Category Archives: baking

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients: 1 15-oz can pumpkin 3 eggs 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp salt 1.5 lbs … Continue reading

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Nana’s Apple Crisp

Ingredients 6 tart apples – peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 cup quick-cooking oats 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Bars

Ingredients: Banana Bread Bars: 1-1/2 c. sugar 1 c. sour cream 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 eggs 1-3/4 (3 or 4) ripe bananas, mashed 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 … Continue reading

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Dipped Gingersnaps

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups canola oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt Additional sugar 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips 1/4 cup shortening Directions In a … Continue reading

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Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle

Ingredients 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix 6 cups cold milk 3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling … Continue reading

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Mini Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 2 8-ounce packages of low-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp lemon juice Dash of lemon zest Mini Nilla Wafers 1 Can cherry pie filling Mix together cream cheese, … Continue reading

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CAKE BATTER PUDDING COOKIES

1 1/2 sticks (or 3/4 cup) butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix    *Note: It is just the powdered pudding mix inside the packet you use.  Just open it up … Continue reading

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Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes

From Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes Makes 30 Ingredients: 42 cream-filled sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, 30 left whole, and 12 coarsely chopped 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten … Continue reading

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To Die For Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Cake: 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 mashed super ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Frosting: 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

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Banana Crumb Muffins

From Allrecipes.com Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 bananas, mashed 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Seeds

Everyone (ok, almost everyone) loves Pumpkin Seeds, but few people know how to get them crisp and salty like they come in the bags.  But we figured it out.  And now I’m sharing it with you… 1) Clean out your … Continue reading

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Product Review: Wilton Cake Release

I love this stuff. As you guys know, I do a lot of baking.  I love making and decorating cakes, especially, and making those cakes from scratch.  It’s a lot of work, but also a lot of fun and gives … Continue reading

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Extraordinary cakes from Russia with love……..

All of the items below are cakes which can be eaten in their entirety. No plastics or any artificial materials are used – everything is edible. All of the cakes were made by Zhanna of St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Extraordinary cakes from Russia with love……..

All of the items below are cakes which can be eaten in their entirety. No plastics or any artificial materials are used – everything is edible. All of the cakes were made by Zhanna of St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Extraordinary cakes from Russia with love……..

All of the items below are cakes which can be eaten in their entirety. No plastics or any artificial materials are used – everything is edible. All of the cakes were made by Zhanna of St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Extraordinary cakes from Russia with love……..

All of the items below are cakes which can be eaten in their entirety. No plastics or any artificial materials are used – everything is edible. All of the cakes were made by Zhanna of St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Extraordinary cakes from Russia with love……..

All of the items below are cakes which can be eaten in their entirety. No plastics or any artificial materials are used – everything is edible. All of the cakes were made by Zhanna of St. Petersburg, Russia.

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