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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 LICKITY-SPLIT FRUITY LAYERED JELLO DESSERT

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My lickity-split and delicious fruity jello layered dessert now has a much-less chilling time to under 30 minutes. This process used to take 2 hours for the 1st layer, then overnight for the second in the refrigerator...Whew. This newly created quicker method I've just devised has truly made my day!   Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 15 Mins. Chilling: 25 Mins. INGREDIENTS 2 (small 3 oz pkgs) strawberry jello 1 cup boiling water 1 (16 oz pkg) frozen whole strawberries, thawed, drained (reserve juice) then cut into quarters 1 (8 oz can) pineapple tidbits-or crushed, drained (reserve juice) 3 slightly ripe bananas, quartered lengthwise and diced 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped, (optional) 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (more or less to your desired sweetness) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract METHOD In a medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and pecans. Add 1/2 cup of reserved strawberry-pineapple juice. Mix to combine. Pour half ...

SANDRA'S NO-BAKE CHERRY YUM YUM

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Truly, truly a ''yummmm...yummm" dessert in both this cherry version ~  or the alternate blueberry option! Servings: (12) Prep Time: 15 mins Refrigerate to set: Minimum of 4 hrs or overnight INGREDIENTS Crumb mixture: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar Creamy mixture: 1 (8 oz. pkg.) regular cream cheese, room temperature (not whipped) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 (16 oz. container) whipped topping, thawed (or 2, 8 oz. containers) Filling: 1 (32 oz. can ) prepared cherry pie filling (or 2, 16 oz. cans) - Blueberry is an option too! Garnish: 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted over top METHOD Using a fork, combine crumb mixture ingredients in a medium bowl. Press half  of the crumb mixture in a glass 9x12x2" rectangle baking dish, set remaining aside. In large bowl, add all creamy ingredients in 3 increments; switch to using a wooden spoon to fold in each add...

SANDRA'S LAYERED FRUITY OATMEAL BARS

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Luscious fruity goodness in every bite! If you're at all like me, you won't be able to stop with only one bar... Servings: (24 bars) Prep Time: 15 Mins. Cooking Time: 28 to 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS: Dough: � cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature � cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom � teaspoon ground ginger � teaspoon fine-grain salt 3 cups old-fashioned oats (for more crunchier bars), --Or, quick cooking oats (for chewier bars) 1 cup raisins Filling: 1-1/4 cup jarred meatless mincemeat with apples and raisins (I use Nonesuch, not the 'dry' pkg'd type) PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a glass 9�x11� baking dish; set aside. In large stand mixer bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. In medium bowl, sift through a sieve the flour, baki...

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...