Recipes With Course: Cakes & Candy
Divinity Candy
A rich wonderful tasting candy; really popular around fall and the Christmas holiday. Great for gifts. Ingredients3 egg whites 3 cups sugar 2/3 cup Karo syrup clear 1/2 cup water 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp saltDirectionsStep 1Combine sugar, salt, Karo syrup, ...
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Pineapple Topped Cake
This cake is so very simple to make…you’d think that it had taken all day to cook. Highly rated by Pop Pop – “Best cake he ever ate”. This would be a great cake to bake for a bingo or other fund-raiser. Ingredients1 box Pineapple Flavored Cake Mix 1 can ...
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Banana Pudding II
A classic childhood favorite. Ingredients2 cups sugar 6 tbsp cornstarch 4 cups milk 3 tbsp vanilla 2 tbsp vanilla 2 beaten egg yolks vanilla wafers sliced bananas banana flavor optionalDirectionsStep 1Combine all ingredients except the vanilla wafers and bananas. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens. The original recipe ...
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Pudding Filling for Sweet Dough Tarts or Pies
This can be used for pudding pies or basis tart filing. Ingredients1 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp butter 2 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg yolk beatenDirectionsStep 1Mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Combine the milk, vanilla and egg yolk. Combine the two in ...
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Veronica’s Pralines
Melt in your mouth good. – These pecan pralines are rich and buttery, sugary with a nice pecan crunch and very addicting. Ingredients2 cups sugar 1/2 cup white karo syrup 1/2 cup water 2 cups pecan halves 1/2 stick butter 1 tbsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, water and pecans. Stir ...
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Old Fashioned Classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
This is the classic chocolate cake every Cajun child had growing up. The chocolate frosting recipe is also included or you can use the German Chocolate recipe on our website to frost. Merveilleusement délicieux. Ingredients2 cups sugar 2 cups all purpose white flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt ...
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Almond Cookies
The classic almond cookie served in school cafeterias. Recipe adjusted for family portions. Ingredients2 cups shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp almond extract 4 cups flour 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 2 tsp baking powder Almonds for topping the cookieDirectionsStep 1Cream together the shortening and ...
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Lemon Pie Cookies
A classic schoolhouse cookie recipe. Ingredients1 pound butter 1/2 pound powdered sugar 1 1/4 pound flour 9 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup lemon juiceDirectionsStep 1Mix together butter, powdered sugar, and flour until crumbly. Pat dough down in a 18x26 pan. Prick holes in the dough with a fork. Step ...
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