Archive for May, 2008

Chocolate Treasure Mini Raspberry Cakes

Saturday, May 31st, 2008


Chocolate Treasure Mini Raspberry Cakes

¾ c. Granulated sugar
½ c. Butter, softened
2 Eggs
¼ c. Nestle – Carnation Evaporated milk
1 t. Vanilla
1 c. All purpose flour
¼ t. Salt
1 c. Raspberries
10 Chocolate Crème Nestle Treasures
2 T. Powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350, grease 10 muffin cups or line with liners.
Beat granulated sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until combined. Add eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Stir in flour and salt. Gently fold in raspberries. Spoon heaping tablespoon batter into prepared cubs; place 1 Nestlé Treasure in each cup, pressing down slightly. Spoon heaping tablespoon batter over each Nestlé Treasure, covering completely.
Bake until cakes are golden brown around edges and top is set, about 22 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Run knife around edges to loosen; gently invert onto serving plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve warm.
Makes 10 mini cakes.

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Orange Carrot Cake

Saturday, May 31st, 2008


1 c. (250 ml.) soft butter
2 c. (500 ml.) granulated sugar
4 eggs
1.5 c. (375 ml.) finely shredded carrots
1/2 c. (125 ml.) finely chopped nuts (optional for those who have allergies)
1 tbs. (15 ml.) grated orange rind
3 c. (750 ml.) all purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 ml.) baking powder
1/3 c. (75 ml.) freshly squeezed orange juice

Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in carrots, nuts and orange rind. Combine flour, baking powder and saltl add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice.

Spoon batter into greased and floured 10″ (4L.) tube pan. Bake in 350 *F (180*C) oven for about 1 hr. or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, Let cool in pan for 15 min., then turn onto wire rack. When cool, drizzle with Orange Glaze or dust with icing sugar.

Orange Glaze

1 c. (250 ml.) sifted icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar)
1 tbsp. (15 ml.) soft butter
1 tsp. (5 ml.) grated orange rind
1 tbsp (15 ml.) [approx.] fresh squeezed orange juice.

Blend together ingredients to make a slightly runny glaze, adding up to 1 tbsp. (15 ml) more orange juice, if necessary.
(source: Canadian Living, Oct., 1988 )

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Inside Out Cake

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Inside Out Cake

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 container German Chocolate Cake Coconut /pecan frosting
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 cup water

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a Bundt pan.

Mix all ingredients together and bake for 45 minutes.

The cake will be moist until it settles. This is a delicious cake and so easy to make.

About 12 servings

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German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Thursday, May 1st, 2008


Germans are famous for their cake recipes. They have several that I love and have made on several occasions. I have came up with a really good recipe, and I hope that you enjoy it.

Ingredients for the Cake Mix:

1/2 Cup of water
4 Ounces of semi sweet chocolate
1 Cup butter
2 Cups sugar
4 Egg yolks
1 Teaspoon of vanilla bean paste
2 1/2 Cups flour
1 Teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon of salt
1 Cup buttermilk
4 Egg whites Stiff peaks
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