Deliciously Simple Applesauce Cinnamon Cake

I’m a big fan of the recipe books that give you 101 ideas of things to make with a cake mix. I like to bake from scratch, but when I’m baking with my kids, or want to make something fast, there’s no beating starting with a cake mix. Since my copy of the cake mix cookbook was getting worn out and I’d tried all the recipes that seemed appealing to my family, I was looking for new ideas. So I was thrilled to learn that the moist, delicious, cinnamon-sprinkled cake that I was served at a meeting was made from … Continue reading

Hershey’s Gridiron Cake

You cannot have a Super Bowl party without a great dessert! Chances are, after eating all your other delicious recipes, the crowd will be full, but you will want to have a dessert ready for later. And what better dessert to present to the football crowd than the Hershey’s Gridiron Cake? This incredible sheet cake is decorated to look like a football field – only its players are made of chocolate Kisses and peanut butter cups! For this cake, you will need butter, Hershey’s coca powder, white sugar, flour, baking soda, eggs, sour cream, vanilla frosting, food coloring (green, red … Continue reading

Quick and Easy Christmas Cake

Most of us are very busy these days either going to Christmas parties or getting ready for Christmas dinner. If you are looking for a quick and easy Christmas cake, I have just the answer – the Holiday Wreath Cake! I saw this when I was watching Semi-HomeMade Cooking with Sandra Lee a couple of weeks ago. I recorded the episode, but it was so easy to make, I did not even have to review it before I made mine. Your grocery list will consist of one Angel Food cake, shredded coconut, white whipped frosting, food coloring, a small tube … Continue reading