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I had no idea what to make today so I pulled out a stack of cookbooks, sat on the floor, and flipped through pages hoping to be inspired. The lucky recipe source turned out to be The Methodist Cookbook circa “unknown” from St. John’s Methodist in Richmond Texas. I liked this book from …
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This cake was inspired by a recipe on Barbara’s blog, Traveling Aprons. Barbara had posted a key lime pound cake recipe which she credited to a magazine called “Celebrate Spring”. That cake had very similar proportions to one of my favorites, but included lime zest and a good amount of lime juice as well. I [...]
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This is a basic red wine cake modified from a recipe I found while looking for Red Wine Cakes. Red Wine Chocolate Bundt Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour (9 oz) 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 scant teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder 8 oz unsalted [...]
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Happy Birthday, Karen! Thanks for all the recipes and comments you’ve shared. Since you like chocolate, I’ve made you a special cake. This recipe is based on one from a local bakery called Texas French Bread. They named the cake after their neighborhood, Hyde Park, which is located near the U.T. Campus. It’s a nice [...]
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Last night I was going through an old Southern Living Annual (2002) and this zucchini cake caught my eye. The only problem was, it was a giant Bundt cake and I just don’t need a full Bundt cake now. Below is a half batch loaf pan version which I modified slightly by adding a few [...]
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The original recipe is from Maida Heatter, but I got it from Katy G. who is pretty much the queen of pound cake recipes. Thanks Katy, Maida Heatter and Nabisco. And Nabisco, please keep making Halloween Oreos. Maida Heatter’s (Spooky) Oreo Bundt Cake 18 whole Oreo cookies (Halloween Colored) 2 3/4 cups (330g) all purpose [...]
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UPDATE: This was my post today, but if you are looking for good chocolate cakes, check the comment section. If you have on to add, feel free to paste it. think I’m a pretty competent baker, but when friends ask me to bake them a special cake, I get flustered. What’s their favorite? What recipe [...]
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