[CAKE-RECIPE] NUTTY CARAMEL CRUNCH

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
NUTTY CARAMEL CRUNCH BASE 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup (1 l/2 sticks) butter, melted CARAMEL TOPPING 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 8 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup mixed nuts, fi

[CAKE-RECIPE] HAZELNUT AND VANILLA ICE CREAM CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
HAZELNUT AND VANILLA ICE CREAM CAKE 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract chocolate leaves (or other shapes) to decorate HAZELNUT ICE CREAM 4 large egg yolks 3/

[CAKE-RECIPE] HAZELNUT CRUMBLE WITH RICOTTA FIG FILLING

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
HAZELNUT CRUMBLE WITH RICOTTA FIG FILLING 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt RICOTTA FIG FILLING 1 2/3 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1/2 cu

[CAKE-RECIPE] HUNGARIAN HAZELNUT TORTE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
HUNGARIAN HAZELNUT TORTE This torte has a light, nutty texture and exceptional flavor. To cut cleanly, use a sharp knife that's been dipped in hot water and wiped off. 8 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped P/4 cups hazelnuts, finely ground 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup dry white wine, su

[CAKE-RECIPE] HAZELNUT CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
HAZELNUT CAKE Potato starch, sometimes referred to as potato flour, can be found in health food stores. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup potato starch 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups hazelnuts, finely ground 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1

[CAKE-RECIPE] HAZELNUT CAKE WITH FRESH FIGS

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
HAZELNUT CAKE WITH FRESH FIGS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt scant 1 1/4 cups hazelnuts 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks 8 ripe figs, green, cut in ha

[CAKE-RECIPE] PINE NUT CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
PINE NUT CAKE 11/3 cups all-purpose flour 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons brandy 1 cup pine nuts Preheat the oven to 350°F . Butter a 9-inch springform pan .. Sift the flour, baki

[CAKE-RECIPE] PECAN FRUIT CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
PECAN FRUIT CAKE 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups water 11/2 cups dried figs, chopped 11/2 cups raisins 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut up 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/2 cup currants 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup pecans, chopped 3 cups whole-wheat flour 1 cup toasted wheat germ 1 tea

[CAKE-RECIPE] OVERNIGHT PECAN CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
OVERNIGHT PECAN CAKE Prepare the batter for this delicious cake the night before. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and leave at cool room temperature overnight. Pop it into the oven the next morning while you make the coffee and breakfast is served! 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon

[CAKE-RECIPE] BRANDIED PECAN CAKE WITH ORANGE SYRUP

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
BRANDIED PECAN CAKE WITH ORANGE SYRUP 2 cups pecans, toasted and cooled 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brandy ORANGE SYRUP

[CAKE-RECIPE] PECAN APPLESAUCE CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
PECAN APPLESAUCE CAKE 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger liz teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 11/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup applesauce 4 large eggs, separated 2 tablespoons hot water 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/3 cup confecti

[CAKE-RECIPE] PISTACHIO CAKE

2008-09-02 Thread Patty
PISTACHIO CAKE Slices of this unusual cake, which contains neither flour nor butter, are a beautiful green color. 1 1/2 cups pistachios 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, separated 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat the