Fathers day....baking.?!
I'm getting my dad a beer cup and I'm putting an inside joke on it with acrylic paint and a few other things but I wanted to bake my dad something--- not just an ordinary cake, any creative ideas!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
E-Z Desserts
POUND CAKE
(Can be used for Strawberry shortcakes, yum)
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!.
Found following recipe…!.not tried it yet!.
Passed it on to a lady who did!.
Family enjoyed, no complaints!.
Made in a large pan…not individual servings!.
SARA LEE TIRAMISU (E-Z)
Tiramisu –
Ingredients:
1 Sara lee pound cake (10 3/4oz!.)
16 oz Non-dairy whipped topping;
1/4 c Strong-brewed coffee
1/2 c Sweetened cocoa powder
Instructions:
Cut pound cake vertically into 10 equal-size slices!.
Drizzle coffee over each slice; set aside!.
In a large bowl, combine whipped topping and 1/4 cup cocoa, mixing until blended!.
Place 5 cake slices on a flat surface!.
Evenly spread a thick layer of whipped topping mixture over each slice!.
Top each with a second cake slice, sandwich-style!.
Transfer to individual dessert plates!.
Spread each cake "sandwich" with whipped topping mixture!.
Cut "sandwiches" diagonally in half!.
Sprinkle with remaining cocoa; serve immediately!.
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 cake!. Refrigerate overnight before serving!.!.
Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches
2 whole graham crackers
Cool Whip
Spread a thin layer of Cool Whip on 1 whole cracker…!.top with remaining cracker…!.freeze!.
Can't get any simpler that that!!
You'll want to make several at a time!.!.!.!.!.can't eat just one!
HINT: Melt some chocolate and drizzle over top before freezing!.
CAKE MIX COOKIES
(I make these at Christmastime for gift giving)
White Cake Mix
2 Tablespoons water
2 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients, except powdered sugar!.
Drop batter (about a teaspoon per cookie) into a bowl of powdered sugar!.
Roll in sugar until it is an approximate shape of a ball!.
Place ion a lightly greased cookie sheet!.
Bake at 350 degrees about 18 minutes, until lightly browned!.
Cool on wire racks!. Makes about 4 dozen cookies!.
(Use any flavoring or cake mix you desire!.)
Kreamy Kool-Aid Pie
1-(6 g) package un sweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix
1-(14 oz!.)can sweetened condensed milk
1-(8 oz)container Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed!.
1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)
Cool Whip for top (optional)
1!. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly!.
2!. Fold in Cool Whip!.
4!. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top!.
5!. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours!.
I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)…!.Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look!.)
ROBERT REDFORD DESSERT
INGREDIENTS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTTOM LAYER:
Melt 1 stick butter
Add 1/2 cup nuts and 1 cup flour!.
Press into bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan!. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees!.
MIDDLE LAYER:
Blend together 1 8oz!. package cream cheese and 1 cup sugar!. Fold in 1/2 small tub Cool Whip!. Mix well!.
TOP LAYER:
Mix together until mixture begins to thicken:
1 large package vanilla instant pudding & 1 large package instant chocolate pudding with 3 cups milk!.
Spread on middle layer and chill to set!. Spread remaining cool whip on top & garnish with nuts & grated chocolate if desired!.
DIRT PUDDING
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound bag of Oreo’s
1 large box of instant vanilla pudding
1 small container of Cool Whip
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
1!.) Crush 3/4 bag of Oreo’s and spread in 9 x 13 baking dish!.
2!.) Make pudding as directed on package!.
3!.) Add Cool Whip & sugar, spread over crushed Oreo’s!.
4!.) Crush remaining Oreo’s and sprinkle on top of pudding mixture!. Refrigerate!.
Banana Pudding
I usually double the recipe!.!.!.!.never any left-overs!.
Ingredients:
Bananas
Use instant Banana pudding or vanilla pudding fix by directions on box!.
Cool Whip!.!.!.add to pudding mix thoroughly!.
Vanilla wafers
Toasted coconut!.
Line serving dish with a layer of vanilla wafers (a row up the sides of dish, also!.)
Add a layer of sliced of bananas
Gently cover with a layer of 1/2 pudding mixture!.
Make a second layer of wafers, bananas & pudding!.
Top with some toasted coconut and/or crushed vanilla wafers!.
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
(Can be used for Strawberry shortcakes, yum)
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!.
Found following recipe…!.not tried it yet!.
Passed it on to a lady who did!.
Family enjoyed, no complaints!.
Made in a large pan…not individual servings!.
SARA LEE TIRAMISU (E-Z)
Tiramisu –
Ingredients:
1 Sara lee pound cake (10 3/4oz!.)
16 oz Non-dairy whipped topping;
1/4 c Strong-brewed coffee
1/2 c Sweetened cocoa powder
Instructions:
Cut pound cake vertically into 10 equal-size slices!.
Drizzle coffee over each slice; set aside!.
In a large bowl, combine whipped topping and 1/4 cup cocoa, mixing until blended!.
Place 5 cake slices on a flat surface!.
Evenly spread a thick layer of whipped topping mixture over each slice!.
Top each with a second cake slice, sandwich-style!.
Transfer to individual dessert plates!.
Spread each cake "sandwich" with whipped topping mixture!.
Cut "sandwiches" diagonally in half!.
Sprinkle with remaining cocoa; serve immediately!.
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 cake!. Refrigerate overnight before serving!.!.
Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches
2 whole graham crackers
Cool Whip
Spread a thin layer of Cool Whip on 1 whole cracker…!.top with remaining cracker…!.freeze!.
Can't get any simpler that that!!
You'll want to make several at a time!.!.!.!.!.can't eat just one!
HINT: Melt some chocolate and drizzle over top before freezing!.
CAKE MIX COOKIES
(I make these at Christmastime for gift giving)
White Cake Mix
2 Tablespoons water
2 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients, except powdered sugar!.
Drop batter (about a teaspoon per cookie) into a bowl of powdered sugar!.
Roll in sugar until it is an approximate shape of a ball!.
Place ion a lightly greased cookie sheet!.
Bake at 350 degrees about 18 minutes, until lightly browned!.
Cool on wire racks!. Makes about 4 dozen cookies!.
(Use any flavoring or cake mix you desire!.)
Kreamy Kool-Aid Pie
1-(6 g) package un sweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix
1-(14 oz!.)can sweetened condensed milk
1-(8 oz)container Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed!.
1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)
Cool Whip for top (optional)
1!. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly!.
2!. Fold in Cool Whip!.
4!. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top!.
5!. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours!.
I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)…!.Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look!.)
ROBERT REDFORD DESSERT
INGREDIENTS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTTOM LAYER:
Melt 1 stick butter
Add 1/2 cup nuts and 1 cup flour!.
Press into bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13 baking pan!. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees!.
MIDDLE LAYER:
Blend together 1 8oz!. package cream cheese and 1 cup sugar!. Fold in 1/2 small tub Cool Whip!. Mix well!.
TOP LAYER:
Mix together until mixture begins to thicken:
1 large package vanilla instant pudding & 1 large package instant chocolate pudding with 3 cups milk!.
Spread on middle layer and chill to set!. Spread remaining cool whip on top & garnish with nuts & grated chocolate if desired!.
DIRT PUDDING
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound bag of Oreo’s
1 large box of instant vanilla pudding
1 small container of Cool Whip
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
1!.) Crush 3/4 bag of Oreo’s and spread in 9 x 13 baking dish!.
2!.) Make pudding as directed on package!.
3!.) Add Cool Whip & sugar, spread over crushed Oreo’s!.
4!.) Crush remaining Oreo’s and sprinkle on top of pudding mixture!. Refrigerate!.
Banana Pudding
I usually double the recipe!.!.!.!.never any left-overs!.
Ingredients:
Bananas
Use instant Banana pudding or vanilla pudding fix by directions on box!.
Cool Whip!.!.!.add to pudding mix thoroughly!.
Vanilla wafers
Toasted coconut!.
Line serving dish with a layer of vanilla wafers (a row up the sides of dish, also!.)
Add a layer of sliced of bananas
Gently cover with a layer of 1/2 pudding mixture!.
Make a second layer of wafers, bananas & pudding!.
Top with some toasted coconut and/or crushed vanilla wafers!.
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
How about a cake made with Coca-cola!?
I promise, it is amazing!. The secret to this moist scrumptious cake, marshmallows are in the batter! It is sooo good!.
CAKE:
2 cups cake flour
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk + 1 tbs lemon
juice, for sour milk
1 cup cola
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Preheat oven to 350 degrees!. Grease a 13 x 9
inch metal baking pan, dust with flour!.
Measure all ingredients in large mixing bowl,
except cola & marshmallows!. Using electric mixer,
beat on low speed until well blended!. Turn mixer to
medium for 1 minutes!.
Add cola, blend on low speed 1 minutes!. Stir in
marshmallows and spread batter in pan,
distributing marshmallow event!. Bake 40-45 minutes!.
Cool completely and frost with cola Icing!.
COLA ICING
1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
3 tablspoons cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Combine all ingredients, expect nuts!. With electric
mixer, beat on low speed until smooth and creamy!.
Add pecans and spread on cake!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I promise, it is amazing!. The secret to this moist scrumptious cake, marshmallows are in the batter! It is sooo good!.
CAKE:
2 cups cake flour
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk + 1 tbs lemon
juice, for sour milk
1 cup cola
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Preheat oven to 350 degrees!. Grease a 13 x 9
inch metal baking pan, dust with flour!.
Measure all ingredients in large mixing bowl,
except cola & marshmallows!. Using electric mixer,
beat on low speed until well blended!. Turn mixer to
medium for 1 minutes!.
Add cola, blend on low speed 1 minutes!. Stir in
marshmallows and spread batter in pan,
distributing marshmallow event!. Bake 40-45 minutes!.
Cool completely and frost with cola Icing!.
COLA ICING
1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
3 tablspoons cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Combine all ingredients, expect nuts!. With electric
mixer, beat on low speed until smooth and creamy!.
Add pecans and spread on cake!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I do not know your cooking talents, but how about a Red Velvet cake or German Chocolate Cake both cakes seem to always be men favorites!.Www@FoodAQ@Com