Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffin


 Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffin


This is a delicious anytime of the year recipe ! It doesn't have to be fall to enjoy thhe combination of these two flavors together!

Ingredientspumpkin apple strusel



  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 cups peeled, cored and chopped apple

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  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 4 teaspoons butter




Directions



  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 18 muffin cups or use paper liners.

  2. In a large bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stirring just to moisten. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

  3. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping evenly over muffin batter.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.


Sunday, March 4, 2012

Coconut Easter Bunny Cake


Coconut Easter Bunny Cake


Adorable and Delicious!bunnie cake

Ingredients



  • 3/4 cup shortening

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar

  • 2 cups milk

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • 1/3 cup corn syrup

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup white sugar




Directions



  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9 inch round layer cake pans.

  2. Separate eggs reserve 2 of the egg whites for the frosting. Cream shortening, add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, beaten egg yolks, and 1 egg white; continue beating until well combined.

  3. Sift flour with baking powder and salt, mix with coconut and add alternately with milk and the almond extract to the shortening mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let cakes cool then remove from pans. Ice with Angel icing and sprinkle with shredded coconut on top and sides of cake after icing.

  5. To Make Angel Icing: Place the 2 egg whites, 3/4 cup white sugar, corn syrup, water, cream of tartar and salt in a double boiler over hard boiling water. Start beating right away with a beater until the mixture stands in stiff peaks. Remove from heat and add vanilla or your choice of flavoring and keep beating until it is thick enough to spread easily. Spread over cooled cake.


How to make the Bunny Cake




 

Cut an 8-inch cake layer in half. Sandwich the layers with frosting and then position the cake on its flat edge to frost the body.

  • Cut a notch into the cake behind the "head" to help define the body.

  • Decorate with shredded coconut for the fur.

  • Use toasted coconut for a brown bunny.

  • To make ears, flatten a large marshmallow and use scissors to cut it in half diagonally.

  • Cut another marshmallow in half and press the rounds into the frosting to create cheeks.

  • Miniature marshmallows make cute little bunny teeth. Jelly beans make great eyes and noses.


 

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

Quick & Easy Breakfast Pizza


Quick & Easy Breakfast Pizza



Ingredientsbreakfast pizza



  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage

  • 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 3 eggs

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese




Directions



  1. Unroll crescent dough and place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan; press seams together and press up sides of pan to form a crust. In a skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain and cool slightly.

  2. Sprinkle sausage, hash browns and cheddar cheese over crust. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper; pour over pizza. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  3. Bake at 375 degrees for 28-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

  4. You can also use bacon instead of sausage