Good cake recipe?!
I want to bake a cake because I'm really bored and just love to bake! I want a great cake recipe!. Can you please give me the link to that recipe or if you have a homemade recipe tell me what to do, all the ingredients!.!.!.!.!.!.ect!. Oh, I would really prefer a vanilla cake recipe if you have or can get one!. Thanx!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Yellow Cake
Ingredients
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
Directions
Grease and lightly flour two 8x1-1/2-inch or 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans or grease one 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan(s) aside!. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside!.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds!. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until well combined!. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each!. Add dry mixture and milk alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just till combined!. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s)!.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean!. Cool layer cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes!. Remove layer cakes from pans!. Cool thoroughly on racks!. Or, place 13x9-inch cake in pan on a wire rack; cool thoroughly!. Frost with desired frosting!. Makes 12 servings!.
Yellow Cupcakes: To make cupcakes, grease and lightly flour thirty 2-1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups!. Prepare cake as directed in Step 2!. Fill each cup half full!. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean!. Cool on a wire rack!. Makes 30 cupcakes!.
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Ingredients
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
Directions
Grease and lightly flour two 8x1-1/2-inch or 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans or grease one 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan(s) aside!. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside!.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds!. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until well combined!. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each!. Add dry mixture and milk alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just till combined!. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s)!.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean!. Cool layer cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes!. Remove layer cakes from pans!. Cool thoroughly on racks!. Or, place 13x9-inch cake in pan on a wire rack; cool thoroughly!. Frost with desired frosting!. Makes 12 servings!.
Yellow Cupcakes: To make cupcakes, grease and lightly flour thirty 2-1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups!. Prepare cake as directed in Step 2!. Fill each cup half full!. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean!. Cool on a wire rack!. Makes 30 cupcakes!.
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Below is my easy recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes but it can easily be adapted for a cake!. also on my site check out the recipe I have with pics for Dorie Greenspan's Perfect Party Cake!.!.!. it's amazingly good! Here is the link if you are interested
http://therepressedpastrychef!.blogspot!.c!.!.!.
Vanilla Cupcakes
adapted from Magnolia Bakery
Ingredients
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 stick unsalted butter - softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs - room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Line 12 regular-sized (or 24 mini-sized) muffin tins with cupcake papers
Combine and sift the flours and set aside
Cream butter until smooth
Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy!.!.!. about 2-3 minutes
Add the eggs!.!.!. one at a time, beating well after each one
Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts!.!.!. alternating the milk and vanilla
Be sure to beat well but take care not to over-beat as this produces a "tougher" cake
also, be sure to scrape down the batter in the bowl with a rubber spatula to incorporate everything
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners filling about 1/2-2/3 full (don't over-fill!.!.!. these will rise)
Bake about 20-25 minutes for regular sized cupcakes!.!.!. about 12-15 minutes for mini cupcakes!.!.!. or until a cake tester inserted into center comes out cleanly!.
Cool in the tins for about 15 minutes then remove to wire rack and cool completely before icing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://therepressedpastrychef!.blogspot!.c!.!.!.
Vanilla Cupcakes
adapted from Magnolia Bakery
Ingredients
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 stick unsalted butter - softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs - room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Line 12 regular-sized (or 24 mini-sized) muffin tins with cupcake papers
Combine and sift the flours and set aside
Cream butter until smooth
Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy!.!.!. about 2-3 minutes
Add the eggs!.!.!. one at a time, beating well after each one
Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts!.!.!. alternating the milk and vanilla
Be sure to beat well but take care not to over-beat as this produces a "tougher" cake
also, be sure to scrape down the batter in the bowl with a rubber spatula to incorporate everything
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners filling about 1/2-2/3 full (don't over-fill!.!.!. these will rise)
Bake about 20-25 minutes for regular sized cupcakes!.!.!. about 12-15 minutes for mini cupcakes!.!.!. or until a cake tester inserted into center comes out cleanly!.
Cool in the tins for about 15 minutes then remove to wire rack and cool completely before icing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I just finished reading the Joanne Fluke novel "Key Lime Pie Murders" and there is an Orange Cake recipe in it that sounds heavenly!. http://www!.murdershebaked!.com/ and go to recipes to find it!.
These murder mysteries are easy reading, excellently written, and have good recipes in all the books as well as on her website!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
These murder mysteries are easy reading, excellently written, and have good recipes in all the books as well as on her website!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Make a white cake mix !.!.!. but be sure you beat the batter AT LEAST 3 min (5 min is better) !.!.!. you can substitute sour cream for part of the milk/water that's called for!. Whip 2 c!. heavy whipping cream with a dry package of Jello gelatin or pudding mix (until very stiff peaks) and use that to put between the layers, on the top and sides!.!.!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Do it the easy way - get a yellow cake mix and go to the cake doctor site listed below!. She has already done all the hard work of creating new recipes - and from a cake mix, so 1/2 the work is already done!. I am particularly partial to her fresh orange carrot cake!Www@FoodAQ@Com
i have made this cake before and it tastes really good!
http://www!.foodnetwork!.com/food/recipes/!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://www!.foodnetwork!.com/food/recipes/!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I know a website you'll love!.!.!.!. go to:
www!.foodnetwork!.com
and search for Ina Garten's recipes!. She has tons!!!!!!!!! She is a great baker and cook!.!.!.!.!. trust me you'll love it!.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
www!.foodnetwork!.com
and search for Ina Garten's recipes!. She has tons!!!!!!!!! She is a great baker and cook!.!.!.!.!. trust me you'll love it!.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
You might find something among these recipes you can use!.!.!.!.enjoy:
POUND CAKE
Combine:
2 sticks butter
1 2/3 cup sugar
Beat in:
5 eggs (1 at a time)
Add:
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum extract
Mix thoroughly and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees!.
E-Z Cake Recipes
NO EGGS, NO OIL, NO WATER !.!.!.!.!.!.!.JUST 1 12oz!.SODA AND MIX!.
WHITE CAKE MIX………………………………!.!.7-UP OR STRAWBERRY SODA
CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX!.!.!.!.!.!.!.CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)
ORANGE CAKE MIX…!.ORANGE SODA
PINEAPPLE MIX…!.PINEAPPLE SODA
SPICE MIX…!.!.ROOT BEER SODA ETC
POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL
ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN
BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS!.
(PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)
Your choice of frostings or use cool whip!.
Whipped Cream Frosting
COOK UNTIL THICK:
1 cup milk
4 TBLS!. Flour
set aside to cool
BEAT:
Together…!.3 minutes
? cup margarine
? cup shortening (Crisco…NOT cooking oil)
ADD:
1 cup sugar
(1/4 cup at a time, beat thorouhly)
1 tsp!. Vanilla
ADD :
Gradually add flour & milk mixture
BEAT:
Until the consistency of
Whipped Cream
GOOEY CAKE
INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS:
Mix together thoroughly:
1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
2 sticks melted butter
Pour into a (DEEP) lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan
Mix together thoroughly:
8oz!. package cream cheese
2 eggs
1 pound box sifted powdered sugar
Pour over cake mixture Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes until cake is golden brown!. Best to let cake cool thoroughly before indulging!.!.!.!.but good warm, too!.
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
(NO BAKE)
INGREDIENTS:
1 large package Vanilla instant pudding
1 small package Vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1 8oz!. container Cool Whip
1 box Honey Graham Crackers
DIRECTIONS:
1!.) Mix together and beat for 3 minutes on low speed, vanilla pudding and milk!.
2!.) Fold in Cool Whip!.
3!.) Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with 1 layer of graham crackers, pour 1/2 pudding mixture over crackers!.
4!.) Make a second layer of crackers and pour remaining pudding over crackers!.
5!.) Make a 3rd layer of crackers over pudding!.
6!.) Prepare Topping!.
Topping
Beat until smooth with mixer:
6 Tablespoons cocoa
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
2 Tablespoons softened margarine
2 teaspoons white Karo syrup
2 Tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Spread evenly over chilled cakes!. Refrigerate overnight before serving!.!.
STRAWBERRY CAKE
&
FROSTING
Mix:
1 white cake mix
1 box strawberry Jell-O (powder)
3 Tablespoons flour
ADD & mix thoroughly:
1 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup water
ADD:
4 eggs, one at a time
1/2 box frozen strawberries (thawed)
POUR:
Batter into 3 8” cake pans, bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean!.
FROSTING
1/2 stick margarine, butter (melted)
3/4 lb!. powdered sugar (more or less if needed)
1/2 box of strawberries, mashed and drained!.
MIX:
Margarine, sugar, strawberries (and juice as needed) to spreading consistency to spread on cake!.
JELL-O CAKE
CAKE:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 large box Jell-o gelatin
12 oz!. Can soda pop
Bake cake as directed on box!.
Remove from oven, using a wooden spoon handle (or fork) poke holes in cake while still warm!.
Prepare Jell-o, using more soda pop in place of water!.
Pour Jell-o/soda mixture over cake!.
Refrigerate 2 hours!.
TOPPING:
8OZ!. CONTAINER Cool Whip
1 small pkg!. instant Jell-o pudding
Mix pudding, as directed and let stand 15 minutes until thick!. Blend
in Cool Whip spread over cake!.
Hint: I used Fago Red Pop (which is strawberry flavored) for the liquid in the cake mix!.!.!.and the liquid in the Jell-o!. also added a large box of strawberry Jell-o gelatin to the topping!.
Could decorate with sweet slices of strawberries!.
PINEAPPLE CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 box Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained, save juice
1 small box vanilla instant pudding
1 cup milk
1 8oz!. container Cool Whip
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare cake according to package directions!.
On removing cake from oven, immediately punch holes in cake!.!.pour pineapple juice over cake!. Let cool!.
Mix pudding & milk until thick!. Add remaining ingredients and spread over cake!.
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake & Icing
(Hubby’s mother’s recipe…not made it yet!.)
Sift together:
2 c!. flour
4 TBLS!. Cocoa
1 ? tsp!. Soda
Add:
2 c!. firmly packed brown sugar
3 heaping TBLS!. Butter
1 ? c!. buttermilk
1 tsp!. Vanilla
Bake:
In 2 – 8” cake pans at 350 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean!.
Icing
1 box powdered sugar (sifted)
3 TBLS!. Cocoa
butter (size of a walnut)
1 TBLS!. Karo Syrup
coffee – enough to spreading consistency!.
(Sister-in-law said cake tends to sink, some, in middle when iced!.)
Mocha Frosting
1 tsp coffee crystals
1/4 cup milk or cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder
5 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar
6 tbs butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla (imitation vanilla extract, in a bottle)
Blend everything until smooth!. Makes enough for one 13x9 cake!.
Royal Icing
3 ounces pasteurized egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
In large bowl of stand mixer combine the egg whites and vanilla and beat until frothy!. Add confectioners' sugar gradually and mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated and mixture is shiny!. Turn speed up to high and beat until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks!. This should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes!. Add food coloring, if desired!. For immediate use, transfer icing to pastry bag or heavy duty storage bag and pipe as desired!. If using storage bag, clip corner!. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days!.
Find more quick – simple – E-Z – few ingredient…!.recipes…at E-Z Cookin’ group:
http://groups!.yahoo!.com/group/e-zcookin/
Lots of interesting ‘stuff’ in files & links…come join & check it out!.
Pat in Indiana…!.
pmsbar2@att!.netWww@FoodAQ@Com
POUND CAKE
Combine:
2 sticks butter
1 2/3 cup sugar
Beat in:
5 eggs (1 at a time)
Add:
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum extract
Mix thoroughly and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees!.
E-Z Cake Recipes
NO EGGS, NO OIL, NO WATER !.!.!.!.!.!.!.JUST 1 12oz!.SODA AND MIX!.
WHITE CAKE MIX………………………………!.!.7-UP OR STRAWBERRY SODA
CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX!.!.!.!.!.!.!.CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)
ORANGE CAKE MIX…!.ORANGE SODA
PINEAPPLE MIX…!.PINEAPPLE SODA
SPICE MIX…!.!.ROOT BEER SODA ETC
POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL
ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN
BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS!.
(PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)
Your choice of frostings or use cool whip!.
Whipped Cream Frosting
COOK UNTIL THICK:
1 cup milk
4 TBLS!. Flour
set aside to cool
BEAT:
Together…!.3 minutes
? cup margarine
? cup shortening (Crisco…NOT cooking oil)
ADD:
1 cup sugar
(1/4 cup at a time, beat thorouhly)
1 tsp!. Vanilla
ADD :
Gradually add flour & milk mixture
BEAT:
Until the consistency of
Whipped Cream
GOOEY CAKE
INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS:
Mix together thoroughly:
1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
2 sticks melted butter
Pour into a (DEEP) lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan
Mix together thoroughly:
8oz!. package cream cheese
2 eggs
1 pound box sifted powdered sugar
Pour over cake mixture Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes until cake is golden brown!. Best to let cake cool thoroughly before indulging!.!.!.!.but good warm, too!.
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
(NO BAKE)
INGREDIENTS:
1 large package Vanilla instant pudding
1 small package Vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1 8oz!. container Cool Whip
1 box Honey Graham Crackers
DIRECTIONS:
1!.) Mix together and beat for 3 minutes on low speed, vanilla pudding and milk!.
2!.) Fold in Cool Whip!.
3!.) Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with 1 layer of graham crackers, pour 1/2 pudding mixture over crackers!.
4!.) Make a second layer of crackers and pour remaining pudding over crackers!.
5!.) Make a 3rd layer of crackers over pudding!.
6!.) Prepare Topping!.
Topping
Beat until smooth with mixer:
6 Tablespoons cocoa
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
2 Tablespoons softened margarine
2 teaspoons white Karo syrup
2 Tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Spread evenly over chilled cakes!. Refrigerate overnight before serving!.!.
STRAWBERRY CAKE
&
FROSTING
Mix:
1 white cake mix
1 box strawberry Jell-O (powder)
3 Tablespoons flour
ADD & mix thoroughly:
1 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup water
ADD:
4 eggs, one at a time
1/2 box frozen strawberries (thawed)
POUR:
Batter into 3 8” cake pans, bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean!.
FROSTING
1/2 stick margarine, butter (melted)
3/4 lb!. powdered sugar (more or less if needed)
1/2 box of strawberries, mashed and drained!.
MIX:
Margarine, sugar, strawberries (and juice as needed) to spreading consistency to spread on cake!.
JELL-O CAKE
CAKE:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 large box Jell-o gelatin
12 oz!. Can soda pop
Bake cake as directed on box!.
Remove from oven, using a wooden spoon handle (or fork) poke holes in cake while still warm!.
Prepare Jell-o, using more soda pop in place of water!.
Pour Jell-o/soda mixture over cake!.
Refrigerate 2 hours!.
TOPPING:
8OZ!. CONTAINER Cool Whip
1 small pkg!. instant Jell-o pudding
Mix pudding, as directed and let stand 15 minutes until thick!. Blend
in Cool Whip spread over cake!.
Hint: I used Fago Red Pop (which is strawberry flavored) for the liquid in the cake mix!.!.!.and the liquid in the Jell-o!. also added a large box of strawberry Jell-o gelatin to the topping!.
Could decorate with sweet slices of strawberries!.
PINEAPPLE CAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 box Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained, save juice
1 small box vanilla instant pudding
1 cup milk
1 8oz!. container Cool Whip
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare cake according to package directions!.
On removing cake from oven, immediately punch holes in cake!.!.pour pineapple juice over cake!. Let cool!.
Mix pudding & milk until thick!. Add remaining ingredients and spread over cake!.
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake & Icing
(Hubby’s mother’s recipe…not made it yet!.)
Sift together:
2 c!. flour
4 TBLS!. Cocoa
1 ? tsp!. Soda
Add:
2 c!. firmly packed brown sugar
3 heaping TBLS!. Butter
1 ? c!. buttermilk
1 tsp!. Vanilla
Bake:
In 2 – 8” cake pans at 350 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean!.
Icing
1 box powdered sugar (sifted)
3 TBLS!. Cocoa
butter (size of a walnut)
1 TBLS!. Karo Syrup
coffee – enough to spreading consistency!.
(Sister-in-law said cake tends to sink, some, in middle when iced!.)
Mocha Frosting
1 tsp coffee crystals
1/4 cup milk or cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder
5 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar
6 tbs butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla (imitation vanilla extract, in a bottle)
Blend everything until smooth!. Makes enough for one 13x9 cake!.
Royal Icing
3 ounces pasteurized egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
In large bowl of stand mixer combine the egg whites and vanilla and beat until frothy!. Add confectioners' sugar gradually and mix on low speed until sugar is incorporated and mixture is shiny!. Turn speed up to high and beat until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks!. This should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes!. Add food coloring, if desired!. For immediate use, transfer icing to pastry bag or heavy duty storage bag and pipe as desired!. If using storage bag, clip corner!. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days!.
Find more quick – simple – E-Z – few ingredient…!.recipes…at E-Z Cookin’ group:
http://groups!.yahoo!.com/group/e-zcookin/
Lots of interesting ‘stuff’ in files & links…come join & check it out!.
Pat in Indiana…!.
pmsbar2@att!.netWww@FoodAQ@Com
This is the absolute best recipe !!!! I got a blue ribbon at the fair with this one!.
There is no need for frosting, one of the most moist cake I have ever eaten!.
CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
1 cup margerine, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened ( do not substitue)
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups flour
2 tsp vanilla
Combine first 3 ingredients
Creaming them well
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating each one
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, stirring until combined
Stir in vanilla
Pour batter into well greased 10 inch tube pan, bundt pan or 2 laof pans
Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 45 min ( YES 1 HOUR AND 45 MIN ) , if using 2 loaf pans check with toothpick, time may vary
Cool in pan for 10 min
Remove and cool completely
If you like coconut!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.this is the most wonderful cake !!!!!
White On White Cake
18- 24 servings
1 box white cake mix
15 oz can cream of coconut
8 0z of frozen whip cream
14 oz flaked coconut
In 9x13 pan, bake cake according to directions
Using a fork poke holes in baked cake, while warm
Spoon cream of coconut over it
Cool completely
Spread whip cream over cake
Sprinkle with coconut
Keep refrigerated, wonderful while cold
Chocolate Mousse Torte
This is the ultimate cake of cakes !!!! Takes a little time but very impressive !!
CAKE
3 foil wrapped bars (total 6 oz ) Semi-sweet chocolate baking bar
1 1/4 cup water, divided
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
MOUSSE FILLING
1 foil wrapped bar ( 2 oz) Chcocolate semi- sweet baking bar
2 TBSP of sugar
1 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
VIENNESE GLAZE
4 foil wrapped bars ( 8 oz ) semi- sweet chocolate baking bar
2/3 cup heavy cream
3 TBSP powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
Cake
Preheat oven to 375
Combine over hot water ( not boiling)
3 baking bars and 1/4 cup water
Stir until bars are melted and mixture is smooth
Set aside
Combine flour, salt and baking soda
Set aside
Combine sugar, butter, and vanilla, beat well
Add eggs one at a time
Blend in chocolate mixture
Gradually add flour mixture with 1 cup of water
Spread into 4 greased 9 inch round pans
This will not take long to bake!. Original recipe calls for 2 pans and then splitting cakes which is a crumby mess!. The 4 pans is much quicker and makes a much nicer cake!.
Cool cakes and remove form pans
Spread 3 of the layers with the mousse filling ,placing the 4th cake on top with no filling
A good idea is to put this i the refrigerater a few min, to set the filling before putting on the glaze
The glaze will set very fast and it will have a veery nice smooth look to it!.
GLAZE
In med pan over low heat
Combine chocolate bars, heavey cream, and powdered sugar
Stir untill mixture is smooth
Add vanilla
Transfer to small bowl
Cool to room temp
Pour over cake
If I make this in the summer I like to get leaves like lilac ones, wash them and dry
Brush the top of the leaves in melted chocolate and put in freezer on wax paper to harden
Carefully peel off leave and place the 3 chocolate leaves in the center of the cakeWww@FoodAQ@Com
There is no need for frosting, one of the most moist cake I have ever eaten!.
CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
1 cup margerine, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened ( do not substitue)
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups flour
2 tsp vanilla
Combine first 3 ingredients
Creaming them well
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating each one
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, stirring until combined
Stir in vanilla
Pour batter into well greased 10 inch tube pan, bundt pan or 2 laof pans
Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 45 min ( YES 1 HOUR AND 45 MIN ) , if using 2 loaf pans check with toothpick, time may vary
Cool in pan for 10 min
Remove and cool completely
If you like coconut!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.this is the most wonderful cake !!!!!
White On White Cake
18- 24 servings
1 box white cake mix
15 oz can cream of coconut
8 0z of frozen whip cream
14 oz flaked coconut
In 9x13 pan, bake cake according to directions
Using a fork poke holes in baked cake, while warm
Spoon cream of coconut over it
Cool completely
Spread whip cream over cake
Sprinkle with coconut
Keep refrigerated, wonderful while cold
Chocolate Mousse Torte
This is the ultimate cake of cakes !!!! Takes a little time but very impressive !!
CAKE
3 foil wrapped bars (total 6 oz ) Semi-sweet chocolate baking bar
1 1/4 cup water, divided
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
MOUSSE FILLING
1 foil wrapped bar ( 2 oz) Chcocolate semi- sweet baking bar
2 TBSP of sugar
1 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
VIENNESE GLAZE
4 foil wrapped bars ( 8 oz ) semi- sweet chocolate baking bar
2/3 cup heavy cream
3 TBSP powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
Cake
Preheat oven to 375
Combine over hot water ( not boiling)
3 baking bars and 1/4 cup water
Stir until bars are melted and mixture is smooth
Set aside
Combine flour, salt and baking soda
Set aside
Combine sugar, butter, and vanilla, beat well
Add eggs one at a time
Blend in chocolate mixture
Gradually add flour mixture with 1 cup of water
Spread into 4 greased 9 inch round pans
This will not take long to bake!. Original recipe calls for 2 pans and then splitting cakes which is a crumby mess!. The 4 pans is much quicker and makes a much nicer cake!.
Cool cakes and remove form pans
Spread 3 of the layers with the mousse filling ,placing the 4th cake on top with no filling
A good idea is to put this i the refrigerater a few min, to set the filling before putting on the glaze
The glaze will set very fast and it will have a veery nice smooth look to it!.
GLAZE
In med pan over low heat
Combine chocolate bars, heavey cream, and powdered sugar
Stir untill mixture is smooth
Add vanilla
Transfer to small bowl
Cool to room temp
Pour over cake
If I make this in the summer I like to get leaves like lilac ones, wash them and dry
Brush the top of the leaves in melted chocolate and put in freezer on wax paper to harden
Carefully peel off leave and place the 3 chocolate leaves in the center of the cakeWww@FoodAQ@Com