Cinnamon Swirl Cake

Cake: 3 tsp. cinnamon1/4 c. sugar1 c. butter, softened4 eggs3 c. flour1 c. milk2 c. sugar1/2 tsp. salt3 tsp. baking powder Topping: 1 c. flour1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 c. butter1/4 c. sugarDash of salt1 drop vanilla Mix together 3 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.  At medium speed, beat butter, gradually add sugar and…

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided 3 teaspoons baking powder 3 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1 ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons butter, melted In a bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon…

Cinnamon Cake

1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Mix and bake in a 9-inch square pan at 350° until cake tests done.

Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

For the cake: 1 1/4 cups hot coffee 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups sour cream 1 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For the Icing: 15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups…

Chocolate Snowball Cake

Cake: 2 cups flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 recipe Snowball Frosting 3 cups sweetened flaked coconut Snowball Frosting: Place one 16-ounce package powdered…

Chocolate Pound Cake

3 cups sugar 1 ½ cups unsalted butter 5 eggs 1 2/3 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup cocoa powder Cream butter and sugar together.  Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Add the cocoa powder and mix well.  Combine…

Chocolate Cupcakes

Cupcakes: 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar ¾ cup baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Frosting: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons cream In a bowl, combine…

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake

Cake: 1 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 4 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 eggs 2 ¼ cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Frosting: 2/3 cup butter, softened 5 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar…

Chocolate Almond Sheet Cake

Cake: ¾ cup butter 1 cup water ¼ cup baking cocoa 2 ½ cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs ½ cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Frosting: ½ cup butter ¼ cup cream 3 cups confectioners’ sugar ¼ cup baking cocoa 1 teaspoon…

Cherry Swirl Coffee Cake Recipe

Coffee Cake: 1 ½ cups sugar ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup shortening 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder 4 large eggs 3 cups flour 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling Glaze: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk In a large bowl, combine the…