Lime Ribbon Delight

1 package Betty Crocker white cake mix 1 cup boiling water 1 package (3 oz.) lime flavored gelatin ½ cup fruit juice or water ½ cup drained crushed pineapple ¼ cup chopped nuts Few drops lemon juice 1 cup chilled whipping cream ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar Bake cake mix in a 9-inch layer pan as…

Vanilla Magic Cake

4 large egg yolks4 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cold water8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractPowdered sugar Coat an 8-inch square pan that is 2 inches deep with cooking spray. Cut 2 (8- by 12- to 16-inch) sheets of…

Eggnog Cupcakes

1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. French vanilla cake mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 1 ½ tsp. Rum extract ½ tsp. Ground nutmeg 1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. Instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 cup butter, at room temp; cut into pieces Red M&M’s and leaf-shaped spearmint gumdrops Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Line 18…

Chocolate Spice Bundt Cake

1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. Spice cake mix 1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. Instant chocolate pudding mix 3 eggs ⅓ cup oil 1 cup raisins 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 5 tsp. Milk Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Generously coat a 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray with flour.  On low speed, beat cake mix, pudding mix, 1…

Chocolate Fudge Cake

3 cups sifted cake flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ cup butter, softened 2 ¼ cups sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 eggs 3 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted 1 ½ cups ice water 1 teaspoon red food coloring, if desired Preheat the oven to 350°.  Generously grease…

White Chocolate-Coconut Cake

5 to 6 ounces white chocolate ½ cup water 4 egg whites 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, room temperature 2 ½ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup almonds, finely chopped 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut ½ cup raspberry jam White chocolate curls 2 cups flaked…

White Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

2 1⁄4 cups white chocolate chips 1 1⁄2 cups butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1⁄4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 1⁄4 cups cherry pie filling 18 cherries, with stems Edible glitter or red candy sprinkles 1 white chocolate baking bar Prepare, bake and cool cupcakes.  Melt 2 1/4 c white chocolate chips, cool slightly.  On medium speed, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate,…

White Chocolate Cake

White Chocolate Cake Cake: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup hot water 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk Frosting: 6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons…

White Almond Sour Cream Cake

3 Large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. almond extract 1/3 c milk 1 cup sour cream 2 1/2 c cake flour 1 1/2 c granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened and cubed Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Grease and flour two 8 x 2-inch pans.  Set aside.  In a small…

Wacky Cake

1 1/3 cups flour1 cup sugar3 tbsp. cocoa1 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla1/3 cup oil1 tbsp. vinegar1 cup water Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt into an 8-inch square or a 9-inch round glass baking pan. Make 3 holes; pour vanilla into one, oil into a second, and vinegar into the…