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Chocolate Miracle Cake

Chocolate Miracle Cake

Also, known as Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Mayonnaise sounds like a weird cake ingredient, but it just replaces the eggs and oil. Actually, the…

Jann from PA
Feb 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
9041 views
Substitute Buttermilk for Sweet Milk in Baked Goods

Substitute Buttermilk for Sweet Milk in Baked Goods

I love what buttermilk imparts to the texture and flavor of cakes and quick breads, so a pint of buttermilk is…

Salad Foodie
Mar 2015
Professional
2 votes
5022 views
Lemon Pastry Squares (a.k.a Lemon Brownies) - a new take on Lemon Bars!

Lemon Pastry Squares (a.k.a Lemon Brownies) - a new take on Lemon Bars!

This recipe has been circulating around the Internet as “Lemon Brownies”,…

Salad Foodie
May 2013
Professional
17 votes
32011 views
Blueberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Blueberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Many of you have probably made or at least heard of a “dump” cake before. It’s where you dump a box of cake…

Carolinaheartstrings
Sep 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
22003 views
Thrifty Pound Cake

Thrifty Pound Cake

My Mom says this is the best Pound Cake she has ever had. This recipe comes from my Italian neighbor Mrs.Salfi. She was a genius when it came to…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
2 votes
10276 views
Creole Rice Pudding

Creole Rice Pudding

NEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
7 votes
12238 views
Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick!

Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick!

I haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2011
Professional
3 votes
22431 views
The Best Key Lime Pie

The Best Key Lime Pie

This key lime pie is melt in your mouth creamy, sweet, and just the right amount of tart. It's taste tested approved!

Its a Food Fetish
Jan 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
14906 views
Easy Fruit Cobbler

Easy Fruit Cobbler

This is a super simple dessert that's great for a large or small gathering. I generally use nectarines or peaches and some sort of berries, but…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jul 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
26464 views
One Crust Apple Pie

One Crust Apple Pie

When you hear the saying "as American as apple pie," think of our yummy recipe, One Crust Apple Pie, it's sweet, tangy, and silky smooth in your…

Debra aka Reel Lady
Mar 2010
Advanced
1 vote
9072 views
Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Amos Miller
Jan 2011
Professional
2 votes
10151 views
Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake (Ina Garten)

Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake (Ina Garten)

This recipe comes from "The Barefoot Contessa". Ina Garten says that this recipe is inspired by a cranberry…

Foodiewife
Mar 2011
Advanced
2 votes
13172 views
Strawberry Danish Dessert

Strawberry Danish Dessert

Refreshing dessert that is tasty yet not to filling.

Kim Hoepker
Aug 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
16724 views
Banana Nut Cake with Black Walnut Frosting

Banana Nut Cake with Black Walnut Frosting

Can't believe my history of baking this cake but it's true! Nearly 50 years ago I begged a school cafeteria…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2011
Professional
1 vote
8145 views
Pumpkin Chess Pie with Easy Praline Sauce

Pumpkin Chess Pie with Easy Praline Sauce

Pie based on a "Southern Living" recipe. Praline sauce from My Recipes. See links for homemade pie crust…

myra byanka
Dec 2012
Professional
1 vote
5833 views