Posts Tagged ‘dessert’

• Chunky Apple Cake

  Date: 2009.10.24 | Category: Cake, Sweets | Response: 0

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  I have a confession to make, I do not like baked, apples. I think it’s the texture that turns me off. I do not care for apple pie, apple crisps, apple tarts, apple jams…nothing that has cooked apples. I like candy apples, I like the flavor of apples but I do not like cooked apples. My husband on the other hand does like cooked apples that’s why I made the cake to begin with. Now that I have made that clear I have to stay this cute little chunky apple cake might have changed my attitude apples. I found the recipe at Eat Better America and the reviews sounded promising so I thought I would give it a try. I did not change the recipe with was hard for me to do I normally change just able every recipe I come across. I’m glad I didn’t change a thing. This cute little chunky apple cake turned out better than I thought, considering I do like like baked apples. As it was baking the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar and apples filled the house, the smell was tantalizing, I could not wait until the 45 minutes was up! The recipe says to serve warm so that’s what I did, I let it cool for 10 minutes before I sliced into this mouth watering chunky apple cake. My first bite was delightful and I couldn’t wait for the next bite! You must try this cake it was so delicious, next I might eat it with a scoop of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream! Give it a try and let me know what you think.

  

  Chunk Apple Cake
  Eat Better America
  Ingredients
  1 cup of flour
  1/2 cup sugar
  1 tsp baking powder
  1/2 tsp salt
  1/2 tsp cinnamon
  1/4 cup canola oil
  1 tsp vanilla
  1 egg
  2 cups peeled and diced apples

  Directions
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  2. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until well blended. Stir in oil, vanilla and egg until flour mixture is moistened. Stir in apples. Batter will be very thick and chunky. Spread in pan.
  3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.
  High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 35 to 45 minutes.

  

• Five Minute Chocolate Cake….Yes it’s true!

  Date: 2009.01.26 | Category: Cake, Sweets | Response: 0

  I have seen this recipe all over the place for months. Several people have said they love it, some say they hate it, some say it good for a quick chocolate fix and some will never make it ago. Quick chocolate fix is what I wanted so I finally decided to give it a try. The recipe is really easy.  All you need is a mug, a microwave, yes I said microwave and a few ingredients that you probably have in your pantry.  This cake did cure my chocolate craving but it isn’t something I would make and serve as dessert for my friends and family.   It was ok….nothing really to talk about.  Give it a try and see if you like.  Happy microwaving…is that even a word??  Enjoy!

  
  

  Ingredients
  Half Assed Kitchen
  4 Tablespoons flour
  4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  2 Tablespoons cocoa
  1 Egg
  3 Tablespoons milk
  3 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (or 1.5 Tablespoons oil and 1.5 Tablespoons applesauce)
  Pinch salt
  Cooking spray
  1 Mug

  1. Coat inside of mug with cooking spray. Mix flour, sugar, salt and cocoa. Stir in egg. Pour in milk and oil and combine thoroughly.
  2. Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power. Let it sit for five or so minutes before spooning the cake onto a plate.