• Last updated 2/7/12 by jgifford

Posted by jgifford I found this in a collection of Civil War era recipes. I've tweaked it a little since the original recipe produced a very heavy, dense cake. It works well for cupcakes also and the brown sugar makes for a smooth, lightly-crusted top which is perfect for decorating. The taste is not unusually strong, so I would suggest using a light frosting. Ingredients: AmountIngredient1 1/2 cupbrown sugar1/2 cupoil2 eggs1 1/2 cupsour milk1/2 cupwater - optional1/2 tsp baking soda dissolved in the milk3 cupsAP flour1 tspbaking powder2 tspcinnamon1 tspginger1/2... read more

• Last updated 1/1/12 by Sharnette

Posted by Sharnette This is a great spice cake recipe fabulous with a cream cheese frosting. It goes well at any fall or winter wedding, and pairs nicely with other layers of pumpkin or carrot cake, which are both in the "spice" cake family. Ingredients: AmountIngredient2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoonground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cupbutter, soft1/2 cuplight brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup granulated sugar2eggs1... read more

• Last updated 2/21/10 by descakes

Posted by descakes This is the original Waldorf-Astoria Red Velvet Cake recipe and a huge favorite with family and clients alike! The Cream Cheese/Mascarpone Frosting is to die for:) I know it's going to sound odd but give it a try and you'll be delightfully surprised! Ingredients Red Velvet Cake 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds canned beets, drained and pureed 1... read more

• Last updated 6/10/11 by cabecakes

Posted by cabecakes I was recently asked to do a cake for a friend of mine. When I asked what flavor cake they wanted they said their favorite was a cinnamon swirl cake, but I could just make it white and chocolate. I didn't have any type of recipe for a cinnamon cake so I just tweaked a white cake recipe I had, so I could surprise them with it. Everyone raved over it. It was the first cake eaten out of the three. I hope you like it too. Oh, and after I made it I thought it would have been a lot better with some chopped pecans in it too. So you could try that for... read more

• Last updated 11/25/10 by st1rogue

Posted by st1rogue I’ve study about a dozen or more recipes after reviewing them all I put together this recipe. I used powdered buttermilk (not much everyday use to get the real stuff, and taste the same) also used 1 gram(1 tsp) powdered food coloring with ½ oz liquid food coloring (makes for a lighter red) . I’m also including the dry ingredients weight as it is easier to just scoop and weight, then use measuring cups Ingredients Ingredients:Dry Weight •2 ½ Cup cake flour360 grams •1 ½ Cupsugar 300 grams •1 ½ Tlb cocoa powder 8 grams •1 tsp salt... read more

• Last updated 11/15/10 by texascakemomma

Posted by texascakemomma I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate. I came up with this and frosted it with brown sugar buttercream. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 chocolate cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 small pkg. instant chocolate pudding 1 cup canned pumpkin/pumpkin puree 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg Instructions Mix cake mix, sugar, flour and pudding mix together. Add pumpkin, sour cream, oil and eggs and blend with mixer until well combined. ... read more

• Last updated 10/8/10 by christeena

Posted by christeena I love Chai and played around with the WASC recipe to get this Chai version that tastes yummy with a Cinnamon BC. This recipe will make about 3 doz. cupcakes or 2-8"/9" layers or a 9x13 and a thinner 11x10. Ingredients 1 box Dh Classic White (I only use DH) 1 cup AP flour 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 tsp. white popcorn salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 cup boiling water with 3 Chai teabags steeping (cool and use 1 1/3 cup tea) 2 TBS. canola oil 4 eggs whites 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla Instructions Sift dry ingredients together.... read more

• Last updated 9/23/10 by christeena

Posted by christeena I use an extended cake mix exclusively (except for pumpkin spice) for all my cakes and came up with this Chai Spice after doing some experimenting. I pair it up with Cinnamon Buttercream. Hope you like it! Ingredients 1 box DH Classic White Cake mix 1 cup AP flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon each of ground Cinnamon, Cloves, and Ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon ground Cardamom 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon white popcorn salt (found in the popcorn aisle) 4 egg whites 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 1 ... read more

• Last updated 8/13/10 by Foxicakes

Posted by Foxicakes I have been trying and trying to find a recipe that lived up to my expectations. One that is moist, yet dense and can stand up to being made into beautiful works of art. I also wanted the recipe to be my own. So, I borrowed from this recipe and that recipe and modified ingredient amounts and this is what I came up with. It makes 2 9inch square cakes perfectly. You should let the cake cool for atleast 30 minutes in the pan before you remove it. I always have problems with my cakes crowning but this one did not.(did I mention that I live in a studio... read more

• Last updated 5/5/04 by Anonymous

Posted by Anonymous This recipe is a good one for the fall and winter when pears are plentiful. You can use any pear you like in this recipe. Pear Cake Ingredients 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated unpeeled pears Instructions 1 Stir together the flours, oats, baking powder, baking... read more