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The Most Popular Cake in America Cake

The Most Popular Cake in America Cake

4.1

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Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square cake pan.
  2. 2 Beat egg until light. Gradually add sugar, lard, milk and baking soda.
  3. 3 Sift together flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Add to batter and mix in. Add vanilla.
  4. 4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

By Jackie M

Sour Milk Spice Cake

Sour Milk Spice Cake

4.3

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Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Combine and sift sugar, flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk and oil. Mix until combined, then add nuts.
  3. 3 Pour into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

By Erma Germino

Grandma's Homemade Banana Bread

Grandma's Homemade Banana Bread

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, butter, bananas, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add in flour, milk, vanilla, baking soda, and salt; beat well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 60 minutes.

By Jeannie Meyer

Special Chocolate Cake II

Special Chocolate Cake II

3.2

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Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
  2. 2 In top of double boiler, over hot water, melt chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly. In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3 Stir together flour and salt, then add alternately with milk to butter mixture. Beat until well blended. Add chocolate and beat until blended. In a small cup, mix vinegar and baking soda. Stir until soda is dissolved. Add to batter and beat until blended.
  4. 4 Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 min or until wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.

By J Sizemore

Super Duper Zucchini Muffins

Super Duper Zucchini Muffins

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl; stir in baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; make a well in the center. Stir zucchini, eggs, sour milk, and vanilla extract into well to combine; fold in walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each ⅔ to ¾ full; sprinkle tops with brown sugar.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.

By Jessi

Hazel's Chocolate Cake

Hazel's Chocolate Cake

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa and hot water and set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Beat in the egg and stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour milk. Stir in the cocoa and water mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By Christine

Orange Drop Cookies III

Orange Drop Cookies III

2.8

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Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the milk, orange juice and orange zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges turn golden. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

By Kathylee

Fudgy Chocolate Drops

Fudgy Chocolate Drops

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
  2. 2 Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and melted chocolate. Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the sour milk. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  4. 4 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm to the touch. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

By Anita

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

3.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookies sheets. Place a raisin onto the center of each cookie.
  3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By B M Schumaker

Orange Drop Cookies I

Orange Drop Cookies I

4.6

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Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together 3 teaspoons baking powder and 3 1/4 cups flour.
  3. 3 Beat together brown sugar and shortening then add eggs, orange rind and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture, alternating the flour mixture and sour milk until all is blended. Drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheets.
  4. 4 Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool and frost cookies.
  5. 5 To Make Frosting: Mix together powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and enough orange juice mixed in to make it able to spread over cooled cookies.

By Kim Hannahs

Drop Nut Cookies

Drop Nut Cookies

4.7

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Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, salt, sour milk, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Drop cookies 3 inches apart on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 minutes. Chopped dates can be added for extra flavor.

By Carol

Blackberry Jam Cake II

Blackberry Jam Cake II

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a saucepan, combine white sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until smooth and thickened. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cooked mixture. Combine sour milk and baking soda. Beat in the flour alternately with the sour milk mixture. Stir in blackberry jam. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By BALLERINAGAL

Simple Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Simple Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

4.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
12 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) pans. In the top of a double boiler, heat unsweetened chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Blend in sour milk and melted unsweetened chocolate. Divide batter into prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Sprinkle cakes with orange liqueur.
  4. 4 Reserve 8 to 10 strawberries and slice the rest. Place one cake on a serving plate, top with half of the sliced strawberries and half of whipped topping. Cover with second layer, top with remaining strawberries and whipped topping. Garnish with whole strawberries. In the top of a double boiler, heat semisweet chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Drizzle over the strawberries.

By Madge

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 Make cake: In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. 3 In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add mashed bananas and sour milk and mix until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make frosting. Mix frosting and mashed banana together until well combined. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

By Carol Farrington

Aunt Sally Cookies

Aunt Sally Cookies

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make cookies: Cream together shortening and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in molasses and egg yolks until well combined. Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix into molasses mixture in batches, alternating with sour milk, beating briefly after each addition. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roll dough out to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rectangular shapes (I like to use a Spam can). Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. 5 Make frosting: Combine marshmallows, sugar, water, and vinegar in a large bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows melt. Carefully remove the bowl from heat, add egg whites, and beat with an electric mixer until shiny and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  6. 6 Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

By Kathy Nowell

Mexican Chocolate Cake

Mexican Chocolate Cake

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the margarine, oil, water, sour milk, eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By Valerie

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 18 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine flour, hot chocolate mix, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Beat sugar, butter, and olive oil together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time; stir in sour milk and vanilla extract. Beat in flour mixture just until incorporated; stir in zucchini and chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared cups.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in tins on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from cups.

By Veronica

Mom's Prize-Winning Raw Apple Cake

Mom's Prize-Winning Raw Apple Cake

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 To make the topping: Mix walnuts, both sugars, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  3. 3 To make the cake: Mix flour, both sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in sour milk, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, then fold in chopped apples.
  4. 4 Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle topping mixture evenly over top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

By Andrea