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Black Forest Cake
By elyse
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup kirschwasser
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon strong brewed coffee
- 2 (14 ounce) cans pitted Bing cherries, drained
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon kirschwasser
- 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
Mini Cheesecakes
By elyse
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
- 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
- Filling:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies
By elyse
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting
By elyse
In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Frosting
By elyse
Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thic
By elyse
Cream shortening until fluffy
- 2 cups shortening
- 8 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
- 6 fluid ounces heavy cream
Christmas Cookies
By elyse
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Gingerbread Men
By elyse
In a medium bowl, cream together the dry butterscotch pudding mix, butter, and brown sugar until smooth
- 1 (3.5 ounce) package cook and serve butterscotch pudding mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Marshmallow Fondant
By elyse
Place the butter in a shallow bowl, and set aside
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, divided
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
By elyse
In 1-quart saucepan combine chocolate chips and shortening
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs