Recipes With Course: Cakes & Candy
Fig cake I – Gateau de Figue
One of the best Cajun known classics. Sit with your friend(s) and family and enjoy fig cake and a fresh cup of steamy coffee, coffee milk or a cold glass of root beer.. Ces’t si bon! Ingredients2 cups flour (all purpose) 2 cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 3 ...
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Momma’s Pralines V
Another classic praline recipe for holiday gift giving or just to keep for yourself. Ingredients2 cups white sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 stick butter 1 cup milk 2 tbsp Karo white syrup 4 cups pecan halves 2 tsp vanilla extractDirectionsStep 1Combine all of the ingredients (except the vanilla) ...
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Quick Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 to 2 inch balls. Step 2 On a cookie sheet, press the balls down with a fork, creating a multi-lined 'X.' Bake 350 degrees 10 ...
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Autumn Surprise Cake
Ingredients2 apples, chopped and unpeeled 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup cooking oil 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup flaked coconutDirectionsStep 1In a medium bowl, mix the apples and sugar and let stand 15 minutes ...
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Cajun Cake
A Cajun pineapple cake topped with coconut pecan icing A cake born on the bayou.  This cake reminds me of a blonde German chocolate cake. Ingredients1 box Pineapple or Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix 3 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, juice and all Topping for ...
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Cherry Squares
Ingredients1 cup shortening 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie fillingDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Then add ...
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Dixie Peanut Brittle (With Cajun Flair)
Ingredients1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup Brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups raw shelled Virginia style peanuts, skins on 2 tbsp butter 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla Candy ThermometerDirectionsStep 1In a heavy saucepan (4 quarts or larger), heat sugar, ...
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Cajun Brownies
Cajun brownies are probably the easiest no fail brownie you can make. The topping added makes it a unique type of brownie. Ingredients1 box Yellow Cake Mix 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 8 ounces cream cheese 1 box 16 oz powdered sugar1 stick 8 tbsp butterDirectionsStep 1Put the yellow ...
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