Category Archives: CAKES

Blueberry Coriander Buckwheat Muffin Cake

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AFC Ginger Gold Chew Cupcakes

GINGER GOLD CHEW CUPCAKES Golden raisins, crystallized ginger, sliced almonds, smoky soy protein, bananas mixed with oats, flour, flax, sugar brown & white, coriander, turmeric, powder gums and apple cider vinegar. Topped with brown sugar and baked to rise to new heights in culinary diet fare! Except for the sliced almonds, no fat. Sugar content isContinueContinue reading “AFC Ginger Gold Chew Cupcakes”

AFC Blueberry Pumpkin Chew Cupcakes

Blueberry Pumpkin Chew Cupcakes Okay, now that you’ve been introduced to the chew in previous recipes, we’re going to take this deeper into chew territory where the chew gets tougher. This is a dense pudding chew. Different yes. Delightful yes. Filling, satisfying. Whipped plant cream anyone? Company coming? Yes. Right from the oven, still warm,ContinueContinue reading “AFC Blueberry Pumpkin Chew Cupcakes”

AFC Blueberry Walnut Chew Cupcakes

  AFC Blueberry Walnut Chew Cupcakes These styled cupcakes are all about the chew. Yes, they’re heavier than what you’re accustomed to – mostly air – and mostly air tastes good. These are different. Not your run of the mill cupcake. These have distinction on their side and something else no other cupcake possesses: AContinueContinue reading “AFC Blueberry Walnut Chew Cupcakes”

AFC Fruit And Nut Chocolate Chew Cupcakes

FRUIT AND NUT CHOCOLATE CHEW CUPCAKES Before taste-testing I only had one question for Steve. Muffin or cupcake? What do you think? Upon tasting he said, “a muffcake”. Half muffin half cake. Later I changed it to chew cakes – that was the distinguishing feature. Not a pudding cake, not an air-stuffed bakery bought cake.ContinueContinue reading “AFC Fruit And Nut Chocolate Chew Cupcakes”

AFC Orange Pecan Corn Chew Cupcakes

ORANGE PECAN CORN CHEW CUPCAKES For some time now I wanted to add a corn bread chew cupcake to my collection. Seeings though I’m not fond of the strong maize flavor of corn meal I decided to use real corn – in a can – that doesn’t have that strong maize flavor. And this isContinueContinue reading “AFC Orange Pecan Corn Chew Cupcakes”

AFC Chew Cupcakes / Mint Carob Chocolate Chip

  AFC CHEW CUPCAKES / Mint Carob Chocolate Chip © This is my decadent cupcake! Eat it like a popover! Makes 2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2 med. ripe bananas, cut into chunks 1 c. Diet Faygo Vanilla Cream Soda 1 c. white sugar 1 c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed zest andContinueContinue reading “AFC Chew Cupcakes / Mint Carob Chocolate Chip”

Royal Riviera Pear Chocolate Rum Chew Cupcakes

ROYAL RIVIERA PEAR CHOCOLATE RUM CHEW CUPCAKES Chocolate chew cupcakes with riviera pears, ginger and dark rum. A fine chew with fine flavors! At the upscale end of the CUPCAKE CHEW LINE! Dairy-free whip cream to top it if you wish! Makes 15 cupcakes Preheat oven to 350 degrees 3 fresh, ripe Royal Riviera Pears,ContinueContinue reading “Royal Riviera Pear Chocolate Rum Chew Cupcakes”

Bourbon Barbecue Apple Shortcake

Bourbon Barbecue Apple Shortcake Red and green apple slices cooked in bourbon whiskey, Guy Fieri Brown Sugar barbecue sauce and Grade A maple syrup. Spooned over toasted English muffin. Topped with veg whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon! A perfect variation to the traditional strawberry shortcake! Makes 3 servings 1 lg. red apple, peeled,ContinueContinue reading “Bourbon Barbecue Apple Shortcake”

STRAWBERRY CRUMPETS

STRAWBERRY CRUMPETS A fresh strawberry shortcake using a crumpet for the biscuit. Topped with strawberries flavored with maple syrup and orange zest. Instead of the traditional whipped cream, we top with Jif Whip chocolate peanut butter whipped further with a high fat coconut milk! Garnished with fresh basil! Serves 4-6 Strawberry mixture: 1 lb. freshContinueContinue reading “STRAWBERRY CRUMPETS”

RED WINE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

RED WINE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Fresh strawberries marinated in red wine, sugar and lemon. Spooned over toasted English muffin cubes, then topped with non-dairy whipped cream, a sprig of mint and a sprinkle of lemon zest! Makes enough for a crowd – 7-1/2 cups strawberries 4 lbs. fresh, ripe strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced 1 c.ContinueContinue reading “RED WINE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE”

COCONUT ORANGE CREME CHOCOLATE CAKE

COCONUT ORANGE CREME CHOCOLATE CAKE Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream and Cold-Pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil create a perfect texture in this chocolate cake. The  finely ground cocoa beans is an added bonus! Filled and iced with coconut orange creme! Serves 12 or more Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cake: 16 oz. can applesauce 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “COCONUT ORANGE CREME CHOCOLATE CAKE”

FRESH FRUIT SHORTCAKE

FRESH FRUIT SHORTCAKE Fresh strawberries, blueberries and nectarines mixed with fresh mint and Silk Dairy-Free fruit yogurts. Spooned over toasted potato bread rounds or English muffin. Topped with soy sour cream and powdered sugar! Makes 9 cups fruit mixture 1 qt. fresh, ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 pt. fresh blueberries  6 fresh, ripe nectarines,ContinueContinue reading “FRESH FRUIT SHORTCAKE”

ROYAL RIVIERA PEAR AND LEMON UPSIDE DOWN CAKE – GOAT

ROYAL RIVIERA PEAR AND LEMON UPSIDE DOWN CAKE – GOAT Served with sweet lemon syrup! Luxurious! Serves 8-12 Make Sweet Lemon Syrup First: SWEET LEMON SYRUP Three sugars melted in fresh lemon water with lemon zest,  reduced to create a smooth, sweet lemon syrup!  Makes 1-1/2 cups zest and juice of 1 lg. lemon (zestContinueContinue reading “ROYAL RIVIERA PEAR AND LEMON UPSIDE DOWN CAKE – GOAT”

DOUBLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE

DOUBLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE Made with pears and hazelnut oil. Covered with a strawberry, vanilla creamy frosting! Serves 12 Preheat oven to 350 degrees 16 oz. can pear halves in heavy syrup 1/4 c. hazelnut oil 1 c. sugar 3/4 c. unsweetened powdered cocoa 1 t. salt 3 t. baking soda 1 t. vanilla extractContinueContinue reading “DOUBLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE”

DOUBLE LAYER LEMON CREME CAKE

DOUBLE LAYER LEMON CREME CAKE Filled with lemon pudding, cut into wedges, then drizzled with a lemon pudding frosting! Sweet, tart, lemony! Serves 12 Preheat oven to 350 degrees 3 oz. pkg. Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling by Jello juice of 3 lemons 1 t. salt 3 t. baking soda 1/3 c.ContinueContinue reading “DOUBLE LAYER LEMON CREME CAKE”

DOUBLE LAYER APPLE CINNAMON CAKE

DOUBLE LAYER APPLE  CINNAMON  CAKE Big cinnamon flavor! Frosted with a lemon, vanilla and cinnamon flavored frosting, then dusted with a powdered sugar and cinnamon blend! Serves 12 or more 1 c. sweetened applesauce 1 red apple (other than delicious), peeled, cored and finely chopped 2 T. fresh juice of lemon 1 c. firmly packedContinueContinue reading “DOUBLE LAYER APPLE CINNAMON CAKE”

BANANA POPPY SEED CAKE

BANANA POPPY SEED CAKE What to do with your over-ripened bananas? Make a lemon flavored banana poppy seed cake. Covered with a softly fluid orange, lemon flavored icing at serving time! Serves 12 or more 4-5 bananas, over-ripened (so that the skins are black, or nearly so) 3/4 c. sugar 1/3 c. corn oil 1ContinueContinue reading “BANANA POPPY SEED CAKE”

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Fresh or frozen strawberries spooned over lightly toasted English muffins spread with soft margarine till melted, then topped with non-dairy whipped cream.  Walk On Water delicious! Serves 6 Our first strawberry shortcake of the year, every year when we were kids was on the 4th of July. The main dishes and hors d’oeuvresContinueContinue reading “STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE”

APRICOT VANILLA RUM CAKE

APRICOT VANILLA RUM CAKE A rum soaked four layer apricot cake filled with vanilla apricot filling and apricot preserves. Served with rum sauce and sprinkled with cocoa sugar! Serves 12 Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2, 3 oz. pkgs. Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding & Pie Filling by Jello 8 T. cornstarch 1/2 c. apricotContinueContinue reading “APRICOT VANILLA RUM CAKE”

BANANA COCONUT CAKE

BANANA COCONUT CAKE Banana, coconut, cinnamon flavored cake, frosted with lemon, vanilla and coconut icing! Serves 12 3-4 med.-sized over ripened bananas (the type that you would otherwise throw away) 1/2 c. shredded, sweetened coconut 1/2 c. raw sugar 1 t. salt 3 t. baking soda 1/3 c. corn oil 2 c. all-purpose flour 1ContinueContinue reading “BANANA COCONUT CAKE”

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE with biscuits

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE with biscuits Tender,  slender, flaky biscuits covered with fresh sliced strawberries, then drizzled with a light strawberry creme! Serve 6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees 1 qt. fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced lengthwise into 3/16 inch thick slices (reserve 3-4 lg. berries for topping) 2 T. sugar or more to taste 1ContinueContinue reading “STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE with biscuits”

PEACH SHORTCAKE

PEACH SHORTCAKE Peaches simmered in a brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger sauce. Served in puff pastry shells, topped with sweet vanilla soy sour cream sauce. Serves 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees 15 oz. can Lite sliced peaches including liquid 1 T. transfat-free margarine 2 T. dark brown sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. powdered ginger tinyContinueContinue reading “PEACH SHORTCAKE”

SPICE CAKE

SPICE CAKE Spice is always nice! Makes 16 squares Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2, 8 oz. cans crushed pineapple ½ c. white sugar ½ c. firmly packed light brown sugar ⅓ c. corn oil 1 t. salt 1 T. baking soda 2 t. cinnamon 1 t. nutmeg ¼ t. ground allspice 1-¾ cup flourContinueContinue reading “SPICE CAKE”

PINK NEON CAKE

PINK NEON CAKE Lemon-raspberry flavored cake with lemon-raspberry icing. Made with low income in mind, because that’s where I’m at. A plain cake sparkles with cheap. Neon all the way! Makes 24 squares Preheat oven to 375 degrees Cake: ½ c. sugar 2 T. Wyler’s sugar-free, lemon flavor soft drink powder mix (purchase at Walgreen’s)ContinueContinue reading “PINK NEON CAKE”

BLACKBERRY SAUCE SHORTCAKE

BLACKBERRY SAUCE SHORTCAKE Fresh blackberries briefly cooked in pomegranate/blueberry juice with pure maple syrup! Top with soy whipped cream.  Serve warm or cold over lightly toasted English muffin! Makes 3 cups sauce 5, 6 oz. containers fresh blackberries ½ c. pomegranate/blueberry juice ⅓ c. grade A amber maple syrup ⅛ t. salt Place all ingredientsContinueContinue reading “BLACKBERRY SAUCE SHORTCAKE”

ALMOND PINEAPPLE CREAM CAKE

ALMOND PINEAPPLE CREAM CAKE Multi-layered almond, apricot, cranberry cake, filled with alternating layers of vanilla whipped soy cream frosting and red grape filling, frosted with pineapple soy whipped cream frosting and topped with additional red grape filling. WOW! Serves 12-16 Preheat oven to 350 degrees Red Grape filling: 3 c. fresh red seedless grapes 1ContinueContinue reading “ALMOND PINEAPPLE CREAM CAKE”

YELLOW CAKE for STEAM INDIA

YELLOW CAKE for STEAM INDIA Orange, almond and pineapple expertly combined to create a beautifully textured and flavored yellow cake!              Makes 24 pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 8 oz. can crushed pineapple 1 c. slivered almonds (do not use almonds with skins on; we’re trying to achieve aContinueContinue reading “YELLOW CAKE for STEAM INDIA”