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Posts by Category: (Cakes)
2/20/2010 @ 4:09:03 pm by todaysbaker.com
Lemon-Cornmeal Cake Try this delicious recipe for Lemon-Cornmeal Cake -- the best lemon cake ever!
Ingredients:
Baking spray (cooking spray with flour)
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp each baking soda and salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1¾ cups sugar
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk or plain yog...
2/20/2010 @ 3:07:44 pm by todaysbaker.com
Apple Sauce Bread Just imagine the aroma in your kitchen as the applesauce and spices bake together to form a delicious and nourishing treat like Apple Sauce Bread. There's a blog (http://www.bakerscommunity.com/blog/2009/11/29/apple-sauce-bread.html) that gives the recipe. The writer not only gives this one very good recipe for Apple Sauce Bread but describes another one that contains oatmeal and a filling made fr...
2/14/2010 @ 7:25:05 pm by todaysbaker.com
Lemon-Honey Cupcakes If you want to "have your cupcake and eat it too," just try this delicious recipe for Lemon-Honey Cupcakes. What a wonderful combination of the flavors of lemon and honey!
Cupcakes:
2¾ cups all-purpose flour¾ tsp each baking powder and baking soda½ tsp salt½ cup reduced-fat sour cream¼ cup milk1½ Tbsp grated lemon zest4 Tbsp lemon juice¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened¾ cup honey¼ ...
2/14/2010 @ 4:47:45 pm by todaysbaker.com
Chocolate Sheet Cake This is absolutely, without a doubt, the best Chocolate Sheet Cake.
Ever. It's moist, rich and even though it's made from very basic
ingredients, it causes moans and groans from anyone who takes a bite.
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
½ lb (2 sticks) butter
4 heaping Tbsp ...
2/11/2010 @ 8:04:17 pm by todaysbaker.com
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes If you want to "have your cupcake and eat it too," just try this delicious recipe for Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes. What a wonderful combination of the universal favorite of peanut butter and chocolate!
Cupcakes:
1¾ cups all-purpose flour½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking soda½ tsp salt½ cup milk½ cup reduced-fat sour cream¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened1¼ cups su...
2/11/2010 @ 7:33:23 pm by todaysbaker.com
S'Mores Cupcakes If you want to "have your cupcake and eat it too," just try this delicious recipe for S'Mores Cupcakes. Remember the fun of fixing S'Mores around the campfire? Don't need a campfire to make these treats!
Crumbs:
6 graham cracker boards (oblongs)2 Tbsp each sugar and melted butter½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chipsCupcakes:2¼ cups all-purpose flour1½ cups sugar¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder¾...
2/8/2010 @ 8:38:59 pm by todaysbaker.com
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut-White Chocolate Frosting If you want to "have your cupcake and eat it too," just try this delicious recipe for Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut-White Chocolate Frosting. Baking from scratch never tasted so incredibly good!
Cupcakes:
2¼ cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt½ cup sweetened flaked coconut¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened1½ cups sugar3 large eggs½ tsp coconut extract or vanilla extr...
2/8/2010 @ 3:53:50 pm by todaysbaker.com
Creamsicle Cupcakes If you want to "have your cupcake and eat it too," just try this delicious recipe for Creamsicle Cupcakes. Are
you old enough to remember getting a Creamsicle from the ice cream
man's wagon as he drove through the neighborhood on a hot summer day?
Orange Cupcakes:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar½ tsp each baking powder, baking soda and salt3 large eggs2 Tbsp grated oran...
2/8/2010 @ 9:25:53 am by todaysbaker.com
Boston Cream Cupcakes Try this delicious recipe for Boston Cream Cupcakes to serve with your next coffee break. They would also be a scrumptious treat with a cup of hot chocolate after a cold winter of shoveling snow --- or playing in the snow.
Cupcakes:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp each baking powder and salt3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar3 large eggs2 tsp ...
2/1/2010 @ 9:14:22 pm by todaysbaker.com
Lemon Cake With Strawberry Sauce Try this light and healthy, yet delicious recipe for Lemon Cake With Strawberry Sauce -- it takes no time to mix up and get into the oven. It's truly a delightful dessert that's easy on your waistband -- and on the guilt.
Ingredients:
1 box (15.8 oz) lemon-poppy seed muffin and quick bread mix¾ cup buttermilk2 large eggs½ cup bottled lemon curd1 box (10 oz) frozen strawberries in syrup, ...
1/31/2010 @ 6:54:17 pm by todaysbaker.com
Caramelized Apple Cake Try this light and healthy, yet delicious recipe for Caramelized Apple Cake. It will make you think of apple harvest time in the fall of the year!
Topping:
1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup apple cider or juice1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp light stick butter (I used Land O'Lakes Light)4 medium Cortland or Fuji apples (1½ lb), peeled and cored, each cut into 8 wedgesCake:1/2 stick (1/4 cup) light butter, softene...
1/25/2010 @ 9:31:11 pm by todaysbaker.com
Mocha Espresso Cheesecake Cups
Try making this recipe for Mocha Espresso Cheesecake Cups as a special Valentine treat to share with special people in your life. Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure
through finely ground coffee. As a result of the
pressurized brewing process, all of the flavors and chemicals in a typical cup of coffee are very concentrated.
Cheesecake Cups:...
1/21/2010 @ 8:18:45 pm by todaysbaker.com
Strawberry Valentine Cake
Try making this Strawberry Valentine Cake as a special Valentine dessert to share at a special party.
Cake:
2-1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1-1/4 sticks (10 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 tsp strawberry or vanilla extract
2 large egg whites plus 2 whole eggs
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
Strawberry Merin...
1/21/2010 @ 7:16:43 pm by todaysbaker.com
Cupid Cakes Try making this recipe for Cupid Cakes as a special Valentine dessert to share with a special person. Cakes:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder*1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 cup sour cream1 large egg1/3 cup each canola oil and water1-1/2 tsp cider vinegar1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract*Preferably Dutch-processBittersweet Chocolate Glaze:1 cup heavy whipping cream3 ...
1/21/2010 @ 9:52:11 am by todaysbaker.com
Moravian Sugar Cake Although this website is filled with recipes, I enjoy looking at the recipes on other sites like HomestyleRecipeCooking.com. There I found this really unusual recipe for Moravian Sugar Cake that contains yeast and mashed potatoes.This blog (http://www.homestylerecipecooking.com/blog/2009/11/10/moravian-sugar-cake.html) gives the recipe for a sweet dough. After it has risen the first time, the doug...
1/18/2010 @ 8:35:58 am by todaysbaker.com
How to Make a German Chocolate Cake My husband's favorite dessert before being diagnosed with diabetes was German Chocolate Cake. He had never been what you would call obsessed with desserts, he was very selective with a few favorites which he really enjoyed. The German chocolate was his favorite cake and after this diagnosis, I spent time searching and preparing a sugar-free version of his favorites. Fortunately, he has been able t...
1/10/2010 @ 6:55:24 pm by todaysbaker.com
Red Velvet Cake -- Lighter Version Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
is truly a favorite among so many people and in these days of striving
to eat healthy, many are passing it up. But, the Discovery Health
website has published this lighter version developed by Devin
Alexander. Compare the nutritional facts below and try this recipe that
saves you 197 calories and 23 grams of fat.
For the Cake:
Bu...
1/9/2010 @ 1:23:08 pm by todaysbaker.com
Berry-White-Tea Cheesecake This recipe for Berry-White-Tea Cheesecake is topped with vitamin-packed fruit and sneaks in soy milk for added calcium!Ingredients:1 cup soy milk6 blueberry & pomegranate white tea bags, such as Lipton1 cup graham cracker crumbs½ cup wheat germ2 tablespoons + 1 cup sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup butter, melted3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature4 eggs1 co...
1/8/2010 @ 3:35:55 pm by todaysbaker.com
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Chase the winter blues away with these yummy hot chocolate cupcakes. Fudgy flavor, decadent frosting and fun decorations will get your whole gang happy, even on the gloomiest of days!Chocolate Fluffy Frosting:Beat 2 cups (1 pound) unsalted butter and 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (melted, cooled) until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 container (16 ounces) Marshmallow Fluff, then 1 pa...
1/5/2010 @ 3:45:39 pm by todaysbaker.com
Chocolate-Covered-Cherry Cupcakes Chase the winter blues away with these yummy Chocolate-Covered-Cherry Cupcakes. Fudgy
flavor, decadent frosting and fun decorations will get your whole gang
happy, even on the gloomiest of days!Basic Fluffy Frosting:Beat
2 cups (1 pound) unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1
container (16 ounces) Marshmallow Fluff, then 1 package (16 ounces)
confectioners' sugar, 5 teaspoons cherr...
1/5/2010 @ 3:25:13 pm by todaysbaker.com
Double-Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes Chase the winter blues away with these yummy chocolate cupcakes. Fudgy
flavor, decadent frosting and fun decorations will get your whole gang
happy, even on the gloomiest of days!Basic Fluffy Frosting:Beat
2 cups (1 pound) unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1
container (16 ounces) Marshmallow Fluff, then 1 package (16 ounces)
confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract un...
1/4/2010 @ 9:01:59 pm by todaysbaker.com
Ginger Spice Cake This recipe for Ginger Spice Cake
uses crystallized ginger to add a punch of flavor to an out-of-this-world spice cake topped with sensational from-scratch frosting!
Ingredients:
All-purpose flour1-3/4 cups butter, at room temperature1/2 cup raisins, chopped1/2 cup golden raisins, chopped3 Tbs. finely chopped crystallized ginger1 package (18.25 ounces) spice cake mix1 cup apple juice3 eggs1 c...
12/10/2009 @ 11:07:08 am by todaysbaker.com
Chocolate Marble Swirl Cake It's so exciting to find another website with so many recipes as I discovered on MenuOfRecipes. The recipes are all organized neatly and easy to find.This recipe for Chocolate Marble Swirl Cake is a good find just in time for the Christmas season. This tasty chocolate cake seems easy to make. For a festive presentation, the writer suggests setting the cake on a glass plate with some holly leaves a...
12/4/2009 @ 11:32:00 am by todaysbaker.com
Coconut Marble Cake Ingredients:1½ sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened1½ cups sugar2 tsp. each baking powder and vanilla extract4 large eggs2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 tsp. almond extract½ cup semisweet chocolate chips2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, finely choppedChocolate Drizzle: ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips melted with 1½ tsp. oilGarnish: toasted coconutDirections:1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease ...
11/4/2009 @ 4:25:51 pm by todaysbaker.com
Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake Real home-baked goodness in under an hour. So satisfying!Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1 egg1/2 cup snipped dried apricots1/2 cup fat-free milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup canola oil2 tablespoons reduced-...
10/23/2009 @ 1:13:57 pm by todaysbaker.com
Steamed Pumpkin Cake in a Slow Cooker Ingredients:1½ cups all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons baking powder1½ teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cloves½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter2 cups packed light brown sugar3 eggs, beaten1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin*Whipped cream (optional)*Not pumpkin pie filling
Directions:
1. Place 3 (18x2-inch) strips
of heavy-duty foil (or regular foil fol...
10/14/2009 @ 12:03:56 pm by todaysbaker.com
Cupcakes for Dessert Lovers Start with one recipe for tender, from scratch cupcakes, then add some yummy frosting and filling variations to delight a whole gang of dessert lovers! (You can freeze the basic cupcakes without frosting or filling; seal in freezer bags and use within 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before frosting and filling.)Basic Vanilla Cupcakes2-1/4 cups cake flour1 Tbsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1-1/4 c...
10/7/2009 @ 5:15:47 pm by todaysbaker.com
Graham Cracker Torte This rich, multilayered torte is created using lots of finely
crushed cinnamon graham crackers and very little flour. The finished
result is mouthwatering and the creamy white frosting only makes the
cake that much better. If you are in the mood for entertaining, this
torte makes a great make-ahead party dessert.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 egg y...
10/2/2009 @ 9:31:25 am by todaysbaker.com
Temperature for Baking a Cake I noticed this very helpful blog about baking a cake and I encourage you to check it out. The writer covers several of the basics in baking that I automatically do now but had forgotten the reasoning behind the actions. So, I believe it would be well worth the read for the novice baker as well as the well-experienced.Go to: http://www.todaysbakingtips.com/2009/09/22/temperature-for-baking-a-cake.h...
7/2/2009 @ 9:49:31 am by todaysbaker.com
Apple Cheesecake Torte Prep time: 15 minutesBake time: 35 minutesCrust Ingredients:1/3 cup Splendaº Granular1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flourFilling Ingredients:1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/4 cup Splendaº Granular1/4 cup egg substitute1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractTopping Ingredients:1/3 cup Splendaº Granular1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 cups peeled and sliced cooki...
6/30/2009 @ 6:30:39 pm by todaysbaker.com
Peanut Butter Bundt Cake Cake:1-1/2 cups whole grain pastry flour1 cup cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter1/2 cup butter, at room temperature1 cup sugar2 egg whites1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/3 cup mini chocolate chips1-1/2 cups low-fat buttermilkGlaze:1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder2 tablespoons peanut butter1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons water1/2 ...
6/30/2009 @ 5:40:10 pm by todaysbaker.com
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake1-1/4 cup vegetable oil2 cup sugar4 eggs (well beaten)2 cups shredded carrots2 cups self-rising flour2 cups chopped black walnuts2 teaspoons cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube cake pan or Bundt pan. Combine oil and sugar; add eggs and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake in 350...
6/30/2009 @ 5:15:50 pm by todaysbaker.com
Fresh Apple Cake Fresh Apple CakeIngredients:3 large eggs2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon cinnamon3 cups diced apples1 cup chopped nutsDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 10-inch tube cake pan or Bundt pan. Beat eggs with sugar until very light and fluffy. Add oil and vanilla. Mix in s...
6/29/2009 @ 7:00:07 pm by todaysbaker.com
Ultimate Carrot Cake Start this luscious carrot cake with a package of cake mix and add just a few extra ingredients to make the ultimate dessert. Ingredients:1 box carrot cake mix1/2 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup shredded or flaked coconut1/2 cup raisins1 container cream cheese frostingDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 d...
6/25/2009 @ 8:18:10 pm by todaysbaker.com
Silver White Cake 2-1/4 cups self-rising flour1-2/3 cups sugar1-1/4 cups milk2/3 cup shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 egg whitesLemon Filling (recipe below)White Mountain Frosting (recipe below)Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 round cake pans (8 or 9-inch) or rectangular baking pan (13x9x2 inches). Beat flour, sugar, milk, shortening and vanilla in large mixing bowl on low speed for ...
6/25/2009 @ 8:14:39 pm by todaysbaker.com
White Cake GERMAN WHITE CAKE4 egg whites1-1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable shortening2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup milk2/3 cup flaked coconutBeat egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar until stiff and glossy. Set aside. Cream 1 cup sugar with shortening until light and fluffy. Mix flour, salt and baking powder together. Add to creamed mix...
6/15/2009 @ 10:55:37 am by todaysbaker.com
Fudgy Chocolate Cake A decadent chocolate layer cake covered with rich, delicious chocolate frosting --- an all-time favorite that's moist to the very last crumb!Fudgy Chocolate CakeIngredients:6 ounces white chocolate, for garnish1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar1-1.2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder1 Tbsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt4 large eggs1/2 pi...
5/12/2009 @ 7:04:38 pm by todaysbaker.com
S'Mores Cake 2/3 cup sifted flour2 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1 2/3 cups graham-cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter/margarine3/4 cup sugar1 whole large egg2 large eggs (separated)1 tsp. vanilla3/4 cup milk1 3/4 cups chocolate-flavored ready-to-spread frosting1 jar (7 ounce) marshmallow cremePreheat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour 13x9 inch pan.Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set a...
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