A two-layer chocolate cake with a rich fudge frosting! Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened2 cups sugar6 eggs1 1/2 cups flour1 cup cocoa powder1 tablespoon vanilla extract Frosting ingredients: 2 cups white sugar1 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup milk1/2 cup (1 stick) butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: … Read more »
A soft and spongy lemon poppy seed muffins with the perfect balance of sweet and tart! Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds1 egg1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons lemon zest (the zest from ~two large… Read more »
A flavorful moist carrot cake with sweet cream cheese frosting Yield: 18 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder3 cups finely grated carrots*1/4 cup well-drained… Read more »
A fluffy moist chocolate cake mix recipe — better than Duncan Hines! Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Cake mix ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening To make the cake: 1… Read more »
Rich, creamy chocolate frosting that’s simple to make and absolutely delicious! Yield: ~2 cups (see additional notes below) Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened*1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups cocoa powder4 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup milk Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. gradually… Read more »
A soft and fluffy pumpkin spiced quick bread with a cinnamon glaze drizzled on top! The best pumpkin bread ever! Yield: 8 mini loaves, 3 regular loaves, or 24 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1/2 cup oil3 eggs1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juiceZest of 1 orange3 cups… Read more »
Sweet and chewy gluten-free brownies made with black beans (but you’d never know it from the taste)! So simple and amazingly delicious! Yield: 16 squares Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, rinsed and drained)3 eggs1/3 cup melted butter*1/4 cup cocoa powder2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup sugar (or… Read more »
A simple homemade ice cream using kefir instead of milk for a tangy, creamy treat! (What is kefir?) Yield: 6 cups Ingredients: 2 cups kefir* (may substitute plain yogurt)2/3 cup sugar**1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a 4-cup measuring cup (or medium bowl) stir together… Read more »
A quick coffee cake with blackberries folded in and a cinnamon crumb topping! This is the perfect use for ripe blackberries from the Pacific Northwest; enjoy with coffee or hot tea for an amazing late summer treat! Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2… Read more »
This old-fashioned dessert has a sweet cake layer on top and a juicy plum pudding filling beneath! It’s simple to make and a great recipe for your extra plums! Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose or cake flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons oil2… Read more »
