MOUNDS CAKE
1 box Swiss chocolate cake mix
–ICING A:–
1 c. sugar
1 c. Pet milk
24 lg. marshmallows
14 oz. pkg. coconut
–ICING B:–
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. Pet milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 heaping tbsp. cocoa
1 stick butter
Mix cake mix as box directs and bake in oblong pan. When cool, spread on Icing A, then Icing B. ICING A: Cook sugar, milk and marshmallows together until marshmallows are melted. Stir in coconut and spread on cake. ICING B: Bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter to a boil and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Beat until thick and creamy. Spread over first icing.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
1 fudge cake mix
1 can (20 oz.) cherry pie filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs
–FROSTING:–
1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. margarine
1/3 c. milk
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Combine cake mix, pie filling, extract and eggs. Beat by hand until well mixed. Pour into greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. FROSTING: Boil sugar, margarine and milk, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Pour over while cake is still warm.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE 1
1 pkg. yellow cake mix with pudding
1 sm. pkg. chocolate instant pudding
mix
4 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. oil
1/3 c. water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate
chips
Confectioners’ sugar
In large bowl, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and confectioners’ sugar. Beat well for 4 to 5 minutes. Add chocolate chips and pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
LEMON CAKE
–GLAZE:–
1/4 c. margarine, melted
1/2 c. lemon juice
2 c. powdered sugar
Heat until sugar is dissolved. Prepare before cake is out of oven. Prepare day before serving, 1 yellow or lemon cake mix as directed. Bake in 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan about 30 to 35 minutes. When cake is done, with fork - punch holes 3/4 of way through. Pour glaze over while both are hot.
PLUM GOOD CAKE
1 c. cooking oil
2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 oz. red cake coloring
2 sm. jars Gerbers plums with tapioca
(baby food)
2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
Place all ingredients except nuts in mixing bowl and mix 5 minutes. Fold in nuts and bake in bundt or tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees. 1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
This is a pretty cake to serve at Christmas. The recipe comes form Deaconess’ publication SCOPE.
FRESH ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE
2 1/4 c. sifted Swansdown cake flour
(spoon in lightly)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. double-action baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Measure these and sift together into mixing bowl. Make a “well” and add in order: 1/2 c. salad oil (Mazola or Wesson)
5 unbeaten egg yolks
Grated rind of 2 oranges (about 2
tbsp.)
Juice of 2 oranges plus water to make
3/4 c.
Beat with spoon until SMOOTH. Measure into large mixing bowl: 1 c. egg whites (7 to 
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Whip until whites form VERY STIFF peaks. Much stiffer than for angel food. Pour egg yolk mixture gradually over whipped egg whites - GENTLY folding with rubber scraper JUST until blended. DO NOT STIR! Pour at once into ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 65 minutes. Immediately turn pan upside down, placing tube part over neck of bottle. Let hang until cold. Loosen sides and tube with spatula. Turn out on plate. –ICING:–
1 1/2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
2 1/4 c. sifted confectioners’ sugar
Grated rind of 2 oranges (1 1/2 tbsp.)
Cream the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add gradually sugar and beat well. Stir in orange rind. If too thick, add a few drops orange juice. Ice sides and top of cake. Serves 16.
TEXAS CAKE
1/2 c. sour cream
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 sticks oleo
1 c. water
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
Cream together sour cream, sugar and eggs. Bring to boil oleo, water and cocoa; add this to creamed mixture. Sift together the flour, salt and soda. Add to batter. Grease shallow jelly roll sheet (with sides). Pour batter into sheet and bake 25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Ice while still warm. –ICING:–
1 stick oleo
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 box confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
Bring oleo, milk and cocoa to boil. Add this hot mixture to sugar, vanilla and nuts. Spread on warm cake. Serve with a light meal, as this cake is rich! It may be prepared a week ahead; keeps 1 week if well covered.
PUMPKIN CAKE
2 c. pumpkin
3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
Blend together in 1 bowl the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs. In another bowl, sift and mix together the remaining ingredients. Mix the 2 bowls together until well blended. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes in wax paper-lined 8 or 9 inch pans (unless using Teflon) or 2 loaf pans. Dust with powdered sugar.
PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE
1 yellow cake mix
1 lg. can pineapple, crushed
1 lg. pkg. vanilla pudding, instant
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
Mix and bake cake mix as directed. Pour into large baking pan. Pour pineapple (juice also) over cake. Prepare vanilla pudding according to directions. Pour over the layer of pineapple. Spread Cool Whip over top and garnish as desired.
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
1 1/2 sticks margarine
2 c. light brown sugar, packed
Pineapple & juice
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Use 9 or 10 inch iron skillet or round pan. Melt margarine over low heat in skillet. Remove from heat, add brown sugar. Mix together 8 slices of pineapple or 2 cups crushed pineapple (drained). Pour evenly over margarine and sugar. Separate eggs in large bowl. Beat yolks until light and smooth. Add sugar with 1/2 cup pineapple juice and vanilla. Beat until sugar is well dissolved. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff then fold into the above mixture. Pour onto the margarine, sugar and pineapple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, put plate over skillet or pan and dump upside down.
MOIST PINEAPPLE NUT CAKE
2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 can crushed pineapple (No. 2 size)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. soda
1 c. chopped nuts
1 can coconut
1 sm. can evaporated milk
Mix flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, eggs and soda. Add pineapple and nuts. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan and bake 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix remaining sugar, coconut, butter and evaporated milk in saucepan and boil 3 minutes. Pour over warm cake.
SWEDISH NUT CAKE
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
–TOPPING:–
1 stick butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix well. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. TOPPING: Cream butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, stir in nuts and vanilla. Will keep in refrigerator for several days or freezes well.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
1 pkg. white cake mix
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding (3 1/2
oz.)
1 1/3 c. water
4 eggs
1/2 c. oil
Beat on low speed of electric mixer for 4 minutes. Add: 1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. coconut
Pour into 3 greased and floured 8 inch layer pans or a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. –FROST WITH THE FOLLOWING:–
4 tbsp. margarine, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. canned milk (add a few drops
more if too thick)
3 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
2 c. coconut
This is enough frosting for 3 layers. If you have baked the cake in a 9 x 13 inch pan, 3/4 of the recipe will cover well.
UGLY DUCKLING PUDDING CAKE
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 pkg. lemon instant pudding (sm.
size)
1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail,
including syrup
1 c. angel flake coconut
4 eggs
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
Blend all ingredients except brown sugar and nuts. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix brown sugar and nuts and sprinkle over cake. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes or until tests done. (Do not underbake.) Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon on hot butter glaze. Serve warm or cold with whipped topping, if desired. –BUTTER GLAZE:–
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
Boil 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/3 cups angel flake coconut.
WATERGATE CAKE
1 pkg. white cake mix
3/4 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 c. 7-Up, Sprite or Club Soda
3 1/2 oz. pkg. pistachio pudding,
instant
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1/2 c. coconut
–TOPPING:–
8 oz. Cool Whip
3 1/2 oz. pistachio pudding
1/2 c. coconut
3/4 c. chopped nuts
Mix all cake ingredients. Pour into greased pan and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. NOTE: Recipe calls for 13 x 9 inch pan but I prefer bundt or angel food pan. Fold all topping ingredients together until mixed. Spread on cake and sprinkle with coconut and nuts.
BANANA SPLIT CAKE
–LAYER 1:–
2 c. crushed graham crackers
1 stick butter, melted
Press into 9 x 13 inch pan. –LAYER 2:–
2 c. confectioners’ sugar
2 sticks butter
2 eggs
Beat well, pour over crust. –LAYER 3:–
3 to 4 bananas, sliced & dipped in
lemon juice
–LAYER 4:–
1 (#2) can crushed pineapple, drained
–LAYER 5:–
2 (8 oz.) cartons Cool Whip
–LAYER 6:–
1 c. chopped pecans
–LAYER 7:–
1 c. sliced maraschino cherries
Chill well.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE 3
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. salad oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple,
undrained
2 c. pecans (or walnuts), divided
2 c. chopped bananas
Combine dry ingredients in large bowl; add eggs and salad oil, stirring until moistened. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup nuts and bananas. Spoon batter into 3 well-greased pans, well floured or use wax paper to line the pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until cake tests done. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing. Spread on frosting and sprinkle with nutmeats. –CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:–
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 c. margarine, softened
2 (16 oz.) pkgs. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
Beat until light and fluffy. Makes enough for 3 layer cake. Cool cake completely before putting frosting on.
TWINKIE CAKE 1
1 box Twinkies
3 to 4 bananas
1 lg. can crushed pineapple
1 pkg. vanilla pudding
1 (12 oz.) container of Cool Whip
Slice Twinkies lengthwise and line bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Slice bananas over Twinkies, followed by pineapple with juice. Prepare pudding as directed on package and layer over bananas and pineapple. Spread Cool Whip on top. Refrigerate and enjoy!
CHERRY DREAMS
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Make a small depression on top of each ball with fingertip. Press a small well-drained maraschino cherry (or 1/2 a large cherry) on each. 6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. sweetened, condensed milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cherry liquid
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (will be puffy). Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
MARY MYSTERIES
2 sticks butter
1 c. pecans, chopped fine
4 tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
Tart jelly
Pecan halves
Sifted powdered sugar
Soften butter. Mix all ingredients except 1/2 flour. Roll out about 1/8 inch thick. Cut with a small round cutter. Place a dab of tart jelly (black currant, muscadine or wild plum) on top of each cookie and top with a pecan half. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees until light brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet while hot. When slightly cool, dust with powdered sugar. Makes 75 to 100.
SAND TARTS 1
1 c. margarine
3 1/2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
Let margarine soften. Cream margarine and sugar together. Add vanilla. Add flour a little at a time to mix well. Then add pecans. Roll in palm of hands to size you want. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar until well coated. Roll 2 or 3 times.
SAND TARTS
1 c. butter
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans
Cream butter. Blend with sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Add flour and pecans. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Shape in balls or fingers. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in slow oven (300 to 325 degrees), about 25 minutes until delicately brown. Cool slightly, roll in powdered sugar. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
AUNT MARGARET’S ROB ROYS
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. nuts
1 c. raisins
2 c. flour (white-wheat)
3/4 tsp. soda
1/4 c. sour milk
Cream shortening, salt, spices and sugar. Add eggs, then nuts, oats and raisins. Sift flour and soda and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon onto cookie sheet then flatten with damp fingers. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
CHEESECAKE COOKIES
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and nuts; blend until mixture resembles crumbs. Set aside 1 cup mixture. Press remainder into 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool. Beat sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat well. Spread over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top, pressing down lightly with fingers. Bake for 25 minutes, cool, and cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
MINI CHEESECAKES
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room
temp.
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
24 vanilla wafers
1 (21 oz.) can pie filling - cherry,
lemon, pineapple, etc.
Beat cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until light and fluffy. Line muffin pans with paper liners and place 1 wafer in bottom of each one. Fill 1/2 to 2/3 full. *Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Chill and add topping. Makes 24. *Watch carefully - DO NOT overbake, they’ll puff up while baking and drop down a little while cooling.
CHERRY CREAM CHEESECAKE
1 graham cracker crust shell
1 lg. brick cream cheese
1 sm. container whipped cream
2 heaping tbsp. powdered sugar
1 can Comstock cherry pie filling
Blend together cream cheese, whipping cream and powdered sugar until smooth. Pour into graham cracker shell. Pour cherry filling on top. Chill and keep refrigerated.
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE
3 sq. Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 c. water
8 oz. Philadelphia light cream cheese
1/2 c. raspberry fruit spread (light
or low calorie)
3 1/4 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip light
topping, thawed
2 tbsp. water
Fresh raspberries
Microwave chocolate with water at high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or heat on range top on low, stirring constantly until almost melted; remove and stir until completely melted. (Mixture will be thick.) Beat chocolate, cream cheese and 1/4 cup fruit spread. Immediately stir in 2 1/2 cups whipped topping until smooth. Spread in 8 or 9 inch pie plate or springform pan. Freeze 3 to 4 hours. Remove from freezer; let stand 15 minutes. Briefly heat and stir remaining fruit spread and water until well blended. Garnish with fruit spread sauce, a dollop of whip cream and fresh raspberries. Store leftover cheesecake in freezer.
CHEESECAKE WITH BLACKBERRY TOPPING
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. cinnamon
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
4 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 pt. sour cream
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 jar blackberry jam
1/2 pkg. blackberries, thawed
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan. Whip cream cheese. Add eggs, one at a time whipping after each addition. Gradually add sugar and whip. Pour over crust. Bake 45 minutes. Whip sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Pour on top of baked cake and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove and chill for at least 6 hours. When ready to serve, heat jam and blackberries. Pour hot over the cake slices. Serves 8.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
–CRUST:–
3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. chopped pecans (opt.)
–FILLING:–
4 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. sugar or firmly packed brown
sugar
3 eggs
2 tbsp. flour
1 (30 oz.) can pumpkin pie mix
1/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 9 inch spring form pan or spray with non-stick spray. Combine crust ingredients and line sides and bottom of pan. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and pumpkin pie mix and blend well. Stir in nuts. Pour into crust-lined pan. Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes or until center feels firm when touched. Cool in pan on wire rack. Brush top with maple syrup. Cool completely. NOTE: To substitute canned pumpkin for pumpkin pie mix, use 1 (1 pound) can pumpkin, increase sugar to 1 1/2 cups, use 5 eggs instead of 3, 1/4 cup flour instead of 2 tablespoons and add 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
MOM’S CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM
1 lb. cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 lb. margarine
1 2/3 c. rolled graham crackers
2 tbsp. sugar
1 pt. sour cream
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling
Cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix well. Set aside. Melt margarine. Add graham crackers and sugar. Spread firmly in the bottom of a greased 8 x 10 inch Pyrex dish. Pour cream cheese mixture into crust and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool. Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla. When cake is cool, spread over top and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. When cool, top with cherry pie filling.