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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pound brazil nuts
  • 1 pound chopped walnuts
  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 1 pound red candied cherries
  • 1 pound green candied cherries
  • 2 pounds pitted dates

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease three 9x5 inch loaf pans, line them with parchment paper, and grease the paper.
  • beat eggs, salt and vanilla together until very light and lemon colored. add sugar, 1 cup of the flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. put brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, red and green cherries into a large bowl. dust with the remaining 1/2 cup flour. then add the egg and sugar mixture. this is a very stiff mixture. mix with hands.
  • press into 3 - 9x5 inch loaf pans which you have lined with parchment paper and have greased both pan and paper. bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).

toffee bar cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 (6 ounce) packages toffee baking bits

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and butter; mix on low speed with an electric mixer until crumbly. remove 1 cup of crumb mixture and set aside to be used for topping. to the remainder, add egg, baking soda, milk, vanilla and salt. batter will be thin; pour into prepared pan. sprinkle top with chopped walnuts, toffee bits and reserved crumb mixture.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Blueberry Walnut Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/3 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • in a large bowl, beat together the margarine, milk, eggs and sugar. stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. carefully fold in the blueberries and walnuts. fold in lemon zest.
  • spray bread machine pan with cooking spray. pour mixture into bread machine pan and put pan into bread machine. select quick bread/cake cycle, and press start. check in 1 minute to see if mixture is well blended. cook until cake cycle stops. cool completely in bread machine pan before removing.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Cake V

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can , including syrup
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time. beat in the flour mixture, then stir in the and syrup, mixing just until combined. stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Plum Good Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • in a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. make a well in the center and pour in the oil, eggs, baby food and red food coloring. mix well, then stir in chopped walnuts.
  • pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. remove cake from pan while still hot and frost immediately.
  • to make the frosting: in a small bowl combine 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. stir until smooth.

friendship cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups , drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine cake mix with eggs and oil. mix thoroughly and stir in fruit and nuts. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Banana Butterscotch Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. set aside. sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. set aside.
  • beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. beat in the egg, then stir in the mashed bananas. pour in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. fold in the butterscotch chips and walnuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Banana Butterscotch Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. set aside. sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. set aside.
  • beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. beat in the egg, then stir in the mashed bananas. pour in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. fold in the butterscotch chips and walnuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Monday, January 18, 2016

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Mary Anne's Moist And Nutty Carrot Loaf

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • sift together baking soda, salt, spices, and flour.
  • in a large bowl, combine ground carrots, pineapple, oil, and sugar. mix in eggs. blend flour mixture into carrot mixture. mix well. fold nuts and raisins into batter. pour into prepared pans.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into bread comes out clean.

Zucchini Cake Iv

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups grated zucchini

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 4 loaf pans.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. beat until smooth. add flour mixture, and beat until smooth. fold in walnuts and grated zucchini.
  • divide batter into 4 well greased loaf pans. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Boiled Chocolate Delight Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • thoroughly grease bottom and sides of a 2-quart heat proof mold or 9 inch bundt pan. sprinkle with white sugar and tap out excess.
  • n large mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. add eggs and blend well.
  • in separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, cinnamon and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with milk until well blended. stir in the chopped nuts.
  • spoon batter into a greased mold. cover with piece of greased aluminum foil, greased side down. fold down edges of foil around rim; fasten securely with string.
  • place a rack in la large kettle or pot; pour in water to top of rack. heat water to boiling; place mold on rack. reduce heat. cover kettle and steam cake over simmering water for hour and 25 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. (add water, as needed, during steaming to keep water at rack level.) remove mold from kettle; cool 10 minutes on wire rack. run tip of sharp knife around edges; invert on serving plate. serve hot accompanied with sauces of your choice.

Mom's Cranberry Jell-o® Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 15
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as jell-o®)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 orange - zested, peeled, and chopped
  • 1 apple, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • blend water, pineapple, gelatin, and sugar together in a blender for 15 seconds. add cranberries and blend an additional 15 seconds.
  • stir celery, walnuts, chopped orange, apple, and orange zest together in a large bowl. pour blended pineapple mixture into celery mixture and stir until completely combined. transfer mixture to a serving bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

gluten-free european apple cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3/4 cup sorghum flour
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 small apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch pan; lightly flour with gluten-free flour.
  • whisk sorghum flour, almond flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • whisk sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until incorporated and batter is thoroughly combined. fold in apples and walnuts. pour and press batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Double Chocolate Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 9
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • combine oil, unsweetened chocolate, egg, sugar, milk, flour, salt, vanilla, and baking soda in a 9 inch square pan. mix until smooth. sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes. cool on wire racks.

Very Special Tomato Spice Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

  • in a small bowl, thoroughly mix the tomato sauce and soda.
  • in a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, spices and salt. mix in tomato sauce and soda mixture. stir in eggs, oil, nuts, raisins and fruit juice. mix well. pour batter into greased 10 inch bundt or tube pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 to 55 minutes. cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, and then turn out on serving plate. dust top with confectioners' sugar.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Easter Lemon Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
  • combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
  • beat the butter and 2 1/2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the almond extract with the last egg.
  • pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. fold in the lemon zest and chopped walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the loaves are very lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.
  • mix the lemon juice with the 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. pour the lemon glaze over the hot cakes; allow to stand for 10 minutes before removing cakes from the pans. cool before serving.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (16 ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch pan, springform pan, or tube pan.
  • beat 1 cup sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. add flour, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; continue beating until ingredients integrate into a batter.
  • mix walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  • pour about half the batter into the prepared pan. sprinkle about half the walnut topping over the batter and top with remaining batter. finish by sprinkling remaining topping over the batter.
  • bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes (depending on pan used). cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

banana apple bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 apples, cubed
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • banana slices for garnish
  • apple slices for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease two 7x3-inch loaf pans.
  • in a bowl, whisk together 2 3/4 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, the baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined. in a separate mixing bowl, beat the melted butter with 2 cups of sugar until smooth, and mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the greek yogurt and vanilla extract. stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated.
  • fold in the bananas, apples, and chopped walnuts until combined; do not overmix. there should be small chunks of banana visible in the batter. pour half the batter into each prepared loaf pan.
  • mix the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of white sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of flour, and 3 tablespoons of softened butter together in a bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. sprinkle half the crumb topping over each loaf. garnish each loaf with banana and apple slices.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove and cover each pan with aluminum foil. return to oven, and bake an additional 15 or 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean. allow to cool before serving.

chewy molasses bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • crisco® original no-stick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup crisco® all-vegetable shortening*
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups pillsbury best® all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • powdered sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • heat oven to 350 degrees f. coat 9 x 9-inch pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • heat shortening and molasses to boiling in large saucepan, stirring constantly. remove from heat. stir in brown sugar. add egg. beat until fluffy. combine flour, salt and baking soda in small bowl. stir into molasses mixture. blend in nuts. spread in prepared baking pan.
  • bake 22 to 25 minutes. cool. sprinkle with powdered sugar. cut into 16 bars.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Glazed Lemon Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease 1 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the lemon peel. in a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • blend the flour mixture into the egg mixture, alternately with the milk; stir just to combine. fold in the nuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
  • in a small bowl, dissolve 2 tablespoons sugar in the lemon juice. after loaf has cooled for 10 minutes, spoon glaze over loaf.

orange oatmeal cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the white sugar and the brown sugar. beat in the egg, then the orange juice, vanilla, and grated orange rind.
  • in another bowl, stir together the flour, oats, salt, ginger, and baking powder. beat into the orange mixture and then stir in the nuts. pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until cake tests done. transfer to a cooling rack and allow cake to cool. makes 10 to 16 servings.

Old-fashioned Spice Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 8 inch pans. in a saucepan, simmer the raisins in the water on medium low heat.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. beat in the egg. sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. blend these dry ingredients into the sugar mixture. mix thoroughly.
  • strain the raisins. discard the raisin pulp. add water to the raisin juice to make 3/4 cup liquid, and add to the batter. add the chopped nuts. spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. cool the cake on a wire rack, and frost.

Plum Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 (6 ounce) jars plum baby food
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

  • in a large bowl, mix together vegetable oil, white sugar, eggs, baby food, and food coloring.
  • in separate bowl, mix together flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda and nuts.
  • mix wet and dry ingredients together.
  • place in greased and floured bundt pan, (you can also use cooking spray).
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50-60 minutes or until it tests done.
  • remove from oven to cool 10 minutes in pan. remove and place on cooling rack.
  • while cooling, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice.
  • brush over top while cake is still hot.

Carrot And Walnut Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder together and set aside.
  • beat the eggs with the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cardamom together for 5 minutes. stir in the confectioner's sugar and mix well. beat in the vegetable oil and continue beating for 5 minutes.
  • alternately add the flour mixture and the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the egg mixture. with a spoon stir in the carrots and the walnuts. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour. enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.

Monday, January 11, 2016

Old Fashioned Kentucky Nut Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. beat in eggs one at a time. combine milk and vanilla, and add alternately with flour mixture to egg mixture. fold in nuts. pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 to 40 minutes. cool on a wire rack.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Katrina's Banana Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • cream shortening until light and fluffy. add sugar gradually. blend in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • add vanilla to the evaporated milk. alternately add flour mixture and liquid ingredients to cream mixture. blend in mashed bananas and chopped nuts. pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 45 minutes.

fig and date bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x4 inch baking pan.
  • in a medium bowl, combine the dates, figs, butter and baking soda. pour in the boiling water, stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • beat the sugar, walnuts and eggs into the date mixture. combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the date mixture just until blended. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack to cool completely.

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Applesauce -raisin Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup dark
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins

  • place all the raisins in a small bowl with the and let sit overnight or at least 4 hours.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time; mix in applesauce.
  • in another bowl, stir together the flours, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cocoa. gradually add flour into the batter, mixing until fully incorporated. stir in the raisins, along with any that was not absorbed, and the walnuts. turn batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. cool on wire rack.

Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 8 ounces cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup
  • 1/4 cup cherry juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. sift flour, baking soda and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream 2/3 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. add 2 eggs and 2 squares melted chocolate. add flour mixture alternately with , buttermilk and cherry juice. mix until smooth, then fold in cherries and chopped nuts. pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
  • to make frosting: in a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup butter, 1 egg, 4 squares melted chocolate, confectioners sugar and milk. beat until smooth. spread on top of cooled cake.

Walnut Brownie Pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 3/4 cups walnut halves
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell

Recipe

  • coarsely chop 1 1/2 cup nuts.
  • in medium saucepan, over low heat, stir condensed milk, butter or margarine, and cocoa until the butter melts and mix is warm; remove from heat.
  • stir in eggs, flour, vanilla, and chopped nuts; pour into prepared pie crust. sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup walnut halves.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 50 minutes or until center is firm. serve warm or cold garnished with fudge sauce, whipped cream, and a strawberry, if desired.

Chocolate Applesauce Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a 10x15 inch baking pan.
  • in a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine, eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract. add the baking mix and cinnamon, and mix well. stir in nuts. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. frost when cool.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

filled apricot cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves

Recipe

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

  • in a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, flour, and cream cheese until well blended. cover and chill for about 30 minutes.
  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). roll the dough into walnut sized balls. flatten each ball in the palms of your hands to 1/4 inch thickness. place a small amount of apricot preserves into the center, then fold the circle in half, and pinch the edges to seal. if the edges are not sealed, the preserves will leak out. place filled cookies a greased baking sheet.
  • bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. remove from oven. while cookies are still warm, toss them with confectioners' sugar to coat. toss them with sugar again when cool, just before serving.

Saturday, January 9, 2016

chocolate chip walnut pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. add eggs, stir until blended. stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. pour into baked pie crust.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned and set. serve slightly warm or at room temperature with spiced cream.
  • to make spiced cream: mix together whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.

soft molasses cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 6 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt. dissolve baking soda in hot water. mix together shortening, sugar, molasses and egg until creamy. mix in the flour mixture alternately with the cold water. mix in the baking soda and most of the walnuts, reserving a few to sprinkle on tops of cookies.
  • drop by rounded tablespoonfuls greased cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. bake these for 12 minutes or until done.

mimi's tomato soup cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan. sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. in a separate bowl, combine tomato soup, water and baking soda. add to creamed mixture alternately with the flour mixture. stir in the raisins and nuts.
  • pour batter into a 10 inch bundt or tube pan. bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out a wire rack.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Mississippi Mud Cake Iv

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 6 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. in a medium-size mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, 1/3 cup cocoa powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt together and set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the 2 teaspoons vanilla. add the flour mixture and mix until combined. finally, fold in 1 cup chopped nuts.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. remove from oven and spread marshmallows on top. return to oven for 10 minutes or until marshmallow are melted. allow to cool before frosting.
  • to make frosting: in a medium mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup cocoa, confectioners sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla and pinch of salt. mix until smooth and spread on cake, then sprinkle with 1 cup chopped nuts.

so moist red velvet cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ounce red food coloring
  • 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
  • beat the shortening and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. room-temperature eggs should be added one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the shortening mixture before adding the next. mix the cocoa and red food coloring in a separate bowl and stir into the shortening mixture. combine the flour and salt. pour in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated. stir in vanilla extract. in another separate bowl, mix the vinegar and baking soda. fold in the vinegar mixture while fizzing; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • to make frosting: cream together margarine and confectioner's sugar, then add vanilla extract. beat until light and fluffy. frost cooled cake and sprinkle with walnuts.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Carrot Pineapple Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. stir in carrots, pineapple and chopped nuts.
  • pour batter into a 9 inch pan. bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Maple Walnut Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  • sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
  • cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. stir in the maple syrup and the eggs and beat until well blended. add the flour mixture alternately with the milk and beat until well blended. stir in the walnuts. spoon the batter into the muffin tins filling each about 3/4 full.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. remove to wire rack to cool completely.

baked cheesecake squares

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 6 1/2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f. grease 8 inch square baking pan.
  • to make the crust: in a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. gradually blend in flour and walnuts. mixture will be crumbly.
  • set aside one cup of crust mixture. press the rest of the mixture into the bottom of baking pan. bake for 15 minutes.
  • to make filling: in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar. add in egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla until well blended.
  • spread the filling over warm crust. sprinkle top with remaining crust mixture. bake for another 25 to 28 minutes. let cool on wire racks before cutting.

Orange Raisin Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 large orange
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • squeeze the orange and reserve 1/3 cup of the juice. grind the orange peel and pulp, raisins and 1/3 cup walnuts together. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. add milk, shortening, and eggs. beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. stir in orange-raisin mixture.
  • pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • for the topping: drizzle reserved 1/3 cup orange juice over warm cake. in a small bowl combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle over cake

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Angel Cookies Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups shortening
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • sift together flour, confectioners' sugar and salt in large mixer bowl. add the shortening, vanilla and chopped walnuts. using low speed of an electric mixer, mix all ingredients until just blended.
  • roll dough on floured counter into 1 1/2 inch cylinders. refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm enough to slice.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cookie sheets with parchment paper. remove dough from the refrigerator and slice into 3/8 inch thick slices. place cookies on prepared cookie sheets.
  • bake cookies at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes. cookies should be white, if they turn brown reduce the cooking time.

Fresh Apple Walnut Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. set aside.
  • combine the apples and the white sugar; set aside. in a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. stir in the apple mixture, then the flour mixture. fold in the walnuts.
  • pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Brownies I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a double-boiler, stirring sporadically. when melted and combined, add the sugar and eggs, and stir until combined. sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into the pan; stir until combined. stir in the nuts (or raisins, or m&m candies, or toffee bits, etc.).
  • spread the batter in the pan, smoothing it into the corners. bake for about 35 minutes, but don't let it over-bake. cool before cutting.

Chocolate Date Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. in a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. set aside. sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • in an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. allow to cool before serving.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. allow to cool before serving.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Gail's Raisin Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • in a saucepan, combine raisins and water. bring to a boil and let boil for 10 minutes. remove from heat and add butter, sugar and brown sugar. stir to mix and allow to cool.
  • in a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. add the raisin mixture and the nuts. stir together until smooth.
  • pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Doctor Bird Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups banana, mashed
  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • into a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. make a well in the flour mixture. add the mashed bananas, oil, vanilla, eggs and pineapple with juice. fold in nuts.
  • pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool completely on wire rack.

mountain apple cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • cake:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 cups granny smith apples, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup chopped black walnuts
  • topping:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • icing:
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 6 hrs

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; set aside. grease and flour an 8 inch bundt pan.
  • whisk together eggs, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth. mix in sifted dry ingredients until moistened, then fold in sliced apples, pecans, and walnuts. pour batter into prepared bundt pan.
  • bake cake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. stir together brown sugar, milk, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a saucepan. simmer for 2 minutes, then pour over cake in the bundt pan as soon as it comes out of the oven. allow cake to cool in pan set over a wire rack until it is room temperature, about 4 hours.
  • whisk together mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until smooth. unmold cake and place a serving plate, spread icing over the top.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
  • mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Monday, January 4, 2016

Eggless Date Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 18 dates, pitted and left whole
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

  • heat milk in a saucepan until almost boiling and stir in dates; let soak for several hours, refrigerated. for best flavor, refrigerate dates and milk overnight.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a medium loaf pan.
  • transfer milk and dates to food processor, add brown sugar, and process into a smooth paste. mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract with a few pulses.
  • whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl until thoroughly combined. pulse flour mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, into the date paste until batter is smooth; do not overmix. stir walnuts into batter with a fork and transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Date-nut And Brown Sugar Bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c). lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • combine flour, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, baking powder, and dates; mix well.
  • add eggs (see cook's note) and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • spoon batter into prepared pan. bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. cool slightly before cutting into bars or squares.

potato chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. stir vanilla extract into creamy mixture. mix flour and crushed potato chips into the mixture until just incorporated. fold chopped walnuts into the dough. roll dough into 1-inch balls; press prepared baking sheets and flatten gently.
  • bake in preheated oven until golden around the edges, 10 to 13 minutes.

banana nut and ginger bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups dark
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • in a large bowl cream the brown sugar, banana, eggs, and vanilla. for moister bread, add oil, if desired.
  • in a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, all spice, cardamom, and cloves. alternately blend the flour mixture and into the creamed mixture.
  • toss the walnuts with the remaining flour. stir in the dates and ginger to the mixture and blend well. pour into two greased 9x5 loaf pans.
  • bake in a 350 degree f (175 degrees c) oven for 1 hour, or until inserted toothpick emerges dry and clean.