Category Archives: Cake

March 1, 2012

Sock-It-To-Me-Cake

This recipe is a blast from the past!  It is the Duncan Hines Sock It to Me Cake.  What a name for a cake!  If you are into music or not you probably  know  this line from Aretha Franklin’s song … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2011

14 Layer Chocolate Cake for Valentine’s Day

Now that I have made this cake three times in two days I think that next time it could be a piece of cake!  This has been a frustrating experience for me to say the very least.  I was using The … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2011

Top 10 Posts for 2010

For the past two weeks I have not posted as often as I wanted to, but for a good reason.  The Athlete has been home for the last ten days and I just wanted to spend as much time with … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2010

German Chocolate Cake

This is one of my favorite cakes to make during the holidays.  It brings with it lots of memories.     My dad loved it.  Now I ’m not one of those sweet lovers, even though I do love to bake.  But, I … Continue reading →

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June 14, 2010

Mandarin Orange Cake

I will be the first to tell you that cake made from scratch is the best, but there are times that using a cake mix is a good thing.  This orange cake is perfect for the summer. It is cool, light, … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2010

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

  Who does not love a good old-fashioned pound cake?  I love its simplicity.  It doesn’t call for anything fancy.   Even after it has dried out a bit put in the oven for a few minutes and you have something special to … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2010

La Bete Noire or Flourless Chocolate Cake

   Dark chocolate is a downfall of mine.  I love it!  I had rather have a good salad than a bowl of ice cream, but when it comes to dark chocolate I cannot turn it down.   This recipe for this … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2010

SUGAR COMA!!!!!

Saturday I participated in one of a series of swanky soirees presented by The Broke Socialite.  It was so much fun!  I love doing this kind of thing.  I guess that is why I do what I do! As a Family and Consumer Science … Continue reading →

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December 23, 2009

Hummingbird Cake

  The first time I encountered this wonderful cake was on a romantic dinner with GI Joe!!!  He took me to Dailey’s for dinner before a show at the Fox.  The night was what can I say other than just plain … Continue reading →

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December 14, 2009

Chocolate Pound Cake

  This is the best Chocolate Pound Cake that you will ever make!!  The recipe came from the Goodness Gracious  Cookbook by The Junior League of Macon, GA.  given to me by my sister-in-law.  I have made this recipe maybe a million … Continue reading →

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