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Dec 14 2007

Pineapple Upside Down Gingerbread

TOPPING:
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/3 cup Fancy Molasses
1/4 cup sugar
6 slices pineapple
6 maraschino cherries
CAKE BATTER:
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup Fancy Molasses
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. each ginger and cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup sour milk
Place butter in a 9″ square pan or casserole dish, melt, [...]

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Dec 14 2007

Coffee Ring

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup Fancy Molasses
1 cup cold, strong coffee
3 eggs, well-beaten
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. each, cinnamon, mace, salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
Mix in order given. Bake in coffee ring pan at 375°F for 45-50 minutes. Cover with coffee-flavoured icing.
Credit: www.newscanada.com

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Oct 22 2007

Ontario Peachy Keen Crostini

(NC)-Ontario peaches or nectarines join forces with a plethora of other fruity delights to create a delectable topping. With a warm rich base of toasted angel food cake, this dessert crostini is a winner all around.
16 slices angel food cake 16
2 cups Ontario peaches or nectarines, chopped 500 mL
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped [...]

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Oct 22 2007

Kids love this moist cake and pudding combo! Chocolate Pudding Chip Cupcakes

(NC)-You’ll get an ‘A’ when you include one of these delicious cupcakes in your child’s lunchbox. (And they’re easier to make than you think!)
1 1/2 cups Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 375 mL
1 cup packed light brown sugar 250 mL
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 125 mL
1 1/4 tsp baking soda 6 mL
Pinch salt Pinch
1 [...]

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Aug 31 2007

A Chocolate Cake Recipe for Every Taste and Need

For many people, when you ask them what their favorite cake flavor is, the answer is likely to be chocolate. In fact, some people love chocolate so much that they would probably worship at an altar to ensure a steady supply! So how do you decide which chocolate cake recipe you will bake for that [...]

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Aug 08 2007

Strawberry Shortcake—A Recipe For A Delicious And Healthy Dessert

Cakes, cookies, and pies are just a few of the many desserts that are both known and loved.  Many people can’t say no to a sweet treat, but others feel the need to refuse desserts that they consider to be high in calories and sugar.  This makes it hard to find a dessert recipe that [...]

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Jul 30 2007

Chocolate Torte

In Austria and other parts of Europe, a torte is simply a multi-layered cake. But far from just a difference of definition, a chocolate torte is a delightful alternative to a traditional American dish.
American cakes are light, sturdy and rise in the middle. A chocolate torte will be heavier and, after cooling off, actually sink [...]

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Jun 21 2007

Kick Off Summer with Recipes that Symbolize the Season

Planning to entertain this summer? If so, you’ll need some quick and easy recipes sure to wow the crowds? You can’t go wrong by incorporating fruits of the season into your recipes, and you’d better act fast if you want to enjoy one of the most coveted delicacies of the year.
California Bing cherries are plentiful [...]

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