Watergate Cake Recipe

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

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

Banana Split Cake Recipe

--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.

Swedish Nut Cake Recipe

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

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

Popcorn Cake Recipe

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. oil
1 lb. marshmallows
8 c. popped corn
1 lb. sm. gumdrops (no black)
2 c. mixed nuts

How to bake a Popcorn Cake
Melt first 3 ingredients. Mix until very smooth. Mix corn, nuts and gumdrops together. Pour melted mixture over corn mixture and quickly stir and pour into tube pan. Let cool, then slice. Do not bake. M & M's can be substituted for the gumdrops.

Sand Tart Recipe

1 c. butter
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans

How to bake Sand Tart Recipe
Cream butter. Blend with sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Add flour and pecans. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Shape in balls or fingers. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in slow oven (300 to 325 degrees), about 25 minutes until delicately brown. Cool slightly, roll in powdered sugar. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

Cherry Dreams Recipe

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

How to cook Cherry Dreams Recipe
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Make a small depression on top of each ball with fingertip. 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

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

Cheese Cake with Blackberry Toppings Recipe

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

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

Cheese Cake Cookies Recipe

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

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

Pumpkin Cheese Cake Recipe

--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

How to cook Pumpkin Cheese Cake Recipe
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 9 inch spring form pan or spray with non-stick spray. Combine crust ingredients and line sides and bottom of pan. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and pumpkin pie mix and blend well. Stir in nuts. Pour into crust-lined pan. Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes or until center feels firm when touched. Cool in pan on wire rack. Brush top with maple syrup. Cool completely. 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.

Mom's Cheese Cake 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

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

The Real McCoy New York Cheese Cake

1 lb. ricotta cheese
2 c. sour cream
16 oz. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
3 extra lg. eggs
3 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
5 tbsp. vanilla
5 tbsp. lemon juice

How to cook The Real McCoy New York Cheese Cake
All ingredients should be at room temperature. Combine ricotta cheese and sour cream in mixing bowl. Beating slowly, add cream cheese, sugar and butter. Increase speed to medium and add eggs, flour, cornstarch, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat on highest speed possible without splattering for 5 minutes. Pour into 10 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Turn off heat and leave in closed oven for 1 more hour. Cool on rack.