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Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Today's 700 Cake Recipes - 2


ICE CREAM CONE CAKES

Any flavor cake mix

Flat-bottomed waffle ice cream cones (30 approx.)

Frosting

Sugar decorations

v      Prepare any flavor layer cake mix as directed on the package.
v      Pour a scant 1/4 cup batter into each of the waffle cones.
v      Fill a scant half full; if cones are filled more than this, batter will run over top.
v      Set in square or oblong pan and bake as directed for cupcakes. Cool.
v      Frost with any favorite frosting and decorate with candies.
v      Do not store in an airtight container as the cones will soften.


CHOCOLATE CONECAKES WITH FROSTING

CONECAKES:

1 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 c. butter or margarine

1/2 c. water

3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

2 eggs

1/4 c. buttermilk

1 tsp. vanilla

10 ice cream cones (flat bottoms)

FROSTING:

1/3 c. cream cheese

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
v      In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
v      In a saucepan, mix together butter (or margarine), water and cocoa powder.
v      Stir all the time.
v      When the butter is completely melted remove from heat and combine with the flour mixture in the bowl.
v      Use a big spoon and mix until everything is well blended.
v      Add the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla, then beat again for another minute or two.
v      Pour into the ice cream cones.
v      Fill to about an inch from the top.
v      Put the ice cream cones into a muffin tin or a big baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:
v      Let the cream cheese sit out a while to soften, then mash it together
v      with powdered sugar. Add the vanilla a little at a time.
v      When mixed together evenly, it's done.
v      BE SURE TO LET THE CONECAKES COOL BEFORE FROSTING THEM, OTHERWISE THE FROSTING WILL MELT.


CHEESECAKE

CRUST:

1/3 c. powdered sugar

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs

4 tbsp. butter or margarine

Melt butter and add to graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Line the
bottom of a spring form pan, packing firmly. 1 c. granulated sugar

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

1 generous tsp. vanilla flavoring

4 eggs

v      Pour above ingredients into spring form pan (the crust is as yet unbaked) and bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for approximately 50 minutes.
v      Do not turn off the oven.
v      Remove the cheesecake and top with 1 pint commercial sour cream and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
v      Cool in spring form pan for a few minutes.
v      Run a knife around the edge to loosen.
v      Remove side of spring form pan and refrigerate.


CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM

1 lb. cream cheese

1/2 c. sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/8 lb. margarine

1 2/3 c. rolled graham crackers

2 tbsp. sugar

1 pt. sour cream

1/3 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 can cherry pie filling

Cream cheese and sugar.

v      Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix well.
v      Set aside. Melt margarine. Add graham crackers and sugar.
v      Spread firmly in the bottom of a greased 8 x 10 inch Pyrex dish.
v      Pour cream cheese mixture into crust and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool.
v      Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
v      When cake is cool, spread over top and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
v      When cool, top with cherry pie filling.


PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

CRUST:

3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs

3 tbsp. melted butter

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar

3 tbsp. chopped pecans (opt.)

FILLING:

4 (8 oz.) cream cheese

1/4 c. sugar or firmly packed brown sugar

3 eggs

2 tbsp. flour

1 (30 oz.) can pumpkin pie mix

1/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts


v      Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
v      Grease 9 inch spring form pan or spray with non-stick spray.
v      Combine crust ingredients and line sides and bottom of pan.
v      Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy.
v      Gradually add sugar.
v      Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and pumpkin pie mix and blend well.
v      Stir in nuts. Pour into crust-lined pan.
v      Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes or until center feels firm when touched.
v      Cool in pan on wire rack. Brush top with maple syrup.
v      Cool completely.
v      NOTE: To substitute canned pumpkin for pumpkin pie mix, use 1 (1 pound) can pumpkin, increase sugar to 1 1/2 cups, use 5 eggs instead of 3, 1/4 cup flour instead of 2 tablespoons and add 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.


CHEESECAKE WITH BLACKBERRY TOPPING

1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 c. butter

1 tbsp. cinnamon

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

4 eggs

1 c. sugar

1/2 pt. sour cream

3 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 jar blackberry jam

1/2 pkg. blackberries, thawed

v      Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
v      Combine crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
v      Press onto bottom of springform pan. Whip cream cheese.
v      Add eggs, one at a time whipping after each addition. Gradually add sugar and whip.
v      Pour over crust. Bake 45 minutes.
v      Whip sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
v      Pour on top of baked cake and bake for 10 more minutes.
v      Remove and chill for at least 6 hours.
v      When ready to serve, heat jam and blackberries.
v      Pour hot over the cake slices. Serves 8.


CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

3 sq. Baker's semi-sweet chocolate

1/4 c. water

8 oz. Philadelphia light cream cheese

1/2 c. raspberry fruit spread (light or low calorie)

3 1/4 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip light topping, thawed

2 tbsp. water

Fresh raspberries

v      Microwave chocolate with water at high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or heat on range top on low, stirring constantly until almost melted; remove and stir until completely melted. (Mixture will be thick.)
v      Beat chocolate, cream cheese and 1/4 cup fruit spread.
v      Immediately stir in 2 1/2 cups whipped topping until smooth.
v      Spread in 8 or 9 inch pie plate or springform pan.
v      Freeze 3 to 4 hours.
v      Remove from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. Briefly heat and stir remaining fruit spread and water until well blended.
v      Garnish with fruit spread sauce, a dollop of whip cream and fresh raspberries.
v      Store leftover cheesecake in freezer.


CHERRY CREAM CHEESECAKE

1 graham cracker crust shell

1 lg. brick cream cheese

1 sm. container whipped cream

2 heaping tbsp. powdered sugar

1 can Comstock cherry pie filling

v      Blend together cream cheese, whipping cream and powdered sugar until smooth.
v      Pour into graham cracker shell. Pour cherry filling on top.
v      Chill and keep refrigerated.


MINI CHEESECAKES

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temp.

3/4 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. vanilla

24 vanilla wafers

1 (21 oz.) can pie filling - cherry, lemon, pineapple, etc.

v      Beat cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until light and fluffy.
v      Line muffin pans with paper liners and place 1 wafer in bottom of each one.
v      Fill 1/2 to 2/3 full.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until set.
v      Chill and add topping. Makes 24.
v      Watch carefully - DO NOT overbake, they'll puff up while baking and drop down a little while cooling.


CHEESECAKE COOKIES

1/3 c. butter

1/3 c. brown sugar

1 c. flour

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1/4 c. sugar

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese

1 egg

2 tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 tbsp. lemon juice

v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
v      Add flour and nuts; blend until mixture resembles crumbs.
v      Set aside 1 cup mixture. Press remainder into 8 x 8 inch pan.
v      Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
v      Let cool. Beat sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat well.
v      Spread over crust.
v      Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top, pressing down lightly with fingers.
v      Bake for 25 minutes, cool, and cut into bars.
v      Store in refrigerator.


CHERRY DREAMS

1/2 c. margarine

1 c. sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. cocoa

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. soda

1/4 tsp. baking powder

v      Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
v      Make a small depression on top of each ball with fingertip.
v      Press a small well-drained maraschino cherry (or 1/2 a large cherry) on each. 6 oz. chocolate chips

1/2 c. sweetened, condensed milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cherry liquid

v      Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (will be puffy).
v      Makes about 4 dozen cookies.


TWINKIE CAKE

1 box Twinkies

3 to 4 bananas

1 lg. can crushed pineapple

1 pkg. vanilla pudding
1 (12 oz.) container of Cool Whip

v      Slice Twinkies lengthwise and line bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan.
v      Slice bananas over Twinkies, followed by pineapple with juice.
v      Prepare pudding as directed on package and layer over bananas and pineapple.
v      Spread Cool Whip on top.
v      Refrigerate and enjoy!


HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

3 c. all-purpose flour

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

3 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. salad oil

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained

2 c. pecans (or walnuts), divided

2 c. chopped bananas

v      Combine dry ingredients in large bowl; add eggs and salad oil, stirring until moistened.
v      Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup nuts and bananas.
v      Spoon batter into 3 well-greased pans, well floured or use wax paper to line the pans.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until cake tests done.
v      Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing.
v      Spread on frosting and sprinkle with nutmeats.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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

1 c. margarine, softened

2 (16 oz.) pkgs. powdered sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

v      Beat until light and fluffy. Makes enough for 3 layer cake.
v      Cool cake completely before putting frosting on.


BANANA SPLIT CAKE

LAYER 1:

2 c. crushed graham crackers

1 stick butter, melted

Press into 9 x 13 inch pan.

LAYER 2:

2 c. confectioners' sugar

2 sticks butter

2 eggs

Beat well, pour over crust.

LAYER 3:

3 to 4 bananas, sliced & dipped in lemon juice

LAYER 4:

1 (#2) can crushed pineapple, drained

LAYER 5:

2 (8 oz.) cartons Cool Whip

LAYER 6:

1 c. chopped pecans

LAYER 7:

1 c. sliced maraschino cherries

Chill well.



WATERGATE CAKE

1 pkg. white cake mix

3/4 c. vegetable oil

3 eggs

1 c. 7-Up, Sprite or Club Soda

3 1/2 oz. pkg. pistachio pudding, instant

1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

1/2 c. coconut

TOPPING:

8 oz. Cool Whip

3 1/2 oz. pistachio pudding

1/2 c. coconut

3/4 c. chopped nuts

v      Mix all cake ingredients.
v      Pour into greased pan and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
v      NOTE: Recipe calls for 13 x 9 inch pan but I prefer bundt or angel food pan.
v      Fold all topping ingredients together until mixed.
v      Spread on cake and sprinkle with coconut and nuts.


UGLY DUCKLING PUDDING CAKE

1 pkg. yellow cake mix

1 pkg. lemon instant pudding (sm. size)

1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail, including syrup

1 c. angel flake coconut

4 eggs

1/2 c. oil

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed

v      Blend all ingredients except brown sugar and nuts.
v      Beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.
v      Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
v      Mix brown sugar and nuts and sprinkle over cake.
v      Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until tests done. (Do not underbake.) Let stand 15 minutes.
v      Spoon on hot butter glaze. Serve warm or cold with whipped topping, if desired.

BUTTER GLAZE:

1/2 c. margarine

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. evaporated milk

v      Boil 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/3 cups angel flake coconut.


ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

1 pkg. white cake mix

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding (3 1/2 oz.)

1 1/3 c. water

4 eggs

1/2 c. oil

Beat on low speed of electric mixer for 4 minutes. Add: 1 c. chopped nuts

2 c. coconut

v      Pour into 3 greased and floured 8 inch layer pans or a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.

FROST WITH THE FOLLOWING:

4 tbsp. margarine, softened

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp. canned milk (add a few drops more if too thick)

3 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

2 c. coconut

v      This is enough frosting for 3 layers.
v      If you have baked the cake in a 9 x 13 inch pan, 3/4 of the recipe will cover well.


SWEDISH NUT CAKE

1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple

2 c. sugar

2 c. flour

1 tsp. soda

1/2 c. nuts

1 tsp. vanilla

TOPPING:

1 stick butter

8 oz. cream cheese

1 3/4 c. powdered sugar

1 c. chopped nuts

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Mix well. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
v      TOPPING: Cream butter and cream cheese.
v      Add powdered sugar, stir in nuts and vanilla.
v      Will keep in refrigerator for several days or freezes well.


MOIST PINEAPPLE NUT CAKE

2 c. flour

2 eggs

1 can crushed pineapple (No. 2 size)

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 stick butter

1 1/3 c. sugar

2 tsp. soda

1 c. chopped nuts

1 can coconut

1 sm. can evaporated milk

v      Mix flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, eggs and soda.
v      Add pineapple and nuts.
v      Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan and bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
v      Mix remaining sugar, coconut, butter and evaporated milk in saucepan and boil 3 minutes.
v      Pour over warm cake.


PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

1 1/2 sticks margarine

2 c. light brown sugar, packed

Pineapple & juice

3 eggs

1 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

v      Use 9 or 10 inch iron skillet or round pan.
v      Melt margarine over low heat in skillet.
v      Remove from heat, add brown sugar.
v      Mix together 8 slices of pineapple or 2 cups crushed pineapple (drained). Pour evenly over margarine and sugar.
v      Separate eggs in large bowl. Beat yolks until light and smooth.
v      Add sugar with 1/2 cup pineapple juice and vanilla. Beat until sugar is well dissolved.
v      Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
v      Beat egg whites until stiff then fold into the above mixture. Pour onto the margarine, sugar and pineapple mixture.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.
v      Let cool for 10 minutes, put plate over skillet or pan and dump upside down.


PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE

1 yellow cake mix

1 lg. can pineapple, crushed

1 lg. pkg. vanilla pudding, instant

1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip

v      Mix and bake cake mix as directed. Pour into large baking pan.
v      Pour pineapple (juice also) over cake. Prepare vanilla pudding according to directions.
v      Pour over the layer of pineapple.
v      Spread Cool Whip over top and garnish as desired.


PUMPKIN CAKE

2 c. pumpkin

3 c. sugar

1 c. oil

3 eggs

3 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. baking soda

v      Blend together in 1 bowl the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs.
v      In another bowl, sift and mix together the remaining ingredients.
v      Mix the 2 bowls together until well blended.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes in wax paper-lined 8 or 9 inch pans (unless using Teflon) or 2 loaf pans.
v      Dust with powdered sugar.


TEXAS CAKE

1/2 c. sour cream

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

2 sticks oleo

1 c. water

4 tbsp. cocoa

2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda



v      Cream together sour cream, sugar and eggs.
v      Bring to boil oleo, water and cocoa; add this to creamed mixture. Sift together the flour, salt and soda.
v      Add to batter. Grease shallow jelly roll sheet (with sides).
v      Pour batter into sheet and bake 25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Ice while still warm.

ICING:

1 stick oleo

6 tbsp. milk

4 tbsp. cocoa

1 box confectioners' sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. chopped nuts

v      Bring oleo, milk and cocoa to boil.
v      Add this hot mixture to sugar, vanilla and nuts.
v      Spread on warm cake.
v      Serve with a light meal, as this cake is rich! It may be prepared a week ahead; keeps 1 week if well covered.


FRESH ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE

2 1/4 c. sifted Swansdown cake flour (spoon in lightly)

1 1/2 c. sugar

3 tsp. double-action baking powder

1 tsp. salt

Measure these and sift together into mixing bowl.
Make a "well" and add in order:

1/2 c. salad oil (Mazola or Wesson)

5 unbeaten egg yolks

Grated rind of 2 oranges (about 2 tbsp.)
Juice of 2 oranges plus water to make 3/4 c.

Beat with spoon until SMOOTH.
Measure into large mixing bowl: 1 c. egg whites (7 to 8)

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

v      Whip until whites form VERY STIFF peaks. Much stiffer than for angel food.
v      Pour egg yolk mixture gradually over whipped egg whites - GENTLY folding with rubber scraper JUST until blended.
v      DO NOT STIR! Pour at once into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
v      Bake in 325 degree oven for 65 minutes.
v      Immediately turn pan upside down, placing tube part over neck of bottle.
v      Let hang until cold.
v      Loosen sides and tube with spatula. Turn out on plate.

1 1/2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

2 1/4 c. sifted confectioners' sugar

Grated rind of 2 oranges (1 1/2 tbsp.)

v      Cream the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add gradually sugar and beat well.
v      Stir in orange rind. If too thick, add a few drops orange juice.
v      Ice sides and top of cake. Serves 16.


PLUM GOOD CAKE

1 c. cooking oil

2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 oz. red cake coloring

2 sm. jars Gerbers plums with tapioca (baby food)

2 c. cake flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

3 eggs

1 c. chopped nuts
v      Place all ingredients except nuts in mixing bowl and mix 5 minutes. Fold in
v      nuts and bake in bundt or tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
v      1 c. powdered sugar
v      2 tbsp. lemon juice


LEMON CAKE

GLAZE:

1/4 c. margarine, melted

1/2 c. lemon juice

2 c. powdered sugar

v      Heat until sugar is dissolved.
v      Prepare before cake is out of oven.
v      Prepare day before serving, 1 yellow or lemon cake mix as directed.
v      Bake in 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan about 30 to 35 minutes.
v      When cake is done, with fork - punch holes 3/4 of way through.
v      Pour glaze over while both are hot.


CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

1 pkg. yellow cake mix with pudding

1 sm. pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix

4 eggs

1 c. sour cream

1/2 c. oil

1/3 c. water

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

Confectioners' sugar

v      In large bowl, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and confectioners' sugar.
v      Beat well for 4 to 5 minutes.
v      Add chocolate chips and pour into greased and floured tube pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
v      Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.


CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
1 fudge cake mix

1 can (20 oz.) cherry pie filling

1 tsp. almond extract

2 eggs

FROSTING:

1 c. sugar

5 tbsp. margarine

1/3 c. milk

1 c. chocolate chips

1/2 c. chopped nuts

v      Combine cake mix, pie filling, extract and eggs.
v      Beat by hand until well mixed.
v      Pour into greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

FROSTING:
v      Boil sugar, margarine and milk, stirring constantly.
v      Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
v      Pour over while cake is still warm.


MOUNDS CAKE

1 box Swiss chocolate cake mix

ICING A:

1 c. sugar

1 c. Pet milk

24 lg. marshmallows

14 oz. pkg. coconut

ICING B:

2 c. sugar

1/2 c. Pet milk

1 tsp. vanilla

3 heaping tbsp. cocoa

1 stick butter

v      Mix cake mix as box directs and bake in oblong pan.
v      When cool, spread on Icing A, then Icing B.
v      ICING A: Cook sugar, milk and marshmallows together until marshmallows are melted.
v      Stir in coconut and spread on cake.
v      ICING B: Bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter to a boil and cook 1 minute.
v      Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
v      Beat until thick and creamy. Spread over first icing.



CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

3 c. flour

1 1/4 tsp. baking powder

1 1/4 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

4 eggs

3 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. oil

3 oz. melted & cooled chocolate

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond extract

3 c. coarsely grated zucchini

1 c. chopped nuts

1/2 c. chopped dates

v      Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
v      Beat eggs in large bowl until frothy. Gradually beat in sugar and oil.
v      Add chocolate, vanilla and almond extract. Fold in dry ingredients.
v      Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini. Fold zucchini, nuts and dates into batter.
v      Pour into
v      greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes.
v      Test with a toothpick. Let stand inverted on wire rack 20 minutes. Remove pan.
v      Cool, cook completely on rack.



BANANA FUDGE MARBLE CAKE

1 pkg. Duncan Hines fudge cake mix

2 eggs

1 c. ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 c. water

v      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) round cake pans.
v      Combine cake mix, eggs, mashed bananas and water in large bowl. Follow package directions.
v      For Frosting: Combine 1 package banana instant pudding mix,
v      whipped topping mix and milk in large bowl
v      Beat at high speed with electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
v      Fill and frost cake. Refrigerate several hours before serving.


TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

1 Duncan Hines devils food cake mix

1/4 c. oil

1 1/4 c. water

2 eggs

1 sm. pkg. chocolate instant pudding

1 c. chocolate chips


v  Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.



CARROT CAKE & FROSTING

1 1/2 c. Wesson oil
2 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 c. grated carrots (carrots may be grated in blender with 1 c. water & drained)

1 sm. can crushed pineapple (flat can)

1 c. chopped nutmeats

2 1/2 c. flour (all-purpose)

1 tsp. soda

2 tsp. cinnamon

v  Bake at 350 degrees. Use 3 (8 inch) layer cake pans or 2 (9 inch) layer cake pans or cupcakes.
v  Bake layers for 30 to 35 minutes, cupcakes for 15 minutes.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 stick butter

1 box sifted powdered sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

v      Cream the cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
v      Frost cooled cake. May be prepared several days ahead.
v      Keeps a week in refrigerator. Will freeze.
v      This is a very rich cake.
v      The recipe was given to me by a doctor's wife from Texas.
v      I have never tried, but I understand 2 cups of baby food carrots works just as well.


LEMON PUDDING CAKE

2 lemons

3 eggs

3/4 c. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 c. skim milk (or 2%)

1/3 c. flour

v      Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grate 1 teaspoon of the yellow zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from the lemons.
v      Separate the egg.
v      With an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat the yolks with the lemon zest, juice, sugar and salt until light yellow.
v      Beat in the milk. Gradually add the flour, beating until smooth.
v      With clean beaters, beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks.
v      Carefully fold the whites into the yolk mixture.
v      Pour into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
v      Put in a large pan and add warm water to come halfway up sides of dish.
v      Bake until the top is golden and the cake starts to come away from the sides of the dish, about 35 minutes. 6 servings.


DUMP CAKE

2 c. sugar

2 c. flour

2 tsp. soda

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 can pineapple pie filling

1 c. sugar

1 stick butter

1 sm. can Milnot

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Mix first 5 ingredients together (can use spoon to mix).
v      Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
v      Boil last 4 ingredients for 7 minutes.
v      Punch holes in warm cake with toothpick or spoon edge and pour topping in and over holes.


FRESH APPLE CAKE

1/2 c. salad oil

2 eggs

2 tsp. soda

2 c. flour

4 c. chopped apples

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vanilla

1 c. chopped nuts

2 tsp. cinnamon

v      Prepare apples, sugar and cinnamon in large bowl and set aside for 4 hours.
v      Add oil. Add eggs, 1 at a time.
v      Sift flour, soda and salt together and add to apple mixture slowly.
v      Beat well after each addition.
v      Fold in nuts.
v      Add vanilla. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.

TOPPING FOR CAKE:

1 stick margarine

1 c. sugar

1 sm. can evaporated milk

Boil 5 minutes. Poke holes in cake and pour over cake while warm.


APPLE CAKE

1 c. oil

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 c. sifted flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 c. nuts

3 c. raw apples

v      Beat oil, sugar and eggs together.
v      Add dry ingredients and mix well.
v      Stir in nuts and apples. Pour into 9 x 13 inch ungreased pan.
v      Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees. Frost only if desired.
v      Light dusting of powdered sugar is nice.


APPLE NUT CAKE

1 c. sugar

2 c. peeled & diced apples

1 egg, well beaten

1 c. flour

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

v      Mix sugar and apples. Add egg when sugar is dissolved.
v      Sift flour, soda and cinnamon together.
v      Add to apple mixture. Add vanilla and nuts.
v      Pour into greased and floured 8 inch cake pan.
v      Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.

HOT BUTTER SAUCE:

Pour over hot cake. 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. light brown sugar

2 tbsp. flour

1 c. water

1/2 c. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Combine first 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil until clear.
v      Add butter and vanilla, stir until butter is melted.


CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES
4 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

3/4 c. sugar

Vanilla wafers

v      Mix cream cheese, eggs, vanilla and sugar in bowl.
v      Line muffin pan with baking cups.
v      Place a vanilla wafer in each cup.
v      Fill each cup 3/4 full with cream cheese mixture.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 12 to 14.
v      These may be topped with cherry pie filling or other toppings, if desired.


CHEESECAKE

1 sm. pkg. lemon Jello

1 c. boiling water

3 tbsp. lemon juice

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tall can Milnot, whipped & chilled

3 c. graham cracker crumbs

2 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. margarine, melted


v      Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add lemon juice, cool.
v      Cream cheese with sugar and vanilla.
v      Add gelatin mixture. Then fold in whipped Milnot.
v      Mix crumbs and oleo together and 2 tablespoons sugar.
v      Pat 2/3 of crumbs in bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan.
v      Add filling on top of crumbs. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.


ANGEL FOOD CAKE ICING

1/3 c. cornstarch

1/3 c. sugar

2 c. milk

1 egg yolk

1 or 2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 lb. butter

1 c. powdered sugar

v      Mix the cornstarch and sugar. Add milk and egg yolk.
v      Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add vanilla.
v      Cool until COLD.
v      Cream the butter and powdered sugar. Add cold custard.
v      Beat 20 minutes.


MIRACLE ICING

2 1/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. water

1/8 tsp. salt

3 egg whites, unbeaten

3/8 tsp. cream of tartar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

v      Boil sugar, water and salt for 3 minutes.
v      Add slowly to unbeaten egg whites and cream of tartar beating all the while.
v      Beat exactly 5 minutes.
v      This makes enough for a large cake or 2 small ones.
v      If any is left, can be put into jar in refrigerator.


PINEAPPLE ICING

1 (20 oz.) drained, crushed pineapple

1 (3 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding

1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip

v      Mix pineapple and dry pudding well. Add Cool Whip.
v      Mix well, but do not use mixer. Very good on angel food cake.

SCRIPTURE CAKE

4 1/2 c. I Kings 4:22

1 c. Judges 5:25

2 c. Jeremiah 6:20

2 c. I Samuel 30:12

2 c. Nahum 3:12

2 c. Numbers 17:8

6 of Jeremiah 17:11

1 c. Judges 4;19

6 tbsp. I Samuel 14:25

2 tsp. Amos 4:5 (baking powder)

Pinch of Leviticus 2:13

Season to taste II Chronicles 9:9

v      Cream butter and sugar. Sift together dry ingredients.
v      Add to creamed mixture along with egg yolks and honey.
v      Beat egg whites until stiff.
v      Fold into batter along with fruit sand nuts.
v      Turn into 9x 13 inch pan.
v      Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until cake is browned and begins to pull away from sides of pan.


HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

3 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

3 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. oil

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple

2 c. nuts

2 c. chopped bananas

v      Combine dry ingredients in bowl, add eggs and oil.
v      Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
v      Do not beat; stir in vanilla, pineapple, nuts and bananas.
v      Spoon into 3 (9 inch) cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
v      Cool in pans for 10 minutes.

ICING:

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese

1 c. butter

2 boxes confectioners' sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

v      Mix together and frost cake.


RAW APPLE CAKE

2 eggs

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. oil (scant)

Add to above: 2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

4 c. apples, diced

2 tsp. vanilla

1 c. nuts

v      Bake in 9 x 13 inch greased pan at 325 degrees until top does not dent in when touched, about 35 minutes.


BLACK MAGIC CAKE

1 3/4 c. flour

2 c. sugar

2 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening

2 eggs

4 lg. apples, cored, unpeeled & grated

2 c. flour

2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

TOPPING:

6 tbsp. margarine

2 c. water

3 tbsp. cornstarch

1 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

2 tsp. vanilla

3/4 c. cocoa

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1 c. strong black coffee (or 2 tsp. instant coffee plus 1 c. boiling water (I use 2 tbsp. instant coffee)

1 c. buttermilk or sour milk (To sour: 1 tbsp. vinegar plus milk to = 1
 cup)

1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla

v      Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, baking powder and salt in large mixer bowl.
v      Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk or sour milk, oil and vanilla.
v      Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. (Batter will be thin!)
v      Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan or two 9 inch cake pans.
v      Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes for oblong pan or 30 to 35 minutes for layer pans. Cool.
v      Frost with your favorite vanilla frosting, or CREAM CHEESE FROSTING listed below.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1/2 c. butter or margarine

1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring

2 c. powdered sugar

1 tbsp. cocoa (optional)

v      Combine all ingredients. Beat well. Spread on the completely cooled cake.
v      (Frosting will beat up into more volume if cheese and butter are used directly out of the refrigerator.)

BURNT SUGAR CAKE

1 1/4 c. sugar

1/3 c. butter

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. orange flavoring

1/2 c. milk

1 3/4 c. cake flour

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 c. water

v      Carmelize 1/2 cup of the sugar. (Dissolve in water and boil until syrup is reduced to 1/4 cup.) Cool.
v      Cream sugar and butter. Add egg yolks.
v      Beat thoroughly. Sift flour, measure and sift with baking powder and salt.
v      Combine milk, caramel syrup and flavoring. Add alternately with dry ingredients to first mixture.
v      Beat well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
v      Pour into well oiled layer cake pans.
v      Bake in a moderate oven at 375 degrees about 20 minutes.