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Nana’s Chocolate Cake Recipe: A Family Favorite is a slice of heaven you need to treat yourself too. This classic recipe has been a family favorite for years and is sure to become one of yours too.
Looking for a delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than Nana’s Chocolate Cake! This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and is sure to become a favorite in your household too. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, this cake is the perfect indulgence for any occasion.
1. Gather Your Ingredients.
Before you can start baking Nana’s Chocolate Cake, you’ll need to gather all your ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Make sure to measure out all your ingredients accurately to ensure the best results.
2. Preheat Your OvenandPrepare Your Pans.
Before you start mixing your ingredients, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pans. Nana’s Chocolate Cake can be made in either two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13 inch rectangular pan.
Grease your pans with Pam cooking spray with flour to prevent the cake from sticking. Once your pans are prepared, you’re ready to start mixing your ingredients.
3.Mix Your Dry Ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups White Lilly Self-Rising flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
Use a whisk to thoroughly mix the dry ingredients together, making sure there are no lumps. This will ensure that your cake has a consistent texture and flavor.
4.Mix Your Wet Ingredients.
Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in boiling water until blended.
Batter will be thin. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
5. Bake Your Cakeand Enjoy.
Once your batter is smooth and well combined, pour evenly into prepared two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Place cake pans in the center of your preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Finish cooling on wire rack. Frost with your favorite frosting.
Conclusion of Nana’s Chocolate Cake Recipe: A Family Favorite
I can’t wait for you to try Nana’s Chocolate Cake Recipe: A Family Favorite, because if you love chocolate cake, you are going to be crazy about this recipe! Enjoy!
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Welcome to Nana’s Bakery – Look at My Menu! where you can satisfy your sweet tooth. View our menu online and find the perfect dessert for you!
Craving something sweet? Look no further than Nana’s Bakery! Our menu features a variety of delicious desserts perfect for any occasion. From cakes to cupcakes, brownies to cookies, find the perfect treat for you today!
1. Moist and Delicious Homemade Cakes
Our homemade cakes are moist, fresh, and delicious. Baked with only the finest ingredients, our cakes are sure to delight your taste buds.
Looking for something a little different? We offer an arsenal of unique treats like ultimate chocolate chip cookies, white chocolate cranberry and lemon bar creations.
Nana’s Bakery boasts an amazing selection of cakes, including classics like yellow,red velvet, and German chocolate. For something new why not try a key lime cheesecake?
Whatever your preference, we have something to tantalize your taste buds.
Nana’s Bakery has something special for everyone, anytime of the year. Whether you’re celebrating a special holiday or wanting to sweeten up an event, I have dessert options to make your event something to remember!
Make Dad feel extra special with a Father’s Day surprise of delicious German Chocolate Cake and don’t forget to check my menu for treats that are perfect for birthdays or anniversaries.
5. Customized Gift Baskets
Nana’s Bakery also offers customized gift baskets. This is just in time for Easter or any special holiday or for a fun gift for an anniversary, birthday, or for a colleague at work. The possibilities are endless.
For more information on my Customized Gifts Baskets contact me at nana@bakewithnana.com and I will get back with you as soon as possible. Thank you!
Conclusion of Welcome to Nana’s Bakery – Look at My Menu!
I hope you enjoyed Welcome toNana’s Bakery-Look at My Menu and found a delicious dessert that you can indulge in! Can’t find what you are looking for on my menu? Simply contact me atnana@bakewithnana.comand I will get back with you as soon as possible. I will be glad to accomadate you any way that I can.
Don’t forget the coffee to go with your delicious dessert!
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Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Nana’s delicious pineapple pecan cake! This easy-to-make cake recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Nana’s pineapple pecan cake is an easy and delicious dessert that will have your family and friends wanting more. This moist, flavorful cake is made with sweet pineapple chunks, crunchy toasted pecans, and a golden cream cheese frosting that ties it all together.
1. Gather Ingredients & Prepare the Cake Pan.
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9” round cake pansand line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Next, in a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the remaining ingredients. Finish off by stirring in pineapple chunks and pecans—yum!
2.Cream Butter & Sugar for the Cake Batter.
Begin making your moist and flavorful cake by creaming together the butter and sugar in the large bowl of your mixer. Once light and fluffy, add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Finally, add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined. In another bowl, sift together the flour with the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Slowly add it to the wet ingredients until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Assemble your cake layers according to recipe instructions before topping with pineapple pecan topping. Enjoy!
3. Add Remaining Ingredients to the Cake Batter & Bake in Oven.
To the cake batter, add the pineapple, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut. Gently fold in these ingredients until evenly dispersed. Once combined, distribute the batter into your prepared baking pans.
Place the pans into a 350F preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean when tested. Allow cake to cool on a cake rack completely before frosting and serving.
4. Make the Pineapple Topping.
To make the pineapple topping, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat and add in the crushed pineapple, stir to combine. Let cool at room temperature before spooning onto the cake. Enjoy your delicious Nana’s Pineapple Pecan Cake!
5. Let Cool, Garnish, and Enjoy!
Once your cake has cooled, it’s time to spread the star of the show – that rich and creamy cream cheese frosting! Spread generously across the top and around the sides of the cake.
Dust with a sprinkle of chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and bits of pineapple for some extra flavor and texture. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Conclusion of Nana’s Delicious Pineapple Pecan Cake
I can’t wait for you to TasteNana’s Delicious Pineapple Pecan Cake. You are going to absolutely love it! You will want to share this awesome cake with your family and friends.
Go ahead and plan to make one for your next family or friends gathering and get ready to wow your guest!
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Take your baking skills to a whole new level with this super moist and delicious coconut cake that will win over everyone! Not only will its flavor delight everyone, but it’s also perfect for any special occasion!
Treat yourself and your family to a delightfully flavorful coconut cake that is sure to please. The perfect cake for any special occasion, this super moist and delicious recipe is sure to be a hit!
Thoroughly combine flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add milk and shortening and beat for 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and Coconut Extract. Beat an additional two minutes, scraping the side of bowl as needed.
Evenly spread batter into prepared pans. Tap pans on the counter several times to remove air bubbles. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
If you must cook longer, just do it in 5-minute increments. Cool on wire cake racks for 5 to 10 minutes before removing cakes from pans. Finish cooling on wire racks. Note: You can leave your cake in the 13x9x2-inch to cool and frost it in the pan. Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting!
3. Make the Coconut Cream Filling and Frosting.
To make the coconut cream filling and frosting you will need: 2 Tablespoons Sugar, 1/4 Cup Reduced Fat (lite) Coconut Milk(Not Cream of Coconut), 2-3 Cups of Flaked Coconut (Sweetened).
Filling: In a small microwavable bowl, microwave 2 tablespoons sugar and the coconut milk on High 1 minute. Stir until sugar dissolves. Brush half of the coconut milk mixture over 1 layer cake within 2 inches of edge.
Frost with 1 cup of frosting; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the coconut. Top the second cake layer; brush with remaining coconut milk mixture. Frost with 1 cup frosting; sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting on top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
4. Assemble the Cake Layers and Frosting.
First make the frosting. For this you will need: 2 (14 oz) Packages of Coconut (Sweetened), 2 (16 oz) Sour Cream (or one 32 oz), 2 (8 oz) Cool Whip (or one large), 4 Cups of Powdered Sugar. You should have these ingredients already from #1.
Next, Freeze Coconut. Mix sour cream and powdered sugar. Add frozen coconut. Lastly fold in the Cool Whip. This will frost a 2–3-layer cake.
Before you can begin to assemble the cake layers and frosting, it is important to make sure that your layers are cooled completely.
Place one of the cake layers on a serving platter or cake stand and spread 1/3 of your coconut cream filling evenly over the top.
Place the second layer of the cake on top of this and spread the remaining filling across it. Finally, spread the frosting smoothly over your coconut cream frosting and finish by sprinkling extra shredded coconut over top. Enjoy!
5. Decorate with Toasted Coconut Flakes and Berries.
For a final addition, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes around the sides of the cake or place them in an even circle near top of the cake.
You can also decorate with some fresh berries like raspberries and blueberries for a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy this delicious and special coconut cake with all your friends and family!
This makes such a beautiful cake, not to mention how scrumptious it is! Store the remaining cake in a tight container and keep refrigerated.
Conclusion of “This Super Moist Coconut Cake Will Win Over Everyone!”
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I have. This Super Moist Coconut Cake is so delicious and makes a beautiful presentation. Great for birthdays, holidays, and any special occasion you may have. Don’t forget the coffee and enjoy!
What, no time to bake this awesome cake? Let me do it for you! Visit Nana’s Bakery and place your order. My products are always made fresh when you order them. Never frozen!
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Enjoy my “A Guide to Avoid Falling Cakes” for delicious moist delicious cakes every time!
Discover the secrets to creating a perfectly moist and fluffy cake – from avoiding dreaded cake falls to mastering the perfect recipe, let’s get started!
Making a moist and fluffy cake doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right steps, including avoiding common cake-making mistakes, finding the perfect cake recipe, and measuring ingredients carefully, you can take the stress out of baking the perfect cake.
1. Choose the Right Cake Batter.
When baking a cake, it is important to choose the right type of batter. There are three common types of batters used in cakes – Pound cake, butter cake, and sponge cake.
Each has its own unique characteristics making them suitable for several types of cakes. Pound cake has a dense crumb and is great for heavier fruit-laden cakes. While sponge is great for creating light and fluffy angel food or chiffon cakes.
Meanwhile, Butter cake is often used in more traditional layer cakes due to its creamy texture. Butter cake can hold up to bold flavors.
So, no matter which type of cake batter you choose, it is important to ensure that your cake has enough moisture. Adding a few tablespoons of milk, oil or melted butter can help keep your cake moist during the baking process.
Additionally, pay attention to the ingredient temperature when making your batter and remember to add your wet ingredients first.
Finally, be sure to bake just until your cake is set (the internal temperature should reach 200F-210F). Overcooking can dry out the cake.
2. Use a Properly Greased and Floured Cake Pan.
It’s essential to properly grease and flour your cake pans so it doesn’t stick to the sides of the pan. And so, they won’t come out too dry.
Grease the bottom and sides of the pan with butter or cooking spray and make sure it’s evenly coated. Then add enough flour to the surface of the pan. Turning and tapping it so that the entire surface is lightly dusted with flour.
Shake out any excess flour before you pour in your cake batter. This will ensure an evenly cooked, moist, and delicious cake every time!
If you’ve greased and floured your cake pan properly, your cake should slide right out once cooled. You can also make sure to do the toothpick test by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done. This will help you to make sure it’s cooked through before taking it out of the oven.
Note: If you use cooking spray with flour, you do not need to add any flour! This is so much easier; one step and you are done.
3. Avoid Overbeating the Mixture.
Overbeating the mixture can shrink and make your cake dense. Beat the mix until it’s just blended. Overmixing causes th cake to become tough, dry, and rubbery.
Once you’ve added your wet and dry ingredients together use a spatula to gently fold the batter over itself. This also helps combine all the ingredients better without making them tough or tough-textured.
It’s important to remember that all recipes require different beating times. Cakes that use baking powder as the raising agent do not need as much beating. Cakes that use self-rising flour tend to need more mixing.
It can be difficult to judge when the mix is correct, so keep an eye on consistency. If your cake batter starts to look ‘curly’ or has a consistency of play dough, then it’s been overbeaten. Your cake will crumble when removed from the tin.
To avoid this, don’t overwork or overmix the cake batter. Check your oven temperature is preheated correctly so that your cake bakes evenly. That way you should ensure your cake comes out with a moist texture each time.
4. Preheat Your Oven and Monitor It Closely.
Preheat your oven so that it is at the right temperature before you start baking. Be sure to check the inside of your cake every 10 minutes and take note of how it is browning.
Letting cakes bake further than necessary will result in a dense and dry texture, while underbaking a cake can contribute to a fallen or sunken center. Using an oven thermometer helps ensure that the heat is calibrated correctly for perfectly baked cakes!
Additionally, prevent cake falls by ensuring the pans you use are not too large or deep. According to Delish.com, a cake pan should be no more than two inches deeper than the batter it houses; this will also help your cakes retain their moisture as baking times for deeper pans could differ from what is recommended for flatter surfaces.
It’s also important Your make sure your cake is cooked evenly so that there are no moist spots along the sides or top. Take your cakes out of the oven when they become golden brown and the center of the cake springs back after you push down on it lightly with your finger.
5. Don’t Open the Oven Door Too Early or Too Often.
Opening the oven door at the wrong time can cause your cake to fall in the center. Or worse – to collapse! To avoid this, try to keep oven door checks and opening to a minimum.
Waiting until 10 minutes before you expect the cake to be done is best. Opening the oven too often will cause your cake’s temperature to drop and could prevent it from rising properly.
When checking on the progress of your cake, keep in mind that it will continue to bake after you take it out the oven.
Insert a pronged skewer or toothpick into the center of the cake. This is an easier way to resourcefully determine when your cake is either done, or nearly done baking.
Inserting the skewer or toothpick halfway down should come out clean. This means that there should be few crumbs and no visible wet batter clinging to it.
If there is wet batter and/or uncooked crumbs present, then put the cake back in for about 5 more minutes. Then check again.
Conclusion of “A Guide to Avoid Falling Cakes”
I hope you enjoyed “A Guide to Avoid Falling Cakes”. Follow these five steps, and you will create awesome cakes every time.
Another tip I want to give you is to use Wilton Bake-Even Cake Strips for even cake tops. No more dome shaped cakes to cut off!
Check out my video to see how good these bake-even cake strips work!
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How to Make Delicious Homemade Pound Cake will get you ready to impress everyone with these 8 techniques on making the best pound cake ever!
Pound cakes are delicious desserts that are easy to make at home. They’re often made with butter flavored Crisco stick, sugar, flour, eggs, and sometimes nuts.
Homemade desserts are so much better, have a lot more flavor and your family and guest will be asking for more. You can count on that!
The thing about my pound cake recipe is that you can make so many flavors out of it just besides vanilla. For example, chocolate marbled pound cake, coconut, strawberry, peanut butter, and many more flavors.
I have been baking cakes, cookies, pies, and many other things since I was twelve. So, I do have a few years of experience under my belt or apron should I say. My delicious homemade pound cake. I can’t wait until you try it.
Below you will find my 8 techniques for delicious homemade Pound Cake. Enjoy!
8 Techniques for Delicious Homemade Pound Cake
Please be sure you follow these techniques so that you will have the best baking experience ever! I know this is going to seem like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it will be a breeze!
1. Get Your Mixer
And the attachments that go with it. I suggest using the paddle for mixing up your cake. Go ahead and get your pan, you can use a Bundt pan or an Angel food cake pan.
2. Bundt Pan
Grease and flour the Bundt pan using either Pam with the flour in it or Bakers Joy. Pam works better for me. Get yourself a good Pound Cake recipe. I will be giving you one at the end of the posts.
Get your measuring cup(s) and measuring spoon(s) that you are going to need. Now you have all your ingredients together, start measuring them out as directed by the recipe. Now comes the fun part!
5. Mixing the Ingredients
Add the ingredients in the order they appear in your recipe and mix well. This is an especially crucial step to ensure that your cake comes out beautifully and is not a flop!
6. Prepared Pan
Now pour the prepared mix into the pan (Your batter will be thick). Making sure you get it as even as you can. I usually just give it a few little shakes to spread it out.
7. Bake the Cake
Place the pound cake into a preheated 350-degree oven. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. When you take the cake out of the oven place it on a cake rack and let it cool completely. For 5 minutes.
8. Check for Doneness
Check for doneness, I do this by inserting a toothpick in the thickest part of the cake. When it comes out clean it’s done. Cool on a cake rack for 5 minutes and then turn out on the cake rake and let it finish cooling and enjoy!
Conclusion of How to Make Delicious Homemade Pound Cake
I hope you have enjoyed “How to Make Delicious Homemade Pound Cake” using my 8 techniques. I really had fun sharing this with you and would love to hear how the pound cake turned out for you. And I want pictures as well. 😉
Bam! You did it! You just made your first homemade pound cake! I am so proud of you! You go, girl! Oh, and don’t forget the coffee!
Here’s the recipe forNana’s Homemade Pound Cake. Download and enjoy!
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After you read 8 Reasons Why I Love My Kitchen-Aid Mixer you will understand why I love it so much. One reason I love it so much is that it makes mixing cake Badder easier.
The Kitchen-Aid mixer has been around for over 100 years, and it’s still going strong. This kitchen appliance is known for its durability and ease of use.
One of my favorite appliances in the kitchen is my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer. This is a workhorse, and it makes baking ten times easier than it would be without one.
I can truthfully tell you it is the best mixer I have ever owned. I can see why it has been around for more than a hundred years and remains a top seller today.
Today I am going to give you “8 Reasons Why I Love My Kitchen-Aid Mixer.” Enjoy!
1. Mixing Up Cake Badder
If you’ve ever tried to mix cake batter with a handheld electric mixer, you’ll understand why a stand mixer is such an essential kitchen appliance. With its large bowl and powerful motor, a stand mixer allows you to beat ingredients together quickly and easily.
2. Whipping Up Frosting & Whipping Cream
A Kitchen-Aid stand mixer has a wide range of uses beyond just making cakes. You can use it to whip frosting, whip cream, and beat egg whites using the whisk attachment which I dearly love.
3. Creaming Butter & Sugar
The Kitchen-Aid mixer comes with a variety of attachments that allow you to create several types of baked goods. For example, the beater attachment allows you to beat butter into sugar until fluffy.
4. Pie Crust & Cookie Dough
The Kitchen-Aid mixer comes with a Dough Hook that has become one of my favorite attachments. It is great for making pie crust, cookie dough, and biscuit dough. The dough hook incorporates the ingredients quickly and this keeps you from over beating the dough.
5. Dough Scrapper
The Kitchen-Aid Dough Scraper attachment helps you scrape off excess flour from the sides of the bowl before adding ingredients. This is another one of my favorite attachments.
6. Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder
The Kitchen-Aid KitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/ShredderAttachment is awesome too. I have one and my husband I love it for shredding large blocks of cheese. The slicer is great for slicing cucumbers, potatoes, zucchini, and other vegetables.
7. Pasta Maker
The Kitchen-Aid Pasta Maker attachment is great for people who like making fresh homemade pasta like Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Lasagna and much more.
8. Meat Grinder
The Kitchen-Aide Meat Grinder attachment will allow you to process more ingredients in one batch, cutting down on food prep time. It also comes with a sausage stuffer plate.
Conclusion of “8 Reasons Why I Love My Kitchen-Aid Mixer”
I hope you enjoyed reading “8 Reasons Why I Love My Kitchen-Aid Mixer.” This mixer is a workhorse and as you can see has many other awesome qualities about it.
The Kitchen-Aid mixer has more attachments than what I mentioned above. So, if you are looking to invest in a stand mixer, I highly recommend the Kitchen-Aid Stand Mixer. Oh, and they come in many beautiful colors to suit your taste.
No time to bake? Let me do it for you! Visit Nana’s Bakery and place your order(s).
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10 Delicious Recipes for the Holidays will help you plan and execute your holidays without any problems. Because one of the most important parts of any holiday gathering is the food.
You want to serve food that is delicious and impressive, yet not complicated. Here are my 10 Delicious Recipesfor the Holidays to get you started. Enjoy! ☕
1-5 are Family Favorite Main Dish and Sides
1. Joe’s Famous Turkey
My husband makes the most delicious Turkey for Thanksgiving I have ever tasted. It feels like it melts in your mouth. Our family loves it!
Now, I am going to share his little secret to getting a moist delicious turkey every time. Are you ready?
Then he cooks it in a Turkey Roaster for 4-6 hours (overnight) on 300 degrees. I promise it want disappoint you or your guest.
2.Nana’s Famous Chicken and Dressing
This dressing is so easy to make, and your family and friends will thank you. It only requires 6 ingredients. Chicken, onion, cornbread (crumbled up), eggs, cream of chicken soup, and sage. Download your FREE recipe Nana’s Famous Chicken and Dressing.
3. Family Favorite-Corn Casserole
This corn casserole is so easy to make and is delicious. It has become a family favorite of ours. We do it throughout the year because it is not just for the holidays! You and your family will love it too. So, go ahead and give your taste buds a thrill. Enjoy! Get your recipe atFamily Favorite-Corn Casserole.
4.Best Every Homemade Cranberry Sauce
If you have never made this, honey you must! It is way better than the stuff that comes in a can. Once you and your family try it you ditch the can forever.
This is an extremely easy recipe to make, and you will love it and so will your family. You will wonder why you hadn’t tried the homemade cranberry sauce before now. Get your recipe at Best Every Homemade Cranberry Sauce.
5. Easy Homemade Rolls by Nana
You won’t believe just how easy it is to make soft fluffy rolls. They will become one of your family’s favorites to eat any day or time of the year. With only 4 ingredients you will be shocked at how easy and delicious these rolls are. You can get this recipe at 5 Steps to Delicious Homemade Rolls.
6-10 Family Favorite Desserts
6. The BEST Moist Carrot Cake EVER!
I don’t know about you, but I love a good carrot cake. I’m telling you this one is amazing. It is so moist and delicious. Your family will love it and so will you. This
has become a family favorite at Thanksgiving and throughout the year. It takes a little bit to make this cake, but the results are well worth the effort. To get the recipe go toThe BEST Moist Carrot Cake EVER!
7. Cream Cheese Pecan Pie
This is an amazing combination. When I first heard about this recipe, I thought that it did not sound good, but I love cream cheese, so I tried it.
Boy, this pie is so delicious. I am telling you your mouth will have a party and your family will love it too.
This pie has become a staple at my house. I love to make this delicious pie for Thanksgiving. It is so rich and creamy and has an interesting flavor for an Old Southern Classic.
Make this for your next family gathering and I promise you your family and friends will love it. Get the recipe at Cream Cheese Pecan Pie.
8. Nana’s Best Holiday Butter Cookies
If you are looking for a holiday cookie that rolls out nicely and is tender and crisp, then you have landed on the right page.
They’re perfect for any kind of cookie-cutter you want to use. It holds its shape beautifully and you don’t have to worry about them running together when baking.
Don’t restrict this cookie to Christmas! This cookie is good any time of the year for any occasion. Get the recipe at Nana’s Best Holiday Butter Cookies.
9. Homemade Pound Cake by Nana
This was handed down to me by my mom. It was my grandmother’s recipe. This is the best pound cake I have ever put in my mouth and the only pound cake recipe I have ever used.
It is special to me, but I wanted to share it with you because this will be the only pound cake recipe you will ever need. Moist and delicious and has an amazing taste. Get the recipe at Nana’s Pound Cake.
10. Nana’s Famous Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are so easy to make and oh so delicious. Only 5 ingredients will have your taste buds having a party.
Serve these at your next family gathering and watch how fast they will disappear! 🤤
I usually make a double batch of these cookies during the holidays. They go fast! Get the recipe atNana’s Famous Oatmeal Cookies.
Conclusion to My 10 Delicious Recipes for the Holidays
With this guide, 10 Delicious Recipes for the Holidays will alleviate any anxiety you may have about what you are going to cook for your guest during the upcoming festivities. Enjoy!
No time to bake? Let me do it for you! Visit Nana’s Bakery and place your order(s).
From my family to your family Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
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Do you know the difference between frosting and icing? No worries, in “Frosting vs Icing: The Differences Explained” will tell you everything you need to know.
In baking, frosting is the mixture of butter or shortening and powdered sugar used to cover cakes. Frosting vs. Icing: The Differences Explained will help you to know the difference and how each one is made.
There is a particularly important distinction between frosting and icing. Many people think that they are the same. That is not true, and understanding the differences is a matter of looking at each ingredient.
Frosting and Icing are both essential when it comes to decorating cakes and cupcakes with beautiful designs. Many of you who follow Bake with Nana, might be wondering, what is the difference between Frosting and Icing?
The difference comes down to the consistency of the product. For instance, Frosting is thicker than Icing. So, if you are using frosting to decorate a cake or cupcake, it will not run off the top of your creation like icing will.
Let us look more closely at the differences. Enjoy!
You spread it with a spatula, knife, or pipe it through a pastry bag. Frosting is used for decorations on cakes and cupcakes.
Frosting stays soft and fluffy and is used to decorate cakes and cupcakes, however, cream cheese frosting is not good for piping through a bag because of its thick texture.
Icing is a type of thin glaze that is applied to the surface of a cake or cookies after it has been baked. It is more delicate than frosting because it is typically made with confectioner’s sugar and water.
Icing can cover an area like a cookie without having to be piped on and covers the surface quickly. This type of icing is not good for stacking cookies.
Both Frosting and Icing Have Their Uses
While both frosting and icing are used to decorate cakes, there are some differences between them. The frosting is typically thicker than icing and has more air incorporated into it. It’s often used as a finishing touch to add extra sweetness to a cake.
On the other hand, icing is thinner and smoother than frosting. It’s used to fill gaps between layers of cake and is used on cookies.
You Should Use Whichever One Best Suits Your Needs
If you’re looking for a simple explanation of the difference between frosting and icing, here’s what you need to know. Frosting is made with fat (butter or shortening) and powdered sugar.
This combination creates a thick paste that covers the top of a cake. Frosting is usually applied using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
Icing is made with water, powdered sugar, and sometimes milk or cream. This combination makes an extremely smooth and thin paste that fills in any gaps between the layers of a cake. Icing is usually applied using a small spoon or spatula.
Now Let’s Look at Some Textures and Styles of Frosting and Icing
Frosting:
Swiss Meringue Buttercream– A classic frosting made with egg whites that are beaten until stiff and then mixed with butter and sugar.
American Buttercream– This frosting is made from equal parts confectioner’s sugar and butter. It is often flavored with vanilla. But you can also make chocolate buttercream frosting as well. Delicious! 😋
The thing about buttercream frosting is that it is so easy to use for decorating your cakes and cupcakes. It’s not too sweet and it’s very tasty.
Cream Cheese-Another favorite frosting of mine. Talk about delicious! Note: this is not good for decorating. It is way too thick for that, but you can make a beautiful cake using sprinkles, confetti, etc.
Icing:
Chocolate Ganache– Is an exceptionally smooth texture with a satin finish and will give any cake you make a very elegant look. You can garnish with fresh fruit, sprinkles, or whatever you like to add a finishing touch. You only need 2 ingredients to create beautiful icing.
Basic Powdered Sugar- This is an extremely easy one to make with only 3 ingredients that will give your baked goods just a little dash of sweetness for some added flavor. This icing is considered wet icing because it does not dry hard. Take extra care if you pack them up for transport. Excellent for cinnamon rolls.
Conclusion of Frosting vs. Icing: The Differences Explained
I hope you enjoyed reading “Frosting vs. Icing: The Differences Explained” and have a better understanding of each one.
It doesn’t matter which option you choose; you will soon be the talk of your family and friends with these delicious toppings.
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I have been baking cakes since I was a little girl, but I still love learning new techniques and experimenting with assorted flavors. In this article, I share my 6 Tips for Making the Perfect Cake.
Today I am going to share with you “6 Tips for Making the Perfect Cake” Yup, that’s right. Just like all your favorite recipes. Are you ready to find out what they are? Well, first, I am a lover of all things sweet. I just love desserts and treats. I have to say this is my favorite thing about baking and creating cakes and cookies.
Many people make the mistake of choosing a cake mix because it is “easier”. However, what they don’t realize is that cake mixes are full of preservatives and other unnecessary ingredients that will make your cake dense and dry.
Do you know why Sara Lee uses a cake mix for their cakes? The answer is simple: convenience. It takes longer to prepare a homemade cake or cupcakes than it does a store-bought cake. But homemade cakes and cupcakes are so much more enjoyable than store-bought ones.
The ones you buy from the bakeries, you don’t really know how long they have been frozen before they are thawed out and decorated.
6 Tips for Making the Perfect Cake
1. Follow the Recipe
This is as important as the ingredients you use in your cakes. Follow the recipe just as it instructs you to do. Do not try and cut corners! This will end in disaster!
For example, if it tells you to add your eggs one at a time and mix well after each one, you need to do that. Speaking of eggs, I prefer to use brown eggs in my cakes.
2. Choose the Right Recipe
There are many recipes out there for making the perfect cake. However, not every recipe will work well for everyone.
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3. Choose the Right Ingredients
Choosing the right ingredients is crucial for your cake to turn out moist and delicious. I personally love White-Lily Unbleached Self-Rising flour for my cakes. It truly makes your cakes lite and fluffy.
I also prefer Bordens Whole Buttermilk when my recipes call for it and I really like using Blue PlateMayonnaise in my cakes instead of oil.
The reason for the mayonnaise is it really does make the cake moist and delicious. You use the same amount of mayonnaise that you would oil for your recipes.
4. Prepare the Ingredients
To make sure your cake turns out perfectly, follow these steps before starting to bake. 1) Measure the ingredients. You need to measure the dry ingredients first because they affect how much liquid you add later. 2) Mix the dry ingredients together. 3) Add the wet ingredients. 4) Bake the cake. 5) Cool the cake.
FYI: Don’t over-mix your cake batter, mix until ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Bake at the Proper Temperature
If you use an oven thermometer, you will know when your cake is done. However, there are other ways to tell if your cake is ready.
One method is to check the consistency of the batter. It should be thick enough to hold its shape, but not so thick that it won’t spread evenly across the pan.
Another test is to stick a toothpick into the center of the cake. When it comes out clean, then the cake is done. Don’t overcook!
6. Let it Cool Before Frosting
Once you remove the cake from the oven, let it cool completely on cooling racks before frosting it. This allows the cake to be set up properly, preventing the frosting from sliding off the cake.
Typically, it takes a cake about one hour to cool off. If you are in a bit of a hurry, you can turn a fan on the cake layers to cool them off faster.
Conclusion of 6 Tips for Making the Perfect Cake
If you follow my “6 Tips for Making the Perfect Cake”, you will be on your way to making moist and delicious cakes for your family and friends. There is nothing like making cakes from scratch and rewarding your family and yourself with their tasty goodness.
Yes, it may take a little more time to make cakes, cookies, pies, etc. homemade, but the rewards far out way the time it takes. And really once you get the hang of it, you will be making them faster than you ever thought you could.
How about this weekend you try it and make a cake right from scratch and see if you and your family don’t appreciate the soft moist deliciousness. 🧁
I know you can do it! So, get your baking on! 😊 Oh, don’t forget the coffee
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