Monday, August 22, 2011

Apple Dutch Cake

I tried this recipe and it was AMAZING! so easy and tasty, I actually learned it from an episode of cake boss. Heres how you make it.

You'll need:
1 Recipe of Vanilla cake
1 & 1/2 Cup of thickly sliced apples
2 teaspoons of Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Glaze:
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Add nutmeg & 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to your vanilla cake recipe. Spoon into baking dish.
Place sliced apple over cake. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup confectioners sugar & 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle over cake. Bake for 25-35 mins.
Mix glaze and drizzle over cake.

ENJOY!!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Zuccinni Brownies ( you'll only taste the chocolate)

What possibly could be chocolatey and healthy at the same time? Brace your self you might make a face or do a double take like me. This is a brand new recipe I tried and i have to admit it was PRETTY AMAZING.

ZUCCINI BROWNIES ! Heres how you make 'em

Tip- Shred the zuccinni as small as possible and dont drain it!

Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 regular size apple sauce snack ( apple sauce is a great oil substitue!)
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt ( just a pinch)
2 cups shredded zucchini

Directions

Mix oil & apple sauce in a bowl. Add sugar & vanilla, mix well.
In a seperate bowl mix dry ingredients. Pour dry ingredients gradually into wet mixture.
Do not add any milk or water, and do not strain zuccinni. Fold in zuccini.
Bake for 25-35 mins & let chill.

Hope you enjoy this recipe! You can't even taste the zuccinni!