1/2 c. flour plus 1 1/2 c. separated1/2 c. light brown sugar2 T. sugar plus 2/3 c. separated1/4 t. cinnamon1/8 t. salt plus 1/2 t. separated4 T. unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces plus 10 T. separated1 1/2 t. baking powder1/2 t. lemon zest1 1/2 t. vanilla2 eggs1 pt. fresh blueberries (frozen are too moist, do not use frozen) Streusel topping: In a food processor, combine 1/2 … [Read more...] about Blueberry Buckle
Dessert
King Cake
1 – 16 oz. carton sour cream1/3 c. sugar, plus 1 T. and 1/2 c. sugar, divided1/4 c. butter, plus 1/3 c. softened, divided1 t. salt2 pkgs. dry active yeast1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)2 large eggs6 – 6 1/2 c. flour, divided1 1/2 t. cinnamonColored Frostings:3 c. sifted powdered sugar3 T. butter3-5 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract1 or two drops each of green, yellow, red and … [Read more...] about King Cake
Petits Fours
1 c. shortening2 c. sugar3 c. all purpose flour2 t. baking powder3/4 t. salt1 c. ice water1 1/2 t. clear imitation butter flavor1 t. vanilla extract3/4 t. almond extract4 egg whites1/2 t. cream of tarter10 c. sifted powdered sugar1 c. water3 T. light corn syrupCreamy Decorator Frosting:2 c. sifted powdered sugar1/4 c. plus 2 T. shortening2 T. milk1/2 t. vanilla OR almond … [Read more...] about Petits Fours
Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes
8 T. – 1 stick butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus additional butter, for greasing pan1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. chocolate cake mix1 egg, plus 2 eggs1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened3 to 4 T. cocoa powder1 – 16 oz. box powdered sugar1 t. vanilla extract1 c. chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch baking … [Read more...] about Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes
Carrot Cake Supreme
2 c. flour2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cinnamon3 large eggs2 c. sugar3/4 c. vegetable oil3/4 c. buttermilk2 t. vanilla extract plus 2 t. for the frosting2 c. grated carrot1 – 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 – 3 1/2 oz. can flaked coconut1 c. chopped pecans2 – 8 oz. bar cream cheese2 c. butter, softened32 oz. powdered sugar Grease and flour 3 nine inch round cake … [Read more...] about Carrot Cake Supreme
Good Morning Kisses Coffee Cake
2 cans flaky Pillsbury biscuits40 chocolate Hershey’s kisses1/2 c. melted butter1/2 c. sugar2 t. cinnamon Unwrap kisses. Split biscuits in half. Wrap each kiss in a biscuit half and roll into a ball. Dip each ball into melted butter and roll into bowl of cinnamon and sugar blended together. Place balls evenly in budt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. … [Read more...] about Good Morning Kisses Coffee Cake
Apple Berry Crisp
2 medium apples, cored, peeled and sliced1 T. lemon juice10 oz. frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed1 c. instant oats3 T. butter, melted2 T. honey2 T. sugar1 t. cinnamon1/2 t. nutmegnon-stick vegetable spray Combine apples with lemon juice, toss gently. Place in a 10X6X2″ dish, coated with spray. Top with raspberries. Combine oats, sugar, honey, butter, cinnamon and … [Read more...] about Apple Berry Crisp
Baklava
2 c. sugar plus 2 t. sugar separated1 1/2 c. waterjuice of 1/2 lemon2 T. honey1 c. ground walnuts4 t. cinnamon sugar (1 t. cinnamon plus 3 t. sugar)1 – 16 oz. pkg. phyllo dough1 c. unsalted butter, melted Combine 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. water, juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 T. honey in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Pour into glass measuring container and … [Read more...] about Baklava
Fattigman (Poor Man’s Bread)
5 egg yolks5 T. sugar5 T. cream1 T. cognac (opt.)1/4 t. cinnamon1/4 t. cardamom1 egg white1 1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. vegetable oil1/2 c. powdered sugar Beat egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in cream and blend until fluffy. Stir in cognac and spices. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg white until stiff. Fold into cream mixture. Gently add in 1 c. flour. Let … [Read more...] about Fattigman (Poor Man’s Bread)
Applesauce Date Oatmeal Cookies
1/3 c. margarine1 c. brown sugar4 egg whites1 c. flour1/2 t. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1 1/2 t. allspice1/2 c. applesauce2 c. oats1 c. chopped datesnon-stick vegetable cooking spray Beat margarine at medium speed. Gradually add sugar and beat well. Add egg whites and blend until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and allspice in a small bowl. Blend flour … [Read more...] about Applesauce Date Oatmeal Cookies