Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting

January 18
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Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: cupcakes or 1 cake
Instructions
  1. Beat butter and cream cheese in a blender until creamy.
  2. Add the confectioners sugar and milk until you reach your desired consistency. Can thin with extra milk if needed.
  3. Add the raspberry powder a teaspoon at a time until you reach your preferred taste.
  4. Frost your cookies or cakes. Can store extra frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before frosting.
Homemade Raspberry Powder
  1. You can make your own raspberry powder by grinding a 1 ounce package of freeze-dried berries in a spice grinder or food processor. Use a sieve to strain and remove any bits of the seeds. Discard the seeds and store the powder in an airtight bag or spice jar.

Strawberry Muffins

July 14
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Strawberry Muffins
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Servings Prep Time
12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Strawberry Muffins
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Servings Prep Time
12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: muffins
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners. Spray liners and pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent excess batter at the top of muffin from sticking.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar until well combined, approximately 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each and scraping sides of the bowl. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Add the flour mix in small batches, alternating with the milk and ending with the dry ingredients.
  5. Toss the diced strawberries with 2 T extra flour to keep them from dropping to the bottom of the batter. Set aside 1/2-2/3 cups of the berries. Gently stir in the remaining berries into the batter until they're just incorporated.
  6. Scoop batter into the muffin liners evenly, they will be full. Top the batter with remaining berries and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. If any batter sticks to the edges, use a knife to loosen it. Let muffins cool in the pan for another 20-30 minutes. Then place them on a rack to completely cool. Serve while tops are crispy.

Cranberry Goat-Cheese Butter Spread

November 7
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Cranberry Goat-Cheese Butter Spread
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Servings Prep Time
16 servings 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 servings 10 minutes
Cranberry Goat-Cheese Butter Spread
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Servings Prep Time
16 servings 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 servings 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Mix the cheese and butter until well incorporated
  2. Fold in the cranberry sauce.
  3. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Banana Bread

June 12
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Banana Bread
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Servings Prep Time
4 small loaves 20 minutes
Cook Time
35-40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 small loaves 20 minutes
Cook Time
35-40 minutes
Banana Bread
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Servings Prep Time
4 small loaves 20 minutes
Cook Time
35-40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 small loaves 20 minutes
Cook Time
35-40 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: small loaves
Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar.
  2. Add the eggs and soft banana and mix until blended
  3. Add the dry ingredients and mix together, then add the water and blend.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour batter into 4 small loaf pans sprayed with oil and lined with a piece of parchment on the bottom. ( If you use two medium or one large loaf pan, you may need to adjust the baking time)
  6. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is firm, slightly golden, and a pick comes out clean. Cool 10-15 minutes and remove from pan to finish cooling on a rack. Freezes well.

Watermelon Cupcakes & Frosting

May 29
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Watermelon Cupcakes
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Servings Prep Time
18-24 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
14-19 minutes
Servings Prep Time
18-24 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
14-19 minutes
Watermelon Cupcakes
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Servings Prep Time
18-24 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
14-19 minutes
Servings Prep Time
18-24 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
14-19 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: cupcakes
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with liners
  2. Mix the cake mix and Jell-O in a large bowl. Add water and oil and mix on medium speed
  3. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well. Add watermelon puree and beat until blended.
  4. Add food color, if desired, until you reach your desired color.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, optional. Pour into cupcake liners and bake according to the instructions on the box or until slightly golden and a pick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. Frosting Instructions: In a large bowl beat the cream cheese & butter. Beat in the watermelon puree. Gradually add sugar and Jell-O and beat until smooth. Add green food color to reach the color you desire. Frost and enjoy!

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

October 25
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
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Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
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Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: layer cake
Instructions
  1. cream together the cream cheese and butter. add the vanilla. Mix 4 cups of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more sugar to stiffen the icing to the needed consistency. Add more milk if mixture gets too thick. Then add the cinnamon to taste. Frost the cakes or cupcakes and store the remaining icing in an airtight container.