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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 HOMEMADE PIZZAS from SCRATCH

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A fantastic recipe for two 14" pizzas you are able to prepare from beginning to end in 1-1/2 hours, although an hour of that time is kicking back while the dough proofs... Yield:2 (14-inch) pizzas Prep: 20 min Proof/Rest: 1st Proof = 1 Hr -- 2nd Rest = 10 Mins. Bake: 12-14 Mins. INGREDIENTS Crust (makes two 14" pizzas) : 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 envelope instant/rapid dry yeast = 2-1/4 tsps . (no need to pre-proof) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-1/2 cups water, 110 degrees 2 tablespoons olive oil --Plus spray to oil bowl and top of ball, plus rolling surface/board Toppings (divide each topping ingredient in 1/2 for each pizza) : 1 (14-oz. jar) prepared Classico Pizza Sauce, divided 4 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella, divided; plus more for sprinkling on top 1 (5-oz. pkg.) Applegate Naturals uncured pepperoni (3" rounds), cut into quarters, divided METHOD Combine the flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combi...

SANDRA'S 3-BANANA BUNDT CAKE from SCRATCH

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Unbelievable how quick and easy this flavor-packed cake is to prepare, yet so rewarding in under an hour... Servings: 10 to 12 Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 45 to 50 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar � cup dark brown sugar, slightly packed 3 large eggs 1-1/2 cups (3 medium) ripe bananas, mashed 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of table salt ICING: 1 (small 4 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, at room temperature 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted through a sieve 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 teaspoons water (approximate, to your desired consistency) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with Bakers Joy; set aside. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy...

SANDRA'S CHOCOLATE-LOVER FUDGY BROWNIES from scratch

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Fantastic warm! Feel free to take these Chocolate-Lover Fudgy Brownies over the top by serving them with French vanilla bean ice cream alongside... Servings: (12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake 30 to 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Brownies: 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso Pinch of cayenne 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Post-bake finishing: 1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips METHOD Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Spray a glass 8x8" square pan with Bakers Joy; set aside. In a heavy-bottom medium saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat , stirring until smooth. Remove pan from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add beaten eggs, instant espresso, ...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE ~ from scratch

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Newly created recipe thanks to my neighbor for providing me with fresh rhubarb and my sis Tina for the inspiration. This is guaranteed to be my best recipe to date of the most succulent, moist and flavorful homemade rhubarb cake, ever!  Servings: (9-12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 25 to 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1st Layer: Rhubarb Mixture: 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1/2" pieces; measure after chopping) 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) 1/2" cold unsalted butter cubed pieces 2nd Layer: Cake Batter: --Wet: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (not margarine), at room temperature 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups milk --Dry: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" glass baking dish; set aside. Spread the rhubarb evenly o...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE APPLE-BANANA-CRAN BARS with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Very moist and flavorful homemade bars, with a distinct hint of banana, apple and cinnamon, including the pop here and there of delicious craisins...  Yields (32 bars) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain kosher salt 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (1 medium banana) 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup craisins, roughly chopped --Cream cheese frosting (recipe below) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 10x15" baking sheet with parchment paper, and spray top; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, then stir in sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Finally, mix in the mashed banana, ap...