Mind-BlowingCakesFromScratch

30CakeRecipesThatWillMakeYouLookLikeA

Pro!

ByJoanJohnson

TableofContents

Introduction

TipsforBakingCakes

SpicyChoco-ChipYogurtCake

DecadentChocolateCheesecake

ChocolateCelebration3-LayerCake

ZippyFruitCake

PralineCake

3-LayerJamCake

LusciousNuttyCarrotCake

HeathCrunchCake

StrawberryPatchDelight

JustPeachy

GlazedPruneCake

FrighteninglyDeliciousPumpkinCake

DrowninginChocolateCake

CandyBarCake

Off-the-Runway2-LayerCake

SunshineLemonPoundCake

CheeryCherryCake

Raid-the-CupboardCake

ColaCake

PeppermintTwistCake

DaisyCake

BerryDeliciousCake

BestFriendsforCoffeeCake

PeanutButterCake

ChocolatePoundCake

ButterscotchCake

SimpleCherryCheesecake

GlazedMargaritaCake

Raisin-the-RoofCake

NuttyMeringueSpiceCake

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Introduction

Once considered symbolic of good health, and now joy and celebration, cakes
have been around for hundreds of years. They can be made from a variety of
combinationsofflour,oil,eggs,somesortofsweetener,andotherflavoringsthat
are as simple or complex as the baker’s skills allow. Birthdays, religious
holidays, weddings and special events provide the ideal reason to serve cake.
Endingalmostanymealwithacakedessertturnsitintoamomenttoremember.

The collection in this cakes recipe book will give you the distinction of
havinguniquerecipesunlikeanythingyourfamilyandfriendsexpectfrom
abox.

There are different types of cakes that have unique qualities. Traditional cakes
are tender yet somewhat heavy, are made with oil or shortening, and rise from
baking powder or baking soda. Sponge cakes have a light, fluffy texture from
whippedeggwhites.Cheesecakesarecrustsfilledwithablendofcreamcheese
andotherflavorings.

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TipsforBakingCakes

Bakingacakeisnotdifficult,buttherearesometricksandtipsyoumaywantto
followtomaketheexperiencemorepleasantandensurethebestresults.

Before you begin the process, make sure you have all the ingredients and
equipmentrequiredfortherecipe.Sincecakebakinginvolvessomechemistryof
theingredientsworkingtogether,followtherecipesexactlyasstated.Afteryou
arecomfortablewithyourskills,youmaywanttoexperimentandtrysomething
alittlebitdifferent.

Youwillwanttopreventthecakefromstickingtothebottomofthepan,sodo
not forget to condition the pan according to directions. Some recipes call for
usingsomesortofgreaseoroilcoating,whileothersrequireadustingofflour
lightcakesorcocoafordarkercakes.Insomecases,youmaycoverthebottom
withwaxpaperthatcanberemovedafterthecakeisdone.

Make sure you preheat the oven to the temperature stated in the recipe. Place
yourcakepanasclosetothecenteroftheovenaspossible.Otherwise,youmay
windupwithunevenbaking.

If you do not want a cake that is bulging in the middle, only fill the pan to
approximately2/3full.Afteryouhavepouredthebatter,slightlytiltthepanin
alldirectionstoallowittocoatthesidesabout1/2inchhigherthanthemiddle.
Thiswillallowtheedgestoriseevenly.Ifyourcakestillbulgesjustalittlebit,
you may be able to even it out by placing a moistened paper towel over the
centerandgentlypushingitdown.Ifthebulgeissignificant,youshouldwaitfor
thecaketocoolandcarefullytrimthecaketomakeitlevel.

Inordertotestfordoneness,employthetoothpicktrick.Whenthecakehasbeen
intheovenforthedesignatedamountoftime,insertatoothpickintothecenter
of the cake. If it comes out with the slightest amount of uncooked batter, you
will need to bake it longer. When the toothpick comes out clean or with a few
cookedcrumbs,youwillknowitisdone.

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SpicyChoco-ChipYogurtCake

Ingredients:

Cookingspray

2/3cupbutterormargarine

1cupgranulatedsugar

2eggs

1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour for cake plus 1 tablespoon flour for

dustingthepan

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda

1/2teaspooncinnamon

1/2teaspoonnutmeg

1cupplainyogurt

3/4cupsemisweetchocolatechip

1/4cuppowderedsugar

Directions:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Inalargebowl,blendbutterwiththesugaruntilcreamyandsmooth.

3. Usingahandorstandmixer,addtheeggsandbeatwell.

4. In a medium bowl, mix the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon,

nutmeg,andflour.

5. Pourthedryingredientsintothebutterandsugarmixture.Mixwell.

6. Addtheyogurttothemixtureandbeatuntilblended.

7. Foldinthechocolatechips.

8. Pour the ingredients into a greased and floured 8-inch by 10-inch baking

pan.

9. Bakeina350Fovenforapproximately33minutes.

10. Removefromtheovenandlightlydustthetopwithpowderedsugar.

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DecadentChocolateCheesecake

Ingredients:

Nonstickcookingspray

1cupfinelycrushedgrahamcrackercrumbs

1/4cupmeltedbutterormargarine

18-ouncepackageofsoftenedcreamcheese

3/4cupsugar

2tablespoonsflour

3eggs

1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1teaspoonvanilla

1cupfull-fatcreamorhalf-and-half

Directions:

1. Preheatovento325F.

2. Sprayaspringformpanwithnonstickspray.

3. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press into the

bottomofthespringformpan.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat until

creamy.

5. Addtheflourandmixwell.

6. In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Add them to the cream cheese and flour

mixture.

7. Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.

8. Slowly add the chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well

blended.

9. Addthevanillaandcream.Mixwell.

10. Pour the mixture into the spring form pan over the graham cracker crumb

crust.

11. Place the filled spring form pan into a larger pan with approximately 2

inchesofwater.

12. Bakeforapproximately45to50minutes.

13. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before

placingitintherefrigerator.

14. Servecold.

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ChocolateCelebration3-LayerCake

IngredientsforCake:

1-1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2-1/4cupsgranulatedsugar

5eggs

2-3/4cupsflour

1-1/2teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonsalt

2cupsmilk

3tablespoonsvanilla

3tablespoonscocoafordustingpans

IngredientsforFrosting:

1cupshortening

1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1/2cuppowderedsugar

1tablespoonwater

2cupswhippedtopping

Sprinklesinyourfavoriteflavor

Directionsforcake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greasethree8-inchsquareor9-inchroundpansanddustwithcocoa.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Mix until creamy

smooth.

4. In a separate medium bowl, beat eggs. Add eggs to the butter and sugar

mixtureveryslowly.Mixwell.

5. Add half the flour, half the baking powder, and half the milk. Beat until

smooth.

6. Addtheremainingflour,bakingpowder,andmilk.Beatagainuntilsmooth.

7. Addvanillaandmixonmediumspeedfor2minutes.

8. Evenlydistributethebatterinthethreepans.

9. Bakeforapproximately30to35minutesin350Foven.Testfordoneness

withatoothpick.

10. Coolfor10minutesandturnthecakesontowirerackstofinishcooling.

Directionsforfrosting:

1. Meltthechocolatechipsinthemicrowaveordoubleboiler.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the shortening, powdered sugar, and water.

Beatuntilsmooth.

3. Slowlyaddthemeltedchocolatechipsandmixwell.

4. Foldinthewhippedtoppinguntilthechocolateisevenlydistributed.

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ZippyFruitCake

Ingredients:

Nonstickcookingspray

1cupbutter

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

5eggs

1-3/4cupsflour

1cuprum

2cupsraisins

1/2cupcandiedcherries

1/2cupcandiedcitruspeel

1-1/2teaspooncinnamon

1/2teaspoonnutmeg

1/2teaspoonallspice

1cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

Directions:

1. Preheatovento300F.

2. Spraytwoloafpanswithnonstickcookingspray.

3. Inalargebowl,mixthebutterandsugaruntilcreamy.

4. Separatetheeggwhitesandyolksinto2separatebowls.

5. Beattheeggyolksandaddtothebutterandsugarmixture.

6. Beattheeggwhitesuntilstiff.Gentlyfoldthemintothemixture.

7. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, raisins, cherries, citrus peel,

cinnamon,nutmeg,allspice,andnuts.

8. Addhalftherumtotheflour,fruit,andnutmixture.

9. Combinethesugarmixturewiththerestofthemixedingredients.

10. Dividethemixtureintothetwoloafpansandcoverwithaluminumfoil.

11. Bakefor3to3-1/2hoursina300Foven.

12. Removefromovenandcoolforanhourbeforeturningoutintolargerpans.

13. Usingadowelorskewer,pokeholesthroughoutthetopofthecakes.

14. Sprinkletheremainingrumoverthecakes.

15. Coverwithfoilandletitstandforatleastanhourbeforeserving.

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PralineCake

Ingredientsforcake:

1-1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2cupsbrownsugar

4eggs

2cupsall-purposeflour

3/4teaspoonbakingpowder

1/4teaspoonbakingsoda

1cupmilk

1-1/2cupchoppedpecansorwalnuts

2teaspoonsvanilla

IngredientsforTopping(optional):

1tablespoonbutter

1cupbrownsugar

1/2cupchoppednuts

1teaspoonvanilla

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. GreaseandflouratubeorBundtpan.

3. Mixbutterandbrownsugaruntilcreamy.

4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Slowly add them to the butter and brown

sugarmixture.Mixwell.

5. Inalargebowl,mixflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Combinewith

thewetmixture.Mixwell.

6. Addvanillaandmixwell.

7. Foldinthepecans.

8. Pourthebatterintothepanandbakein350Fovenforapproximately60to

65minutes.

9. Removefromovenandcoolbeforeturningoutontoacakeplatter.

DirectionsforTopping:

1. Meltthebutterinasaucepan.

2. Addbrownsugarandstironmediumheatuntilthemixtureissmoothand

creamy.

3. Addthechoppednutsandvanilla.

4. Removefromtheheatandallowittoslightlythicken.

5. Drizzleoverthecake.

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3-LayerJamCake

IngredientsforCake:

3cupsall-purposeflour

1/2tablespoonsoda

1cupmilk

1-1/2cupsugar

3eggs

1teaspooncinnamon

1teaspoonnutmeg

1teaspoonallspice

3/4cupstrawberryjam

3/4cupblueberryorblackberryjam

3/4cuppearpreserves

3/4cuppeachpreserves

3/4cupsraisins

3/4cupchoppedwalnuts

1cupplainyogurt

IngredientsforFrosting:

1-1/2cupbutterormargarine

3cupsbrownsugar

3/4cupsmilk

5cupspowderedsugar

1teaspoonvanilla

Directions:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Grease and flour the bottoms and sides of three 9-inch round or 8-inch

squarepans.

3. Mixeggsandsugarinamediumbowluntilcreamy.

4. Addthecinnamon,nutmeg,andallspice.Mixwell.

5. Addthejams,preserves,raisinsandnuts.Mixwell.

6. In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt and baking soda. Alternately add the

flourandmilkinsmallamounts,mixingwellasyougo.

7. Pourthemixtureevenlyintothethreepans.

8. Bakefor30to35minutes,untildone.

9. Removefromovenandcoolfor10minutes.Turnthemoutontowireracks.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Meltthebutterinasaucepan.Graduallystirinthebrownsugarandbringto

aboil,stirringconstantly.

2. Gradually add the milk and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and

addvanilla.Cooluntilslightlywarm.

3. Slowlyaddthepowderedsugarandmixuntilsmooth.

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LusciousNuttyCarrotCake

IngredientsforCake:

1cupall-purposeflour

1cupwholewheatflour

3eggs

1cupgranulatedsugar

1cupbrownsugar

3/4cupcanolaoil

1/2cupmilk

1teaspoongroundcinnamon

2teaspoonallspice

1/2teaspoonnutmeg

1-1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1/2teaspoonsalt

2-1/2cupgratedcarrots

1cupchoppedwalnuts

IngredientsforFrosting:

16ouncessoftenedcreamcheese

1cuppowderedsugar

1tablespoonmilk

1teaspoonvanilla

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandfloura9-inchby13-inchcakepan.

3. Mixeggs,granulatedsugar,brownsugar,andcanolaoil.

4. Slowlyaddthemilkuntilwellblended.

5. Inaseparatebowl,mixtheflour,cinnamon,allspice,nutmeg,bakingsoda,

andsalt.

6. Combinethemoistanddryingredientsandstiruntilsmooth.

7. Addthecarrotsandnuts.Mixwell.

8. Pourthebatterintothecakepan.

9. Bake in 350 F oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Test for doneness with a

toothpick.

10. Coolfor15minutesandturnoutontoawirerack.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Mixthecreamcheese,powderedsugar,andmilk.Blendwell.

2. Addthevanillaandmixwell.

3. Frostthetopofyourcake.

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HeathCrunchCake

IngredientsforCake:

1cupgranulatedsugar

1-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

2eggs

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

1-1/2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1teaspoonvanillaextract

1/2cupmilk

1cupcrushedHeathcandybars

IngredientsforFrosting:

1/2cupbutterormargarine

1/2cupshortening

3cupspowderedsugar

2teaspoonsclearvanilla

2tablespoonsmilk

1cupcrushedHeathcandybars

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandfloura9inchroundpan.

3. Inamediumbowl,mixthecreamandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

4. Addtheeggsslowlyandbeatuntilblended.

5. Stirinthevanilla.

6. Inaseparatebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Addto

thewetmixtureuntilthebatterissmooth.

7. FoldthecrushedHeathcandybarsintothemixture.

8. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake in 350 F oven for 33 to 35

minutes.

9. Coolinpan.

Directionsforfrosting:

1. Mixtheshortening,butterandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

2. Addvanillaandmix.

3. Slowlyaddthepowderedsugar,mixingasyougo.

4. Slowlyaddthemilk.

5. FrostthetopofthecakeandsprinklewithcrushedHeathbars.

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StrawberryPatchDelight

IngredientsforCake:

2cupsall-purposeflour

1-1/2teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1-1/4cupsugar

3/4cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

3eggs

1/2cupbuttermilk

2cupsstrawberrieswithoutstemsorleaves

1/2cupstrawberryjam

1teaspoonvanillaextract

IngredientsforFrosting:

1/4cupsugar

1-1/2cupcream

1/4cupstrawberryjam

2slicedstrawberries

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandflourthebottomandsidesoftwo9-inchroundor8-inchsquare

pans.

3. Siftflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltintomediumbowl.

4. Inalargebowl,blendbutterandsugaruntilcreamy.

5. Addtheeggstothebutterandsugarmixture.Mixwell.

6. Addstrawberryjamandvanilla.Mixwell.

7. Slowlyadd1/2ofthebuttermilkandmixwell.

8. Slowlyaddhalftheflourmixtureandmixuntilblended.

9. Addtheremainingbuttermilkandflourmixture.Stiruntilblended.

10. Dividethebatterandpourevenlyintothepans.

11. Bakeat350Fforapproximately22to25minutes.

12. Coolonwireracks.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Beatcreamuntilitformssoftpeaks.

2. Carefullyfoldinthesugarandbeat.

3. Frostcakelayers.

4. Topthecakewiththeslicedstrawberries.

5. Drizzlewithstrawberryjam.

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JustPeachy

Ingredients:

2cupsslicedfreshpeachesordrainedcannedpeaches

1-3/4cupall-purposeflour

1cupgranulatedsugar

1/2cupbrownsugar

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1egg

1/2cupbutterormargarine

1/2cupmilk

1teaspoonvanilla

1teaspoonnutmeg

1/2cupgroundwalnuts,pecans,oralmonds

Directions:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandfloura9-inchsquarecakepan.

3. Mixbutterand3/4cupgranulatedsugaruntilcreamy.

4. Addmilk,egg,andvanilla.Mixwell.

5. Mixflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltinalargebowl.

6. Addthedrymixturetothemoistmixtureandblenduntilsmooth.

7. Foldthenutsintothemixture.

8. Pourthemixtureintothepan.

9. Placethepeachslicesontopofthecakebatter.

10. Inasmallbowl,mixnutmegwithremaininggranulatedsugar.Addbrown

sugarandsprinkleontopofthepeaches.

11. Bakefor45to50minutesoruntilatoothpickcomesoutclean.

12. Removefromovenandcoolinpan.Servewarm.

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GlazedPruneCake

IngredientsforCake:

Nonstickcookingspray

1-1/2cupall-purposeflour

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

2/3cupcanolaoil

2eggs

2/3cupprunes

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1/2teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspooncinnamon

1/2teaspoonallspice

2/3cupmilk

2/3cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

IngredientsforGlaze:

2/3cuppowderedsugar

1/2cupmilk

1tablespoonhoneyoragave

1teaspoonbutterormargarine

Dashofbakingsoda

Dashofsalt

2teaspoonsvanilla

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. SprayatubeorBundtpanwithcookingspray.

3. Mixsugar,eggs,andoiluntilcreamy.

4. In a separate bowl, combine flour soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix

well.

5. Alternately mix small amounts of the flour mixture and milk to the sugar

andeggmixture.

6. Foldthenutsandprunesintothemixture.

7. Pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake approximately 60 to 65

minutesat350F.

8. Coolbeforeaddingglaze.

DirectionsforGlaze:

1. Mix powdered sugar, milk, honey, butter, baking soda, and salt in a

saucepan.

2. Heatonmedium,stirringfrequently,untilitcomestoafullboil.Turnthe

heatdowntolowfor5minutes.

3. Removefromheatandaddvanilla.Stirwell.

4. Drizzleoverthecake.

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FrighteninglyDeliciousPumpkinCake

IngredientsforCake:

Nonstickcookingspray

2cupsall-purposeflour

2cupssugar

3beateneggs

2-1/2cupscannedpumpkin

1cupcanolaoil

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda

2teaspoonscinnamon

1teaspoonpumpkinpiespice

Dashofsalt

IngredientsforFrosting:

8ouncesofcreamcheese

1/2cupbutterormargarine

2cupspowderedsugar

2teaspoonsclearvanillaoralmondextract

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Spraytwo9-inchroundcakepanswithcookingspray.

3. Combineeggswithsugarandbeatuntilcreamy.

4. Addoilandmixwell.

5. Inaseparatebowl,combineflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,cinnamon,

pumpkinpiespice,andsalt.Mixwellandaddtosugarandeggmixture.

6. Addpumpkinanduntilwellblended.

7. Pourthebatterintothecakepanandbakeforapproximately55minutesor

whentoothpickcomesoutclean.

8. Coolbeforefrosting.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Blendalltheingredientsuntilcreamy.

2. Frostthecakewhenitcools.

3. Adddecorationsforaseasonalcake.

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DrowninginChocolateCake

Ingredients:

Nonstickcookingspray

1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1cupbutterormargarine

3eggs

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

1cupall-purposeflour

2teaspoonsvanilla

1cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

Directions:

1. Preheatovento325F.

2. Spray9-inchroundpanwithcookingspray.

3. Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.

4. Addbutterandnuts.Stirwell.

5. Inaseparatebowl,mixflour,sugar,eggs,andvanilla.Stiruntilblended.

6. Carefullyfoldthechocolateintotheothermixture.

7. Pourthemixtureintothepanandbakeat325Fforapproximately30to35

minutes.

8. Coolbeforeserving.

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CandyBarCake

Ingredients:

7standardsizecandybarswithsoftmiddles(3Musketeers,Milky

Way,orSnickers)

2cupsall-purposeflour

1cupbutterormargarine

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

3eggs

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1cupmilkorbuttermilk

3/4cupchoppednuts

Directions:

1. Preheatovento325F.

2. Greaseandflouratubeorlongloafpan.

3. Meltthecandybarsandhalfthebutterinadoubleboilerormicrowave.

4. Inamediumbowl,mixtherestofthebutterwiththesugaruntilcreamy.

5. Addbakingsoda.Mix.

6. Slowlyaddtheeggsandmixthoroughly.

7. Alternatelyaddtheflourandbuttermilk,stirringconstantly.

8. Addnutsandfoldthemin.

9. Stirinthemeltedcandyandbutter.

10. Pourthebatterintothepanandbakeforapproximately60to65minutes.

11. Coolbeforeserving.

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Off-the-Runway2-LayerCake

IngredientsforCake:

2cupsall-purposeflour

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

2eggs

1cupcanolaoil

2teaspoonsvanilla

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1/2teaspoonsalt

2cupsslicedbananas

1-1/2cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

1/2cupdrainedcrushedpineapple

IngredientsforFrosting:

8ouncesofsoftenedcreamcheese

1cuppowderedsugar

2teaspoonsclearvanilla

1/2cupchoppednuts

1/2cupminichocolatechips

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandflourtwo9-inchroundpans.

3. Mixtheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltinalargebowl.

4. Slowly add the eggs, canola oil, and vanilla, stirring as you go. Mix well

withoutbeating.

5. Foldinthebananas,nuts,andpineapple.

6. Pourintothecakepansandbakeat350Ffor27to30minutes.

7. Coolfor15minutesandturnthenoutontowireracks.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Inamediummixingbowl,blendthecreamcheese,sugar,andvanillauntil

creamy.

2. Afterfrostingthecake,sprinklethechoppednutsandchocolatechipsover

thetop.

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SunshineLemonPoundCake

Ingredients:

2cupsall-purposeflour

2cupssugar

1/2cupshortening

8ouncesofplainyogurt

2teaspoonslemonextract

4eggs

1/4teaspoonbakingsoda

Directions:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandflouracakepanorlargeloafpan.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, shortening, lemon extract,

andyogurt.Mixwell.

4. Inaseparatebowl,combineflourandbakingsoda.

5. Alternatelyaddsmallportionsoftheeggsandflourandstiruntileverything

ismixed.

6. Pourthebatterintothepanandbakein350Fovenforapproximately60to

70minutesoruntiltoothpickcomesoutclean.

7. Coolorservewarm.

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CheeryCherryCake

Ingredients:

4cupsall-purposeflour

2cupsgranulatedsugar

2cupsbutter

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

Dashofsalt

1cupdrainedandchoppedmaraschinocherries

1cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

2tablespoonsvanilla

Directions:

1. Preheatovento300F.

2. Greaseandflouralargecakepan.

3. Mix the chopped cherries and nuts with 1 cup of flour until the fruit and

nutsarewellcoated.

4. Inaseparatebowl,mixthebutterandsugaruntilcreamy.

5. Addeggsandvanilla.Mixwell.

6. In another bowl combine the remaining flour, salt, baking powder, baking

soda,andsalt.

7. Slowlycombinethewetanddrymixturesandstiruntilwellblended.

8. Foldtheflouredcherriesandnutsintothebatter.

9. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake at 300 F for approximately 2

hoursoruntiltoothpickcomesoutclean.

10. Coolinthepanbeforeserving.

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Raid-the-CupboardCake

Ingredients:

Nonstickcookingspray

1-1/2cupall-purposeflour

3/4cuptepidwater

3/4cupbrownsugar

2tablespoonsshortening

1cupraisins

1cupchoppednuts

1teaspoonvanilla

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

2teaspoonscinnamon

1teaspoonallspice

Directions:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Spray9-inchby13-inchpanwithcookingspray.

3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, shortening, cinnamon, allspice, and

raisins.Cookonmediumuntiltheycometoaboil.Removefromheat.

4. Inalargebowl,mixflourwithbakingpowderandbakingsoda.

5. Mixthewetmixturewiththedrymixture.

6. Addthevanillaandnuts.

7. Pourthemixtureintothepanandbakein350Fovenforapproximately38

to43minutes.

8. Coolbeforeserving.

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ColaCake

IngredientsforCake:

1-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

1cupwhitesugar

1/2cupsoftenedbutter

2eggs

8ouncesofcoladrink

1/4cupsemisweetchocolate

1teaspoonbakingsoda

IngredientsforFrosting:

1cuppowderedsugar

1/2cupcocoapowder

1/4cupbutter

2teaspoonsvanilla

2tablespoonsevaporatedmilk

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Grease13-inchby9-inchpananddustwithcocoa.

3. Blendsugarandbutteruntilcreamy.

4. Meltchocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Removefromheatandlet

stand.

5. Addeggsandbakingsodatothesugarandbuttermixture.Stir.

6. Addchocolatetothemixture.Stiruntilwellblended.

7. Alternateaddingsmallamountsoftheflourandcola.Stirasyougountilall

ofitisblended.

8. Pourthebatterintothepanandbakeina350Fovenforapproximately30

minutes.

9. Coolinpan.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. In a medium saucepan, place powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and

milk.Heatonmediumuntilitboils.Allowittocontinueboilingfor1to2
minutes.

2. Removefromheatandaddvanilla.

3. Beatthemixtureuntilitisthick.

4. Spreadoverthecake.

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PeppermintTwistCake

IngredientsforCake:

1cupgranulatedsugar

1-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

2eggs

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

1-1/2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1teaspoonvanillaextract

1teaspoonpeppermintextract

1/2cupmilk

1cupcrushedpeppermintcandies

IngredientsforFrosting:

1/2cupbutterormargarine

1/2cupshortening

3cupspowderedsugar

2teaspoonsclearvanilla

2tablespoonsmilk

1/2cupcrushedpeppermintcandies

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandfloura9inchroundpan.

3. Inamediumbowl,mixthecreamandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

4. Addtheeggsslowlyandbeatuntilblended.

5. Stirinthevanillaandpeppermintextract.

6. Inaseparatebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Addto

thewetmixtureuntilthebatterissmooth.

7. Foldthepeppermintcandiesintothemixture.

8. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake in 350 F oven for 33 to 35

minutes.

9. Coolinpan.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Mixtheshortening,butterandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

2. Addvanillaandmix.

3. Slowlyaddthepowderedsugar,mixingasyougo.

4. Slowlyaddthemilk.

5. Frostthetopofthecakeandsprinklewithcrushedpeppermintcandies.

DaisyCake

IngredientsforCake:

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

2-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

3eggs

3/4cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

2teaspoonsvanillaextract

3/4cupmilk

IngredientsforFrosting:

1-1/2cupshortening

3cupspowderedsugar

2teaspoonsclearvanilla

2tablespoonsmilk

2to3dropsredfoodcoloring

LargebagofSkittlescandy

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandflourtwo9inchroundpans.

3. Inamediumbowl,mixthecreamandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

4. Addtheeggsslowlyandbeatuntilblended.

5. Stirinthevanilla.

6. Inaseparatebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Addto

thewetmixtureuntilthebatterissmooth.

7. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake in 350 F oven for 33 to 35

minutes.

8. Coolforabout10to15minutesandturnoutontowirerack.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Mixtheshorteningandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

2. Addvanillaandmix.

3. Slowlyaddthepowderedsugar,mixingasyougo.

4. Slowlyaddthemilk.

5. Addthefoodcoloringandstiruntilthefrostingispink.

6. After frosting the cake, arrange the Skittles on the cake in the shape of

daisies.

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BerryDeliciousCake

IngredientsforCake:

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

2-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

3eggs

3/4cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

2teaspoonsvanillaextract

3/4cupmilk

1cupfreshblueberries

1cupcoarselychoppedcranberries

1cupraspberries

IngredientsforFrosting:

16ouncessoftenedcreamcheese

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2cupspowderedsugar

2teaspoonsvanilla

1cupslicedstrawberries

1cupfreshblueberries

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandflourtwo9inchroundpans.

3. Inamediumbowl,mixthecreamandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

4. Addtheeggsslowlyandbeatuntilblended.

5. Stirinthevanilla.

6. Inaseparatebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Addto

thewetmixtureuntilthebatterissmooth.

7. Pour the batter into the cake pans and bake in 350 F oven for 33 to 35

minutes.

8. Coolfor10minutesandturnoutontowireracks.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Mixthecreamcheese,butter,powderedsugar,andvanilla.Blendwell.

2. Frostthetopofyourcake.

3. Placetheberriesontopofthecakeinwhateverpatternyouprefer.

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BestFriendsforCoffeeCake

IngredientsfortheBase:

Nonstickcookingspray

1-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

1cupgranulatedsugar

2/3cupsoftenedbutter

2/3cupplainyogurt

2eggs

1tablespoonbakingpowder

Dashofsalt

IngredientsfortheTopping:

2/3cupbrownsugar

2/3cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

1teaspoongroundcinnamon

2tablespoonsmeltedbutterormargarine

DirectionsforBase:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Spraythebottomofa9inchby13inchpanwithcookingspray.

3. Combinethebutterwiththesugarandblenduntilcreamy.

4. Addtheyogurtandmixwell.

5. Addtheeggsandvanilla.Mixwell.

6. Slowlyaddtheflour,foldingitintothemixtureasyougo.Donotbeat.

7. Pourintothebakingpanandspreaditoutevenly.

DirectionsforTopping:

1. Combinethebrownsugar,nuts,andcinnamon.

2. Addthebutterandmix.

3. Sprinklethemixtureoverthecakebatter.

4. Bakeina350Fovenforapproximately31to33minutes.

5. Removefromovenandallowittocoolforabout10minutesbeforeturning

itoutontoawirerack.

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PeanutButterCake

IngredientsforCake:

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

2-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

4eggs

1/2cuppeanutbutter

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

1/2cupwater

2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

2teaspoonsvanillaextract

IngredientsforFrosting:

2/3cuppeanutbutter

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

3cupspowderedsugar

1/4cupcream

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento325F.

2. Greaseandflourtwo9inchroundor8inchsquarecakepans.

3. Inalargebowl,mixpeanutbutter,butter,andsugarandblenduntilcreamy.

4. Addtheeggsandvanilla.Mixwell.

5. Inaseparatebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Mix

well.

6. Alternately add the flour mixture and water to the peanut butter mixture,

mixingasyougo.

7. Evenlydistributethebatterintothetwocakepans.

8. Bakein325Fovenforapproximately24to27minutes.

9. Coolfor10minutesandturnoutontowireracks.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Mix the peanut butter with the butter, butter, and powdered sugar until

creamy.

2. Slowlyaddthecream,stirringasyougo.

3. Whenthecakehascooled,frostitwiththepeanutbutterfrosting.

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ChocolatePoundCake

IngredientsforCake:

Nonstickcookingspray

2cupsflour

2-1/2cupsgranulatedsugar

2/3cupbutterormargarine

1/3cupshortening

4eggs

2/3cupmilk

4tablespoonscocoapowder

2teaspoonsvanilla

1teaspoonbakingpowder

Dashofsalt

IngredientsforDrizzle:

2/3cupcocoapowder

2tablespoonspowderedsugar

1/2cupagavenectar

1/4cupsemisweetchocolatechips

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento325F.

2. Sprayatubepanwithcookingspray.

3. In a medium bowl, combine butter, shortening, and sugar and blend until

creamy.

4. Addtheeggs,beatingafteryouaddeachegg.

5. Addthevanilla.Mixwell.

6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and

salt.Mixwell.

7. Alternatelyaddtheflourmixtureandmilktothebutterandsugarmixture.

Mixwell.

8. Pour the batter into your cake pan and bake in 325 F oven for

approximately75to80minutes.

9. Removefromovenandallowtocoolinpanfor15minutesbeforeturningit

outontoawirerack.Whencool,transferthecaketoacakeplatter.

DirectionsforDrizzle:

1. Combinecocoapowder,powderedsugar,andagaveinamediumsaucepan.

Bringtoaboil,stirringconstantly.

2. Addchocolatechipsandstiruntiltheyaremelted.

3. Allow the chocolate to cool for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. It will

thickenslightly.

4. Drizzlethechocolatesauceoverthetopofthecake.Itwilloozedownthe

sidesandpuddleatthebase.

ButterscotchCake

IngredientsforCake:

1cupgranulatedsugar

1cupbrownsugar

2-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

3eggs

1cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

1-1/2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1teaspoonvanillaextract

1cupbutterscotchmorsels

1/2cupmilk

IngredientsforFrosting:

1/2cupbutterormargarine

1/2cupshortening

3cupspowderedsugar

2teaspoonsclearvanilla

2tablespoonsmilk

1/2cupbutterscotchmorsels

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Greaseandflourtwo9inchroundpans.

3. Inamediumbowl,mixthecreamandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

4. Addtheeggsslowlyandbeatuntilblended.

5. Stirinthevanillaandpeppermintextract.

6. Inaseparatebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Addto

thewetmixtureuntilthebatterissmooth.

7. Melt the butterscotch morsels in a double boiler or microwave. Add the

meltedbutterscotchtothebatterandstirwell.

8. Pour the batter into the cake pans and bake in 350 F oven for 33 to 35

minutes.

9. Coolinpan.

DirectionsforFrosting:

1. Mixtheshortening,butterandsugaruntilcreamysmooth.

2. Addvanillaandmix.

3. Slowlyaddthepowderedsugar,mixingasyougo.

4. Slowlyaddthemilk.

5. Frostthetopofthecakeanddecoratewithbutterscotchmorsels.

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SimpleCherryCheesecake

IngredientsforCheesecake:

12ouncesofsoftenedcreamcheese

1cuppowderedsugar

8ouncesofwhippedtopping

1-1/2cupgrahamcrackercrumbs

2tablespoonsmeltedbutterormargarine

IngredientsforTopping:

1-1/2cuppittedfreshcherries

1/2cuppowderedsugar

1/4cupagaveorcornsyrup

1/4cupwater

DirectionsforCheesecake:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the

butterandstiruntilthoroughlycoated.Pressintothebottomofapiepan.

2. Mixthecreamcheeseandsugaruntilcreamy.

3. Addthewhippedtoppingandmixwell.

4. Pourthemixtureoverthegrahamcrackercrust.

DirectionsforTopping:

1. Inasaucepan,addthecherries,powderedsugar,agave,andwater.Heaton

highuntilthemixtureisbubbly.Turntheheatdowntolowandsimmerfor
5minutes.

2. Removefromheatandlettheliquidthickenforabout10minutes.

3. Pourthetoppingoverthecheesecake.

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GlazedMargaritaCake

IngredientsforCake:

1-1/2cupgranulatedsugar

2-1/2cupsall-purposeflour

3eggs

1cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

1-1/2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

1teaspoonvanillaextract

2/3cuporangejuiceconcentrate

1/4cupwater

1/2cupcanolaoil

1/4cuptequila

2tablespoonstriplesecliqueur

IngredientsforGlaze:

1cuppowderedsugar

2tablespoonstequila

1tablespoontriplesecliqueur

1tablespoonlimejuice

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. GreaseandflouratubeorBundtpan.

3. Inalargebowl,mixsugarandbutteruntilcreamy.

4. Add eggs, oil, orange juice concentrate, water, vanilla, tequila, and triple

sec.Mixwell.

5. Inaseparatebowl,mixflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.

6. Slowlyaddtheflourmixturetothewetingredients,stirringasyougo.Beat

untiltherearenolumpsinthebatter.

7. Pourthebatterintothepanandbakein350Fovenfor47to50minutes.

8. Coolinthepanforabout10minutesbeforeturningitoutontoawirerack.

DirectionsforGlaze:

1. Mixthepowderedsugarwiththetequila,triplesec,andlimejuice.

2. Stiruntilcreamysmooth.

3. Drizzletheglazeoverthecake.

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Raisin-the-RoofCake

Ingredients:

2cupsall-purposeflour

1cupbrownsugar

1teaspoonbakingpowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda

1cupwater

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2teaspoonscinnamon

1teaspoonnutmeg

Dashofsalt

1/4cuppowderedsugar

Directions:

1. Preheatovento325F.

2. Greaseandflouraloafpan.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set

aside.

4. Inasaucepan,mixthebrownsugar,butter,water,cinnamon,nutmeg,and

raisins.Bringtoaboilovermediumheat.Turntheheatdowntomedium-
lowandsimmerfor5minutes.Removefromheatandallowtocool.

5. Slowlyaddthesugarandbuttermixturetotheflourmixture.Mixwell.

6. Pourthebatterintotheloafpanandbakeina325Fovenforapproximately

50to55minutes.

7. Removefromtheovenanddustwithalightsprinklingofpowderedsugar.

8. Coolfor10minutesandservewarm.

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NuttyMeringueSpiceCake

IngredientsforCake:

Nonstickcookingspray

1-1/2cupflour

1cupbrownsugar

1/2cupsoftenedbutterormargarine

2eggyolks

1/4cupmilk

1/4cupplainyogurt

2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1/2teaspoonbakingsoda

2teaspoonsvanilla

1teaspooncinnamon

1/2teaspoonallspice

IngredientsforTopping:

2eggwhites

2/3cupbrownsugar

1/2cupchoppednuts

Dashofsalt

DirectionsforCake:

1. Preheatovento350F.

2. Spray13inchby9inchbakingpanwithcookingspray.

3. Inalargebowl,combineflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andallspice.Mix

well.

4. Inaseparatebowl,combineeggyolkswiththebutterandbrownsugar.Stir

untilcreamy.

5. Combine the egg, butter, and sugar mixture with the flour mixture. Mix

well.

6. Slowlyaddthemilk,vanilla,andyogurt.Mixwell.

7. Pourintothepanandsetaside.

DirectionsforTopping:

1.

Beattheeggwhiteswiththesaltuntiltheyformstiffpeaks.

2.

Foldinthebrownsugarandmixwell.

3.

Spreadthetoppingoverthecakebatter.

4.

Sprinklewiththenuts.

5.

Bakeina350Fovenfor30to35minutes.

6.

Removefromovenandcoolbeforeserving.

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Introduction
TipsforBakingCakes
SpicyChoco-ChipYogurtCake
DecadentChocolateCheesecake
ChocolateCelebration3-LayerCake
ZippyFruitCake
PralineCake
3-LayerJamCake
LusciousNuttyCarrotCake
HeathCrunchCake
JustPeachy
GlazedPruneCake
FrighteninglyDeliciousPumpkinCake
DrowninginChocolateCake
CandyBarCake
Off-the-Runway2-LayerCake
SunshineLemonPoundCake
CheeryCherryCake
Raid-the-CupboardCake
ColaCake
PeppermintTwistCake
DaisyCake
BerryDeliciousCake
BestFriendsforCoffeeCake
PeanutButterCake
ChocolatePoundCake
ButterscotchCake
SimpleCherryCheesecake
GlazedMargaritaCake
Raisin-the-RoofCake
NuttyMeringueSpiceCake
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