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Cherry Chocolate Dream Cake 🍒🍫
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour 🍚
- Granulated sugar 🏺
- Cocoa powder 🍫
- Baking powder 🎈
- Baking soda 📏
- Salt 🧂
- Eggs 🥚
- Whole milk 🥛
- Vegetable oil 🥗
- Vanilla extract 🍦
- Boiling water 💧
For the Cherry Filling:
- Fresh cherries or cherry preserves 🍒
- Sugar 🏺
- Lemon juice 🍋
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- Heavy cream 🥛
- Dark chocolate chips 🍫
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
4. Carefully stir in boiling water; the batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool.
7. For the filling, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
8. For the ganache, heat the cream until just boiling, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
9. Assemble the cake by placing the first layer on a plate, spread the cherry filling, and top with the second layer.
10. Pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Enjoy this delightful Cherry Chocolate Dream Cake! Don’t forget to tag us if you try it out!
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Soft Christmas Cookies Recipe 🎄🍪
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
Flour 2 1/2 cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Unsalted butter, softened 1 cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup
Large egg 1
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Almond extract 1/2 teaspoon
For the Decoration
Icing of your choice
Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Gently press each ball to flatten them slightly.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, ice the cookies with your choice of icing and sprinkle with colorful decorations.
Enjoy these delightful Soft Christmas Cookies! Don’t forget to tag us if you try them out!
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Ridiculously Easy Lemon Raspberry Scones
Pastry lovers
Let's cook together!
Yield: 8 scones
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
3. Add cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful not to crush them.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into an 8-inch circle.
8. Cut the circle into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. While the scones are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and serve.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans and Dried Cranberries
Serves: 4-6 people
Ingredients:
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the halved brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet in a single layer, cut side down.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the brussels sprouts are tender and caramelized.
5. While the brussels sprouts are roasting, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and honey.
7. Once the brussels sprouts are done, transfer them to a serving bowl.
8. Add the toasted pecans and dried cranberries to the brussels sprouts.
9. Drizzle the balsamic-honey mixture over the top and gently toss to combine.
10. Serve immediately while warm.
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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Dream Cookies
Let's cook together! Try these Chocolate Pecan Turtle Dream Cookies - a heavenly combination of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey caramel in a soft, chewy cookie. What will be your favorite part?
Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 24 pecan halves
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
9. Remove from oven and immediately press a pecan half into the center of each cookie.
10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
11. Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie.
12. Allow caramel to set before serving or storing in an airtight container.
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Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Let's cook together! Try this Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes - a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy, tangy feta with briny olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. The flavors meld beautifully as they bake, creating a warm and inviting appetizer. What will be your favorite part?
Serves: 4-6 people as an appetizer
Ingredients:
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 1/2 cup mixed olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Crusty bread or pita chips for serving
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small, oven-safe baking dish.
3. In a bowl, mix together the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
4. Spoon the olive and tomato mixture around and slightly over the feta cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden on top.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
8. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita chips for dipping.
#MediterraneanAppetizer #BakedFeta #EasyEntertaining
Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Let's cook together! Try this Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes - a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy, tangy feta with briny olives and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. The flavors meld beautifully as they bake, creating a warm and inviting appetizer. What will be your favorite part?
Serves: 4-6 people as an appetizer
Ingredients:
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 1/2 cup mixed olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Crusty bread or pita chips for serving
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small, oven-safe baking dish.
3. In a bowl, mix together the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
4. Spoon the olive and tomato mixture around and slightly over the feta cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden on top.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
8. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita chips for dipping.
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