Recipes With Course: Cakes & Candy
Jello Cake
J-E-L-L-O – Even the simplest Jell-O dessert is a joy. Here is one dessert that will take your taste buds one step further. Dale Begnaud in memory of his mother’s Cajun cooking. Ingredients1 box white or yellow cake mix 1 small box lemon or orange jello 2/3 cup water 2/3 ...
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Momma’s Fig Bars
July and August are prime time for peaches, figs and raspberries. A fresh fig tastes like a mix of a peach and a strawberry! Even though Fig Newton cookies are probably the only figs most people have tried, they simply do not compare to the fresh fig. Treat yourself next ...
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Ju Ju’s Creamy Pralines
Pralines – An easy, rich-tasting candy classic. Ingredients2 cups sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup Carnation evaporated milk 1 1/2 tbsp butter (Parkay) 2 cups pecan halvesDirectionsStep 1Combine sugar and baking soda in a 3 1/2 quart saucepan. Mix well and stir in evaporated milk. Editor note: For better ...
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Seven-Minute Frosting Meringue II
This frosting is wonderful for a homemade coconut cake. Just add coconut on top of the frosting when you put it on your cake. Remember this frosting should be prepared when the humidity is not too high. Ingredients2 egg whites, unbeaten 1 1/2 cup sugar dash of salt 5 tbsp ...
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Coconut Chews
Another fantastic dessert for the coconut lovers out there. Ingredients1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 whole egg 1 egg white 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup dark ...
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Fresh Apple Cake
Apple cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes around. Interesting fact: Apples float because at least 25% of their mass is air. Ingredients1 cup Wesson or Canola oil 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamon ...
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Opera Fudge
“The name Opera Fudge could infer that it is called such because 1) you taste it and yell for more or 2) you scream at yourself for not making more cause you ran out so fast. All kidding aside, Momma always made this fudge around Christmas and we love it!!!” ...
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Impossible Coconut Pie – Makes It’s Own Crust
Coconuts are enjoyed by many cultures around the world and are an extremely versatile ingredient. Although great in a savory dish, here is a well-received pie recipe. You may notice that there is no pie crust required. This pie makes it’s own crust! Ingredients4 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 2 ...
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