Valentine Cake Ideas
August 30, 2008
These Valentine Cake ideas are easy and quick. You can make the cake with the kids, or they can even make it for you – with some adult supervision of course. The resulting sweet treat is perfect for dessert on Valentine’s Day.
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INGREDIENTS:
* 1 package white cake mix
* 1 package strawberry gelatin
* 4 eggs
* ¾ cup vegetable oil
* ½ cup water
* 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
* Powdered sugar for dusting
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter two 8-inch square baking pans, then dust them with flour to prevent the cake from sticking. Pour the cake mix into a large bowl. Add the gelatin and stir to combine the two well. Add the eggs, oil and water and mix for a few minutes until all the ingredients are well combined. Fold in half of the strawberries.
Divide the batter evenly among the two baking pans. Put both pans on the middle oven rack and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown. Use a toothpick or skewer to make sure the cake is done in the middle.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. When they are cooled completely, top each cake with the remaining strawberry slices and dust with some powdered sugar.
You can also easily turn this into a layered cake by whipping up some whipped cream. Fold the strawberries in and layer this cream mixture between the two layers of cake. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, or drizzle some melted dark chocolate over the top.
Simple Pumpkin Pie Recipes
August 30, 2008
Making pumpkin pie doesn’t have to be complicated. Using this simple pumpkin pie recipe will have you making this holiday treat all year long. Don’t forget to make the yummy cream cheese topping as well.
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INGREDIENTS:
* 2 cups pureed pumpkin
* 2 eggs (beaten)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
* 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon nutmeg
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 cup butter (melted)
* 1 pie crust
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into pie crust. Bake in preheated oven at 350F for approximately 60 minutes or until set through.
Topping:
1 pkg cream cheese
1 cup whipped cream
½ cup powdered sugar
Blend all ingredients together and use to top pie.
Red White Blue Pie
August 30, 2008
This red white blue pie is great for 4th of July or any time of the year. Who wouldn’t love a pie that includes strawberries, blueberries and white chocolate.
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INGREDIENTS:
* 4 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate
* 8 large fresh strawberries halved lengthwise
* 1 reduced fat graham cracker pie crust
* 3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
* 1 8-ounce package reduced fat cream cheese cubed
* 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
* 3/4 cup fat free milk
* 1 3 1/2-ounce box instant vanilla pudding
* 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
* 1 cup reduced fat whipped topping
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate, stir until smooth. Dip the 8 halved strawberries halfway in the chocolate. Place cut side down on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Spread the remaining melted chocolate over the bottom and sides of crust. Arrange sliced strawberries in crust.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Gradually add milk, mix well. Beat in pudding mix on low speed for2 minutes or until thickened. Spread evenly over sliced strawberries.
3. Place blueberries in center of pie. Arrange dipped strawberries around the edge. Pipe or dollop whipped topping between the strawberries and blueberries.
Refrigerate until serving.
