Food Recipes Made Easy

Chocolate Praline Layer Cake

2009-12-01T14:50:00.000-08:00

--CAKE:--

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. whipping cream
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c. pecans, chopped coarse
1 pkg. Pillsbury Devil's Food cake mix
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. oil
3 eggs

--TOPPING:--

1 3/4 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Whole pecans, if desired
Chocolate curls, if desired

How to cook Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
Heat oven to 325 degrees. In small heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream and brown sugar. Cook over low heat just until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Pour into 2 (8 or 9 inch) round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans. In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat at highest speed for 2 minutes. Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely. In small bowl, beat 1 3/4 cups whipping cream until soft peaks form. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. To assemble cake, place 1 layer on serving plate, praline side up; spread 1/2 of topping over first layer. Top with second layer, praline side up; spread with remaining whipping cream. Garnish with whole pecans and/or chocolate curls. Store in refrigerator. Serves up to 12. High altitude over 3,500 feet; add 2 tablespoons flour to dry cake mix. Increase water to 1 1/3 cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove immediately from pans.

One Step Pound Cake Recipe

2009-11-29T09:40:00.000-08:00

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. margarine, softened
1 carton (8 oz.) yogurt, pineapple
3 eggs

How to cook One Step Pound Cake Recipe
Combine all in large bowl. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour into greased and floured pan or bundt pan does well. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.

Pineapple - Coconut - Walnut Cake Recipe

2009-11-28T04:41:00.000-08:00

--CAKE:--

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 c. coconut, shredded
1 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple with
juice

--CREAM CHEESE ICING:--

1/4 lb. margarine
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

CAKE: Mix all ingredients for cake together. Grease but do not flour 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Frost with Cream Cheese Icing. ICING: Combine all ingredients for icing; mix well until creamy. Spread on cooled cake.

Light as Air Orange Cake Recipe

2009-11-26T00:49:00.000-08:00

2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. grated orange rind*
5 egg whites
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 1/3 c. sugar, divided
3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 c. orange juice*
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Fresh Orange Glaze

How to make Light as Air Orange Cake
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 2/3 cup sugar in a mixing bowl. Make a well in center; add oil, egg yolks, orange rind and orange juice. Beat at high speed of an electric mixer about 5 minutes or until smooth. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add remaining 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Pour egg yolk mixture in a thin, steady stream over entire surface of egg whites and gently fold whites into mixture. Pour batter into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool 40 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula; remove from pan. Place cake on cake plate; drizzle top with Fresh Orange Glaze. Yield 1 (10 inch) cake. *May substitute lemon juice and rind for orange if desired. --FRESH ORANGE GLAZE:--

3 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1/8 tsp. salt
2 1/4 tsp. grated orange rind
1/4 tsp. orange extract
3 1/2 to 4 tbsp. orange juice

Combine all ingredients; stir until smooth. Yield about 1 1/4 cups.

Fruit Cake Cookies Recipe

2009-11-25T00:43:00.000-08:00

2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. chopped cherries (candied)
1/2 c. candied pineapple, chopped
1/2 c. whole hazelnuts
1 lb. dates, pitted
1/2 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped

How to make Fruit Cake Cookies Recipe
Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy; add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Stir together flour, soda and salt and add to creamed mixture. Stir in fruit and nuts; chill batter at least one hour. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.

Fluff Frosting Recipe

2009-11-21T03:42:00.000-08:00

1 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. shortening

How to make Fluff Frosting
In a small saucepan, cook flour and milk until thick, stir well. Set aside to cool, (keep mixture covered as it cools). In a bowl beat sugar, margarine (or butter) and shrotening using high speed of mixer, until fluffy. Add the milk mixture and vanilla. Continue beating until the icing is very fluffy.

Yule Cake Recipe

2009-11-21T00:39:00.000-08:00

1 c. margarine
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. applesauce
1/2 c. fruit juice
4 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 c. dates
1/2 c. golden raisins
4 1/2 c. nuts, chopped coarse:
walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts
1 c. Maraschino cherries
1 c. green candied cherries
1 c. each red-green-yellow candied
pineapple

How to cook Yule Cake Recipe
Cream margarine, sugar and eggs; add applesauce and juice. Add 3 cups flour and spices. Dust chopped fruit and nuts with one cup of the flour. Add fruit and nuts to mixture. Bake in loaf pans or cupcake pans. Bake at 350 degrees one hour for loaf, cupcake pans 30 minutes. Store in cool place in tight containers.

Impossible Cheese Cake Recipe

2009-11-19T14:44:00.000-08:00

3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. Bisquick
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, cut
into 1 inch cubes & softened
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

--CHEESECAKE TOPPING:--

1 c. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. sugar

How to make Impossible Cheese Cake Recipe
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pie plate 9 x 1 1/4 inches. Place all ingredients except toppings in blender container. Blend on high speed (on & off) until smooth, about 3 minutes or beat in large bowl on high speed with mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into plate. Bake just until puffed and center is dry, 3 0 minutes (do not over bake). Spread cheesecake carefully over top. Cool for 3 hours before serving.

Grandma's Yogurt Cake Recipe

2009-11-18T08:38:00.000-08:00

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) carton yogurt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. milk

How to cook Grandma's Yogurt Cake Recipe
Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add baking powder, soda, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Mix until well blended. Add yogurt and milk. Mix well. Add last 1 cup of flour. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured loaf cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost with your favorite frosting. (May use 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon flavoring that is compatible with your flavor used.)

Topical Dream Cake Recipe

2009-11-17T20:37:00.000-08:00

2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. cooking oil
3 eggs
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
(juice packed)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. bananas, finely diced
1 3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 or 3 tbsp. orange juice

How to bake a Topical Dream Cake
In large bowl, beat sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Blend in undrained juice and vanilla. Stir together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Blend into pineapple mixture. Stir in bananas. Pour mixture into a 10 inch fluted tube pan and bake at 350 degrees for 60 or 70 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then put on rack. Cool. --GLAZE:--

Combine powdered sugar and enough orange juice to make drizzling consistency. ^iIt's time to lose weight when you put the golf ball where you can hit it, but you can't see it, or when you put it where you can see it but then you can't hit it.^i

Orange Slice Fruit Cake Recipe

2009-11-17T09:36:00.000-08:00

3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. candy orange slices, chopped
1 lb. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped
1 (3 1/4 oz.) can or 1 c. coconut
(flaked)
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. buttermilk

How to bake a Orange Slice Fruit Cake
Mix together flour and salt. Combine candy orange slices, pitted dates, walnuts or pecans and coconut. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix well. Cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups of sugar. Add 4 eggs, one at a time. Combine 1 teaspoon soda and 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Add milk and flour mixture alternately and blend after each addition. Add candy mixture and mix well. Bake at 300 degrees for one hour and 45 minutes in a large angel food cake pan that has been well greased. It may take longer to bake. Test with a toothpick. As soon as cake is removed from oven, pour the following mixture over the top. Combine 1 cup orange juice and 2 cups powdered sugar. Cool. Store in refrigerator overnight before removing from pan. This is a large cake. It is not difficult to make. Once you have the orange slices cut up you have it under control! I have had more requests for this recipe than any other.

Zebra Cake Recipe

2009-11-16T02:45:00.000-08:00

1 pkg. Nabisco chocolate wafers
1 med. size Cool Whip

Use long platter. Spread cream on one side of wafers, stack together into a log. Save enough cream to completely cover tops and sides of log. Cover with wax paper, refrigerate 24 hours. To serve, slice diagonally, wafers will have absorbed moisture from cream and swirl to zebra effect.

Lemon Jello Cake

2009-11-16T02:35:00.000-08:00

1 pkg. lemon cake mix
1 c. cooking oil
1 pkg. lemon Jello, dissolved in 1 c.
hot water
1 tsp. lemon extract
4 eggs, added one at a time

How to bake a Lemon Jello Cake
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or 45 minutes if angel food cake pan is used. After 10 minutes, pour over glaze made of 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup Realemon.

Hawaiian Fruit Cake Recipe

2009-11-15T09:34:00.000-08:00

2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 eggs
2 tsp. soda
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple,
undrained
1 c. nuts, chopped
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix above items together. Pour into 9 x 12 inch ungreased pan. Bake at 325 degrees 45 to 60 minutes. Top with a cream cheese icing.

Flip Flop Cake

2009-11-14T14:44:00.000-08:00

1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. coconut, shredded
1 German chocolate cake mix
1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
(Be sure butter and cream cheese are
room temperature)

Generously grease or butter bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread bottom with coconut and pecans. Make cake mix according to directions. Pour over nuts-coconut; cream together cream cheese, butter and sugar. Drop by spoonfuls over batter. Do not stir. Bake according to cake box directions. Turn upside down to serve and cool. Great.

Scripture Cake Recipe

2009-11-10T00:34:00.000-08:00

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

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

Caramel Icing Recipe

2009-11-05T02:41:00.000-08:00

2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. milk
Pinch of salt
4 tbsp. margarine
4 tbsp. flour

Mix all ingredients together. Cook over medium heat. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until thick enough to spread.

Banana Fudge Marble Cake Recipe

2009-11-05T02:32:00.001-08:00

1 pkg. Duncan Hines fudge cake mix
2 eggs
1 c. ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 c. water

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

Banana Fudge Marble Cake Recipe

2009-11-05T02:32:00.000-08:00

Mounds Cake Recipe

2009-11-04T00:31:00.000-08:00

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

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

Tripple Chocolate Cake Recipe

2009-11-03T00:33:00.000-08:00

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

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

Plum Good Cake Recipe

2009-11-02T02:30:00.000-08:00

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

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

This is a pretty cake to serve at Christmas. The recipe comes form Deaconess' publication SCOPE.

Fresh Orange Chiffon Cake Recipe

2009-11-01T10:29:00.000-08:00

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

How to bake a Fresh Orange Chiffon Cake Recipe
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

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

1 1/2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
2 1/4 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
Grated rind of 2 oranges (1 1/2 tbsp.)

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

Watergate Cake Recipe

2009-10-26T07:28:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-22T00:27:00.000-07:00

--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

2009-10-21T04:29:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-17T00:37:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-11T11:26:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-10T02:27:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-07T12:24:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-07T02:25:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-04T00:23:00.000-07:00

--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

2009-10-02T00:23:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-01T14:22:00.000-07:00

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.

Coco Lopez Cake Recipe

2009-09-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

1 box butter cake mix
1 sm. pkg. coconut
1 can Coco Lopez (coconut milk used
in Pina Coladas)
1 sm. tub Cool Whip

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

Honey Oatmeal Cake Recipe

2009-09-28T00:19:00.000-07:00

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.)

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

Lemon Cream Cheese Filled Cake Recipe

2009-09-27T00:18:00.000-07:00

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

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

Ice Cream Cone Cakes Recipe

2009-09-25T01:20:00.000-07:00

Any flavor cake mix
Flat-bottomed waffle ice cream cones
(30 approx.)
Frosting
Sugar decorations

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

Poppyseed Cake Recipe

2009-09-24T14:20:00.000-07:00

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

How to cook Poppyseed Cake Recipe
Mix all ingredients for 10 minutes. Place in a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

Chocolate Conecakes With Frostings Recipe

2009-09-23T19:21:00.000-07:00

--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

How to bake Chocolate Conecakes With Frostings Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. 2. In a saucepan, mix together butter (or margarine), water and cocoa powder. Stir all the time. When the butter is completely melted remove from heat and combine with the flour mixture in the bowl. 3. Use a big spoon and mix until everything is well blended. 4. Add the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla, then beat again for another minute or two. 5. Pour into the ice cream cones. Fill to about an inch from the top. Put the ice cream cones into a muffin tin or a big baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. FROSTING: Let the cream cheese sit out a while to soften, then mash it together with powdered sugar. Add the vanilla a little at a time. When mixed together evenly, it's done. BE SURE TO LET THE CONECAKES COOL BEFORE FROSTING THEM, OTHERWISE THE FROSTING WILL MELT.

Mystery Cake Recipe

2009-09-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

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

How to cook Mystery Cake Recipe
Mix all cake ingredients and beat well, adding the 4 eggs one at a time. Pour into a greased and floured bundt cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. When done, remove from oven and pierce top for icing. Set cake aside and prepare icing. ICING: Melt butter or margarine and add the orange and lemon juices. Mix together well while heating on stove top. Dribble icing over cake while the syrup is still hot and the cake is in bundt pan. Let it stay a few minutes. Turn it over onto a cake plate and remove bundt pan.

Quick Tomato Spice Cake Recipe

2009-09-21T02:16:00.000-07:00

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.)

How to cook Quick Tomato Spice Cake Recipe
Mix only above ingredients; following directions on package. If desired fold in cup chopped nuts or walnuts. Bake as directed. Frost with cream cheese frosting or other favorite white frosting.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

2009-09-20T17:15:00.000-07:00

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

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

Moist Pineapple Cake Recipe

2009-09-18T02:14:00.000-07:00

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)

How to bake Moist Pineapple Cake Recipe
Combine dry ingredients. Add other ingredients and mix. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 12 inch cake pan and bake about 45 minutes at 325 degrees. 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

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

Raisin Carrot Cake Recipe

2009-09-16T00:14:00.000-07:00

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

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

Carrot Cake Recipe

2009-09-15T00:13:00.000-07:00

--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

How to bake Carrot Cake Recipe
CAKE: Stir all dry ingredients (except pecans and carrots) together and then add eggs and oil. Mix until just blended and then add carrots and pecans. Bake at 375 to 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. ICING: Mix cream cheese and margarine until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend. Ice when cake is cool.

Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

2009-09-14T20:12:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

2009-09-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

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

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

Mocha Cake Recipe

2009-09-11T23:11:00.000-07:00

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

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

Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe

2009-09-10T02:09:00.000-07:00

--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

How to cook Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe
CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan. Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes. FROSTING: Mix butter and chocolate thoroughly. Blend in sugar. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Chocolate Mouse Torte Recipe

2009-09-08T12:08:00.000-07:00

--CRUST:--

12 oz. vanilla wafers
1 1/4 sticks butter

--FILLING:--

12 oz. chocolate chips
1 oz. bitter chocolate
4 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. milk
8 egg yolks
2 tsp. vanilla

--TOPPING:--

1 pt. cream
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla

How to cook Chocolate Mouse Torte Recipe
Combine crushed vanilla wafers with butter. Put in greased cheesecake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Melt chocolate, sugar and milk in double boiler. Cool. Beat egg yolks and vanilla. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Beat egg whites and fold in mixture. Put on wafer crust. Refrigerate. Add whipped topping mixture before serving.

Low Cholesterol Chocolate Cake Recipe

2009-09-07T00:08:00.000-07:00

--CAKE:--

1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cold water

--ICING:--

6 tbsp. stick margarine
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar
3 tbsp. brewed coffee (can be instant)

How to cook Low Cholesterol Chocolate Cake Recipe
CAKE: Use an 8 x 8 x 2 inch Pyrex pan, ungreased. Sift all dry ingredients. Add liquids. Mix with a fork to get all lumps out. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until cake is done. ICING: In a small mixing bowl mix by hand with a spoon: margarine, cocoa and coffee. Add powdered sugar at about a 1/4 of the box at a time. Mix until smooth.

Chocolate Pudding Banana Cake Recipe

2009-09-06T22:04:00.000-07:00

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

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

Helen's Fruit Cake Recipe

2009-09-06T02:05:00.000-07:00

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

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

Carrot Walnut Cake Recipe

2009-09-06T00:03:00.000-07:00

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

How to cook Carrot Walnut Cake Recipe
In large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Fold and stir thoroughly by hand. In smaller bowl, combine the other ingredients. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Make a well in dry ingredients and combine the contents of the two bowls. Beat by hand until smooth. Pour into two (9 x 1 1/2 inch) round pans. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. ICING: Optional; but cream cheese icing is delicious.

Ugly Duckling Cake Recipe

2009-09-05T02:02:00.000-07:00

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

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

1/2 c. butter or oleo
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk

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

Vanilla Butter Cake Recipe

2009-09-04T14:02:00.000-07:00

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

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

New York Cheese Cake Recipe

2009-09-03T01:58:00.000-07:00

--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

How to cook New York Cheese Cake Recipe
CRUST: Mix butter and crumbs; pat into springform pan. Mix all filling ingredients well, in food processor, blender or with beaters. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; turn off oven and leave in oven for 1 more hour. Chill. TOPPING SUGGESTIONS: Fruit pie filling or chocolate squares, melted or 1/2 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons sugar.

Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

2009-09-02T11:01:00.000-07:00

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

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

White Mountain Sherbet Recipe

2009-09-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

2 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. frozen lemonade, thawed
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 egg whites

How to make a White Mountain Sherbet
Combine all ingredients in large bowl of electric mixer. Beat at high speed until mixture is stiff about 10 minutes. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Freeze until firm. Cut into 15 squares. Yield 15 servings; 1/2 fruit exchange; 27 calories.

Earthquake Cake Recipe

2009-08-30T22:57:00.000-07:00

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

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

Black Magic Cake Recipe

2009-08-29T01:55:00.000-07:00

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

How to cook Black Magic Cake Recipe
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Batter will be thin. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Mountain Cake Recipe

2009-08-28T13:54:00.000-07:00

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

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

Graham Cheese Cake Recipe

2009-08-28T01:55:00.000-07:00

How to cook Graham Cheese Cake Recipe
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

Mix together all crust ingredients. Dissolve Jello mixture and let Jello set slightly. Soften cheese and combine with sugar and vanilla to add to Jello mixture. Whip 1 can chilled evaporated milk, then fold in Jello and cheese mixture. 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. Place in refrigerator. Will serve 15. (I put my utensils in the refrigerator awhile so the milk will whip better.)

Miniature Cherry CheeseCake Recipe

2009-08-28T01:53:00.000-07:00

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. sugar
3 eggs
Vanilla wafers

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

Plain New York Cheese Cake Recipe

2009-08-26T01:56:00.000-07:00

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

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

Mexican Fruit Cake Recipe

2009-08-26T01:52:00.000-07:00

How to cook Mexican Fruit Cake Recipe
--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: Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir by hand until completely mixed. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch baking pan or dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes in metal pan; 30 to 35 minutes in glass baking dish. ICING: Mix together. Ice when cake is cool. Janice Pearl Curts

Wacky Cake w/ Whipped Cream Icing Recipe

2009-08-24T22:51:00.000-07:00

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

How to cook Wacky Cake w/ Whipped Cream Icing Recipe
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

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

Hummingbird Cakes Recipe

2009-08-24T01:52:00.000-07:00

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)

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

Twinkie Cake Recipe

2009-08-23T01:49:00.000-07:00

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

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

Coconut Cake Recipe

2009-08-22T23:49:00.000-07:00

1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans
1 German chocolate cake mix
1 lg. pkg. cream cheese
1 stick oleo
1 box powdered sugar

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

Rhubard Torte Recipe

2009-08-22T01:48:00.001-07:00

4 c. rhubarb
3/4 c. sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello
1 yellow or white cake mix

How to cook Rhubard Torte Recipe
Cut rhubarb into small pieces. Put rhubarb in bottom of pan. Evenly spread the sugar over the rhubarb. Spread Jello over the top of the sugar. Melt 1/3 cup butter, drizzle over cake mix: 1 cup water, pour over cake mix and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Grandma's Pound Cake Recipe

2009-08-22T01:48:00.000-07:00

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

How to cook Grandma's Pound Cake Recipe
Mix all together and bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes or until done.

Peanut Butter Cakes Recipe

2009-08-21T20:46:00.000-07:00

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

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

Heavenly Cheese Cake Recipe

2009-08-21T01:47:00.000-07:00

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

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

Mini Cheese Cakes Recipe

2009-08-20T09:46:00.000-07:00

12 vanilla wafers
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

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

Crescent Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake Recipe

2009-08-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

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)

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

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. warm milk

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

Dirt Cake Recipe

2009-08-18T01:45:00.000-07:00

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)

How to cook Dirt Cake Recipe
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

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

Apple Pancakes Recipe

2009-08-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

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

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

Baked Pancakes Recipe

2009-08-17T01:43:00.000-07:00

1/4 c. margarine or butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. pancake or maple syrup

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

Sugarless Ice Cream Recipe

2009-08-16T23:02:00.000-07:00

1 qt. Coffee Rich
1 c. whole milk
1 tbsp. Sweet 10 sweetener
1 can Eagle Brand milk
6 eggs, well beaten
3 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients and put in container in freezer. Stir a couple of times during freezing to keep well blended.

Friendship Cake MushroomPhyllo Tarts Recipe

2009-08-16T22:41:00.000-07:00

1 c. greetings
1/2 c. smiles
1 lg. hug
2/3 c. love
1 tsp. sympathy
2 c. hospitality

Cream greeting and smiles thoroughly. Add hugs separately. Slowly stir in love. Sift sympathy and hospitality and fold in carefully. Bake in warm heart. Serve often.

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

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

Grandma's Fry Cakes Recipe

2009-08-15T13:43:00.000-07:00

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

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

Shrimp Toast Recipe

2009-08-15T13:39:00.000-07:00

1/2 lb. shrimp, cleaned, deveined
5 water chestnuts
1 egg
1 tsp. sherry
Dash pepper
Oil for deep frying
4 scallions
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
4 slices white bread

How to cook Shrimp Toast Recipe
Mince shrimp, water chestnuts and scallions. Beat egg lightly. Mix minced ingredients and egg with cornstarch, sherry, salt and pepper. Blend well. Spread shrimp mixture evenly on bread. Cut into 4 triangles. Heat oil to smoking. Place bread, shrimp side down, on a slotted spoon, then gently lower into oil. Reduce heat slightly and deep fry a few pieces at a time until bread is golden brown. Turn each piece over and fry a few seconds more. Drain on towels. Serve with Duck Sauce and hot mustard. May be frozen and reheated in toaster oven. Excellent appetizer.

Clam Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

2009-08-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

1 lb. mushrooms, cleaned and stems
removed
1 can chopped clams
3/4 c. Pepperidge Farms stuffing cubes
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp. parsley
3 slices American cheese, cut into
sm. pieces
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. oil
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

How to cook Clam Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Mix all ingredients. Fill caps. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes.

Cake Doughnuts Recipe

2009-08-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

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

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

Marinated Broccoli Appetizers Recipe

2009-08-14T13:37:00.000-07:00

1 pkg. raw broccoli, cut sm.
1 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. dill weed
1 tbsp. Accent
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic salt

How to cook Marinated Broccoli Appetizers Recipe
Mix all ingredients well, except broccoli. Add broccoli and marinate 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain and serve. HINT: I like to use a variety of vegetables, zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers, mushrooms, carrots.

Pepperoni Squares Recipe

2009-08-14T01:37:00.000-07:00

2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. milk
1 stick pepperoni, sliced thin & cut
up

How to cook Pepperoni Squares Recipe
Mix all together in one bowl. Grease 9 x 12 inch pan and pour mix in. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Slice in squares when cool.

Cheese Twists Recipe

2009-08-13T01:36:00.000-07:00

1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. shredded cottage cheese
1 tsp. caraway seed

How to cook Cheese Twists Recipe
Roll each biscuit to a 10 inch strip. Twist 2 strips together. Seal ends. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with cheese and caraway seed. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 5.

Crackers Crab Cocktail Recipe

2009-08-12T13:35:00.001-07:00

1/2 c. catsup
1/4 c. horseradish
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. chopped pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans white crabmeat

How to cook Crackers Crab Cocktail Recipe
Rinse crabmeat in cold water; remove ligaments, if any. Blend remaining ingredients. Mix with crabmeat just before serving. Serve with crisp crackers. Serves: 6.

Healthy Crunchy Zucchini Sticks Recipe

2009-08-12T13:35:00.000-07:00

3 med. zucchini
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine or butter, melted

How to cook Healthy Crunchy Zucchini Sticks Recipe
Cut each zucchini lengthwise into fourths, then lengthwise into halves to form sticks. Cut each stick lengthwise into halves (each zucchini makes 16 sticks). Mix wheat germ, almonds, cheese and salt in plastic bag. Roll about 8 zucchini sticks at a time in margarine until evenly coated. Lift with fork. Shake sticks in wheat germ. Lay on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cook in 350 degree oven until crisp and tender, about 15 minutes. Preparation time: 30 minutes. Serves: 6.

Mushrooms A La Grecque Recipe

2009-08-12T01:34:00.000-07:00

2 lbs. fresh whole mushrooms
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 c. olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
2 lg. onions, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. whole peppercorns
2 unpeeled cloves garlic, washed &
crushed
4 sprigs Italian parsley
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh
parsley
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
1 tsp. crushed black pepper

How to cook Mushrooms A La Grecque Recipe
Wash mushrooms well and set aside. In a 4 quart Dutch oven combine water, wine, olive oil, lemon juice, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, parsley sprigs, celery, salt, and oregano. Bring mixture to a boil and add mushrooms; cover and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove mushrooms from broth and place in a deep bowl. Continue boiling broth 15 minutes longer, strain broth and discard vegetables. Cool. Quarter large mushrooms and add cooled broth. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, dill and crushed pepper; marinate in refrigerator for several hours before serving. Makes 4 servings. HINT: Be sure to dry mushrooms thoroughly after washing. The caps tend to be more tender than the stems. If you wish to use only the caps, turn each mushroom on its side and cut the stem so some remains in the cap - this way the cap will hold its shape. Use the stems in a sauce or casserole.

Pickled Mushrooms Recipe

2009-08-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. salad oil
1 sm. onion, thinly sliced &
separated in rings
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. brown sugar

2 (6 oz.) cans mushroom crowns, drained

How to cook Pickled Mushrooms Recipe
Simmer 5 to 6 minutes. Chill in a covered bowl several hours, stirring occasionally. Drain. Makes 2 cups or about mushrooms.

Cream Cheese Filling For Prunes & Dates Recipe

2009-08-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

2 tbsp. cream cheese
2 tbsp. milk
2 c. powdered sugar, without lump
1/2 tsp. vanilla

How to cook Cream Cheese Filling For Prunes & Dates
Put the cream cheese in a bowl and let it soften at room temperature for half an hour. Stir in the milk a little at a time. Gradually add just enough powdered sugar to make a firm dough. Add the vanilla. Mix the batch thoroughly and knead it with your hands. Slit prune-date lengthwise and stuff with mixture.

Caviar With Shallots & Olive Oil Recipe

2009-08-11T02:31:00.000-07:00

1/4 c. olive oil
4 med. shallots, chopped fine
1/4 c. American golden caviar
1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh
chives

How to cook Caviar With Shallots & Olive Oil Recipe
In medium skillet, heat the oil with the shallots over moderate heat. As soon as the shallots sizzle, pour them with oil over individual servings of pasta. Top each serving with a dollop of caviar and a sprinkling of chives. Serve over angel hair or spaghettini. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Serves: 4.

Caviar & Cream Cheese Recipe

2009-08-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

2 c. cream cheese or sour cream
1/4 c. minced chives
1 sm. jar black caviar

How to cook Caviar & Cream Cheese Recipe
Blend all ingredients well. Serve as a dip.

Chicken Liver Pate Recipe

2009-08-10T01:30:00.000-07:00

1 lb. chicken livers
Butter or oleo
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tbsp. chopped onion
8 to 10 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash of pepper

How to cook Chicken Liver Pate Recipe
Cook livers, covered in small amount of butter, stirring occasionally until no longer pink. Put livers through meat grinder, blend with remaining ingredients. Place in 2 cup mold. Chill several hours. Garnish with chopped chives or hard-cooked eggs. Serve with crackers.

Olive Cheese Balls Recipe

2009-08-09T13:30:00.000-07:00

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. chopped stuffed green olives
1/4 c. chopped black olives
1 tbsp. instant minced onions
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3/4 to 1 c. chopped fresh parsley

How to cook Olive Cheese Balls Recipe
In medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with both types of olives, onions and Tabasco sauce; mix thoroughly. Set cheese mixture in refrigerator about 15 minutes to harden slightly for easier handling. Shape cheese mixture into ball. Roll in chopped parsley to coat well. Return to refrigerator, chill 15 to 20 minutes or until serving. Serve with assorted crackers. If made day ahead, wrap loosely in wax paper. Leftovers can be used as a sandwich spread on rye bread for lunch.

Party Cheese Balls Recipe

2009-08-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese
1/3 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. sherry flavoring
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. onion salt
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. celery salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

How to cook Party Cheese Balls
Combine cheese, mayonnaise, sherry flavoring, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Blend until smooth. Cover and chill until firm. Shape cheese mixture in a ball. Roll ball in chopped nuts. Cover and chill. Makes a 5 inch ball. At holidays, I add a few green olives with pimentos for color.

Confetti Vegetable Pizza Recipe

2009-08-07T20:27:00.000-07:00

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. Pillsbury crescent
rolls
12 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 pkg. Ranch dressing
4 oz. mushrooms, diced
3 med. carrots, diced
5 to 7 med. broccoli florets, chopped
5 to 7 med. cauliflower florets,
chopped

How to cook Confetti Vegetable Pizza Recipe
Pat crescent roll dough into a 17 x 11 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Bake until golden brown. Cool. In a separate bowl mix cream cheese, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing until creamy. Spread over cooled crescent and sprinkle with chopped vegetables. Pat into cream cheese. Cut into squares. Prepare 8 hours prior to serving for seasoning to bloom in the cream cheese. Preparation time: 30 minutes. Serves 8 to 12.