Dessert Recipes

When we think of cake flavors, chocolate and vanilla are the most common. But those of us who like to deviate from the norm may want to experiment a bit. That’s where red velvet cake comes in. Red velvet cake was believed to have originated during Victorian times. During that time, cakes were often referred […]

Casserole Bread Ingredients: 1 (¼ oz.) packet dry yeast¼ cup water, warmed to 115°F1 cup large curd cottage cheese, heated to lukewarm2 Tablespoons sugar1 Tablespoon onion flakes1 Tablespoon butter, softened to room temperature2 teaspoons dill seed½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking soda1 large egg2 to 2 ½ cups flourSoftened butter, for brushingCoarse sea salt, for sprinkling […]

PTA Bake Sale Coconut Cake Ingredients: 1 ¾ cup sifted cake flour2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon salt½ cup butter1 cup sugar plus 2 Tablespoons sugar2 eggs⅔ cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla⅔ cup coconutCoconut Frosting (recipe below) Directions: 1. Sift together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the butter. 2. Gradually add sugar; cream […]

Mama Shirley’s Bread and Roll Recipes Bread with dinner is a tradition in many households. Mama Shirley was an excellent bread maker, with breads for every meal. Buttermilk biscuits were used for both breakfast and dinner, while sweet breads like the Snowy Day Blueberry bread were treats after being out in the cold shoveling snow […]

Mama Shirley’s Dessert Recipes   Homemade desserts stand out as one of the things that always taste better than store-bought. Mama Shirley loved baking more than cooking, and had a treasure trove of dessert recipes she would use for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions…or quite often for no reason at all. These are the […]

Shoefly Pie Ingredients: For Streusel: ¼ cup sugar1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ginger¼ cup cold butter, cut into ½ inch dice Pastry for single crust pie, chilled (see recipe below) For Filling: ½ cup molasses½ teaspoon baking soda½ cup water, heated to just under a boil Makes 8 slices Directions: […]

Pennsylvania Dutch Whoopie Pies Pennsylvania Dutch Whoopie Pies are a hometown favorite, with chocolate being the original cake flavor. Our recipe for the chocolate cake confection filled with homemade vanilla cream filling tastes like they came fresh from the ovens at the Amish Farmer’s market! Ingredients: Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup shortening 2 cups white sugar […]

Milk Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients: For Cake: 2 ½ cups flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, softened to room temperature1 ½ cups sugar4 large eggs8 oz. milk chocolate, chopped and melted½ cup plus 1 Tablespoon chocolate syrup2 teaspoons rum1 cup buttermilk1 cup toasted pecans, chopped For Frosting: 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, siftedPinch of salt½ cup […]

Cheese Bread Ingredients: For dough: 1 cup milk2 eggs½ cup butter softened to room temperature1 ½ teaspoons salt¼ cup sugar6 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)4 cups flour4 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ½ inch dice (1 ½ cups or  a bit more)Melted butter for brushing For yeast sponge: 1 (¼ […]

Chocolate Butterscotch Pie Recipe Ingredients: ¾ cup brown sugar, packed⅓ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt2 ½ cup milk6 Tablespoons Hershey’s chocolate flavored syrup2 egg yolks, well beaten2 Tablespoons butter½ teaspoon vanilla1 (9 inch) baked pie shell Directions: 1. Thoroughly combine sugar, flour and salt. 2. Stir in milk, chocolate syrup and beaten egg yolks. Cook […]

Grandma Phillips’ Rolls Ingredients: For yeast sponge: 2 (¼ oz) packages quick rising yeast1 ½ cups water, warmed to 115°F1 Tablespoon sugar For dough: 5 cups flour3 Tablespoons sugar1 ½ teaspoons salt2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves (optional)½ cup solid shorteningMilk, for brushing Makes 2 dozen rolls, or 1 dozen rolls and 1 loaf […]

Creamy Smooth Coconut Pie Ingredients: Unbaked 9 inch pie shell¼ cup butter, softened to room temperature1 cup sugar1/3 cup buttermilk2 large eggs¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla½ package (3 ½ – 4 oz) shredded, sweetened coconut Makes 8 servings Directions: 1. Place the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. […]

Refrigerator Rolls Ingredients: For Yeast Sponge: 1 (¼ oz) Package dry yeast¼ cup water warmed to 115°F1 teaspoon sugar For Dough: ½ cup  butter, cut into 8 pieces1 cup boiling water1 ½ teaspoons salt¼ cup sugar2 eggs, beaten4 cups flour Melted butter, for brushing Makes 2 dozen small or 1 dozen large rolls Directions: 1. […]

Use these 10 easy tips to make sure your cheesecake comes out uncracked and perfectly baked. Keep this in mind as you make our easy cheesecake recipe. 1. The cream cheese should be at room temperature (and soft) before you begin mixing, or you’ll end up with lumps in your cheesecake. 2. Do not overbeat […]

Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe As soon as fall comes, it’s time to get ready for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin flavored crackers and even pumpkin ice cream are among the popular treats you can find at that time of year. One thing many look forward to when the fall season comes is Starbucks pumpkin […]

Yum Yum Cake Yum Yum cake is a retro sheet cake made with a few simple ingredients yet tastes completely homemade. This cake has been showing up at potlucks, church socials and backyard barbecues for decades, always with an empty plate at the end. Everyone loves Yum Yum cake!   Yum Yum Sheet Cake Ingredients: […]

Easy Death by Chocolate Sheet or Bundt Cake This deliciously decadent chocolate cake can easily be made as a sheet cake or a bundt cake. When making as a sheet cake be sure to follow the timing for the sheet cake or oblong cake to end up with a perfectly moist indulgent treat. Easy Sheet […]

Blueberry Monkey Bread Our blueberry monkey bread recipe is flavored with sweet blueberries, vanilla, cinnamon and a blueberry sauce. Kids love the sticky treat they can pull apart with their hands, and can help with the easy prep by rolling the dough balls. For another great version of this classic sweet, try our gooey cinnamon […]

7-Up Cake 7-Up Cake is a cake that was popular in the 1950s and 1960s, because it made it incredibly easy to make a delicious homemade cake. It has a refreshingly light lemon flavor with the texture of pound cake. You can substitute 2 Tablespoons lemon extract for more intense lemon flavor, but the natural […]

Blueberry Cake Recipe We’ve all heard of blueberry pie, but blueberry cake is not as well known. Yet, it is quite a delectable treat that can be eaten for breakfast or as a dessert. It is also perfect for serving at picnics and barbecues. When we look up blueberry cake, we see there is a […]

Hummingbird Cake Recipe This hummingbird cake recipe is an old fashioned favorite that gets passed around at potlucks and picnics and family gatherings. Shared for years, this cake recipe has stood the test of time. It’s deliciously different, filled with sweet fruit and spicy cinnamon. Hummingbird Cake Ingredients: 3 cups flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon salt1 […]

Blueberry Monkey Bread This monkey bread recipe is variation of the very popular and incredibly tasty cinnamon monkey bread. It features sweet blueberries and vanilla for flavor. Make this simple family favorite for breakfast or an anytime treat, it won’t last long! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups white sugar, divided into two 2/3 cup measures1 Tablespoon […]

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Strawberry shortcake is luscious, but much like dipping strawberries in chocolate makes the fruit heavenly…so does adding chocolate to the cake in shortcake. As easy to make as traditional strawberry shortcake, the chocolate version is a sure winner for any occasion. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups biscuit/baking […]

Cranberry Cake Recipe This delicious cake recipe is one we use around the holidays, when fresh cranberries are in season. If you can’t get fresh cranberries, frozen work just as well because they’re frozen at the peak of the season. You can also stock up when the fresh ones are in the stores (usually on […]