Category Archives: Cake

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Best Dressed Cupcake is….

What a day Friday was!  I would pretty much call it organized chaos. I have never seen so much icing! We had loads of fun with this contest. The students really got into it. They did research on the internet, … Continue reading

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