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My Christmas Cake

Posted by crimsonhair I make this dark Christmas cake every year . My family loves it and I always wrap small ones as little gifts for friends that drop by. My Christmas Cake Ingredients ___ Christmas Cake____ 2 cups whole blanched almonds 2 cups seeded raisins {I just use 2 cups light and 2 cups dark raisins if you can't find these} 2 cups seedless raisins 2 cups currants 2 1/2 cups chopped dates 1 cup mixed peel {I like to use a little more} 1 cup mixed fruit 1 12 oz bottle of red maraschino cherries 1/2 cup brandy, sherry or cognac etc. {I use about 1... read more

My Favourite Gingerbread Dough

Posted by crimsonhair My Favourite Gingerbread One year I made 18 gingerbread houses with my daycare kids. This is perfect to use for gingerbread houses or decorated cookies. My Favourite Gingerbread Dough Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cupsugar 1 cup molasses 4 1/2- 5 cups flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon each cimmamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Instructions Melt butter, add sugar and molasses and stir until sugar disolves. Remove from heat and cool till lukewarm.. Place the 4 1/2 cups flour, spices, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Pour in... read more

Grandmother's Boiled Raisin Cake

Posted by Anonymous This cake is very moist, but my grandmother never added an icing. She made a cinnamon glaze. Grandmother's Boiled Raisin Cake Ingredients 1 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups water 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3 teaspoons boiling water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions 1 Heat oven to 325 degrees(165 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 5 inch pan. Set... read more

White Fruit Cake

Posted by Anonymous My mother has been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for as long as I can remember. My whole family loves it. I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this recipe has converted even the most reluctant. White Fruit Cake Ingredients 2 cups butter 4 cups confectioners' sugar 8 eggs, separated 2 ounces candied citron peel 2 ounces candied orange peel 1 cup currants 1 1/2 cups candied pineappled chunks 3 cups golden raisins 1 1/2 cups candied cherries 4 cups pecans, chopped 3 cups sifted... read more

Southern Style Banana Split Cake

Posted by Anonymous This great recipe belonged to my Grandma and requires no cooking. Southern Style Banana Split Cake Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 pound butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 4 bananas, sliced 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained 12 ounces crushed peanuts Instructions 1 Combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Mix together and... read more

Unbaked Fruitcake II

Posted by Anonymous This recipe is for all those who don't like candied fruit. Unbaked Fruitcake II Ingredients 2 pounds orange slices candy, chopped 2 pounds pitted dates 2 pounds miniature marshmallows 2 cups chopped nuts 2 pounds graham cracker crumbs 2 cups white sugar 2 cups evaporated milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions 1 In a large bowl, combine the orange candy, dates, marshmallows, nuts, graham crackers, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla. Mix together well and press into regular or molded loaf pans. Chill overnight before slicing. read more

Sausage Christmas Cake

Posted by Anonymous Almost like a fruit cake without the fruit, very rich and the older it gets the better it tastes!! Pecans can be substituted for walnuts. Sausage Christmas Cake Ingredients 1 pound pork sausage 1 cup cold, brewed coffee 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cups self-rising flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup raisins Instructions 1 Mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and flour in a bowl.2 Add... read more

Rich Dark Fruitcake

Posted by Anonymous This is my mother's very old recipe, at least 60 years old. My mother baked this for my wedding, and it sure is delicious and also a great Christmas cake. This is a very long recipe, but well worth the trouble. If 2 cups of butter seems too much for you, substitute shortening for 1 cup of the butter. Other fruit juices can be substituted for grape juice. You can also use 1 cup of drained maraschino cherries in place of the candied cherries. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Rich Dark Fruitcake Ingredients 6 cups sultana raisins 3 cups... read more

Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)

Posted by Anonymous This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter. Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe) Ingredients 3 pounds ricotta cheese 12 eggs 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 4 cups all-purpose flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1... read more

Red Velvet Cake VI

Posted by Anonymous Delicious and moist with fewer calories than traditional recipes. Red Velvet Cake VI Ingredients 3/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup applesauce 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup lowfat buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 fluid ounce red food coloring   1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175... read more

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