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SANDRA'S HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE with COCONUT PECAN FROSTING

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You'll think you've died and gone to heaven! A super moist and decadent dessert that will keep you coming back for more... Prep: 30 Mins. Bake/Cook: 30 Mins. Yields: (1) 2-layer 9" cake INGREDIENTS Cake 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Hershey�s cocoa powder 2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (or instant coffee) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of table salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs Frosting 1 (14-oz. can) sweetened condensed milk (not un -sweetened condensed milk) 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes 2-1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (I like to pulse finer in a food processor) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped candied pecans (I do so, separately from the coconut, in a food processor) METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray (2) 9" ro...

SANDRA'S HEAVENLY SCALLOPED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

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One of my favorite and most prepared recipes I created when I was craving scalloped potatoes au gratin and loaded baked potatoes at the same time... Serves: (10 to 12) Prep: 25 Mins. Bake: 1 Hr. Stand: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS 4 slices of bacon, cut into strips and browned 8 cups yellow potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced to 1/8� --(I used 6 medium-large potatoes, and sliced them using a mandoline) 1 green onion, sliced (both white and green parts) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk � teaspoon granulated garlic � teaspoon kosher salt � teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese � cup sour cream 1 cup additional grated medium cheese, to sprinkle on top Paprika METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9�x13� casserole dish, and set aside. Brown bacon in a medium skillet, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, over low heat melt...