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Cakes, Desserts, Uncategorized

Carrot Cake

This carrot cake is so moist and chock full of fruity goodness, they’ll be coming back for seconds. You can substitute cranraisins for the regular raisins, use walnuts instead of the pecans and omit the coconut flakes if you prefer. The cream cheese frosting is a must as it compliments the cake in such a […]

Desserts, Sauces, Side Dishes

Butterscotch Sauce

Way back in 1971, when I was expecting my first child, I would walk to my sister-in-law Mary’s house to visit. She would twist my arm to join her in having a big bowl of french vanilla ice cream, smothered in her homemade old fashioned butterscotch sauce. Mary, having been raised on a farm, was […]

Cakes, Desserts

Buttermilk Pound Cake

Pound cake is one of my favorite kinds of dessert. In the summertime, when fresh berries are plentiful, I’ll pile a handful of berries on top of a slice of cake and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream. This is a large cake, so I usually freeze half of it to enjoy at […]

Desserts, Frosting/Icing

Butter Cream Frosting

Hands down, this is my very favorite frosting recipe. I can still picture my mother making this frosting. We would gather ’round waiting for her to hand us one of the beaters to lick. It’s light , buttery and not too sweet…the perfect frosting for a chiffon cake or a sheet cake. If your frosting […]