Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon healthy dash of nutmeg or to taste 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs, room temperature 1.5 cups canola oil 2.5 cups finely grated carrots 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract (not the imitation) 1 cup well-drained canned crushed pineapple…
Read More Carrot Cake (I love this recipe)Split the figs and peaches in half vertically. Peel the peaches and remove the pit. Mix twice as much honey as olive oil, or even 3:1. You only need a little for each piece of fruit. Heat the honey and olive oil until it is thin but not boiling. You want it to be syrupy.…
Read More Grilled peaches and figs with mascarpone cheeseThis 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 no oil or butter! I know this cake will quickly become a family favorite! Prep Time10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins Servings: 16 slices Calories: 499kcal Author: Trish…
Read More To Die For Carrot CakePersonally, I like browned butter in place of plain butter or oil. I also prefer cream cheese or mascarpone cheese instead of sour cream, because the tang of sour cream does nothing for me in sweets. Here is my basic brownie recipe, not for a novice baker: 1 cup browned unsalted butter 1/4 cup softened cream cheese…
Read More My BrowniesRECIPE BY SUNSET This makes 4 servings (for me) or more for those less greedy. 1 1/2 pounds (3 or 4) tender-sweet apples, such as Cameo, Fuji, or Gala (Pink Lady, Jazz, Honeygold are also delish) 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1…
Read More Apple Cream TorteTo make this delicious, lemony treat, you need an 8-inch square cake pan, parchment paper to fit (and overlap), and a 350F preheated oven. You also need a sifter or a sieve, wax paper and a bowl or 2 bowls, a mixer or strong arms, toothpicks or a cake tester, and a rack to cool…
Read More Lemon Crunch Top CakeSalted Watermelon Ice Cream Ingredients 1 1/4 cups fresh or bottled watermelon juice (such as Tsamma) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 (13.66-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, well-shaken and stirred 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1…
Read More Watermelon Ice CreamTrying to Do Fewer “Bad ” Carbs So…after going to my doctor for a physical, and seeing that I am both an inch shorter than I’ve been my whole life (!!!!) and have gained 8 pounds over the past 7 weeks (sigh) I decided to do something about all this. I can’t make myself taller…
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