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Sourdough Chocolate Cranberry Cake

Posted by Anonymous A prize winning chocolate cranberry cake made with a sourdough starter. Sourdough Chocolate Cranberry Cake Ingredients 1/2 cup sourdough starter 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup dry milk powder 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 eggs 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce Instructions 1 In a large, non-metallic bowl, combine sourdough starter, water, flour and powdered... read more

Red Velvet Cake IV

Posted by Anonymous The classic red cake with a white chocolate cream cheese icing. Red Velvet Cake IV Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups white sugar 6 eggs 1 ounce red food coloring 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon white vinegar   2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 12 ounces white chocolate 1 cup butter, softened Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch pans.2 ... read more

Red Velvet Cake II

Posted by Anonymous This cake is a bright spot on a holiday table. Red Velvet Cake II Ingredients 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 ounces red food coloring 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round... read more

Red Velvet Cake

Posted by Anonymous A family favorite -- great for the Christmas holiday. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Red Velvet Cake Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons cocoa 4 tablespoons red food coloring 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1 Grease two 9 inch round pans. ... read more

Red Velvet Cake I

Posted by Anonymous A family favorite -- great for the Christmas holiday. Red Velvet Cake I Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ounces red food coloring 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon white vinegar   1 cup milk 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1 Grease two 9 inch round pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F... read more

Pecan Pie Bars II

Posted by Anonymous Quick and easy holiday treat. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com. Pecan Pie Bars II Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 egg 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 2/3 cup yellow cake mix Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.2 Reserve 2/3 cup cake mix.3 Mix together remaining cake mix, margarine, and 1 egg. Pat in prepared pan.4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175... read more

Popcorn Cake II

Posted by Anonymous Delicious-- kids of all age love this cake. Best eaten the day it is made. Popcorn Cake II Ingredients 1 cup butter 32 large marshmallows 16 cups popped popcorn 1 cup gumdrops, no black ones 1 cup chocolate covered peanuts 1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces Instructions 1 Melt the butter and marshmallows in heavy pan over low heat. Stir often.2 Put popcorn in a large bowl and pour marshmallow mix over top. Stir well to mix. Add the candy and nuts, and mix together. Pack into a greased 12-cup bundt pan. Let set till cooled. Turn... read more

New Orleans Fruitcake

Posted by Anonymous This cake is full of fruits and nuts. It has been a favorite of our families for thirty years. New Orleans Fruitcake Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 pounds pecan halves 1 pound candied cherries 1 pound candied pineapple 1 pound pitted dates Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper two 5x9 inch loaf pans.2 Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until frothy.3 Sift together the flour and... read more

Never Fail Fruit Cake

Posted by Anonymous 'Tis the season for fruitcake! This one is more candy than cake and oh so delicious. Keep it in the refrigerator indefinitely. Really. Never Fail Fruit Cake Ingredients 1 pound candied cherries 1 pound candied pineapple 1 pound pitted dates 1 pound chopped pecans 4 (8 ounce) packages flaked coconut 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk Instructions 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube pan. Line bottom of pan with greased parchment paper. Set aside.2 Chop... read more

Light Fruitcake

Posted by Anonymous This light fruitcake is what some people prefer, and my mother always made both kinds for everyone's taste at Christmas. This recipe is also very old. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Light Fruitcake Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups raisins 1/2 pound chopped candied citron 1/4 pound almonds 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons rosewater 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 1/4 cups white sugar... read more

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