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Ho Ho Cake

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Ho Ho Cake Makes approximately 14 servings Recipe Notes: This cake is very moist, so be careful when removing it from the cake pans.  You can substitute a variety of toppings for the toasted almonds—crushed candy cane, fresh berries, chocolate curls, etc. For the Devil’s Food Cake: (adapted from Bon Appetit, December 2008) 2 2/3 […]

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Little Bo Bakes Peanut Butter Cookies

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Little Bo Bakes Peanut Butter Cookies Makes 30 cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1 cup butter 1 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoon salt granulated sugar, for rolling the dough balls 30 […]

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Baklava Crescent Rolls

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Baklava Crescent Rolls Makes 8 crescent rolls For the nut filling: 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios 5 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough For the syrup: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 […]

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Apple Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cinnamon Frosting

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Apple Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cinnamon Frosting Recipe from Lora of Cake Duchess Makes 12 cupcakes For the Apple Cupcakes: 1 ½ cups shredded peeled apples 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon […]

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Caramel Popcorn

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Caramel Corn Makes 30 cups 30 cups of popped popcorn (about four 2.9-ounce bags of microwave popcorn) 1 pound light brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup light corn syrup 1 can (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Put the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. 2. In a large pot, […]

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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake Makes one 7 or 8-inch layered cake For Noriko’s sponge cake: 4 large eggs, white and yolks separated 4.2 ounces (120 grams, 9.5 tablespoons) granulated sugar, sifted once 3 tablespoons milk, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4.2 ounces (120 grams, 14 tablespoons) cake flour, sifted 3 times 1.2 ounces (22 […]

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Amaranth Squares

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Amaranth Squares Recipe from Patty of Baking is Hot and Pattycake.ca Makes 6 — 10 servings *1 1/2 c roasted peanuts 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt (only if your peanuts are unsalted) 5 Tbsp local liquid honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup puffed amaranth *I like using Spanish peanuts as they have their […]

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Gold Kiwi Cream—Finger lickin’ good (don’t say I didn’t warn you)!

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Gold Kiwi Cream Adapted from Bell’alimento’s Panna Cotta Makes approximately 4 1/2 cups 4 gold kiwi (approximately 1 pound) 1 packet (.25 ounces) powdered gelatin 3 tablespoons cold water 2 cups heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Cut the kiwi in half and scoop out the flesh with a […]

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Kiss & Hug Cookies

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Kiss & Hug Cookies Adapted from Hershey’s Kisses Peanut Butter Blossoms Makes about 4 dozen cookies 48 Hershey’s Kisses Chocolates (pieces of milk chocolate can be substituted) 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose […]

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Coconut Honey Rice Pudding

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Coconut Honey Rice Pudding Makes 4 servings 1 3/4 cups coconut milk 1 1/2 cups soy milk 1/2 cup Japanese rice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 pinch of sea salt 3 tablespoons clover honey, plus more for drizzling 1. Mix together the coconut milk, soy milk, rice, sugar, vanilla, and […]

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