cake.


STRAWBERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE

1 pkg. cream cheese

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

1/3 c. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. almond abstract

2 c. strawberries, sliced

1 sm. container of Cool Whip

1 angel food cake 

v      Combine first 4 ingredients and set aside.
v      Slice top 1/4 off of cake and set aside.
v      Carve tunnel out of remaining cake and break into small chunks.
v      Mix chunks of cake, strawberries and Cool Whip into cream cheese mixture.
v      Fill tunneled cake with mixture and replace lid on cake.
v      Extra mixture can be placed in center hole.


QUICK TOMATO SPICE CAKE

1 pkg. (2-layer) spice cake mix

1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup

1/2 c. water

2 eggs

1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

v      Mix only above ingredients; following directions on package.
v      If desired fold in cup chopped nuts or walnuts.
v      Bake as directed.
v      Frost with cream cheese frosting or other favorite white frosting.


COCONUT CAKE

1 box Duncan Hines butter cake

1 (12 oz.) pkg. coconut

1 c. sugar

1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream

1 (9 oz.) carton Cool Whip

v      Bake cake in 2 round layer pans; allow to cool.
v      Cut each layer in half to make 4 layers.
v      Mix next 3 ingredients and chill.
v      Save out 1 cup of sour cream mixture and add to a 9 ounce carton of Cool Whip.
v      Spread coconut-sugar-sour cream mixture between cake layers.
v      Ice cake with Cool Whip mixture.
v      Can be baked the day before and refrigerated.


MYSTERY CAKE

1 pkg. coconut or any other kind of cake mix

1 pkg. instant coconut pudding & pie filling

3/4 c. water

3/4 c. cooking oil

4 whole eggs

ICING:

1/2 stick butter or margarine

1/2 c. orange juice

Juice of 1 lemon

v      Mix all cake ingredients and beat well, adding the 4 eggs one at a time.
v      Pour into a greased and floured bundt cake pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.
v      When done, remove from oven and pierce top for icing.
v      Set cake aside and prepare icing.

ICING:
v      Melt butter or margarine and add the orange and lemon juices.
v      Mix together well while heating on stove top.
v      Dribble icing over cake while the syrup is still hot and the cake is in bundt pan.
v      Let it stay a few minutes.
v      Turn it over onto a cake plate and remove bundt pan.


COCO LOPEZ CAKE

1 box butter cake mix

1 sm. pkg. coconut

1 can Coco Lopez (coconut milk used in Pina Coladas)

1 sm. tub Cool Whip

v      Combine cake mix with 1/2 package of coconut and bake in 13 x 9 inch pan.
v      Allow to cool, then poke holes with handle end of wooden spoon.
v      Pour Coco Lopez over cooled cake.
v      Top with Cool Whip and remaining coconut. Keep refrigerated.


SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE

1/2 lb. butter, softened

3 c. sugar

6 egg yolks, beaten

3 c. all-purpose flour

Pinch of salt

1 (8 oz.) carton commercial sour cream

1/4 tsp. soda

6 egg whites, stiffly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. almond extract

v      Cream butter and sugar; add egg yolks.
v      Combine flour and salt and sift 3 times.
v      Combine sour cream and soda.
v      Add flour and sour cream alternately to creamed mixture.
v      Fold in egg whites and flavorings.
v      Spoon batter into a 10-inch greased and lightly floured tube or bundt pan.
v      Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
v      Yield: one 10 inch cake.


ALMOND POUND CAKE

CAKE:

Thinly sliced almonds

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. Crisco

2 c. sugar

6 eggs

2 c. flour, sifted

2 tsp. almond extract

GLAZE:

1 c. sugar

1/4 c. water

2 tbsp. almond extract

CAKE:
v      Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
v      Generously grease a large tube pan.
v      Press almonds onto sides and bottom and set aside.
v      Using mixer cream together butter, Crisco and sugar.
v      Add eggs, one at a time, continuing to beat.
v      Gradually add flour and almond extract.
v      Beat at high speed until butter is fluffy.
v      Pour into pan. Bake for 1 hour.

GLAZE:
v      Boil sugar and water for 1 minute.
v      Remove from heat. Add almond extract.
v      Pour over lukewarm cake.
v      Leave cake in pan until it has cooled completely.


CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE

3/4 lb. butter

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

3 c. sugar

6 eggs

3 c. flour

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Cream butter, cheese and sugar.
v      Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
v      Mix in flour a little at a time, blending well after each addition.
v      Add vanilla. Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
v      Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. May be frozen.


LEMON CREAM CHEESE FILLED CAKE

1 pkg. yellow cake mix

3/4 c. apricot nectar

1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened

3 eggs
FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. sugar

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 c. flaked coconut

GLAZE:

2 c. sifted powdered sugar

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. apricot nectar

v      In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients.
v      Beat as directed on cake package.
v      Grease and flour 12-cup bundt pan.
v      Spoon batter into pan. In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat until smooth.
v      Spoon filling over batter in pan, being careful not to let it touch sides of pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes or until cake tests done.
v      Cool in pan 1/2 hour.
v      Turn out on wire rack or serving plate to complete cooling.
v      Combine all glaze ingredients and stir until smooth.
v      Drizzle over cake.


FRESH APPLE CAKE

3 c. apples, sliced

2 c. sugar

2 eggs, well beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/4 c. Wesson oil

3 c. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

3/4 c. pecans (opt.)
v      Mix first 5 ingredients and set aside. Mix dry ingredients.
v      Blend with apple mixture.
v      Pour into greased pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.


FRESH APPLE CAKE

1 c. Wesson oil

2 c. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

3 med. tart apples, thinly sliced or grated

1 c. chopped nuts

1 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3 to 3 1/4 c. flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

v      Mix together Wesson oil, sugar and vanilla.
v      Do not use mixer.
v      Next mix in eggs, thinly sliced or grated tart apples and chopped nuts.
v      Stir in soda, salt, flour and cinnamon.
v      Bake in greased and floured bundt pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
v      Take out after it cools and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.


HONEY - OATMEAL CAKE

1 1/4 c. boiling water

1 c. uncooked reg. oats

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened

1 1/2 c. honey

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour

1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Commercial German chocolate cake icing

Pecan halves (opt.)

v      Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
v      Set aside for 20 minutes.
v      Add honey, eggs and vanilla; stir well.
v      Combine whole wheat flour and next 4 ingredients, gradually add to honey mixture.
v      Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
v      Cool in pan and frost.
v      Garnish with pecan halves if desired.
v      15 servings.


POPPYSEED CAKE

1 yellow butter cake mix

1 instant vanilla pudding

4 eggs

1/2 c. Crisco oil

1 c. water

1/4 to 1/2 c. poppy seeds

v      Mix all ingredients for 10 minutes.
v      Place in a greased and floured tube pan.
v      Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. 

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