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I am married and a mother of 3. I started baking cakes about 10 years ago.I love seeing the look on a person's face when they see what I have created out of sugar.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Honey Bun Cake

Honey Bun Cake
This rich cake is a cross between a cinnamon roll and a honey bun.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need: 

  • Cake 
  • 1 pkg Plain Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 c Sour Cream
  • 3/4 c Vegetable Oil
  • 4 lg eggs
  • FILLING
  • 1/3 c Honey
  • 1/2 c light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 c chopped pecans (chop finely)
  • SUGAR GLAZE
  • 2 c Confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 c Milk
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • also cooking spray for pan
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13X9 inch pan and set aside.
  2. Mix the cake mix, sour cream, oil and eggs in a mixing bowl and blend for 1 minute with an electric mixer. Stop and scrape the sides and beat an additional 2 minutes on medium speed. The batter will be thick. Pour into the pan and smooth it out with a rubber spatula.
  3. Add the filling to the top of the batter. Drizzle the honey, sprinkle the brown sugar and pecans. With a butter knife, swirl the ingredients lightly in the batter, do not mix it in.
  4. Bake for 38 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Mix the ingredients for the glaze and spread over the cake while it is hot. Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes before cutting.

no chocolate brownies

Blondie Brownies
By: CAMELLIA JEFFERY 
"This quick and easy no-chocolate brownie recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake."

Original Recipe Yield 16 squares

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8x8 inch pan.
2.     Combine shortening and milk in large saucepan. Place over low heat until shortening melts. Remove from heat, add the brown sugar and egg. Stir until well blended.
3.     Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
4.     Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool and cut into 2x2 inch squares.