Colorful Butterfly Cake Recipe

A rich and colorful cake with chocolate frosting known as Butterfly Cake Recipe. It is specially created dessert will set to taste buds a flutter and give your next gathering a springtime lift. It is a colorful combination of yellow cake, cream-filled sponge cake and topped with a chocolate frosting. Assorted candies of your choice for wonderful decoration of this yummy treat.

Now take a look step by step directions to full list of ingredients below..

100% would make again

8 Servings

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix

1 individual cream-filled sponge cake

1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Red shoestring licorice

Assorted candies of your choice

Directions

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• Cut one cake in half widthwise. (Save the second cake for another use or make two butterflies.) Cut a notch from the center of each cut side to show definition between the upper and lower wings. Let cake stand for 2 hours.
• On a round platter, position cake halves (with notched edges facing out) on each side of sponge cake. With a knife, cut the corners of wings so they are rounded. Frost top and sides of butterfly with chocolate frosting.
• Cut licorice into two small pieces; push ends into top of sponge cake for antennae. Decorate with assorted candies. Yield: 8 servings.

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Easy Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe

Gourmet Black Forest Torte is a classical german cake also known as Schwarzwälder- kirschtorte. It contains several layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherry filling and sour cherries on top.It is one of the world’s great desserts, with the richness and complexity of its tart and sweet flavors and the pleasurable texture of tender cake with sumptuous cream.

This dessert couldn't be simpler—all you need is a boxed cake mix. pie filling, miniature marshmallows and whipped topping. This fuss-free torte is short-and-sweet ending to a meal.

80% would make again

12-16 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Ingredients

5 cups miniature marshmallows

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

• Sprinkle marshmallows in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over the marshmallows. Spoon pie filling over batter. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Double Chocolate Cupcakes, a healthy diabetic recipes are easy to make, and because simple ingredients are used, it's best to purchase premium cocoa powder and HERSHEY’®S Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.

Just dusting them with powdered sugar is enough to decorate these treats. Bake them in muffin cup liners. A dozen of these are a terrific holiday treat to bring to coworkers at the office. These moist cupcakes are chock-full of sweet flavor, but low in saturated fat.

93% would make again

This recipe is:

Healthy

14 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 egg white

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

1/3 cup water

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup HERSHEY®’S Cocoa

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup HERSHEY’®S Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and egg white, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the buttermilk, water, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to batter just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
• Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 14 cupcakes.

Nutritional Analysis: 

• One cupcake equals 139 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 221 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

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Almond Rice with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

I am sharing this Almond Rice with Raspberry Sauce Recipe to my family,relatives & friends closest to my heart. Almond Rice with Raspberry Sauce dessert is simple and easy to make. It wouldn't be Christmas in our family without this old-fashioned dessert.Cool and creamy, it looks beautiful drizzled with the tart raspberry sauce.

8-10 Servings
Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients
5 cups water, divided
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups milk
1 cup sugar


1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Fresh mint, optional

Directions

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of water, rice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in milk and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until milk is absorbed and rice is creamy. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and extract. Cool slightly; cover and chill.
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining water; add raspberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cover and chill.
• Just before serving, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into rice mixture. Spoon into individual serving dishes and top with raspberry sauce. Garnish with mint if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 each) equals 516 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 523 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

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Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake Recipe

I am sharing this recipe of Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake which is near and dear to my heart. Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake goes perfectly as Dessert & it completely made with brown sugar. Brown sugar makes this cake recipe moist, tender angel food delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting some snap. The cake’s lovely with a hot cup of coffee.Treat your family to this delicious Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake. They are going to simply adore it.

100% would make it again

16 Servings
Prep: 1 hour + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon salt



TOFFEE/TOPPING:
* 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
* 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
* 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift 1 cup brown sugar and flour together twice; set aside.
• Add the cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining brown sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
• Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
• For toffee, line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle pecans into prepared pan; set aside.
• In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring brown sugar and remaining butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Cook and stir with a clean spoon until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Immediately pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with chips; spread with a knife when melted. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until set.
• Frost cake with whipped topping. Finely chop half of the toffee; press onto cake. Serve with remaining toffee if desired. Store leftover toffee in an airtight container. Yield: 16 servings.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 slice (calculated without additional toffee) equals 349 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Gourmet Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

Everyone loves cupcakes and brownies and what could be more appealing than combining the two into a Brownie Cupcake. Gourmet Brownie Cupcakes are rich and chocolately and it is important not to over bake them.Of course, cupcakes need a frosting, and this creamy chocolate fudge frosting is perfect on a brownie.

90% would make again

4 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1 egg

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat egg and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans.
• Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until tops begin to crack. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 cupcake equals 297 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Box of Chocolates Cupcakes Recipe

Who wants a regular box of chocolates when you can have these decadent chocolate cupcakes? I made this yummy Box of Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe for you on this Christmas. I think this could be a great gift for a special someone at any time of the year.

55% would make again

24 Servings

Prep: 1 hour + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix

1-1/3 cups strong brewed coffee

3 eggs

1/2 cup canola oil

FILLING:

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

3 tablespoons sugar

4 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, divided

3 egg yolks, beaten

2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate

2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread

1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

1-1/2 cups whipped topping

GANACHE:

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided

2-1/2 teaspoons corn syrup, divided

Paste food coloring of your choice

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, coffee, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
• Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, in a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly stir the chocolate, sugar and 3 tablespoons coffee until smooth. Remove from the heat (mixture will be thick). Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°.
• Divide mixture among three small bowls. Into one bowl, stir orange juice concentrate. Stir hazelnut spread and cream into another; stir remaining coffee into the third bowl. Fold 1/2 cup of whipped topping into each. Chill for 10 minutes.
• Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a very small tip. Fill with one filling flavor. Push the tip through the bottoms of the paper liners to fill eight cupcakes. Repeat with remaining fillings and cupcakes.
• For ganache, place chocolates in separate small bowls. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour 1/2 cup cream over bittersweet chocolate; pour remaining cream over white chocolate. Whisk chocolate mixtures until smooth.
• Stir 2 teaspoons corn syrup into bittersweet ganache and 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup into white ganache. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until ganache thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Dip tops of cupcakes in bittersweet ganache. Tint white ganache as desired; pipe designs over tops. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: To fill the cupcake, insert the tip of the pastry bag into the cupcake, squeezing genty to fill, until the top of the cupcake expands slightly. See photo

To quickly frost the cupcakes, place ganache in a shallow glass bowl. Dip the top of each cupcake into the ganache, twist slightly and lift up. See photo

Editor's Note: Look for chocolate hazelnut spread in the peanut butter section.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 cupcake equals 285 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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America's Birthday Cake Recipe

My birthday is on December 10, so we decided to celebrate it along with America's birthday. I created this yummy cake as a way to serve a red, white and blue cake for both occasions. This is not an ordinary birthday cake. On the outside, it appears plain red and completely unassuming. But, the inside is extraordinary. At least, I hope it will be extraordinary! We top each piece with a heavy whipping cream with birthday candle and everyone blows out the candle to celebrate both birthdays.For now, here’s a little look with ingredients,directions to make & nutrition details of America’s birthday cake.

70% would make again

15 Servings

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

1-1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup red food coloring

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract

2-1/4 cups cake flour

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

SAUCE:

3/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup orange juice

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Dash salt

CREAM:

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
• Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
• For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Add the blueberries, nutmeg and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool.
• In a small bowl, whip cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peak forms. Serve cake with sauce and whipped cream. Yield: 15 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 piece with 2 tablespoons sauce and 3 tablespoons cream equals 378 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 287 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Gourmet Almond Cranberry Squash Bake Recipe

Celebrate this Christmas with enchanting Almond Cranberry Squash Bake, a healthy gourmet recipe. It is quick and easy to make. Mashed cooked butternut squash with top filling of whole-berry cranberry sauce makes it delicious treat for family and relatives. It is special dish for Autumn as squash and other gourds fill farmer’s markets in the fall & using the squash’s thick shell as an innovative serving bowl dresses up.

75% would make again

This Recipe is

Quick

8 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash

4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir cranberry sauce until softened; spoon over squash.
• Combine the almonds, brown sugar and remaining butter; sprinkle over cranberry sauce.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.

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Gourmet Cappuccino Cupcakes Recipe

I ever seen that many people love Cappuccino Coffee, so why would they love a cappuccino dessert. My family really enjoys when I make these cappuccino cupcakes for them. So, I thought I would share this delightful Gourmet Cappuccino Cupcakes recipe with you. If you like cappuccino, you'll love these. A dusting of cocoa powder deliciously tops off these pretty cupcakes. They're so scrumptious, no one ever guesses how easy they are to make.

80% would make it again

17 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup instant coffee granules

1/2 cup hot water

2 eggs

1/2 cup prune baby food

1/4 cup canola oil

2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract

1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Additional baking cocoa

Directions

• In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, baby food, oil, vanilla and coffee mixture. Gradually stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• Just before serving, frost cooled cupcakes with whipped topping and sprinkle with cocoa. Yield: 17 cupcakes.

Nutritional Analysis:

• One cupcake equals 190 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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Butterscotch Chocolate Cake Recipe

Butterscotch Chocolate Cake Recipe is delicious low fat gourmet dessert for kids to older. It's so easy & quick to prepare.People who are following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet love chocolate butterscotch cake. It is prepared by baking. The appealing nature of chocolate butterscotch cake is its light and airy texture . The chocolate butterscotch cake appeals to those who like sweet food. Depending on your level of expertise, cooking chocolate butterscotch cake could be easy. The chocolate butterscotch cake is mostly consumed as dessert for Birthday, Christmas & Valentine.

There was just something about this moist cake that was so appealing. Chocolate cake with butterscotch topping dizzled inside and topped with a light and fluffy butterscotch frosting and crushed candy bars.

100% would make again

12-16 Servings

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix

1 jar (17 ounces) butterscotch ice cream topping

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

3 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely crushed

Directions

• Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
• Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke 12 holes in warm cake. Pour butterscotch topping over cake; cool completely.
• Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with candy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Candied Orange Chocolate Cake Recipe

Candied Orange Chocolate Cake Recipe is a wonderful "jazzed-up" box cake. It's an easy way to make a rich cake for a special occasion without having to bake it from scratch. The chocolate and orange are a great flavor combination. Topping it off are sliced almonds.

100% would make it again

12 Servings

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix

1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix

3 eggs

1-1/4 cups milk

1/2 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon orange extract

1 cup chopped orange candy slices

ORANGE GLAZE:

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

• Sprinkle almonds into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in orange slices.
• Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a small saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle over cake. Yield: 12 servings.

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Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe

Are you looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe is the perfect and delightful treat to impress one.Gourmet Black Forest Torte Recipe is a moist chocolate cake filling with both a rich chocolate and a smooth cream.Black Forest Torte Recipe is a large cake and it's deliciously different from other treats. It is pleasing and eye-catching dessert to impress guests and family on this Christmas Festival.

100% would make again

12-16 Servings

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1-3/4 cups sugar

1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1-1/4 cups water

1 teaspoon Spice Islands®, All Natural, No Corn Syrup Added, Pure Vanilla Extract

3 eggs

CHOCOLATE FILLING:

2 bars (4 ounces each) German sweet chocolate, divided

3/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped pecans

CREAM FILLING:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon Spice Islands®, All Natural, No Corn Syrup Added, Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

• Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper, set aside. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth and cool. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Add the chocolate mixture, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Pour into the prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• For chocolate filling, melt 1-1/2 bars of German chocolate in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in butter and nuts. Watching closely, cool filling just until it reaches spreading consistency. For cream filling, beat cream in a chilled large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
• Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; cover with half of the chocolate filling. Top with a second cake layer; spread on half of the cream filling. Repeat layers. Grate remaining German chocolate; sprinkle on the top. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 slice) equals 452 calories, 34 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 292 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

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Gourmet Banana Split Shortcake Recipe

The Gourmet banana shortcake recipe appeals to those who like sweet food. It is mainly prepared by baking. It is a widely known american dessert. It is a food regarded suitable for people following the vegetarian diet.I use purchased pound or sponge cake instead of from-scratch biscuits. By varying the fruits, it's a treat for any season. Kids enjoy adding their choice of sandae toppings

This recipe is:

Quick

4 Servings

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

8 slices pound cake (1/2 inch thick) or 4 individual round sponge cakes

2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

4 scoops vanilla ice cream

1/4 cup chocolate sauce

Directions

• Place cake slices on four dessert plates. Top each with bananas and ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate sauce. Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Tips

• Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe.
• Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.

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Gourmet Apple German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Gourmet Apple German Chocolate Cake Recipe- A delectable dessert is perfect to bake when unexpected guests stop.A boxed cake mix and canned pie filling make the moist snack cake a cinch to put together while chocolate chips and nuts create the quick-and-easy topping.German cooking is famous for its complexity and extravagance in choosing the ingredients. Therefore such a rich dish as Gourmet Apple German Chocolate Cake might perfectly fit into German cuisine. In America there is a very popular cake called German Chocolate Cake. It is not German at all (Nicht Deutcher).

100% would make again

12-15 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix

3 eggs

3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• Place pie filling in a blender; cover and process until the apples are in 1/4-in. chunks. Pour into a bowl; add dry cake mix and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
• Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 piece) equals 265 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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15-Minute Marinated Gourmet Chicken Recipe

Gourmet Marinated Chicken Recipe is great chicken dish recipe to serve with salads.With a limited but tasty group of ingredients, the marinade for this excellent Marinated chicken recipe produces chicken that is ultra-tender and packed with flavor. Serve it with grilled asparagus and sweet potatoes for a complete comfort meal.

This recipe is:

Quick

4 Servings

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Directions

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for several hours.
• Drain and discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat, for 8-12 minutes, turning once, or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 4 servings.

Diabetic Exchanges: One serving equals 3 lean meat; also, 161 calories, 287 mg sodium, 73 mg cholesterol, 2 gm carbohydrate, 28 gm protein, 4 gm fat.

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