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SANDRA'S LAYERED CARROT CAKE with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING from SCRATCH

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An updated classic cake from scratch that's super delicious and fun to take to any potluck, picnic, or party... Servings: (12) Prep: 30 Mins. Bake: 30-35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Wet: 3 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Sift dry: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Cake additions: 1 (8-oz. can) crushed pineapple, undrained (retain juice) 2 cups grated carrots Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 (8-oz. pkg) cream cheese, softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons milk (to achieve desired consistency) Topping: 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1 tablespoon granulated sugar METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using baking spray, spray two 9" round cake pans; set...

SANDRA'S OLD-FASHIONED CHERRY PIE

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One fabulous dessert that's not too difficult to prepare and is so very, very satisfying! Serves: (6 to 8) Prep: Bake: 45 Mins. INGREDIENTS Pie: 1-1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 (14.5 oz. cans) pitted red tart cherries, drained, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pkg refrigerated pie crusts (Pillsbury: 2 will be enclosed) Crust topping: 2 teaspoons milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar + 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon METHOD Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Set a 9" glass pie plate aside. Lightly dust working surface with flour, gently unroll pastry, and use a rolling pin to slightly enlarge, just enough so pastry is a bit larger than pie plate. Repeat for top pastry crust. In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour. Stir in cherries; fold to incorporate, and spoon into pastry-lined pie plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over cherries. Cover with top pastry. Brush with a pastry brush the inside of crust (not edges) with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. C...

SANDRA'S LAYERED FRUIT-LADEN LEMON JELLO DESSERT

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Top layer: Lemon jello, pineapple, pears Middle Layer: Sweet creamy mixture Bottom Layer: Lemon jello, pineapple, peaches Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 15 Mins. Refrigerate: 1st time-1-1/2 hrs; 2nd time-4 hrs. INGREDIENTS: 2-Layer Jello-Fruit Mixture: 2 (3 oz. boxes) fat-free lemon jello, divided 2 cups boiling water, divided 1 15 oz. can peaches in light syrup, drained (reserve juice) 1 15 oz. can pears in light syrup, drained (reserve juice) 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice) --[Note: Overall, you'll only be using 1 cup of reserved fruit juice) Middle Creamy Layer Mixture: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons agave (or 1 tablespoon honey) METHOD: In a medium, round, glass bowl, add one pkg. lemon jello; stir in 1 cup of boiling water to dissolve. In a small, round, glass bowl, the second pkg. lemon jello; stir in 1 cup of boiling water to dissolve. Separately drain the 3 cans of fruit through a sieve a medium bowl to drain; setting 3 different dra...

SANDRA�S EASY PUMPKIN LOG ROLL with a CREAMY MAPLE FILLING

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A phenomenal dessert that freezes well, so the pumpkin log roll  can be made ahead of time and sliced while frozen into pieces  for a stunning  presentation.. . Servings: (10 to 12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 12-15 Mins. INGREDIENTS Roll: Wet Mixture: 3 large eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup pure pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dry Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt Filling: 1 (8 oz. tub), cold, whipped cream cheese 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar, sifted 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon mapleine --Additional confectioners� sugar (for decoration) METHOD Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 15�x10� jelly-roll pan; line with parchment paper, then spray top of paper as well. Set aside a clean tea towel ...

Chocolate orange truffle cake Served with vanilla ice cream and orange coulis

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Wondering what to post next I searched my repertoire vigorously and with the hottest day so far in the U.K I found this great recipe that I once used In the Officers mess for 4/7 Dragoon guards during a very hot summer. For a non pacific dinner when I say that every dinner was a special occasion, dinner was at 7pm every night and the officers had to wear their best uniform i.e No 1's which included chain mail and spurs and once dinner commenced they were unable to leave the table or they would be fined 1 bottle of Champagne at quite a hefty price but to be honest money was no object to these guys they were all born with silver spoons in their mouths. That,s enough of that this is a wonderfully light summery dish and refreshing so here it is.   Ingredients Chocolate orange truffle cake 200g 70% dark chocolate 250g unsalted butter, softened 350g light brown sugar 5 free range medium eggs, lightly beaten 140g plain flour, sieved 5ml vanilla extract 5ml Cointreau (optional) Zest of...