Recipes With Course: Cakes & Candy
Syrup Cake
Another classic recipe using cane syrup, this recipe was once used as a substitute for the groom’s cake. Little known fact: About one tablespoon of refined sugar is produced from each full grown sugar cane stalk. Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup syrup 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1/2 cup cooking ...
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Della’s Pecan Pralines III
I gave this recipe to my friend 30 years ago and she still makes these today. These are just wonderful for holiday eating or filling candy tins. Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar (1/2 dark, 1/2 light) Dash of salt 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp light Karo Syrup ...
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Millionaire Chocolate
Ingredients4 1/2 cups sugar 1 can Pet milk 1 stick butter 1 lb pecans 1 jar marshmallow crème 2 (6 oz) packages semi-sweet chocolateDirectionsStep 1In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, milk and butter. Boil slowly for 7 1/2 minutes then remove from heat. Step 2 Mix in pecans, marshmallow crème ...
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Sock-it-to-me Cake
Back in the 70’s this cake was one of the most popular cakes being baked. This is a moist melt in your mouth cake that has an amazing aroma that fills the house when it’s baking. Ingredients1 box butter cake mix 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup Crisco Oil 1/2 cup ...
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Grandma’s Frosted Molasses Cookies
Great treat for little people and big people alike. This cookie reminds me of the classic old fashioned Rock n Roll Planks. Enjoy with a cup of fresh roasted coffee during the holiday season. Ingredients1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup sour cream 1.5 tsp ...
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Forgotten Cookies
Ingredients2 egg whites Pinch salt 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 In a stand mixer, beat egg whites, tartar, and salt at high speed until stiff. Step 3 Gradually add ...
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Banana Pineapple Cake
Take those frozen bananas out of your freezer (the ones that were going to go bad) and use them in this mouth-watering treat. Ingredients3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1 (8 oz) crushed pineapple sugar-free 1 1/2 ...
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Grannie’s Pralines I
Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp butter 2 cups pecansDirectionsStep 1Combine sugar, brown sugar, salt, milk and corn syrup. Mix and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage. Step 2 Remove ...
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