Category Archives: Dessert

Chocolate Caramel Almond Cheesecake

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A creamy dense chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and caramel and sprinkled with almonds Yield:  12-16 servings Ingredients:  Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Read more »

Banana Bread

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A delicious banana quick bread with whole wheat flour for extra nutrition! Yield:  1 loaf Ingredients:  1 cup whole wheat flour3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can use all whole wheat flour if you want)2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup sugar1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)1/3… Read more »

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top Yield:  12 large rolls Ingredients:  Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon dry yeast1/4 cup gluten4-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided* Filling Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted… Read more »

Easy Fruit Coffee Cake

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A fluffy, fruity coffee cake with a sweet crusty topping Yield:  9 servings Ingredients:  2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup milk1 cup blueberries, cranberries*, raspberries, chopped strawberries, or finely-chopped apples Topping Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup… Read more »

Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist, sweet carrot-pineapple cake with a light cream cheese frosting Yield:  9 servings Ingredients:  1 1/2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup (packed) finely shredded carrot1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) Frosting Ingredients: 3 ounces… Read more »

Oatmeal Spice Cake

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A dark spicy oatmeal cake with a sweet broiled coconut topping Yield:  16-24 servings Ingredients:  Spice Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup quick oats1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened or melted1 cup water2 eggs2… Read more »

Unleavened Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

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 »

Homemade Deluxe Chocolate Cake Mix

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A fluffy moist chocolate cake mix recipe — better than Duncan Hines! Yield:  12-16 servings Ingredients:  Cake mix ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups sugar1 cup cocoa2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup vegetable shortening To make the cake: 1 1/3 cups water1/2 cup vegetable oil3… Read more »