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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
By vealam
First, make the dough: in a small cup, combine the milk and water
- For the cinnamon rolls:
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar, plus a pinch for the yeast
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt
- For the apple filling:
- 1 small apple, cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- For the caramel frosting:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- flaky sea salt, for garnish
Rum Balls
By vealam
1. In a large bowl, stir together the crushed vanilla wafers, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and nuts
- 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup spiced rum
The BEST Chocolate Cake
By vealam
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- For the cake:
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups flour, sifted spooned
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Frosting:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (3 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 5 and 1/4 cups powder sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Caramel Bread Pudding
By vealam
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with baking spray
- FOR THE BREAD PUDDING:
- 15 slices white bread, cubed, crust removed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup Fisher Pecans, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk, warmed
- FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Mini Sour Cream Chocolate Cakes
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 180 (360 F)
- Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup and 1 tablespoon (250 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) caster sugar
- 3/4 cup (135 grams) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
- 1 and 3/4 cup (245 grams) plain flour
- 3/4 cup (60 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream, room temperature
- Chocolate frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups (375 grams) powdered or icing sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 2/3 cup (100 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, pieces
- Extra chocolate shavings for decorating
Arroz Verde
By vealam
Arroz verde is a wonderful side dish, especially when served with enchiladas or a steamy bowl of caldo
- 1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled and seeded
- 1/2 cup cilantro, washed, plus more for garnishing
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 jalapeno, minced (optional)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 cup white rice
- Lime wedges for serving
Apple Fritter Rings
By vealam
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar and salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 4 large apples, such as Fuji or Gala
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Homemade or store-bought caramel sauce, for serving
Raspberry "Buttermilk" Cake
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups gluten free flour (I like Bob's Red Mill)
- 3/4 cup granulated beet sugar (I used regular white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Homemade French Bread
By vealam
Pour the warm water into a small bowl (I use a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup)
- 2 1/4 cups warm water (think bath water)
- 2 tbsp yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 5 cups all purpose flour* + up to 1/2 cup more
- 1 egg + 2 tbsp water, beaten
Rich & Ruffled Chocolate Celebration Cake
By vealam
For the Cake Layers or Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 F
- For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (90 g) Cacao Barry Cocoa Powder - Extra Dark
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (9 g) salt
- 2 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (237 mL) strong, hot black coffee or espresso
- 1 cup (237 mL) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (119 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) pure vanilla extract
- For the Swiss Meringue Buttercream:
- 5 large egg whites (150g)
- 1-1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, cut into cubes
- 2 teaspoons (10 mL) pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt