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  • Kintsugi
  • June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

How to Release a Stuck Cake from a Pan

By Kelly Vaughan May 04, 2021 In order to prevent a cake from sticking to a pan, start by properly and thoroughly greasing the cake pan. “Grease and line your pans—this is your insura

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  • Prof Patty
  • June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Whipping Cream Cake: The Vintage Dessert the Internet Can’t Stop Baking

Meghan Overdeep June 7, 2021 The original Whipping Cream Cake recipe is as follows: 1 cup butter 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1 carton (1/2 pint) whipping cream 2 tsp vanilla Leave butter to so

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  • Prof Patty
  • February 13, 2021

Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes

This is one of my favorite desserts from back in the day when Helen Corbitt was in charge of the restaurants at Neiman-Marcus. This is an updated version of that most delicious and iconic dessert.

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  • Prof Patty
  • January 25, 2021

To Die For Carrot Cake

This To Die For Carrot Cake receives rave reviews for its unbelievable moistness and flavor! Truly the BEST CARROT CAKE you’ll ever try! So easy to make and as an added bonus, there’s

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  • Prof Patty
  • October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

My Favorite Carrot Cake

2 cups shredded carrots 8 oz crushed pineapple, drained 3/4 cup sweetened, shredded coconut 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup 

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  • Prof Patty
  • July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

Summer Peach Blueberry Cake

Make a yellow cake using a cake mix or a simple yellow cake recipe. Use vanilla and almond extract in equal amounts. Take 3 large peaches peeled and cut into small chunks or large dice and 3 large

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