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Strawberry Raspberry Sauce

By //  by Candace Sampson 4 Comments

How many ways do I love this Strawberry Raspberry Sauce? Well, how about on top of pancakes, with French Toast, stirred in with yogurt, poured over vanilla ice cream, used in an Eton Mess, blended in a smoothie, or used as a dip for cinnamon tortilla chips? The point I'm making is that this Strawberry Raspberry Sauce is incredibly versatile and as you'll see below, very easy to make. Strawberry Raspberry Sauce 2 6 ounce packages of raspberries 1 12 ounce package of strawberries, …

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Pig Picking Cake

By //  by Candace Sampson 5 Comments

I know, I know, you're thinking what the heck is a Pig Picking Cake? Well, first I want you to set aside any hang-ups you may have about a cake that is not entirely made from scratch. Next, I want you to imagine for a minute that you are about to taste the best cake ever invented. Pig Picking Cake, as far as I can surmise, came from the Southern States and it's a flavourful explosion of butter pecan, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple and Cool Whip. That's right, Cool Whip. It's because …

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

By //  by Candace Sampson 4 Comments

I hate coffee. I love coffee cake. I'm a total conundrum. Sour Cream Coffee Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream (can use light) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cinnamon-Walnut Topping In a small bowl, stir together 3/4 cup chopped …

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Coconut Cupcakes

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

You don't want the calorie count on these. Trust me. It'll just ruin the whole experience for you. I have made these exactly six times in ten years for special occasions only. These cupcakes are a rare treat but oh so good. Coconut Cupcakes 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature 2 cups sugar 5 extra-large eggs at room temperature 1 1/2 tsps pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsps pure almond extract 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp …

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