Recipezaar: Coffee Cakes,Kid Pleaser recipes

Sticky Buns

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 08:36:38 -0500

Every weekend I try to bake muffins or buns for my family. Because I mix the dough with the bread machine these are quite simple and I find myself making them every weekend! I often make them to take in to work on a Friday for a treat and let me warn you, when you place them on a table, pull your hand away quickly, you may loose fingers in the feeding frenzy they always start! -- posted by jesse wilson

Butterscotch Caramel Coffee Cake

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:47:57 -0500

Prepare this the night before and then bake it the next day. It is very easy and good. I found this on a Bed & Breakfast web site but have tweaked it since. Did not include the waiting to proof time - overnight. -- posted by Manami

Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:55:03 -0500

This moist coffee cake uses whole wheat flour and little oil, but you can't tell that its a healthier version! -- posted by Karamia

Apple Coffee Cake With Caramel Sauce

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:10:27 -0500

Delicious hot or cold! -- posted by Kellogs

Black Forest Coffee Cake

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:48:40 -0500

This is soooo good. Yes 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract is correct. -- posted by LEEZAH4

Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:16:29 -0500

This is a favorite in my family. If you like the cookies, you just die for the coffee cake. Best when served warm. -- posted by tinkerday

Apricot Almond Coffee Cake

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:26:06 -0400

This cake is one of my family's all-time favorite cakes! You will need a purchased pound cake mix for this recipe. Use my recipe for Really Easy and Good Creamy White Glaze #120835 or use your favorite glaze recipe.. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 20:11:45 -0400

I love this toasted and smeared with butter. Another recipe from my Mom, I'm pretty sure she got this one from Taste of Home. -- posted by Hey Jude

Teacher Coffee Cake

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:27:50 -0400

Our first grade teacher, Mrs Bridgewater, who had retired twice, would be excused from teacher's meetings to make this recipe. This recipe lives on in many households. -- posted by Chef Puterdust

Yummy Pecan Blueberry Coffee Cake

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:59:12 -0400

I made this for my mom's birthday and everyone loved it! Have it with a big glass of cold milk for an extra-special treat. This cake is nice and sweet but not too much with a yummy crunchy pecan topping! It will rise up very pretty in the oven and has a great flavor and texture. -- posted by God's_sugarcookie

Mud Hens

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:33:37 -0400

I am not sure where the name came from, but this is a family favorite sweet "nosh". -- posted by DaMama_rules

New England Spider Cake

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:12:02 -0400

Don't worry: this is a breakfast semi-corn bread sans spiders - spider is the colloquial name for the cast-iron skillet it's baked in. It's worth buying a 12-inch cast-iron skillet if you don't already own one to make this breakfast treat for your overnight guests, your sweetheart, or your kids. It's a creamy corny meal in itself, with some juice and coffee or tea. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Fruit-Filled Coffee Cake ( No Rising Time! )

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:11:37 -0400

You can change up th fruits and make different versions, to suit your own taste. Requires no rising! -- posted by KittyKitty

Raspberry-Nut Strudel

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:32:48 -0400

You can use other flavors of preserves for this, blueberry is really good. Cook times do not include chill time. -- posted by KittyKitty

Blueberry Pie Filling Coffee Cake With Spice Topping

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:22:53 -0400

You can use apple pie filling for this in place of the blueberry, I like the blueberry! -- posted by KITTENCAL

Sunday Morning Coffee Cake

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:06:16 -0400

From TOH magazine. It sounds a lot like the Bisquick coffeecake I love but without using Bisquick (which I don't like to bake with). Cooking time includes 10 minutes cooling time. Note: I find the vanilla flavor to be a bit strong and makes it a bit too sweet for my taste. I don't think I'll use it in future, but I'll leave it in as optional for those who might like their coffee cake a bit more sweet than cinnamony. -- posted by Halcyon Eve

Yeast Pull-Apart Brown Sugar Monkey Bread

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:21:05 -0400

I use my sweet dough recipe#121574 but you can use your own sweet dough recipe, or use a purchased frozen bread dough, thawed and at room temperature for this. This can also be made in an angel food baking pan that has been generously coated with cooking spray. Prep time does not include making the sweet dough. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Marie's Vegan Banana Pecan Bread

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:12:54 -0400

The name says it all. and it's yummy. Such a good way to use over-ripe bananas -- posted by Mad Maryno

Almond Danish Swirls

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:54:42 -0500

This is a Paula Deen recipe (although I've heard it was originally a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner years ago) that is absolutely simple and delicious! It's easy to make variations, too, if you're not that into almond.... substitute the almond extract for vanilla, or orange, or butter rum.... and the almonds in the filling for pecans, or a bit of orange marmalade, or toffee bits, or mini-chocolate chips.... the variations are endless! I increased and slightly sweetened the filling, and make half again (1 1/2 recipe) the amount of glaze from Paula's recipe according to our family's tastes. Splenda also works well to sub for the sugar for those low-carbers and diabetics out there. The egg wash isn't mandatory; I usually skip it and just ice the danishes and sprinkle on the nuts. -- posted by Raquel Grinnell

One Dish Cinnamon Swirl Bake

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:11:41 -0500

From Fleischmann's -- posted by Vino Girl

Cinnamon Roll Tea Ring With Cherry Frosting

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:28:37 -0500

Heavenly!! You can taste the warm, buttery sweetness of the cinnamon layer and delicious cherry frosting all in one great dessert! And, the best part is, there is NO KNEADING involved plus you can make this the night before and have it ready to bake in the morning! This is from my Great Aunt Linda; she is a fabulous in-law AND cook!! :) -- posted by God's_sugarcookie

Coffee Cake

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:52:45 -0500

My mom made this for us when I was growing up. We would always have it when we went camping made on our campstove. -- posted by utahmomtotwo

Low Calorie Blueberry Muffins

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:31:03 -0500

Lovely lush muffins which you can varietise with different berries, fruit (fresh and dry) and nuts. Very easy to make. -- posted by childofHK

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 12:12:11 -0500

The flavor of a cinnamon roll and the ease of a coffee cake! A friend emailed me this recipe, which she got from a message board. This is quick to put together, super moist and simply delicious. It is different than many coffee cakes out there and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! The original baking time I was given was 50-60 minutes. Mine was done in 40 minutes, so I changed the baking time on it. If yours takes longer than what I have stated, I guess it was just my oven. :) -- posted by LizP

Swedish Coffee Cake

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:14:48 -0500

Editing per my Grandmother to get the story right: This cake recipe was passed down to my great Grandmother Helen from my Swedish great great Grandmother Maria. It is over 100 years old...possibly 150 or more! Some of my Swedish relatives started the famous Svenhards bakery here in California. They no longer own it but their original packages have my great great Aunt Tilda's (Maria's sister) photo on them! *My Grandmother also says to please beat the egg whites...they make the cake lighter and fluffier. -- posted by Engrossed

The Absolute Best Moist Buttery Blueberry Coffee Cake

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:17:10 -0500

This is the best coffee cake, it has a layer of blueberries between two layers of the most wonderful moist buttery cake then topped with a sweet buttery topping --- you could substitute 1 cup sour cream for the cream cheese but the cream cheese is better, also almond extract can be used in place of vanilla --- I serve this cake slightly warm with ice cream and it is even better the next day --- you will love this cake! :) -- posted by KITTENCAL

Wild Oats Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:07:22 -0500

I haven't tried this but it looks delicious to serve to brunch guests. You can tell from my recipes that I use the Wild Oats website for recipes often as well. I love their food! -- posted by DogAndCatDoc

Graham Streusel Coffee Cake (Made With Cake Mix)

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:59:03 -0500

This cake tastes even better the next day and freezes well, you may drizzle a glaze on top of the cake after baking if desired --- Do not use the pudding-added cake mix for this. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Amsterdam Stol (Using Bread Machine)

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:07:42 -0500

Amsterdam stollen (or rather: stol) is just as traditionally connected to Christmas as its German counterpart, but is richer, more moist, and denser. Make sure that you use almond paste, not marzipan -- it is less sweet and a bit coarser than marzipan; if you can't find it, it is easily made yourself by grinding 150 g of blanched almonds with 150 g of sugar and one egg. The original recipe uses "bitterkoekjes", chewy Dutch almond biscuits, but as these are almost impossible to buy outside of the Netherlands I have replaced them with Amaretti. -- posted by Michael Keizer

Coffee Cake

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:24:19 -0500

This recipe has been passed on through my family. My children just love to have this for breakfast on Sunday morning. -- posted by Don and Jessica

Banana Breakfast Coffee Cake

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:52:28 -0400

Thumbing through the local paper I came across this recipe. Sounds good enough to try. -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)

Chunky Chocolate-Walnut Coffee Cake

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:38:34 -0400

Nutty, chocolaty.. what a decadent way to start the day. The black walnut extract in this cake adds that something special. -- posted by Cynna

Svenskt Vete Bröd - Swedish Coffee Bread

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:35:53 -0400

Feel free to substitute ground cardamom if you can't find cardamom seeds. From the Minnesota Scandinavian chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. -- posted by Molly53

Hawaiian Coffee Cake- Sugar Free!!!!

Tue, 01 May 2007 12:21:36 -0400

Perfect for diabetics or those who are on a diet. The fruit in this recipe sweetens the cake, but if you want to you may add a half a cup of sugar. -- posted by Kittykat71793

Peaches and Cream Coffee Cake

Sat, 05 May 2007 15:30:10 -0400

So easy for quick breakfast. A Pillbury Bake-off recipe from LaVonne Haynes, Omaha,NE. -- posted by Caroline Cooks

Apfelkuchen - Apple Cake

Tue, 08 May 2007 13:54:42 -0400

The perfect coffee cake. Preparation time is approximate based on rising time of the yeast. From the Wisconsin Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. -- posted by Molly53

Baked Cinnamon Toast

Tue, 08 May 2007 14:03:15 -0400

This bread pudding-like cinnamon toast makes a delicious morning treat! -- posted by Adopted Parisian

English Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake (Zwt Three)

Thu, 24 May 2007 10:35:11 -0400

A fairly simple coffee cake. A great treat for yourself and the family yet pretty enough for company. This is being posted for the British/Irish section of the tour. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Creamy Peach Coffee Cake

Thu, 24 May 2007 16:21:48 -0400

I found this recipe in Taste of Home magazine. It includes two of my favorite flavors - peach and cream cheese to make a wonderful coffee cake, even good enough for dessert. -- posted by Chris from Kansas

Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:25:08 -0400

Another apple recipe from Gamma Betty. She happens to be the best Gamma baker/cook I have ever known. I got this recipe from her when I was little. Growing up on the dairy farm, I used to watch her in the kitchen, trying to learn how to cook and bake. She had 9 kids and 7 of them are boys, so this lady can make anything and lots of it! Plus we always had fresh milk (the good stuff that you had to shake the cream back down into it), fresh butter (this was the grandkids job), and fresh chicken (this is not a nice memory). -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Cinnamon Bubble Bread

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:31:36 -0400

simple and yeasty, each "bubble" has about 130 calories, but who can eat just one? -- posted by XandersMom

Cinnamon Roll Twirls

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:25:30 -0400

A recipe I have yet to try, but sounds delicious! One side note on the recipe is to eat the same day as it is baked and to roll the cake while it is still warm. -- posted by catercow

Breakfast Bundt Bread (Aka Monkey Bread Aka Pull-Apart Bread)

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:48:10 -0400

This is like a sticky pecan bun and cinnamon bun all rolled into one! You're going to need a glass of milk to eat this - it's VERY rich. For the icing, we like to lump it on top and let it melt down the sides; that way, it picks up some of the other gooey stuff and you can dip your bread into it! -- posted by Bake-a-holic!!!

Easy Bundt Cake With Flavors of Almond and Vanilla

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:41:10 -0400

This is a wonderfully easy recipe that is great served with friends and your favorite morning coffee or tea. Enjoy. -- posted by 2Bleu

Blueberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:56:36 -0400

This is for DH. From Sunset. -- posted by dicentra

Cranberry Crunch Coffee Cake

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:18:50 -0400

Southern Living -- posted by dicentra

Cranberry Almond Cinnamon Rolls

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:11:35 -0400

From Ocean Spray. -- posted by dicentra

Ww 1 Point Bran Muffins so Moist and Delish!

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:37:55 -0400

I got this recipe on another website but made it my own. It works with any fruit puree; I've tried apple and cantaloupe and banana. They are so good! I want to try pumpkin with pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon, YUM! -- posted by chungry1

Banana Tea Bread from the New York Times

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:48:39 -0400

This has a delicate cake-like texture--very much a tea bread and fabulous toasted! -- posted by carrie sheridan

Darjeeling Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Tea Loaf: Fat-Free

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:15:19 -0500

A delectable and easy Tea Loaf with aromatic and fruity flavours! The beauty of these British and Irish style Tea Loaves or Brack, is that they are nearly always fat-free, making them a tasty snack to have with an afternoon cuppa, and without the guilt! I have added ginger for a subtle kick, and I have discovered that if you soak your fruit in Darjeeling tea, it lends a wonderful flavour to the fruit, you can use any tea of your choice however. Remember to start this Tea Loaf off the night before you wish to bake it, as the fruit steeps in the tea overnight, making them plump and moist. This Tea Loaf freezes well (in slices) and it will stay fresh for a week in an airtight tin. NB: A note on ingredient conversions to US cups; The conversion rate to US cups is very dependant on what type of sugar and flour you use - there is a different rate for white flour and wholemeal flour, as there is for caster (superfine) sugar and granulated sugar. We use weights for measurements, and US cups rely on volume! -- posted by French Tart

Granny's Pound Cake

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:10:04 -0500

This is my Granny's pound cake. One year my dad took one to work with him. All of the men he worked with were asking him if they could buy a cake from Granny. She sold those cakes for $20 each and had to tell my dad she wasn't making any more before they left her alone. That's how she got her Christmas money that year, and it was a very good Christmas. She passed away about 2 years ago, and I thought this recipe was lost. Fortunately my Grandma had it and now I have it. Here it is. -- posted by Stephanie Rex's Wife

Berry Good Muffins

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:48:39 -0500

I find that these muffins are good for breakfasts, snacks, and well--anytime! Ha ha! They are sweet and not all that fluffy. Nonetheless, they are my favourite muffin around! -- posted by Elephant.Shoes

Elora's Strawberry Loaf

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:54:01 -0500

My daughter and I adapted this recipe to add some personal favorite tastes such as: cream cheese, and vanilla. It is a moist, yet fluffy strawberry cake with a few different ingredients. It's baked at a lower temp of 325 because of the yogurt. Enjoy! -- posted by chef_cmontes

Double Butter Coffee Cake

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:50:56 -0500

I found this on the internet. I am hoping that it turns out similar to the coffee cake made at Busken bakery. -- posted by Sue L

Best & Easiest Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:00:46 -0500

This super moist and foolproof recipe is from Gourmet magazine (April 1990). If you want to lighten up the recipe, you can use low or non-fat sour cream or yogurt. -- posted by blucoat

Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:00:07 -0500

For DH. -- posted by dicentra

Cherry Danish Biscuit Cups

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:58:25 -0500

Frozen biscuit dough bakes into a flaky, tender crust for a creamy cherry filling. -- posted by Mom2Rose

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Breakfast Ring

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:54:19 -0500

Need an easy special treat? This quick version of a classic "bubble" coffee cake uses ready-to-bake cinnamon rolls, and the chocolate chips make it irresistible! -- posted by Mom2Rose

Gooey Caramel Apple Pull-Aparts

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:09:35 -0500

Just 10 minutes and you're ready to bake this oh-so-yummy crunchy-topped coffee cake! -- posted by Mom2Rose

Almond Berry Cakes

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:02:55 -0400

Food & Wine 1998. -- posted by dicentra

Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:25:13 -0400

I got this recipe from my aunt Colleen and have modified it slightly throughout the years. Its really an irresistible recipe, especially while it's baking! -- posted by Chef Acosta

Easy Overnight Ooey-Gooey Pull-Apart Caramel Rolls

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:01:22 -0400

These should be illegal they are so darn delicious! --- for 16 rolls I suggest to use only a tube pan and do not use one with a removable middle, you could use a bundt pan but you will need to reduce the amount of yeast rolls to about 12 or they will rise over your bundt pan --- make certain to generously grease your pan, I use my recipe#78579 nothing will stick with this! --- start this the night before there is an overnight rising time -- do not use instant pudding for this :) -- posted by KITTENCAL

Streusel Kuchen

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:55:58 -0400

The mere mention of this has been known to cause severe homesickness. From the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. -- posted by Molly53

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:22:54 -0400

Recipe from Best Recipes cookbooklet, with slight adjustments for my diet. -- posted by Sue L

Muffins

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:25:45 -0400

Muffins -- posted by c'est-si-bon

Bad for Hips, Good for Lips Blueberry Coffee Cake

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:41:07 -0400

Oh, we all have one...the recipe that everyone asks for? My family loves this, not sure where it came from. Don't skimp on the good stuff, just cut yourself a smaller piece and there's more to share! I doubt you'll want to give it away though! -- posted by MSR

Quick N Easy Cheese Danish

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:34:35 -0400

Very simple to make and still delicious. I don't usually buy canned rolls but on occasion I resort to the fastest and easiest spectacular dishes. This is one of those. Of course with cream cheese in them, how could you go wrong? -- posted by sassafrasnanc

Cinnamon Bread

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:31:18 -0400

This actually isn't a bread at all but more like a coffee cake, and it is good! -- posted by GotBoxer?

Pulla-Finnish Coffee Buns

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:26:54 -0400

Traditional Finnish baking . Like a cinnamon bun but better! No icing, but cardamom gives these buns the oomph they desire. Make them and book your flight to Helsinki, where the national pastime of drinking coffee with pulla is available on every street. Just taste and see! -- posted by FoodieFinn

Apple-Raspberry Cake

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:40:53 -0400

This recipe is from Bon Appétit Magazine (May 2001). You can substitute pears for the apples. I think it would also make great muffins. You can add a little rum or cognac to the apples while sauteing for some extra zip. -- posted by blucoat

Microwave Zucchini Bread

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:43:13 -0500

I found this recipe online and I wanted to save it because it looks so fast and easy. -- posted by blucoat

New York-Style Crumb Cake

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:28:46 -0500

A classic and delicious breakfast cake from "America's Test Kitchen". -- posted by blucoat

Cinnamon Puffins (Muffins or Donuts?)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:51:37 -0500

My sister and I used to make these when we were kids. I rediscovered the recipe a few months ago in the bottom of a drawer at my mom's and made them for my husband, who now asks for them regularly to have with his tea in the evening or his coffee in the morning. They are a cross between muffins and sugar donuts. Now I have to double this recipe every time I make them because they disappear so fast! -- posted by Annala

Easy Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:44:08 -0500

I found this recipe in a magazine (Southern Living I think), and I've been making it ever since. My friends always request this cake and the recipe, and my Grandmother takes it to all kinds of church functions. It's quick to put together, but no one will ever know how easy it really is. And I make it with fat free sour cream, skim milk, and egg substitute when the girls come over so we aren't guilty afterwards. Doesn't change the taste at all. Hope you enjoy! -- posted by CharlieGal

Raspberry-Cheese Coffee Cake

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:41:29 -0500

This is so easy to make that you can invite your friends for coffee and have it ready by the time they arrive. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

New England Quick Bread (Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:58:31 -0500

Lightly altered recipe from "Healthy Meals in Minutes". One of my favorite Cranberry breads. -- posted by Nature's Cuisine

Magical Christmas Fairy Cakes - Christmas Fairy Cupcakes

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:43:49 -0500

Some recipe classics never go out of fashion and fairy cakes top the list They are the stuff of childhood memories: just one nibble can transport you back in time and even today, no self-respecting children's birthday party would be without them. That said, why should the kids have all the fun? With just a little tweaking, fairy cakes can be turned into grown-up fare as well, perfect for a mid-morning coffee break, tea in the afternoon, packed lunch treats, OR for the Christmas tea table. The basic recipe is oh-so-simple so you can keep it plain or indulge yourself with extravagant toppings; for Christmas, I have used fondant icing snowflakes and edible sparkles/cake glitter. Some die-hard purists may omit the vanilla extract but I think fairy cakes are better with it added. Prep time includes the time it takes to decorate the fairy cakes. The edible cake sparkles and glitter is available from most good cake decorating or sugar craft shops. -- posted by French Tart

Banana, Apricot and Date Loaf

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:57:55 -0500

it was a recipe that i just built on and turned it into this delicious loaf -- posted by newy65

Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread Cake

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:17:26 -0500

This recipe produces an incredibly moist, dark, rich, sticky, dense gingerbread cake with a complex and spicy flavour . I've slightly modified the recipe based on the one Claudia Fleming, pastry chef, prepares at New York City's famed Gramercy Tavern. The original version is in brackets. Recipe was printed in "Gourmet Magazine" (Feb. 2000). Cake develops a lovely caramelized crust that can stick to the pan. Spray generously with cooking spray with flour or line pan with parchment paper (greasing both well) and allow cake to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. You can use part whole-wheat flour and, if you want to avoid alcohol, you can replace the stout with strong coffee. Recipe makes a 10" bundt cake (or springform); if you want, you can halve the recipe for an 8x8 square pan. Cake is even better the next day (so it is a good make-ahead dessert). Serve cake plain, dusted with confectioners sugar, with whipped cream, or with vanilla ice cream. -- posted by blucoat

Fruit Scones

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:55:19 -0500

to make a change replace fuit with cheese of you choice -- posted by Chef ian b

Victoria Sandwich - Classic English Sponge Cake for Tea Time

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:02:38 -0500

The Victoria Sandwich is the quintessential English cake, conjuring up images of old England and afternoon tea. It's always been a favourite in cake baking competitions and is even used by manufacturers to test new cookers.This is one of the recipes that I use when I make my Victoria Sandwich sponge cake - the other method is posted at the end of the recipe; the ingredients are the same but the weight ratio is slightly different. This method is the original and more traditional way of weighing your ingredients, bearing in mind that the recipe is Victorian! A true Victoria Sandwich would only contain jam, usually raspberry, but as the cake became more popular and cooks became more affluent, cream was added as a delicious addition. I was always taught that caster sugar was sprinkled on top - again, icing sugar is often used nowadays. This recipe adaptation was taken from the WI website, a wonderful organisation in Great Britain for woman of all ages, backgrounds, race or creed - remember The Calendar Girls? They were all WI members! Historical note: Anna, the Duchess of Bedford (1788-1861), one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, is credited as the creator of tea time. She invited friends to join her for an additional afternoon meal at five o'clock in her rooms. The menu centred around small cakes, bread and butter sandwiches, assorted sweets, and, of course, tea.The practice of inviting friends to come for tea in the afternoon was quickly picked up by other social hostesses. Queen Victoria adopted the new craze for afternoon tea time. By 1855, the Queen and her ladies were in formal dress for the Victorian tea time parties. This simple cake was one of the queen's favourites and was named in honour of the Queen as a mark of the cake's most devoted followers! (I used home made lemon curd for the cake in my photos, a tangy change from raspberry jam!) -- posted by French Tart

Best & Easiest Banana Bread

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:21:29 -0500

This is an incredibly moist and simple to make banana bread that takes literally five minutes to throw together. And it's low fat! This recipe is pretty much foolproof so feel free to play around and improvise. If you really want to reduce the fat you can substitute applesauce for the butter. I adapted this recipe from one printed in "Cookie Magazine" (March 2006). The original recipe is called "Aunt Holly's Banana Bread". Enjoy! :-) -- posted by blucoat

Victorian Spring Posy Cake for Easter or Mother's Day

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:11:13 -0400

One of my recent cake inventions - a standard Victoria Sandwich Sponge with a few delicious additions! Fresh oranges and lemons, lemon curd, crystallised violets and mascarpone cheese make this basic sponge cake moist and special enough for the Easter Sunday tea-time table, or for Mum on Mother's Day! I used lemon curd for the icing, but orange curd would also work if you wanted a mellow flavour. I have a recipe for crystallised violets on Zaar, Recipe #216296, and if you don't have any fresh violets, use any sugar paste flowers or cake decorations that work for you - the object is to make a Posy of flowers! This makes a big cake with one layer, you can cut the cakes again and make a three layer gateau if you wish. This cake disappeared quite quickly, but if you have any left, it keeps EXTREMELY well in a tin for up to one week. The sponge cakes can be frozen before icing, cutting back on time if you are going to be busy for the special event. -- posted by French Tart

Banana Cake

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:19:47 -0400

The search is over: this is THE cake for me. The one and only banana cake recipe that I need. It was gone by the time I remembered I shoud take a picture.The ingredients are always on hand.Sometimes, I make a lemon sauce from lemon juice and sugar to put on top of it. -- posted by littlemafia

Portuguese Sweet Bread for Bread Machine

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:40:21 -0400

I found this recipe when preparing for ZWT 5. I am not sure if the asorbic acid is a must but the recipe does sound tasty and easy. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chocolate Pecan Coffee Cake - Just Right for Any Time!

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:10:10 -0400

Not yer average "okay, serve me for breakfast" coffeecake, this one screams: "Darhling, you simply MUST serve me as I am bursting with delicious flavors!" Calorie counters and carb-busters should cut smaller pieces--everyone else may have a normal-sized slice! Makes a very nice family-sized 'cake loaded with crunchy sweetness. Serve with a plate of fried eggs, fruit slices and milk, tea or coffee. Adapted from *Midwest Living* December 2006. -- posted by Debber

Teddybears Easy Honey and Walnut Cake

Thu, 28 May 2009 01:48:01 -0400

Such an easy cake to make, perfect for Winnie the Pooh's birthday or teddybear's picnic. This makes a 7 inch/18cm cake but I 'm sure it can be easily doubled. -- posted by Wild Thyme Flour

Stephanie Russo's Morning Glory Bread

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:36:42 -0400

Another Realtor in my office gave me this wonderful recipe. It's absolutely delicious with coffee or tea in the morning or as an afternoon snack with lemonade! -- posted by Trinkets

Caramel Cherry Sticky Buns

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:53:11 -0400

From a food preservation yahoo group I am on. So easy! -- posted by dicentra

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:25:24 -0400

An easy coffee cake from Eet Smakelijk, the Junior League cookbook from Holland, Michigan. -- posted by KissKiss

Grandma's Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:39:27 -0400

My grandma cut out this recipe from the Daily Herald newspaper many years ago. I think it may be the best coffeecake I've ever had. -- posted by KissKiss

Lower Fat Banana Bread / Muffins

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:38:55 -0400

Lower Fat, Very Moist, Super Tasty!! -- posted by Crisking77

Super-Simple Pull-Apart Breakfast Buns

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:59:10 -0400

These quick and delicious pull-apart buns are made with refrigerated biscuits. Sweet from the brown sugar, tangy from the citrus flavored sugar, crunchy from the toasted walnuts, these breakfast delights are pretty addictive. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:24:39 -0400

This was adapted from a recipe on the back of the Pillsbury Cinnabon rolls box. -- posted by sheepdoc

Low Fat Banana Bread

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:22:31 -0500

This is a really good banana bread recipe that my sister gave me. I always had trouble getting my banana bread to cook in the middle and she told me to try this one and that it comes out perfect every time. Add to the fact that it is low fat and its a great recipe! -- posted by birdelvr

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:47:26 -0500

Inspired from the Pillsbury Bake Off "Cinnamon French Toast Bake", I took some liberties and made it my own! Enjoy! -- posted by Melissainthekitchen

Banana Bread from the New York Times Natural Foods Cookbook

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:06:07 -0500

I have posted a great banana tea bread recipe with a cake consistency... but this recipe has the gooeyness of the bananas and is just as good in a different way. Try BOTH... they are the most delicious banana breads you'll ever eat. Great toasted, too! Freezes well. -- posted by carrie sheridan

Pumpkin Bread (2 Decades of Delicious)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:28:47 -0500

This came from the 1981 Winter Edition of Fort Worth Digest. Thankfully, my mother had kept it around for ever. We make dozens of these a year for the people we love. You can use pumpkin, squash or sweet potatoes. You can also add in 1 cup of chopped nuts and or 1 cup of raisins if you'd like! -- posted by Stephles

Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:34:11 -0500

My favorite pumpkin bread came from Starbucks, after much effort and a LOT of determination, here's my copy. I use Splenda for the sugar, and I use Egg Beaters for the eggs. Trying to be a little healthier!! -- posted by HailFoodies

Better Banana Walnut Bread

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:16:26 -0500

I love banana bread! Unfortunately, it is always loaded in fat when you buy it or follow traditional recipes. There are tons of low fat recipe options out there but the always take out the walnut. Removing them will take away from those "scary numbers" we all watch; however, walnuts are such a rich source of nutrition that they are worth keeping. Side Note: Many people use "Splenda" as a sugar substitute, if you get an icky aftertaste try Stevia, like "Truvia". I personally prefer "Sun Crystal", a mix of natural sugar cane and stevia. Ultimately, it's your choice. -- posted by Southern Kitchen Gardener