Food & Receipts

This white cake pairs well with all sorts of frostings and fillings, but the chocolate frosting in this recipe is one of my favorites. Pressed for time? Add 1/2 tsp. of almond extract to a white cake mix instead. —Diane Shipley, Mentor, Ohio,IngredientsCHOCOLATE FROSTING:1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/4 cup butter, cubed2-1/2 cups sifted...

When I was in college, I frequently had dinner with a relative after a night class. The restaurant we went to had a graham cracker pudding and I always ordered it. Recently, I adapted several recipes to re-create that pudding from years ago. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas,Ingredients1 cup boiling water1/2 cup raisins2 cups 2% milk1 cup...

Growing up in Texas, I got used to a certain type of BBQ. After I moved to Florida, I loved how lots of different citruses were being added to BBQ sauces. I played around for a long time before I hit on what I think is the most balanced yet citrus-dominant Florida BBQ sauce yet. —Christine Hair, Odessa,...

Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients2 cups butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon almond extract4-1/2 cups all-purpose flourICING:3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar1/3 cup water4 teaspoons meringue powder Blue and yellow paste...

If you're looking for an extra-special dessert to serve for Halloween, this witch cake will delight all the ghouls and goblins at your party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients3/4 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar4 large eggs, room temperature6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups...

Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended; stir in pecans. Remove cranberry sauce from the can in 1 piece; cut into fourteen 1/4-in. slices. Spread cream cheese mixture over half...

These mouthwatering mini cakes make the perfect treat for two. My mom used to make these when I was a little girl. Now I whip them up and pop them in my air fryer for a speedy dessert. —Debora Simmons, Eglon, West Virginia,Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons 2%...

As a young newlywed, I thought I'd take it upon myself to make cinnamon rolls because I thought that was the hallmark of a good baker. The rolls were dense like hockey pucks and somewhat flavorless. Our dear black lab Annie wouldn't even eat one. I practiced for a couple of months and entered a contest at the...

These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar, and if it’s too thick, add a little milk or heavy cream. —Bonnie De Jong, Holland, Michigan,Ingredients3 large egg whites, room temperature1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sugar4...

My husband requested a giant sugar cookie for his birthday. I wanted to do something a bit more exciting than birthday cookies, so I came up with this sugar cookie cake. The secret to a dense yet cakelike texture is to make sure you don't overbake the cake. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah,Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large...