3 c. flour1 T. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t salt2 T. poppy seeds10 T. butter, melted1 c. sugar2 eggs1/2 c. heavy cream1 c. sour cream1 T. lemon zest3 T. lemon juice1 c. powdered sugar Blend together in a large bowl flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, lemon zest and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center and add butter, eggs, heavy cream and sour cream. … [Read more...] about Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
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Bananas Foster Cupcakes
1 c. sugar2 eggs4 ripened bananas1 t. vanilla1 3/4 c. flour1 1/2 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/8 t. salt1 lb. powdered sugar1 t. rum extract (This brand is good.)1 stick butter, melted2 T. dark brown sugar2 T. milk (may add a bit more for consistency)optional (1 c. chopped pecans) Blend eggs with a wire whisk. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend in bananas with a hand blender … [Read more...] about Bananas Foster Cupcakes
Blueberry Buckle
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
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
