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 »
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 »
A delicate, creamy homemade egg nog that’s easy to make and tastes incredible! The flavors of freshly-grated nutmeg, vanilla, whole eggs, real cream, and maple syrup blend into this incredible egg nog! Yield: about 12 cups Ingredients: 9 large eggs1 cup real maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt6 cups milk, divided2 tablespoons… Read more »
3 sticks of butter 4 cups AP flour 1 1/2 t salt 1 t baking soda (maybe 1/4 t more too) 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 large eggs 6 very ripe bananas 1+cup(s) chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray/butter 2 loaf pans and set aside. In mixer,… Read more »
1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce package) 1 egg white, lightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 4 medium) 1 teaspoon sugar 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare crust as directed on package. Place on foil-lined 12-inch… Read more »
