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American, baked goods, cake, dessert, vanilla

Apple Cupcakes

These are based on a Texas sheet cake recipe and turn out unbelievably moist and springy, ready for whatever frosting tickles your fancy. They have the added advantage of not needing the tiresome butter-creaming step. This recipe also makes a great sheet cake, but may need a couple more minutes. Makes 12+ cupcakes. Preheat oven […]

cake, chocolate, dessert

Chocolate Cake! Oh yeah!

Alex writes from Austin, “Mom, do you know any particularly good chocolate cake recipes?” What better time to post this beauty: Texas Sheet Cake. It is easy and quick and tastes just plain yummy. Ingredients:2 cups flour2 cups sugar1 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 cup butter (so far it sounds pretty good, right?)1/3 cup unsweetened […]

cake, chocolate, dessert, zucchini

Too Much Zucchini?

Forget about the dang pancakes already! This is something you have to taste – The recipe is taken, shamelessly and without editing, from the Joy of Gardening Cookbook with frosting from Grandma Gwen’s recipe box. It is so incredibly delicious and if I am doing my arithmetic right, it is about 75% zucchini. (Just don’t […]