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Praline Pecan Brownies

posted August 17, 2010 in Sugar Pies

Praline Pecan Brownie After making these as part of my early morning baking ritual I am under strict orders not to bake delicious smelling goodies in the middle of the night. According to Michael the scent of baked goods and especially chocolate f (read full article)

Super Simple Boston Cream Pie

posted August 13, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

Traditional Boston Cream Pie: Homemade Yellow Cake with Homemade Custard in between the layers, with Homemade Chocolate Glaze on top. Harried Homemaker's Cheater Version:  Yellow Cake Mix in a 9X13 pan, Cook 'N Serve Vanilla Pudding on top, dri (read full article)

NUTELLA GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

posted August 12, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients Cake: 1 package devil's food cake mix 1 egg 8 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup Nutella 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar Directions Preh (read full article)

Grandma’s Chocolate Glaze for Yellow Cake

posted August 11, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Last week we lost a very dear member of our family, Ryan’s Grandma Dolores passed away. While she had been sick for a while, it doesn’t make it any easier dealing with the loss. We will all miss her smile. We will all miss her hugs. We w (read full article)

Chocolate Caramel Cake

posted July 31, 2010 in Sugar Pies

As Michael eyed three cake layers cooling on the table he wanted to know if that was his "late" birthday cake. I distinctly recall asking if he wanted a cake and being told "no." Oh well, I guess he can claim it as his birthday cake. This delicious (read full article)

Craving Chocolate? Quick and Easy 3 Minute Sweet Cake In A Mug

posted July 28, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I am a big food photography fan and you can usually find me drooling all over the food pics at FoodGawker. It’s amazing how many talented cooks and bakers there are out there. Last week a couple of pics stood out to (read full article)

Raspberry, Chocolate & Courgette Cake

posted July 28, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

If you’re struggling to deal with a glut of courgettes this summer (they grow like blinkin’ wildfire), here’s a good way to use some up. It’s quite a rich cake and tastes great served with cream. It works well as both a (read full article)

Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake

posted July 26, 2010 in Bake me DeliCiOus

The July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s world – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with hot fudge. Her recipe is based on an ice cr (read full article)

Pear Coffee Cake

posted July 26, 2010 in Delishhh

A few years ago I came across the first food blog I started reading, Chocolate and Zucchini I have been reading it for many years, it was one of my first blog inspirations.  I have bought Clotilde’s cookbook and enjoyed many of her recipes. One (read full article)

Lessons in making a cookie cake…

posted July 23, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

So my husband Bernie has a birthday on Friday and I always get him a cookie cake from a place that makes cookie cakes in the mall .  This year I wanted to make one for him, so I did it a couple of days in advance just in case I messed up, I would st (read full article)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

posted July 21, 2010 in Sugar Pies

This delicious coffee cake was featured in the Culinary Institute of America Cookbook. It's fairly easy to do and the results are quite delicious. What's even better is that this batter is very flexible. You can do this coffee cake in a Bundt pan, a (read full article)

The Cake & Cookie Closet: All Dolled Up In Sugar Review and Giveaway!

posted July 14, 2010 in A Self-Confessed Foodie

The Cake & Cookie Closet: All Dolled Up in Sugar by Debra J. Mosely is a fun book that teaches you to make cakes cupcakes and sugar cookies in the shape of dolls and fashion accessories!I was lucky enough to receive an autographed copy to review.She (read full article)

FERRERO ROCHER CUPCAKES

posted July 12, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients 1 recipe chocolate cupcakes (use a box mix or your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe) 1 (13 oz.) jar Nutella hazelnut spread 15 Ferrero Rocher chocolates Directions Using a small paring knife, cut a small piece (about 1-inch in diameter (read full article)

Gluten Free Birthday Cupcakes!

posted July 11, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Hats off to every one I know who eats a gluten-free diet – it can be really confusing! People who are managing Celiac Disease, or  who have a gluten intolerance may follow a gluten-free diet.  Gluten is in SO many things: wheat, rye, and barl (read full article)

OKAY ENOUGH WITH THE CUPCAKES!!!

posted July 11, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

It's too dang hot and I'm not in the mood to cook anything for a few days in this Suzy Homemaker RV kitchen, but I did bake these yesterday for a party I went to last night. We had to bring an appetizer and this was mine. Nothing could be easier; I (read full article)

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Bridal Tea Party: Food Pics

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Bridal Tea Party Entry 2: Food Pics!   The next entry when I have more time will have some of the recipes! I hope you enjoy these pictures!  My mom and I have so much fun cooking!TablescapePurple M&Ms (Bri (read full article)

Lime Cheesecake with a Chocolate Crunch

posted July 04, 2010 in The Goddess\'s Kitchen

It’s been a lovely sunny and warm weekend, with most of the time spent meeting up with friends for drinks, pottering around the house and garden and catching up with our son who came home for the weekend; after working with his girlfriends dad and (read full article)

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BUNDT CAKE

posted June 23, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients 1 (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix 1 (3.4 oz.) package instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups sour cream 3 eggs ⅓ cup vegetable oil ½ cup water 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flou (read full article)

Custard Cake

posted June 13, 2010 in niyas's world

Custard CakeServes: 6You will need3/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup custard powder, vanilla flavor3 eggs3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoon milkFor Garnishing:Cornflakes / dry fruits / chocolates / cherriesBasic Pouring CustardYou will need3 tabl (read full article)

Mocha Black Russian

posted June 11, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Feeling Chic?Don't take this quiz.I'm turning 31 in the not-so-distant future. Since recently informing my boss that I am not returning from maternity leave (because I no longer live in the same city),  I've been doing a lot of motivational read (read full article)

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