Country Blueberry Coffee Cake

I saw this recipe today and it literally made my mouth water. I love easy recipes, and nothing makes a recipe easier than pre-made biscuits. This recipe utilizes them perfectly as the base for this delicious blueberry coffee cake. The next time you’re having company over or you just want to make a nice breakfast for your family, give this recipe a try. It takes literally just minutes to make but the flavors will make your guests and family think you worked all morning. What’s better than that? Heck, they might even offer to do the dishes. To make this … Continue reading →

What Can You Do With a Cake Mix? Part One

Cake mixes aren’t just for baking cakes. No siree, they can be used to make a variety of mouth watering dishes that will leave your guests wondering how on earth you found the time to be so…domestically goddess inclined. Here are a few recipes to get you started: These first two recipes come from my sister. She learned to cook before I did, and she happily taught me the basics of good taste and delicious food. Thanks, Bethy! Apple Bake: To make this recipe, combine 1 package of yellow cake mix, 3 eggs, and a can of apple pie filling. … Continue reading →

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Wonder if I could get my fussy 2 year old to eat this? It does have chocolate (with a few hidden raspberries in there!). For this recipe, you will need bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, unsalted butter, sugar, large eggs, vanilla, salt, all purpose flour, cream cheese, one lemon, raspberries, and Confectioner’s sugar (optional). To prep for this recipe, you will need to chop four ounces of the bittersweet chocolate and two ounces of the unsweetened chocolate. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and sit it aside. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 by 9 inch baking pan … Continue reading →

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake A dessert cult classic INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 can sliced pineapples 6 count maraschino cherries, cut in half lengthwise 1 box pineapple cake mix 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix 1 cup pineapple juice, from canned pineapple with a bit of water added 1/2 cup canola oil 4 large eggs DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 325. Melt butter in a 9×13 pan in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter in pan. 2. Drain canned pineapple into a measuring cup. Place pineapple slices evenly in pan, cutting the last two … Continue reading →

Pineapple Angel Cake

Pineapple Angel Cake Make that bake mix special. INGREDIENTS: 20 oz canned crushed pineapple with juice 1 package angel food cake mix DIRECTIONS: 1. In mixing bowl, first place the pineapple-juice included. Sprinkle cake mix over pineapple. 2. Mix at medium speed for one to two minutes until well blended . 3. Pour into WELL greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 35 minutes Serves: 8

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars If you love every variation of brownies or cheesecake, try this great recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup milk 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 tbs cocoa powder 1 bag peanut butter chips 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 large egg 3/4 cup milk DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 9×9″ square cake pan and set aside. 2. Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave or over … Continue reading →

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake This dessert is so good it defies description. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cup ground toasted unsalted peanuts 3/8 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder 4 1/2 tbs butter, melted 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature. 1 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, don’t use freshly ground 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1/4 cup whipping cream 5 oz chocolate chips 5 oz peanut butter chips 2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine … Continue reading →

Peach Walnut Spice Cake

Peach Walnut Spice Cake Good by itself or with a cream cheese frosting. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 4 large eggs 1/3 cup molasses 2 large fresh peaches 2 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS: 1. Cream butter and sugars. Add molasses; beating thoroughly. 2. Peel and chop peaches and stir into mixture. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into creamed mixture until smooth. 3. Pour into greased and floured 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for … Continue reading →

Peach Pound Cake

Peach Pound Cake An extremely moist and rich cake. Great served with fresh whipped cream. INGREDIENTS: 1 tbs unbleached white flour 2 tbs brown sugar 2 large peaches, sliced 3/4 cup margarine 1 cup sugar 2 1/2 cup unbleached white flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 8 oz low-fat lemon yogurt 1 large egg 1 large egg white DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with margarine and dust with flour. 2. In a medium bowl, mix 1 Tbs of flour and the brown sugar. Add peaches … Continue reading →

One Bowl Cake

One Bowl Cake If you are a impatient baker, this is the recipe for you. Make this in your stnad mixer, toss the bowl in the dishwasher and watch the TV until the cake is done. INGREDIENTS: 1 package yellow cake mix 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix 4 large eggs, beaten 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup water 8 oz sour cream 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. 2. In a bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and … Continue reading →