Quick and Easy Dump Cakes and More. Dessert Recipe Book by Cathy Mitchell

Quick&EasyDumpCakesANDMORE

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AboutCathy: CathyMitchellhasbeencookingfor60years,startingathergrandmother’sside,standingonastool.Sheneverreferstoherselfasachef,butratheragreathomecookwhoenjoysmakingsimple,easymealswithordinaryingredients.Shehasbeensharingthoseideasontelevisionsinceherfirstcommercialin1989,introducingAmericatotheelectricsandwichmaker,andintypicalCathyfashion,makingalotmorethansandwiches.

Cathyhasanextendedfamilyoffiveadultkids,ranginginagefrom31to43,andtengrandkidsfrom1to20.Oneofherfavoritestoriesisoverhearingheroldestson’sresponsewhenadinnerguestcommentedbeforedinnerthathedidn’treallylikesomethingonthemenu.Hesaid,“Well,maybenotbefore,butyouhaven’ttriedmyMom’syet!”

TABLEofContentsClassicDumpCakesFamilyFavoritesVeryBerryChocolateHeavenFallFlavorsTropicalTreatsCathy’sCakes&MoreQuickto-FixCakesNo-FussBundtCakes

EasyasPie

Breads&CoffeecakesBrownies&BlondiesOneBowlBars

CLASSICDumpCakesApplePeachCake2cans(21ounceseach)applepiefilling2cans(15ounceseach)peachslices,drained1teaspoongroundcinnamon,divided1/2teaspoongroundnutmeg,divided1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadapplepiefillingandpeachesinpreparedpan.Sprinklewith1/2teaspooncinnamonand1/4teaspoonnutmeg.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithremaining1/2teaspooncinnamonand1/4teaspoonnutmeg.

3. Bake1houroruntiltopislightlybrownedandtoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 12to16servingsBananaSplitCakePicturedonpage145

1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1can(15ounces)tartcherriesinwater,drained1package(about18ounces)bananacakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips1/2cupchoppedpecansWhippedcreamandmaraschinocherries(optional)


2. Spreadpineappleandcherriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithchocolatechipsandpecans.

3. Bake55to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Topwithwhippedcreamandcherries,ifdesired.

Makes 12to16servingsCherryVanillaCake1package(about15ounces)vanillacakemix3eggs1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1can(21ounces)cherrypiefilling


2. Combinecakemix,eggsandoilinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Foldincherrypiefilling.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

Makes 12to16servingsBlueberryCinnamonCake2packages(12ounceseach)frozenblueberries,thawedanddrained1/3cupsugar

3/4teaspoongroundcinnamon,divided1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadblueberriesinpreparedpan.Sprinklewithsugarand1/2teaspooncinnamon;tosstocoat.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithremaining1/4teaspooncinnamon.

3. Bake50to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 12to16servingsApplePieDumpCake1can(21ounces)applepiefilling1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix3eggs1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/3cupchoppedpecans


2. Placeapplepiefillinginlargebowl;cutappleslicesintochunkswithparingknifeorscissors.Addcakemix,eggsandoil;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithpecans.

3. Bake40to45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 12to16servingsPeachMelbaCakePicturedonpage1462cans(21ounceseach)peachpiefilling1package(12ounces)frozenraspberries,thawedanddrained1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadpeachpiefillinginpreparedpan;sprinklewithraspberries.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


Makes 12to16servingsCarrotBananaCake1package(about15ounces)carrotcakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1teaspoonbakingsoda2bananas,mashed(about1heapingcup)1cupchoppedwalnuts1/2cupraisinsPreparedcreamcheesefrosting,warmed(optional)Additionalchoppedwalnuts(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections.Stirbakingsodaintomashedbananas;addtobatterandbeatuntilwellblended.Stirin1cupwalnutsandraisins.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake40to45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.Drizzlewithcreamcheesefrostingandsprinklewithadditionalwalnuts,ifdesired.

Makes 12servingsCha-Cha-ChaCherryCake2packages(12ounceseach)frozencherries,thawedanddrained1package(4-servingsize)cherrygelatin1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupchoppedwalnuts1/4cupwater

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9-inchsquarebakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadcherriesinpreparedpan;sprinklewithgelatin.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithwalnuts.Drizzlewaterovertop.


Makes 9servingsBlueberryPeachAlmondCake1can(29ounces)peachslicesinlightsyrup,undrained1can(21ounces)blueberrypiefilling1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupslicedalmonds


2. Drainpeaches,reservingsyrup.Spreadpeachesinpreparedpan;cutintochunkswithparingknifeorscissors.Addblueberrypiefillingand1/2cupreservedsyruptopan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithalmonds.


Makes 12to16servingsBananaStrawberryCake1can(21ounces)strawberrypiefilling1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(about18ounces)bananacakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadstrawberrypiefillingandpineappleinpreparedpan.Topwithcake

mix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringasmuchcakemixaspossible.


Makes 12to16servingsClassicAppleDumpCake1can(21ounces)applepiefilling1package(9ounces)yellowcakemix1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1/8teaspoongroundginger1/2cupchoppedwalnuts


2. Spreadapplepiefillinginpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithcinnamon,gingerandwalnuts.


Makes 9servingsRed,White&BlueCake1can(21ounces)cherrypiefilling1package(12ounces)frozenblueberries,thawedanddrained or 21/2cupsfreshblueberries1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadcherrypiefillingandblueberriesinpreparedpan;sprinklewithcinnamon.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


Makes 12to16servingsPeachCrunchCake1can(29ounces)peachslicesinlightsyrup,undrained1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1cuppecanhalves


2. Spreadpeachesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Sprinklewithcinnamon.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithbrownsugarandpecans.


Makes 12to16servingsLemonPoppySeedCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1package(4-servingsize)lemongelatin4eggs2/3cupwater1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoilGratedpeelandjuiceof1/2lemon1/4cuppoppyseedsLemonGlaze(optional,recipefollows)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinecakemix,gelatin,eggs,water,oil,lemonpeelandjuiceinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinpoppyseeds.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bakeabout35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. PrepareLemonGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledcake.Makes 12servingsLemonGlaze:Whisk1cuppowderedsugarand2tablespoonslemonjuiceinsmallbowluntilsmooth.

StrawberryMarshmallowCake1package(about15ounces)vanillacakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1/3cupminisemisweetchocolatechips2cupsslicedfreshorthawedfrozenstrawberries1package(4-servingsize)strawberrygelatin1/4cupwater

21/2cupsminimarshmallows1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9-inchsquarebakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections;stirinchocolatechips.Spreadstrawberriesinpreparedpan.Sprinklewithgelatin;drizzlewaterovertop.Sprinklewithmarshmallows;spreadbatterevenlyovermarshmallows.


Makes 9servingsFAMILYFavoritesCherryCheesecakeDumpCakePicturedonpage1471can(21ounces)cherrypiefilling1can(141/2ounces)tartcherriesinwater,drained4ouncescreamcheese,cutintosmallpieces1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadcherrypiefillingandcherriesinpreparedpan.Scattercreamcheesepiecesovercherries.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


Makes 12to16servingsDoubleBananaCake1package(about18ounces)bananacakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix3/4cupchoppedhazelnutsorslicedalmonds,toasted,*divided1banana,thinlysliced1/4cupchocolatehazelnutspread,warmed***Totoasthazelnuts,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakeat350°F7to10minutesoruntilgoldenbrown,stirringoccasionally.Removehazelnutsfrompanandcoolcompletelybeforechopping.**MicrowavespreadonLOW(30%)about1minuteoruntilpourable.


2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections;stirin1/2cuphazelnuts.Spreadhalfofbatterinpreparedpan.Topwithbananaslices;drizzlewith2tablespoonschocolatehazelnutspread.Topwithremaininghalfofbatter;sprinklewithremaining1/4cuphazelnutsanddrizzlewith2tablespoonschocolatehazelnutspread.


Makes 9servingsHoneyofaPeachCake1can(21ounces)peachpiefilling1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices2tablespoonshoney

1/2cupchoppedhoney-roastedalmonds


2. Spreadpeachpiefillinginpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Drizzlewithhoney;sprinklewithalmonds.


Makes 9servingsPinkLemonadeCake3cupsfreshorthawedfrozenslicedstrawberries1/4cuppowderedpinklemonademix1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cupwater


2. Spreadstrawberriesinpreparedpan;sprinklewithlemonademix.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer.Slowlypourwaterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


Makes 9servingsSweet-HotAppleDumpCake2cans(21ounceseach)applepiefilling1/4cupplus2tablespoonshotcinnamoncandies,divided1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadapplepiefillinginpreparedpan.Sprinklewith1/4cupcinnamoncandies.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.

3. Bake45to55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean,sprinklingwithremaining2tablespoonscinnamoncandiesduringlast10minutesofbaking.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 12to16servingsCaramelCandyCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix2eggs1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1/2cupmilk1package(8ounces)unwrappedbite-sizechocolatepeanutcaramelcandies,chopped,divided2tablespoonscarameltopping,warmed


2. Combinecakemix,eggs,butterandmilkinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinhalfofcandy.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremainingcandy.Drizzlewithcarameltopping.


Makes 9servingsPeachyKeenCake1can(29ounces)peachslicesinlightsyrup,undrainedWater1package(4-servingsize)peachgelatin1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Drainpeaches,reservingliquidinmeasuringcup.Addwatertoequal1cup.

3. Spreadpeachesinpreparedpan;cutintochunkswithparingknifeorscissors.Sprinklewithgelatin.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer.Slowlypourpeachliquidovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


Makes 9servingsBestBananaCake1package(about15ounces)vanillacakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix2bananas,mashed(about1heapingcup)1teaspoonbakingsoda


2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections.Stirbakingsodaintobananas;addtobatterandbeatuntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

Makes 12to16servingsCherryOrangeCake1can(15ounces)mandarinorangesinlightsyrup,undrained1package(12ounces)frozencherries,thawedanddrained1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cupflakedcoconut1/2cupslicedalmonds1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted


2. Spreadmandarinorangesandcherriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Sprinklewithcoconutandalmonds.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.(Ifdesired,turnoventobroilandbroilcake1minutetobrowntopofcake.)Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 9servingsSuperFruityConfettiCake2cans(15ounceseach)fruitcocktail,drained1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/4cupmulticoloredtinycrunchytangycandies


2. Spreadfruitcocktailinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.

3. Bake45to50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean,sprinklingwithcandiesduringlast20minutesofbaking.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 12to16servingsLemonCreamCheeseCake1can(about16ounces)lemonpiefilling1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix4ouncescreamcheese,cutintosmallpieces1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadlemonpiefillinginpreparedpan.Topwithhalfofcakemix;dotwithcreamcheeseandcoverwithremainingcakemix.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


Makes 9servingsSaltedCaramelBananaCake

3bananas,mashed(about11/2cups)1teaspooncoarsesalt1/4cupcarameltopping,warmed,divided1package(about18ounces)bananacakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadmashedbananasinpreparedpan.Stirsaltintocaramel;drizzlehalfofmixtureoverbananas.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Drizzlewithremainingcaramelmixture.


Makes 12to16servingsCinnamonChipPumpkinCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1can(15ounces)solid-packpumpkin2eggs1/2cupwater2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice1/2cupcinnamonchips,divided1/2cupchoppedpecans,divided


2. Combinecakemix,pumpkin,eggs,waterandpumpkinpiespiceinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirin1/4cupcinnamonchipsand1/4cuppecans.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremainingcinnamonchipsandpecans.


Makes 12to16servingsAppleToffeeCake1can(21ounces)applepiefilling1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/3cuptoffeebits

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8-or9-inchsquarebakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadapplepiefillinginpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithtoffeebits.


Makes 9servingsAlmondPeachCake2cans(29ounceseach)peachslicesinlightsyrup,undrained1/2teaspoonalmondextract1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices

1cupcrumbledChinese-stylealmondcookiesoralmondbiscotti1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Drainpeaches,reserving1cupsyrup.Cutpeachesinto1/2-inchchunkswithparingknifeorscissors.Combinepeaches,reservedsyrupandalmondextractinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithcrumbledcookies.


Makes 12to16servingsRainbowCakePicturedonpage1481can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1can(141/2ounces)tartcherriesinwater,drained1package(about15

ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cupcandy-coatedchocolatepieces


2. Spreadpineappleandcherriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean,sprinklingwithchocolatepiecesduringlast10minutesofbaking.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes 12to16servingsVERYBerryDoubleStrawberryCake3cupsfreshorthawedfrozenslicedstrawberries1package(4-servingsize)strawberrygelatin1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/3cupwater


2. Spreadstrawberriesinpreparedpan;sprinklewithgelatin.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Drizzlewaterovertop.

3. Bake45to50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Makes9servings

RaspberryYogurtCake

1can(21ounces)raspberrypiefilling1cupGreekyogurt1cupwater1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemixGratedpeelof1lemon


2. Spreadraspberrypiefillinginpreparedpan.Whiskyogurtandwaterinlargebowluntilblended.Addcakemixandlemonpeel;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterevenlyoverraspberryfilling.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

MixedBerryCakePicturedonpage1492packages(12ounceseach)frozenmixedberries,thawedanddrained1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1can(12ounces)lemon-limesoda1/2cupcinnamonchips


2. Spreadmixedberriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Sprinklewithcinnamon.Slowlypoursodaovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithcinnamonchips.


BlueberryLemonDumpCake

1can(21ounces)blueberrypiefilling1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(about18ounces)lemoncakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadblueberrypiefillingandpineappleinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


PeachStrawberryCake1can(29ounces)peachslicesinlightsyrup,undrained11/2cupsfrozenslicedstrawberries,thawedanddrained1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted


2. Spreadpeachesandstrawberriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


CranberryLemonCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1can(14ounces)wholeberrycranberrysauce1package(about18ounces)lemoncakemix

3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,melted1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadpineappleandcranberrysauceinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


BerryCobblerCake2cups(1pint)freshorfrozenberries(blueberries,blackberriesand/orraspberries)1package(9ounces)yellowcakemix1teaspoongroundcinnamon1egg1cupwater,divided1/4cupsugar1tablespooncornstarch


2. Spreadberriesinpreparedpan.Combinecakemixandcinnamoninlargebowl.Addeggand1/4cupwater;stiruntilwellblended.Spreadbatteroverberries.

3. Combinesugarandcornstarchinsamebowl.Stirinremaining3/4cupwateruntilsugarmixturedissolves;pourovercakebatter.Donotstir.

4. Bake40to45minutesoruntillightlybrowned.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes6servings

SuperStrawberryDumpCake3cupsthawedfrozenorfreshstrawberries,cutintohalvesorquarters1package(about15ounces)strawberrycakemix

1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadstrawberriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


BlackberryAlmondCakePicturedonpage1502packages(12ounceseach)frozenblackberries,thawedanddrained1/4cupgranulatedsugar1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cupslicedalmonds1/4cuppackedbrownsugar


2. Spreadblackberriesinpreparedpan;sprinklewithgranulatedsugarandtosstocoat.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithalmondsandbrownsugar.


RaspberryLovers’CakePicturedonpage1511can(21ounces)raspberrypiefilling1package(12ounces)frozenraspberries,thawedanddrained1package

(12ounces)semisweetchocolatechips,divided1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cuppackedbrownsugar


2. Spreadraspberrypiefillinginpreparedpan;sprinklewithraspberries.Sprinklewithhalfofchocolatechips.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithbrownsugarandremainingchocolatechips.


PeachCranberryUpsideDownCake1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1/2cuppackedbrownsugar3cupsthawedfrozenorcannedpeachslices(thickslicescutinhalf)2cupsfreshorthawedfrozencranberries1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1. Preheatovento350°F.Spraytwo9-inchroundcakepanswithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Dividebutterandbrownsugarbetweenpreparedpans;spreadevenlyoverbottomsofpans.Arrangepeachslicesoverbuttermixture;sprinklewithcranberries.

3. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections.Spreadbatteroverfruitineachpan.

4. Bake30to35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakescomesoutclean.Cool5minutes;invertcakesontoservingplates.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes12to16servings

BlueberryVanillaCake

2packages(12ouncesea)frozenblueberries,thawed&drained or 5cupsfreshblueberries6tablespoonssugar,divided3/4teaspoongroundcinnamon,divided1package(about15ounces)vanillacakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1. Preheatovento350°F.Spraytwo9-inchpieplateswithnonstickcookingspray.*

2. Spreadonepackageofblueberriesineachpreparedpieplate.Sprinkleeachwith2tablespoonssugarand1/4teaspooncinnamon.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithremaining2tablespoonssugarand1/4teaspooncinnamon.

3. Bake50to55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakescomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings*Oruseone13 x 9-inchbakingpaninsteadoftwopieplates.

VeryBerryCheesecakeDumpCake1can(21ounces)strawberrypiefilling1package(12ounces)frozenblackberries,thawedanddrained4ouncescreamcheese,cutintosmallpieces1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadstrawberrypiefillingandblackberriesinpreparedpan.Scattercreamcheesepiecesoverfruit.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


RaspberryLemonCake2packages(12ounceseach)frozenraspberries,thawedanddrained2/3cupsugarGratedpeelof1lemon1package(about18ounces)lemoncakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadraspberriesinpreparedpan.Sprinklewithsugar;tosstocoat.Sprinklewithlemonpeel.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


BlackberryBonanzaDumpCake2packages(12ounceseach)frozenblackberries,thawedanddrained1package(4-servingsize)blackberrygelatin1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupchoppedpecans1/4cupwater


2. Spreadblackberriesinpreparedpan;sprinklewithgelatin.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithpecans.Drizzlewaterovertop.


StrawberryBananaCake1package(about15ounces)strawberrycakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1teaspoonbakingsoda

2bananas,mashed(about1heapingcup)


2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections.Stirbakingsodaintomashedbananas;addtobatterandbeatuntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servings

LemonBlueberryCake1package(about18ounces)lemoncakemix1package(4-servingsize)lemoninstantpuddingandpiefillingmix4eggs3/4cupwater1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil

1cupfreshblueberries,divided


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,eggs,waterandoilinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Gentlyfoldin1/2cupblueberries.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremaining1/2cupblueberries.


CHOCOLATEHeavenDarkChocolateRaspberryDumpCake11/2cupsraspberryfruitspreadorjam1/2cupdarkchocolatechips,divided1package(about15ounces)darkchocolatecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/4cupwater


2. Spreadfruitspreadevenlyoverbottomofpreparedpan;sprinklewith1/4cupchocolatechips.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Sprinklewithremaining1/4cupchocolatechips.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Drizzlewaterovertop.


ChocolatePeanutButterCake1package(about15ounces)chocolatefudgecakemix11/4cupswater3eggs1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil2/3cupcreamypeanutbutter,warmed,*divided1cupunwrappedminipeanutbuttercups*MicrowavepeanutbutteronLOW(30%)about2minutesoruntilpourable.


2. Combinecakemix,water,eggs,oiland1/3cuppeanutbutterinlargebowl;

beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Drizzlewithremaining1/3cuppeanutbutter;sprinklewithpeanutbuttercups.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanatleast20minutesbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

StrawberryDevil’sFoodCake1package(about15ounces)devil’sfoodcakemix1can(21ounces)strawberrypiefilling3eggs


2. Combinecakemix,strawberrypiefillingandeggsinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


SimplyDeliciousChocolateCake1cupGreekyogurt1cupcoffee1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix

2cupschoppedcreamynougatandcaramelcandybars,divided1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Whiskyogurtandcoffeeinlargebowluntilblended.Addcakemix;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirin1cupchoppedcandy.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremaining1cupcandy.


DecadentChocolateDelight1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1cupwater4eggs1cupsourcream1cupsemisweetchocolatechips3/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil

1. Sprayslowcookerwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,water,eggs,sourcream,chocolatechipsandoilinlargebowl;beatuntilwellblended.Transfertoslowcooker.

3. Cover;cookonLOW3to4hoursoronHIGH11/2to13/4hours.Servewarm.Makes12servings

ChocolateCinnamonCake1package(about15ounces)devil’sfoodcakemix11/4cupswater3eggs1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1tablespooninstantcoffeegranules11/2teaspoonsgroundcinnamonPowderedsugar


2. Combinecakemix,water,eggs,oil,coffeegranulesandcinnamoninlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving.

Makes12to16servings

ChocolateMysteryCake1package(about15ounces)Germanchocolatecakemix11/2cupsrootbeer(notdiet)2eggs1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1container(about16ounces)vanillafrosting


2. Combinecakemix,rootbeer,eggsandoilinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Spreadfrostingovercooledcake.Makes12to16servings

tip:Forfluffyrootbeer-flavoredfrosting,beatfrostingand1to2tablespoonsrootbeerinmediumbowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeedabout2minutes.

CherryChocolateDumpCake2cans(21ounceseach)cherrypiefilling1package(about15ounces)chocolatefudgecakemix3/4cupsemisweetchocolatechips3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,melted1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadpiefillinginpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Sprinklewithchocolatechips.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


RedVelvetCake1package(about18ounces)redvelvetcakemix1package(4-servingsize)vanillainstantpuddingandpiefillingmix11/2cupsmilk2ouncescreamcheese,cutintosmallpieces1/2cupwhitechocolatechips


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmixandmilkinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadinpreparedpan;sprinklewithcreamcheeseandwhitechips.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servings

AztecChocolateCake1package(about15ounces)darkchocolatecakemix1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoongroundredpepper11/3cupswater3eggs1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1teaspoonalmondextractBittersweetChocolateGanache(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray;linebottomofpanwithparchmentorwaxedpaper.

2. Combinecakemix,cinnamonandredpepperinlargebowl;mixwell.Stirinwater,eggs,oilandalmondextract;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadinpreparedpan.

3. Bake36to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Cool15minutesinpan;invertontowirerack.Removeanddiscardparchmentpaperandinvertontoanotherrack.Coolcompletely.

4. PrepareBittersweetChocolateGanache,ifdesired.Pourovercake;spreadevenlytocover.Letstand30minutesoruntilset.Makes12to16servings

BittersweetChocolateGanache: Bring2/3cupwhippingcreamtoasimmerinsmallsaucepanovermediumheat;removefromheat.Add6ouncesfinelychoppedchocolate;stir3to5minutesoruntilchocolateiscompletelymeltedandmixtureissmooth.Cool15minutesoruntilslightlythickened,stirringoccasionally.

ChocolateBananaCake1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix2bananas,mashed(about1heapingcup)1teaspoonbakingsoda


2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections.Stirbakingsodaintobananas;addtobatterandbeatuntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


SimpleS’MoreCakePicturedonpage1521package(about15ounces)milkchocolatecakemix

1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix11/2cupsmilk1cupminimarshmallows3milk-chocolatebars(1.55ozea),brokeninto1/2-inchpieces or 1cupmilk-chocolatechips3wholegrahamcrackers,crumbledinto1/2-inchpieces1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,puddingmixandmilkinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean. Turnoventobroil.

4. Sprinklemarshmallows,chocolateandgrahamcrackersovercake.Broil6inchesfromheatsource30secondsto1minuteoruntilmarshmallowsaregoldenbrown.(Watchcarefullytopreventburning.)Coolatleast5minutesbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

ApricotDoubleChipDumpCakePicturedonpage153

2cupsapricotpreservesorjam

1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips,divided1/2cupwhitechocolatechips,divided1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/3cupwater


2. Spreadpreservesinpreparedpan.Sprinklewithhalfofsemisweetchipsandhalfofwhitechips.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterin

singlelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithremainingsemisweetandwhitechips.Drizzlewaterovertop.


Cookie-FilledChocolateCake1package(about15ounces)chocolatefudgecakemix1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix4eggs1cupsourcream1/2cupwater1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/2(16-ounce)packagerefrigeratedchocolatechipcookiedough1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,eggs,sourcream,waterandoilinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Dropteaspoonfulsofcookiedoughoverbatter.


ChocolateyCherryDumpCake2cans(141/2ounceseach)tartcherriesinwater,drained1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1can(12ounces)23-flavorcola


2. Spreadcherriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourcolaovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomes

outclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

EasyTurtleCake1package(about15ounces)devil’sfoodcakemix1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix11/2cupsmilk1cupchoppedcaramels1cupsemisweetchocolatechips1/2cuppecanpieces1/2teaspooncoarsesalt(optional)


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmixandmilkinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;topwithcaramels,chocolatechipsandpecans.Sprinklewithsalt,ifdesired.


FALLFLAVORSCranberryAppleDumpCake1can(21ounces)applepiefilling1can(14ounces)wholeberrycranberrysauce1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cupchoppedwalnuts

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray2. Spreadapplepiefillinginpreparedpan;topwithcranberrysauce.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithwalnuts.


CarrotSpiceCake1cupshreddedcarrots1/2cupraisinsBoilingwater1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted

1. Placecarrotsandraisinsinmediumbowl;coverwithboilingwater.Letstand10minutes.


3. Spreadpineappleinpreparedpan.Draincarrotsandraisins;mixwithpineappleinpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


SweetPotatoCake1can(29ounces)sweetpotatoes,drained1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix3eggs

11/2teaspoonsapplepiespice,plusadditionalfortopofcake2/3cupchoppednuts,divided


2. Placesweetpotatoesinlargebowl;mashwithfork.Addcakemix,eggsand11/2teaspoonsapplepiespice;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirin1/3cupnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremaining1/3cupnutsandadditionalapplepiespice.


AppleOrchardDumpCake6cupsslicedpeeledGrannySmithapples(5to6apples)1/2cuppackedbrownsugar2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1/2teaspoongroundnutmeg1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combineapples,brownsugar,cinnamonandnutmeginpreparedpan;tosstocoat.Spreadinbottomofpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


CranberryPearCakePicturedonpage154

1can(29ounces)pearslicesinlightsyrup,undrained1package(12ounces)freshorthawedfrozencranberries1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupchoppedwalnuts


2. Drain1/2cupliquidfrompears.Pourpearsandremainingliquidintopreparedpan;cutpearsinto1/2-inchpieceswithparingknifeorscissors.Spreadcranberriesoverpears.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithwalnuts.


WinterSquashCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1package(14ounces)frozensquash,thawed2eggs1/4cupwater1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2teaspoongroundginger3/4cupraisins1/2cupchoppedwalnuts


2. Combinecakemix,squash,eggs,water,cinnamonandgingerinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinraisinsandwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


Makes12to16servings

ApplesauceSpiceCake1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix11/2cupsapplesauce3eggs1cupchoppedwalnuts3/4cupraisinsCarameltoppingorcreamcheesefrosting,warmed(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinecakemix,applesauceandeggsinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinwalnutsandraisins.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.Drizzlewithcarameltoppingorcreamcheesefrosting,ifdesired.Makes12servings

PumpkinPecanCakePicturedonpage1551can(15ounces)solid-packpumpkin1can(12ounces)evaporatedmilk1cuppackedbrownsugar3eggs2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice1/2teaspoonsalt1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices1/2cuppecanhalves


2. Combinepumpkin,evaporatedmilk,brownsugar,eggs,pumpkinpiespice

andsaltinmediumbowl;stiruntilwellblended.Pourintopreparedpan;topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithpecans.

3. Bakeabout1houroruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakecomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes18servings

AutumnDumpCakePicturedonpage1561can(29ounces)pearslicesinlightsyrup,undrained1can(21ounces)applepiefilling1/2cupdriedcranberries1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/4cupcarameltopping,warmed


2. Drainpears,reservingsyrup.Spreadpearsandapplepiefillinginpreparedpan;add1/2cupreservedsyrup.Sprinklewithcranberries.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Drizzlewithcarameltopping.


GranolaCaramelCarrotCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(about15ounces)carrotcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupgranola3tablespoonscarameltopping,warmed


2. Spreadpineappleinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithgranola;drizzlewithcarameltopping.


CranberryCobblerCake1can(14ounces)wholeberrycranberrysauce1package(9ounces)yellowcakemix1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1/2cupgranola

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9-inchpieplatewithnonstickcookingspray.2. Spreadcranberrysauceinpreparedpieplate.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithgranola.


TripleGingerPearCake2cans(29ounceseach)pearslicesinlightsyrup,undrained1/3cupfinelychoppedcrystallizedginger1/4teaspoongroundginger1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupcrumbledgingersnaps(about16cookies)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcooking

spray.

2. Drainpears,reserving1cupsyrup.Cutpearsinto3/4-inchchunkswithparingknifeorscissors.Combinepearsandreservedsyrupinpreparedpan;sprinklewithcrystallizedgingerandgroundginger.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithcrumbledgingersnaps.


CaramelApplePeanutCakePicturedonpage1572cans(21ounceseach)applepiefilling1/2cuplightlysaltedpeanuts,divided1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1/3cupcarameltopping,warmed


2. Spreadapplepiefillinginpreparedpan;sprinklewith1/4cuppeanuts.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Drizzlewithcarameltopping;sprinklewithremaining1/4cuppeanuts.


PumpkinChocolateChipCake1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix1can(15ounces)solid-packpumpkin2eggs

1/3cupwater1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1cupsemisweetchocolatechips,melted(optional)1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.

2. Combinecakemix,pumpkin,eggsandwaterinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. Drizzlemeltedchocolateovercooledcake,ifdesired.Makes12servings

OrangeCranberryCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix4eggs3/4cupfreshorangejuice1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/4cupwater1cupdriedcranberriesPowderedsugar(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinecakemix,eggs,orangejuice,oilandwaterinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirincranberries.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bakeabout35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes12servings

TROPICALTreatsIslandDelightCakePicturedonpage158

3ripemangoes,peeledandcubed(about41/2cups)1package(about18ounces)pineapplecakemix1can(12ounces)lemon-limeororangesoda1/2cupchoppedmacadamianuts(optional)


2. Spreadmangoesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Poursodaovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithmacadamianuts,ifdesired.


PineappleRightSideUpCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1cupcoarselychoppedmaraschinocherries1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadpineappleinpreparedpan;sprinklewithcherries.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


OrangeCoconutCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1can(15ounces)mandarinorangesinlightsyrup,drained11/2cupsflakedcoconut,divided1package(about15ounces)vanillacakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadpineappleandmandarinorangesinpreparedpan;sprinklewith1/2cupcoconut.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithremaining1cupcoconut.


Fruit-FilledDumpCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(12ounces)frozenpeachslices,thawedanddrained1cupfreshorthawedfrozenslicedstrawberries1package(about18ounces)bananacakemix1/2cuptropicaldriedfruitmix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted


2. Spreadpineapple,peachesandstrawberriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Sprinklewithdriedfruit.Pourbutterovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


PineappleBlueberryUpsideDownCake1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,drained2cupthawedfrozenblueberries1package(about18ounces)pineapplecakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1. Preheatovento350°F.Spraytwo9-inchroundcakepanswithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Dividebutterandbrownsugarbetweenpreparedpans;spreadevenlyoverbottomsofpans.Spreadpineappleandblueberriesevenlyoverbuttermixture.

3. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections.Spreadbatteroverfruitineachpan.

4. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterofcakescomesoutclean.Cool5minutes;invertontoservingplates.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes12to16servings

DoublePineappleBerryCakePicturedonpage1591can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(12ounces)frozenmixedberries,thawedanddrained1package(about18ounces)pineapplecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices


2. Spreadpineappleandberriesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


TropicalDumpCakePicturedonpage1601can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1can(15ounces)peachslices,undrained1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1/2cup(1stickbutter),cutintothinslices1cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cupflakedcoconut1/2cupchoppedpecans

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Spreadpineappleandpeachesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithbrownsugar,coconutandpecans.


TasteoftheTropicsCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained2cupsfreshmangocubes(1/2-inchpieces)1package(about18ounces)bananacakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintothinslices1cupchoppedwalnuts3/4cupflakedcoconut


2. Spreadpineappleandmangoesinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithwalnutsandcoconut.


PineappleAngelCake2cupsfreshorthawedfrozenslicedstrawberries1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(16ounces)angelfoodcakemix

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Spreadstrawberriesin13x9-inchbakingpan.Combinepineappleandcakemixinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Pourbatterevenlyoverstrawberries.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolatleast30minutesbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

Sweet-TartLemonPineappleCake1can(about16ounces)lemonpiefilling1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1package(about15ounces)lemoncakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintothinslices3/4cupchoppedmacadamianuts3/4cupflakedcoconut


2. Spreadlemonpiefillinginpreparedpan;topwithpineapple.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Topwithbutterinsinglelayer,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithmacadamianutsandcoconut.


MangoPiñaColadaCake1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1cupfrozenmangochunks,thawed(cutanylargechunksintosmallerpieces)1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1cupfull-fatcoconutmilk,*wellshaken*Donotuselow-fatorreduced-fatcoconutmilkinthisrecipe.


2. Spreadpineappleandmangoinpreparedpan.Topwithcakemix,spreadingevenly.Pourcoconutmilkovertop,coveringcakemixasmuchaspossible.


CATHY'SCakes&MoreCherryDumpCake1package(about15ounces)yelloworwhitecakemix1can(21ounces)cherrypiefilling1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained

1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1/2cupchoppedpecans(optional)


2. Spreadcherrypiefillinginbottomofpreparedpan.Addpineapplewithjuice;mixwithcherriesandspreadevenly.Topwithdrycakemix,carefullyspreadingoverfruitlayerwithfork.Donotmix.

3. Drizzlebutterovercakemix,coveringasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithpecans,ifdesired.

4. Bake40to45minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Cool15to30minutes.Servewarm.Makes12servings

SimplyScrumptiousAppleCake1package(about16ounces)angelfoodcake*1can(21ounces)regularorno-sugar-addedapplepiefilling(seeTip)1teaspoongroundcinnamon3tablespoonspackedbrownsugar1/4cupchoppedwalnuts*Useaone-stepangelfoodcakemixthatrequiresonlywater.


2. Combinedrycakemix,applepiefillingandcinnamoninlargebowl.(Batterwillthickenupduringmixing;donotovermix.)Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithbrownsugarandwalnuts.

3. Bake30minutes.Coolinpan20to30minutes.Servewarm.Makes12servings

tip:

Useasharpknifetocutthroughtheappleswhilestillinthecansoyouhavesmallerpieceswithoutanymess.

S’MoreMagicBars11/2cupsfinelycrushedgrahamcrackers(about1sleeve)1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1cupmilkchocolatechips1cupminimarshmallows6chocolatesandwichcookies,crushed

1. Preheatovento350°F.Line13x9-inchbakingpanwithfoil;spraywithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinegrahamcrackercrumbsandbutterinmediumbowl;mixwithforkuntilcrumbly.Pressevenlyintopreparedpantoformcrust.

3. Poursweetenedcondensedmilkevenlyovercrust.Topwithchocolatechips,marshmallowsandcrushedcookies.

4. Bake20to25minutesoruntilmarshmallowsarelightlybrowned.Coolinpan20to30minutes.Removefoilfrompan;cutintobars.Makes18bars

EasyPineappleCakeSosimpleanddietfriendly!1package(about16ounces)angelfoodcakemix*1can(20ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained1/3cupshreddedorflakedcoconut(optional)*Useaone-stepangelfoodcakemixthatrequiresonlywater.


2. Placedrycakemixinlargebowl;stirinpineapplewithjuiceusingrubberspatula.(Mixturewillfoamandexpand,resemblingmarshmallowcrème.)

Spreadbatterevenlyinpreparedpan;sprinklewithcoconut,ifdesired.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntilcakeissetandcoconutislightlybrowned.Servewarm.Makes12servingsTip:Thiscakemakesagreatbaseforstrawberryshortcake.

CookiesandCreamBars1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1egg,beaten or 1/4cupeggsubstitute12chocolatesandwichcookies,coarselycrushed1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1package(12ounces)chocolatechips


2. Pourbutterevenlyoverbottomofpreparedpan.Coverwithdrycakemixanddrizzlewithegg;stirwithforkuntilmoistened.(Ormixbutter,cakemixandegginlargebowluntilcrumbly.)Pressmixtureintobottomofpanwithfingerstoformthickcrust.

3. Topcrustwithcookies.Slowlypoursweetenedcondensedmilkovercookies,coveringasevenlyaspossible.Sprinklewithchocolatechips.

4. Bake25to30minutesoruntilset.Cool5minutes;cutintobars.Makes12bars

RazzleberryLemonCake3to4cupsfreshraspberriesormixedberries1can(12ounces)dietlemon-limesoda1package(4-servingsize)raspberrygelatin(regularorsugar-free)1package(about18ounces)lemoncakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted


2. Spreadraspberriesinbottomofpreparedpan.Poursodaoverraspberries;sprinklewithdrygelatin.Topwithdrycakemix,carefullyspreadingoverfruitlayerwithfork.Donotmix.Drizzlebutterovercakemix,coveringasmuchaspossible.

3. Bake45to60minutesoruntiltopisgoldenandcakeisset.Cool15to30minutes.Servewarm.Makes12servings

CaramelAppleCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix2cans(21ounceseach)applepiefilling1/2cupcaramelsauce1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2cup(1stick)butter,meltedChoppedpecans(optional)Icecreamorwhippedcreamandadditionalcaramelsauce(optional)


2. Spreadapplepiefillingevenlyinbottomofpreparedpan.Sprinklewithcinnamon;drizzleevenlywithcaramelsauce.Topwithdrycakemix,carefullyspreadingoverappleswithfork.Donotmix.Drizzlebutterovercakemix,coveringasmuchaspossible.Sprinklewithpecans,ifdesired.

3. Bake30to40minutesoruntiltopisgoldenandcakeisset.Cool15to30minutes.Servewarmwithicecreamorwhippedcreamandadditionalcaramelsauce,ifdesired.Makes12servings

TripleChocolateCakeAlittlemixingbutworthit!

1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1package(12ounces)chocolatechips11/2cupsmilk


2. Dumpcakemix,puddingmixandmilkinlargebowl;stiruntilwellblended.(Mixturewillbeverythick.)Spreadevenlyinpreparedpan;sprinklewithchocolatechips.

3. Bake30minutes.Coolcompletelyinpan.Makes12servings

StickyBunBreakfastRing1tube(about16ounces)jumbobuttermilkbiscuitdough(8biscuits)1/3cuppackedbrownsugar1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4cupslicedalmonds1/2cuppancakesyrup,divided3tablespoonsbutter,melted,divided

1. Preheatovento375°F.Spraybundtpanwithnonstickcookingspray.Combinebrownsugar,cinnamonandalmondsinsmallbowl.

2. Pourhalfofsyrupandhalfofbutterintopreparedpan;sprinklewithhalfofbrownsugarmixture.Placebiscuitsoverbrownsugarmixture,overlappingtoformring.Topwithremainingsyrup,butterandbrownsugarmixture.

3. Bake20to25minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Coolinpan1minute;invertontoservingplatter.Makes8servings

BlackForestCake1can(21ounces)cherrypiefilling*

1can(15ounces)pitteddarkcherries,*drained1package(about15ounces)Germanchocolatecakemix1can(12ounces)cherrycola(regularordiet)Icecreamorwhippedcreamandchocolatesauce(optional)*Orusetwoofeitherkindofcherriesinsteadofoneofeach.


2. Spreadcherrypiefillingandcherriesinbottomofpreparedpan.Topwithdrycakemix,carefullyspreadingovercherrieswithfork.Donotmix.Slowlypoursodaovercakemix,coveringasmuchaspossible.Donotmix.

3. Coverwithfoilandbake20minutes.Removefoil;bakeadditional30to40minutesoruntilcakeisset.Cool15minutes.Servewarmwithicecreamorwhippedcreamandchocolatesauce,ifdesired.Makes12servings

RazandPeachCobblerSofreshtastingandnotoverlysweet!1package(16ounces)frozenpeaches1package(12ounces)frozenraspberries or 1container(8ounces)freshraspberries1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1can(12ounces)dietlemon-limesodaVanillafrozenyogurt(optional)


2. Spreadfrozenpeachesandraspberriesinbottomofpreparedpan.Topwithdrycakemix,carefullyspreadingoverpeacheswithfork.Donotmix.Slowlypoursodaovercakemix,coveringasmuchaspossible.Donotmix.

3. Coverwithfoilandbake20minutes.Removefoil;bakeadditional40minutes.Cool20minutes.Servewarmwithfrozenyogurt,ifdesired.Makes12servings

BasicMugCakeSometimescalled3-2-1Cake.1package(about15ounces)cakemix,anyflavor1package(16ounces)angelfoodcakemix**Useaone-stepangelfoodcakemixthatrequiresonlywater.

1. Combinedrycakemixesincanisterwithlid.2. Tomakemugcake,combine3tablespoonsdrymixand2tablespoonswaterinmicrowavablemug;mixwell.

3. MicrowaveonHIGH1minute.(Adjustcookingtimeasneededbasedonwattageofmicrowave.)Makes36cakesVariations:Add1teaspoonunsweetenedcocoapowderforchocolatecake.Substitutecoldcoffeeorfruitjuiceforwaterformocha-orfruit-flavoredcakes.Tophotcakewithchocolatechips,minimarshmallows,chocolatehazelnutspreadorpeanutbuttertocreateinstantfrosting.

PineappleUpsideDumpCake1teaspoonbutter,softenedormelted1to2tablespoonspackedbrownsugar1pineapplering1maraschinocherry6tablespoonsBasicMugCakemix(recipeabove)4tablespoonspineapplejuiceorwater

1. Spraylargemicrowavablemugwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Placebutterinmugandtopwithbrownsugar.Placepineappleringoversugarandplacecherryincenter.

3. Stircakemixandjuiceuntilblended.Carefullypouroverpineapple.4. MicrowaveonHIGH1minuteoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Addadditionaltimeifnecessary.Letstand1minutebeforeinvertingontoplate.Servewarm.Makes1serving

PuddingMugCakeAmoisterversionofthebasicmugcake.1package(about15ounces)cakemix,anyflavor1package(about16ounces)angelfoodcakemix*2packages(4-servingsize)instantpuddingandpiefillingmix,anyflavor*Useaone-stepangelfoodcakemixthatrequiresonlywater.

1. Combinedrycakemixesandpuddingmixincanisterwithlid.2. Tomakemugcake,combine1/4cupdrymixand1/4cupwaterinmicrowavablemug;mixwell.

3. MicrowaveonHIGH1minute.(Adjustcookingtimeasneededbasedonwattageofmicrowave.)Makes36cakesTryanyofthefollowingcombinations:Chocolatecakemixwithchocolatepudding,yellowcakemixwithvanillapuddingoryellowcakemixwithbutterscotchpudding .Variations: Substitutecoldcoffeeorfruitjuiceforwaterformocha-orfruit-flavoredcakes.Stirincannedfruit,coconut,chocolatechips,nuts,crushedpretzels,crushedchocolatesandwichcookiesorothercookiesimmediatelyaftercooking.Tophotcakewithchocolatechips,minimarshmallows,chocolatehazelnutspreadorpeanutbuttertocreateinstantfrosting.

Cupo’ApplePie1smallapple,peeled,coredandchopped1tablespoonbrownsugar1teaspoonold-fashionedorquickoats*1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1thinpatbutterIcecreamorwhippedcream(optional)*Orsubstitute1heapingtablespooninstantoatmealmix(fromcuporpackage);reduceamountofsugar.

1. Placeapplesinmicrowavablemug.Stirinbrownsugar,oatsandcinnamon.Topwithbutter.

2. MicrowaveonHIGH11/2to2minutesoruntilappleistender.(Timewill

varydependingonwattageofmicrowaveandthicknessofapplepieces.)Stirmixture;topwithicecreamorwhippedcream,ifdesired.Makes1serving

S’MoresinaMugSamegreattaste,nocampfireneeded!2wholegrahamcrackers(rectangles),divided20minimarshmallows3tablespoonsmilkchocolatechips

1. Sprayinsideofmicrowavablemugwithnonstickcookingspray2. Crush1grahamcrackerintobottomofmug;topwithmarshmallowsandchocolatechips.Crushremaininggrahamcracker;sprinkleoverchocolatechips.

3. MicrowaveonHIGH30seconds.(Mixturewillpuffupinsidemug.)Stirtomeltchocolate.Makes1serving

CoffeeCupCoffeecake1/3cupbiscuitbakingmix1/4cupmilk1patbutter,divided

2roundedteaspoonsBrownSugarMix(recipefollows),divided1. Sprayinsideofmicrowavablecoffeecupwithnonstickcookingspray2. Combinebakingmixandmilkinpreparedcup;mixwellwithlargespoon.Scoopuphalfofmixturewithspoon.Sprinkle1teaspoonBrownSugarmixoverdoughincup;topwith1/2patofbutter.Replacespoonfulofdoughincup;topwithremaining1teaspoonBrownSugarMixand1/2patofbutter.

3. MicrowaveonHIGH1minute.Turncoffeecakeontoplateoreatfromcup.

Makes1serving

BrownSugarMix:Combine1/4cuppackedbrownsugar,2tablespoonschoppednuts,ifdesired,and1teaspoongroundcinnamoninsmallbowl;mixwell.Storeincoveredcontainer.Makesenoughfor4coffeecakes.

S’MoresChocolateCakeinaSkilletLesscaloriesthananordinaryfrostedcake!1can(12ounces)dietsoda1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1/2cupmilkchocolatechips1/2cupminimarshmallows1/2cupcoarselychoppedpecans2chocolatesandwichcookies,brokenintopieces or 2packagesminichocolatesandwichcookies1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray12-inchovenproofskilletwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Poursodaintoskillet.Addcakemixandstirwithplasticwhiskorspatulauntilblended.(Ormixsodaandcakemixinlargebowl.)3. Spreadbatterevenlyinpreparedskillet.Topevenlywithchocolatechips,marshmallows,pecansandcookies.

4. Bake30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolatleast15minutesbeforeserving.Makes10servingsServingSuggestion: Servewarmwithascoopofvanillaicecream.Variations: Trydifferenttoppingsonthecake,suchasflakedcoconut,minigrahamcrackers,choppedcandybars,peanutbutterorbutterscotchchips,saltedpeanutsorfavoritebreakfastcereals.

QUICKTofixcakesBlueberryCoconutCake

1cuppackedbrownsugar

6tablespoonsbutter,melted1tablespoonwhitevinegar1teaspoonvanilla3/4cupall-purposeflour3/4cupwholewheatflour1teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoonsalt11/4cupssourcream1cupflakedcoconut,toasted*3/4cupdriedblueberries*Totoastcoconut,speadonbakingsheet.Bakeat350°Fabout2minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.


2. Combinebrownsugar,butter,vinegarandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Stirinall-purposeflour,wholewheatflour,bakingsoda,cinnamonandsaltuntilblended.Addsourcream;mixwell.Stirincoconutandblueberries.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes9servings

AppleCake4cupsdicedpeeledgreenapples2cupssugar1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil2eggs2cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingsoda2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundnutmeg1/2cupchoppedwalnuts


2. Combineapples,sugar,oilandeggsinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,bakingsoda,cinnamon,saltandnutmeg;stiruntilwellblended.Stirinwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake1houroruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Makes12to16servings

CitrusyPoundCakes2packages(16ounceseach)poundcakemix4eggs1cupwater1/2cuporangejuice2tablespoonslemonjuice2teaspoonsgratedlemonpeel2teaspoonsgratedorangepeelCitrusGlaze(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spraysixsmall(5x3-inch)loafpanswithnonstickcookingspray.Placeonbakingsheet.

2. Combinecakemix,eggs,water,orangejuice,lemonjuice,lemonpeelandorangepeelinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Pour1cupbatterintoeachpreparedpan.

3. Bake45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpansonwireracks.

4. PrepareCitrusGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledcakes;letstanduntilset.Makes6smallcakesCitrusGlaze:Combine1cuppowderedsugar,1tablespoonorangeorlemonjuiceand1/2teaspoonvanillainsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.Addadditionaljuice,ifnecessary,toreachdesiredconsistency.

ChocolatePeanutButterOatmealSnackCake11/4cupsboilingwater1cupold-fashionedoats1cupgranulatedsugar1cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs1teaspoonvanilla13/4cupsall-purposeflour1/4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1package(12ounces)chocolateandpeanutbutterchips1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combineboilingwaterandoatsinlargebowl;letstand10minutes.Stiruntilwaterisabsorbed.Addgranulatedsugar,brownsugarandbutter;beatwithelectricmixeratlowspeed1minuteoruntilwellblended.Beatineggsandvanillauntilwellblended.

3. Addflour,cocoaandbakingsoda;beatuntilblended.Stirin1cupchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithchocolateandpeanutbutterchips.

4. Bake40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servings

ApplesauceCakeSquares1/3cupbutter,softened2/3cupthawedfrozenunsweetenedapplejuiceconcentrate1/2cupunsweetenedapplesauce2eggs2cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder

2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1largeapple,peeledandchoppedCinnamonWhippedCream(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento375°F.Spray8-or9-inchsquarebakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Beatbutterinlargebowlwithelectricmixeruntilcreamy.Beatinapplejuiceconcentrate,applesauceandeggsuntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,bakingsodaandsalt;beatuntilwellblended.Stirinapple.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake20to25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack.ServewarmoratroomtemperaturewithCinnamonWhippedCream,ifdesired.Makes9servings

CinnamonWhippedCream:Beat1/2cupwhippingcreaminmediumbowlwithelectricmixerathighspeeduntilsoftpeaksform.Add1teaspoonvanillaand1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon;beatuntilstiffpeaksform.

PineappleRaisinCake

2eggs

1cupthawedfrozenunsweetenedpineapplejuiceconcentrate1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1teaspoonvanilla11/3cupsall-purposeflour2/3cupold-fashionedoats1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2teaspoongroundginger1/4teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoongroundnutmeg1can(8ounces)crushedpineapple,welldrained

3/4cuplightlytoastedchoppedpecans1/2cupgoldenraisins

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray12x8-inchbakingdishwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Beateggsinlargebowl.Addpineapplejuiceconcentrate,butterandvanilla;beatuntilwellblended.Addflour,oats,bakingsoda,cinnamon,ginger,saltandnutmeg;beatuntilblended.Stirinpineapple,pecansandraisins.Spreadbatterinpreparedbakingdish.

3. Bake18to20minutesoruntilfirm.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servings

TortoiseSnackCake1package(about15ounces)devil’sfoodcakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1cupchoppedpecans1cupsemisweetchocolatechips1/2teaspoonvanilla1/2cupcarameltoppingAdditionalcarameltoppingandchoppedpecans(optional)


2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections;stirinpecans,chocolatechipsandvanilla.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Drizzle1/2cupcarameltoppingoverbatter;swirlcaramelintobatterwithknife.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntilcakebeginstopullawayfromsidesofpanandtoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolslightlyonwirerack.Topwithadditionalcarameltoppingandpecans,ifdesired.Makes12to16servings

TeatimeCarrotCake1/2cuppackedbrownsugar

1/3cupbutter,softened1egg1/2cupmilk1teaspoonvanilla11/4cupsall-purposeflour3/4cupfinelyshreddedcarrots2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonpumpkinpiespice1/4teaspoonsalt1/3cupraisinsPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinesugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Beatinegguntillightandfluffy.Addmilkandvanilla;beatuntilwellblended.Stirinflour,carrots,bakingpowder,pumpkinpiespiceandsaltjustuntilblended.Stirinraisins.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.



MargaritaCheesecake2packages(8ounceseach)creamcheese,softened1/2cupsourcream1/2cupsugar2eggs2tablespoonstequila2tablespoonsorangeliqueurGratedpeelandjuiceof1lime1(9-inch)grahamcrackercrust

20to25smallpretzelsticks,crushed(optional)Limeslices(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Combinecreamcheese,sourcreamandsugarinfoodprocessor;processuntilverysmooth.Addeggs;processuntilcompletelycombined.Addtequila,liqueur,limepeelandlimejuice;processuntilsmooth.Pourbatterintocrust.

3. Bake40minutesoruntilcenterisjustset.Coolabout30minutes.Refrigerateuntilthoroughlychilled.(Cheesecakewillfirmupasitcools.)4. Sprinklecrushedpretzelsaroundedgeofcheesecakeandgarnishwithlimeslices,ifdesired.Makes8servingsVariation:Beforepouringintocrust,add8to10dropsgreenfoodcoloring;processuntilcolorisevenlydistributed.

CranberryChocolateCake1package(about15ounces)devil’sfoodcakemix11/3cupswater3eggs1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1can(14ounces)wholeberrycranberrysauce,divided1container(8ounces)thawedfrozenwhippedtopping2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder1cupslicedalmonds,toasted**Totoastalmonds,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakeinpreheated350°Foven5to7minutesoruntilgoldenbrown,stirringoccasionally.


2. Combinecakemix,water,eggsandoilinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Addhalfofcranberrysauce;beatuntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bakeabout30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesout

clean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Siftcocoaintowhippedtopping;stiruntilblended.5. HeatremainingcranberrysauceinmicrowaveonHIGH15secondsoruntilsoftened.Spreadevenlyovercake;topwithwhippedtoppingmixture.Sprinklewithalmondsjustbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

S’MoreSnackCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix,plusingredientstopreparemix1cupchocolatechunks,divided21/2cupsbear-shapedgrahamcrackers,divided11/2cupsminimarshmallows1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Preparecakemixaccordingtopackagedirections;stirin1/2cupchocolatechunksand1cupgrahamcrackers.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutes.Removecakefromoven;sprinklewithremaining1/2cupchocolatechunksandmarshmallows.Arrangeremaining11/2cupsgrahamcrackersevenlyovertop.

4. Bake8minutesoruntilmarshmallowsaregoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servingsNote:Thiscakeisbestservedthedayitismade.

SpicyPumpkinPieCake13/4cupsall-purposeflour11/2cupspackedbrownsugar2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon13/4teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoongroundginger1/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundcloves

1can(15ounces)solid-packpumpkin4eggs2/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1cupraisinsPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combineflour,brownsugar,cinnamon,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,ginger,saltandclovesinlargebowl.Addpumpkin,eggsandoil;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinraisins.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bakeabout30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes12to16servings

GermanUpsideDownCake11/2cupsflakedcoconut1cupchoppedpecans1container(16ounces)coconutpecanfrosting1package(about15ounces)Germanchocolatecakemix11/3cupswater4eggs1cupmilkchocolatechips1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoilWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchglassbakingdishwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Spreadcoconutinpreparedbakingdish.Sprinklepecansovercoconut.Spoonfrostingbytablespoonfulsoverpecans.Donotspread.

3. Combinecakemix,water,eggs,chocolatechipsandoilinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpanoverfrosting.

4. Bake35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes.Invertontoservingplate;servewarm.Topwithwhippedcream,ifdesired.Makes12to16servings

PoppySeedCake2eggs1/2cupthawedfrozenunsweetenedapplejuiceconcentrate1/3cupbutter,melted1tablespoongratedlemonpeel1tablespoonlemonjuice1teaspoonvanilla1cupall-purposeflour1/3cuppoppyseeds11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/8teaspoonsalt


2. Beateggsinlargebowl.Addapplejuiceconcentrate,butter,lemonpeel,lemonjuiceandvanilla;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Addflour,poppyseeds,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;beatuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake20minutesoruntiledgesaregoldenbrownandtoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes9servings

WholeWheatCarrotCake2cupspackedbrownsugar13/4cupswholewheatflour2teaspoonsbakingsoda1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundcinnamon

1/2teaspoongroundnutmeg1/4teaspoongroundcloves1cupvegetableorcanolaoil4eggs3cupslightlypackedgratedcarrots1teaspoonvanillaPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinebrownsugar,flour,bakingsoda,salt,cinnamon,nutmegandclovesinlargebowl;mixwell.Stirinoiluntilwellblended.Beatineggs,oneatatime,untilwellblended.Stirincarrotsandvanilla.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake45to55minutesoruntiltopofcakespringsbackwhenlightlytouched.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.


tip:Tosavetime,purchasegratedcarrotsintheproducesectionofthesupermarket.Orgratewholepeeledcarrotsusingyourfoodprocessorwiththegratingdisk.

CrunchyPeachSnackCake1package(9ounces)yellowcakemix1container(6ounces)peachyogurt1egg1/4cuppeachfruitspread3/4cupsquarewholegrainoatcerealwithcinnamon,slightlycrushedWhippedcream(optional)


2. Combinecakemix,yogurtandegginmediumbowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Dropfruitspreadby1/2teaspoonfulsovertop.Sprinklewithcereal.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Servewithwhippedcream,ifdesired.Makes9servings

DoubleChocolateChipSnackCake1package(about15ounces)devil’sfoodcakemix,divided2eggs1/2cupwater1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1cupsemisweetchocolatechips,divided1/4cuppackedbrownsugar2tablespoonsbutter,melted3/4cupwhitechocolatechips,melted

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray10-inchroundcakepanwithnonstickcookingspray.Reserve3/4cupdrycakemix.

2. Combineremainingcakemix,eggs,water,oilandcinnamoninlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutes.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewith1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips.

3. Combinereserveddrycakemixandbrownsugarinsamebowl.Stirinbutterandremaining1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips.Sprinkleoverbatterinpan.

4. Bake35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.

5. Drizzlewhitechocolateovercooledcake.Makes8to10servings

GingerSweetPotatoCake

1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix11/3cupswater1can(15ounces)sweetpotatoes,drainedandmashed3eggs2tablespoonsvegetableorcanolaoil1tablespoongratedfreshginger

1container(8ounces)thawedfrozenwhippedtopping1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,water,sweetpotatoes,eggs,oilandgingerinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Spreadwhippedtoppingovercakejustbeforeserving.Makes12to16servings

FruitCocktailCake2cupsall-purposeflour2cupsfruitcocktail,drained13/4cupssugar1/2cupbutter(1stick),melted2eggs2teaspoonsbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt


2. Combineflour,fruitcocktail,sugar,butter,eggs,bakingsodaandsaltinlargebowl;mixwell.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servings

PeanutButterPicnicCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix11/4cupswater3eggs1cuppeanutbutter,divided1teaspoonvanilla1cuppowderedsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1tablespoonmilk

1cupcoarselychoppedsalteddry-roastedpeanuts1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,water,eggs,1/2cuppeanutbutterandvanillainlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


4. Combinepowderedsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeeduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addremaining1/2cuppeanutbutterandmilk;beatuntillightandfluffy.Spreadfrostingovercooledcake;sprinklewithpeanuts.Makes12to16servings

ButterBrickleCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1package(4-servingsize)butterscotchinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix4eggs3/4cupwater3/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1cupchoppedwalnuts,divided2/3cupsugar,divided2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon,divided

1. Preeatovento350°F.Greaseandflour13x9-inchbakingpan.2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,eggs,waterandoilinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed4minutesoruntilfluffy.Spreadhalfofbatterinpreparedpan.Sprinklewith1/2cupwalnuts,1/2cupsugarand1teaspooncinnamon.Topwithremainingbatter;sprinklewithremaining1/2cupwalnuts,1/2cupsugarand1teaspooncinnamon.

3. Bake40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes12to16servingsServingSuggestion:Servewarmwithwhippedcreamorvanillaicecream.

ApplesauceCake

2cupssugar

11/2cupsapplesauce1/2cupshortening1/2cupwater2eggs23/4cupsall-purposeflour11/2teaspoonsbakingsoda3/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2teaspoongroundcloves1/2teaspoongroundallspice1/4teaspoonbakingpowder1cupraisins1/2cupchoppedwalnuts


2. Combinesugar,applesauce,shortening,waterandeggsinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinflour,bakingsoda,cinnamon,cloves,allspiceandbakingpowderuntilblended.Stirinraisinsandwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes12to16servings

ChocolateYogurtSnackCake2/3cupplus2tablespoonsunsweetenedDutchprocesscocoapowder,divided11/4cupssugar6tablespoons(3/4stick)butter,softened2eggs13/4cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1cupwhole-milkplainyogurt1/3cupwater1teaspoonvanilla

QuickChocolateFrosting(recipefollows,optional)1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.Dustwith2tablespoonscocoapowder;tapoutexcess.

2. Beatsugarandbutterinlargebowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeedabout1minuteoruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs;beat1minute.Graduallystirinremaining2/3cupcocoa,flour,bakingpowder,saltandbakingsoda;beatatlowspeedjustuntilcombined.Stirin1cupyogurt,waterandvanilla;beat1minuteoruntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


4. PrepareQuickChocolateFrosting,ifdesired.Spreadovercooledcake.Makes12to16servingsQuickChocolateFrosting: Combine1cupsemisweetchocolatechipsand1cupwhole-milkplainyogurtinmediummicrowavablebowl.MicrowaveonHIGH30seconds;stir.Continuemicrowavingat10-secondintervalsuntilchocolateismeltedandmixtureissmooth.Whiskin1/2cuppowderedsugaruntilwellblended.

FavoritePotluckCarrotCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1package(4-servingsize)vanillainstantpuddingandpiefillingmix3cupsgratedcarrots1can(8ounces)crushedpineapple,undrained4eggs1/2cupchoppedwalnuts1/2cupwater2teaspoonsgroundcinnamonCreamCheeseFrosting(recipefollows,optional)

or 1container(16ounces)preparedcreamcheesefrosting1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,carrots,pineapple,eggs,walnuts,waterandcinnamoninlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


4. PrepareCreamCheeseFrosting,ifdesired.Spreadovercooledcake.Makes12to16servingsCreamCheeseFrosting: Combine2packages(8ounceseach)softenedcreamcheese,1/2cup(1stick)softenedbutterand2teaspoonsvanillainlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixer3minutesoruntilfluffly.Graduallyadd2cupspowderedsugar;beatuntilwellblended.

OatApricotSnackCake1container(6ounces)plainwhole-milkyogurt3/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cupgranulatedsugar1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1egg2tablespoonsmilk

2teaspoonsvanilla

1cupall-purposeflour

1/2cupwholewheatflour1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2teaspoonsalt2cupsold-fashionedoats1cupchoppeddriedapricots(about6ounces)Glaze(recipefollows,optional)


2. Combineyogurt,brownsugar,granulatedsugar,oil,egg,milkandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addall-purposeflour,wholewheatflour,bakingsoda,cinnamonandsalt;stiruntilwellblended.Stirinoatsandapricots.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


4. PrepareGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledcake.Makes12to16servingsGlaze: Combine1cuppowderedsugarand2tablespoonsmilkinsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

NOFUSSBundtCakesQuickTripleChocolateCake

1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1cupsourcream4eggs1/2cupwater1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1cupsemisweetchocolatechipsorchunksPowderedsugar

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray12-cup(10-inch)bundtpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,sourcream,eggs,waterandoilinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving.Makes12servings

LemonBerryBundt1package(about18ounces)lemoncakemix5eggs1cupplainyogurt1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1tablespoongratedlemonpeel8ouncesfrozenmixedberries,thawedandpatteddry*LemonGlaze(recipefollows,optional)*Orsubstitute11/2cupsfreshberriesinseason;slicethestrawberries,ifused.


2. Combinecakemix,eggs,yogurt,oilandlemonpeelinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spoonhalfofbatterintopreparedpan;sprinkle

withberries.Pourremainingbatteroverberries.

3. Bake50to55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack15minutes.Gentlyloosenedgeandcenterofcakewithknife;invertontowirerack.

4. PrepareLemonGlaze,ifdesired.Spoonoverwarmcake.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes12servingsLemonGlaze:Combine1cuppowderedsugar,2tablespoonsmeltedbutter,2tablespoonslemonjuiceand1teaspoonvanillainsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

DoubleButterscotchCake11/2cupsself-risingflour1cupsugar1cupsourcream4eggs1package(4-servingsize)butterscotchinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1/2cupwater1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1package(10ounces)butterscotchchips


2. Combineflour,sugar,sourcream,eggs,puddingmix,waterandoilinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinbutterscotchchips.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake45to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan15minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes12servings

OrangeRumCake3cupsall-purposeflour2cupssugar

2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt1cuporangejuice3eggs1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1/2cupchoppedpecans1/2cupgoldenrum,divided


2. Combineflour,sugar,bakingpowderandsaltinlargebowl.Addorangejuice,eggsandbutter;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinpecansand1/4cuprum.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake50to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes.Drizzlewithremaining1/4cuprum;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.Makes12servings

AppleSpiceCake1can(21ounces)applepiefilling1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix3eggs2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1cuppowderedsugarGlaze(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Placeapplepiefillinginlargebowl.Cutapplesinto1/4-inchpieceswithparingknifeorscissors.Addcakemix,eggsandcinnamon;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake45to55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesout

clean.Coolinpan1hour;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.

4. PrepareGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledcake.Makes12servings

Glaze:Combine1cuppowderedsugar,11/2teaspoonsmilkand1/4teaspoonvanillainsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

CoconutAlmondCake3/4cupslicedalmonds,toasted,*divided1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1package(4-servingsize)vanillainstantpuddingandpiefillingmix4eggs1cupsourcream3/4cupwater1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/2teaspooncoconutextract1/2teaspoonvanilla2/3cupflakedcoconut,dividedChocolateGlaze(recipefollows,optional)*Totoastalmonds,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakein350°Foven5to7minutesoruntilgoldenbrown,stirringfrequently.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray12-cup(10-inch)bundtpanwithnonstickcookingspray.Coarselychop1/2cupalmonds.

2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,eggs,sourcream,water,oil,coconutextractandvanillainlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Foldinchoppedalmondsand1/3cupcoconut.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake1houroruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolcakeinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. PrepareChocolateGlaze,ifdesired.Pourovercooledcake;sprinklewithremaining1/4cupalmondsand1/3cupcoconut.Makes12servings

ChocolateGlaze:Heat1/2cupwhippingcreaminsmallsaucepanjustuntilhot

(donotboil).Removefromheat;add1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechipsandletstand2minutes.Whiskuntilsmooth.Letstandatroomtemperature15to20minutesoruntilslightlythickened.

Lemon-LimePoundCake

3cupssugar

11/2cups(3sticks)butter,softened5eggs2teaspoonslemonextract3cupscakeflour3/4cuplemon-limesoda

1. Preheatovento325°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinesugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Beatineggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Beatinlemonextract.Beatinflourandsodauntilblended.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake1houroruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan15minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes12servings

PeanutButterCookieCake1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1package(4-servingsize)vanillainstantpuddingandpiefillingmix4eggs1/2cupmilk1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/4cupwater1/4cupcreamypeanutbutter2cupschoppedpeanutbuttercookies,divided1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips,melted

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray12-cup(10-inch)bundtpanwithnonstick

cookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,eggs,milk,oil,waterandpeanutbutterinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirin13/4cupschoppedcookies.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


4. Spoonmeltedchocolateovercake;sprinklewithremaining1/4cupchoppedcookies.Makes12servings

ButterscotchCinnamonBundtCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1package(4-servingsize)butterscotchinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1cupwater3eggs2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1/2cupchoppedpecansPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,water,eggsandcinnamoninlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinpecans.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake40to50minutesoruntilcakespringsbackwhenlightlytouched.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes12servingsPistachioWalnutBundtCake:Substitutewhitecakemixforyellowcakemix,pistachiopuddingmixforbutterscotchpuddingmixandwalnutsforpecans.

LightChocolateBundtCake1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix3/4cupwarmwater3eggs3jars(21/2ounceseach)puréedbabyfoodprunes2tablespoonsvegetableorcanolaoil2teaspoonsinstantcoffeegranulesWhiteChocolateGlaze(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinecakemix,water,eggs,prunes,oilandcoffeegranulesinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.

4. PrepareWhiteChocolateGlaze,ifdesired.Pourwarmglazeovercooledcake.Letstandabout30minutes.Makes12servings

WhiteChocolateGlaze:Combine1/2cupwhitechocolatechipsand1tablespoonmilkinsmallmicrowavablebowl.MicrowaveonMEDIUM(50%)50seconds;stir.MicrowaveonMEDIUMatadditional30-secondintervalsuntilchipsarecompletelymelted;stiraftereach30-secondinterval.

CitrusCake

3cupsall-purposeflour

23/4cupssugar1teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt11/4cups(21/2sticks)butter,softened5eggs2/3cupmilk1teaspoonlemonextract

1teaspoonorangeextractCitrusCreamCheeseFrosting(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combineflour,sugar,bakingpowderandsaltinlargebowl.Addbutter,eggsandmilk;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinextracts.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


4. PrepareCitrusCreamCheeseFrosting,ifdesired.Spreadfrostingovercooledcake.Refrigerate1to2hours.Makes12servingsCitrusCreamCheeseFrosting:Combine1package(8ounces)softenedcreamcheese,1container(8ounces)thawedfrozenwhippedtopping,1/4cupsugar,1teaspoonorangeextractand1teaspoonlemonextractinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.

ZucchiniSpiceBundtCake1package(about15ounces)spiceorcarrotcakemix1cupwater3eggs2tablespoonsvegetableorcanolaoil1mediumzucchini,shredded1/4cupchoppedwalnuts,toasted*3/4teaspoonvanillaPowderedSugarGlaze(optional,recipefollows)*Totoastwalnuts,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakein350°Foven5to7minutesoruntilgoldenbrown,stirringfrequently.


2. Combinecakemix,water,eggsandoilinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinzucchini,walnutsandvanillauntilblended.Pourbatterinto

preparedpan.

3. Bake40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. PreparePowderedSugarGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercake;letstanduntilset.Makes12servings

PowderedSugarGlaze:Combine1/4cuppowderedsugarand1to2teaspoonsmilkinsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

Cookies’n’CreamCake1package(about15ounces)whitecakemix1package(4-servingsize)whitechocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1cupvegetableorcanolaoil4eggwhites1/2cupmilk20chocolatesandwichcookies,coarselychopped1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips,melted4chocolatesandwichcookies,cutintoquarters


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,oil,eggwhitesandmilkinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinchoppedcookies.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake50to60minutesoruntilcakespringsbackwhenlightlytouched.Coolinpan1hour;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.

4. Drizzlemeltedchocolateovercake;topwithquarteredcookies.Makes12servings

EasyAppleButterCake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix

1package(4-servingsize)vanillainstantpuddingandpiefillingmix1cupsourcream1cupapplebutter4eggs1/2cupapplejuice1/4cupvegetableoil1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2teaspoongroundnutmeg1/2teaspoongroundcloves1/4teaspoonsaltPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,sourcream,applebutter,eggs,applejuice,oil,cinnamon,nutmeg,clovesandsaltinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake45to50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan20minutes.Runsharpknifealongedgeofpantoreleasecake;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.


DoubleChocolateBundtCake1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1package(4-servingsize)chocolateinstantpuddingandpiefillingmix4eggs,beaten3/4cupwater3/4cupsourcream1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1cupsemisweetchocolatechipsPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinecakemix,puddingmix,eggs,water,sourcreamandoilinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake55to60minutesoruntilcakespringsbackwhenlightlytouched.Cool1hourinpan;invertontoservingplatetocoolcompletely.


CranberryOrangeRing3/4cuporangejuice1egg2tablespoonsvegetableorcanolaoil1tablespoongratedorangepeel1teaspoonvanilla1/4teaspoonorangeextract2cupsall-purposeflour1cupsugar11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoongroundcloves1cupfreshorfrozencranberries


2. Combineorangejuice,egg,oil,orangepeel,vanillaandorangeextractinlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Addflour,sugar,bakingpowder,salt,bakingsodaandcloves;stirjustuntilblended.Gentlyfoldincranberries.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutes(35to40minutesifusingfrozencranberries)oruntil

toothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan15minutes;invertontoservingplate.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes12servings

PecanPralineBrandyCake1package(about15ounces)butterpecancakemix3/4cupwater1/3cupplainyogurt2eggwhites1egg1/4cupbrandy2tablespoonsvegetableorcanolaoil1/2cupchoppedtoastedpecans*PralineGlaze(recipefollows,optional)*Totoastpecans,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakein350°Foven8to10minutesoruntillightlybrowned,stirringfrequently.


2. Combinecakemix,water,yogurt,eggwhites,egg,1/4cupbrandyandoilinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratlowspeed30seconds.Beatatmediumspeed4minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Foldin1/2cuppecans.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. PreparePralineGlaze,ifdesired.Pourovercooledcake;letstanduntilset.Makes12servings

PralineGlaze:Combine2/3cuppackedbrownsugar,1/3cupcornsyrup,1/4cupwhippingcreamand2tablespoonsbutterinsmallsaucepan;bringtoaboilovermediumheat,stirringconstantly.Removefromheat;stirin1/2cuptoastedchoppedpecans,1/2teaspoonbrandyand1/2teaspoonvanilla.Cooltoroomtemperature.

LemonPoppySeedBundtCake

1cupgranulatedsugar

1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs3/4cupmilk2teaspoonsvanilla2cupsall-purposeflour2tablespoonspoppyseeds1tablespoongratedlemonpeel2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsaltPowderedsugar(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinegranulatedsugar,butterandeggsinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Beatinmilkandvanillauntilblended.Addflour,poppyseeds,lemonpeel,bakingpowderandsalt;beat2minutesoruntilsmooth.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Gentlyloosencakefrompanwithknife;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes12servingsNote:Onemediumlemonyieldsabout1tablespoonofgratedlemonpeel.

MandarinOrangeTeaCake1package(16ounces)poundcakemix1/2cuporangejuice2eggs1/4cupmilk

1can(15ounces)mandarinorangesegments,drainedOrangeGlaze(recipefollows,optional)


2. Combinecakemix,orangejuice,eggsandmilkinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Foldinorangesegments.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake45minutesoruntilgoldenbrownandtoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan15minutes;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. PrepareOrangeGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledcake;letstanduntilset.Makes12servings

OrangeGlaze:Combine3/4cuppowderedsugar,2tablespoonsorangejuiceandgratedpeelof1orangeinsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

BananaSplitCake

PeachMelbaCake

CherryCheesecakeDumpCake

RainbowCake

MixedBerryCake

BlackberryAlmondCake

RaspberryLovers’Cake

SimpleS’MoreCake

ApricotDoubleChipDumpCake

CranberryPearCake

PumpkinPecanCake

AutumnDumpCake

CaramelApplePeanutCake

IslandDelightCake

DoublePineappleBerryCake

TropicalDumpCake

EASYAsPieCountryPecanPie11/4cupsdarkcornsyrup4eggs1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted2teaspoonsall-purposeflour11/2teaspoonsvanilla1unbakeddeep-dish9-inchpiecrust

11/2cupspecanhalves1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Combinecornsyrup,eggs,brownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinflourandvanillauntilblended.Pourintocrust;arrangepecansontop.

3. Bake40to45minutesoruntilcenteroffillingispuffedandgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Makes8servingsSourCreamSquashPie1package(14ounces)frozenwintersquash,thawedanddrained1/2cupsourcream1/4cupsugar1egg11/2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonvanilla3/4cupevaporatedmilk1(9-inch)grahamcrackerpiecrust1/4cupchoppedhazelnuts,toasted*(optional)*Totoasthazelnuts,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakeat350°F7to10minutesoruntillightlygolden,stirringoccasionally.Removehazelnutsfrompanandcoolcompletelybeforechopping.

1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Combinesquash,sourcream,sugar,egg,pumpkinpiespice,saltandvanillainlargebowl;whiskuntilwellblended.Whiskinevaporatedmilk.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake1hourand10minutesoruntilset.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Sprinklewithhazelnutsjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes8servings

ButtermilkPie11/2cupssugar1tablespooncornstarch3eggs1/2cupbuttermilk1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1tablespoonlemonjuice1teaspoonvanilla1(6-ounce)grahamcrackerpiecrustWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Combinesugarandcornstarchinmediumbowl.Addeggs,buttermilk,butter,lemonjuiceandvanilla;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilsmooth.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake40minutesoruntilset.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Refrigerate2hoursoruntilreadytoserve.Servewithwhippedcream,ifdesired.

Makes8servingsFruitandNutChocolateChipPie

2eggs

1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cupgranulatedsugar1teaspoonvanilla1/2teaspoongratedorangepeel1/8teaspoonsalt

1cup(2sticks)butter,melted1/2cupall-purposeflour1cupsemisweetchocolatechips1cupchoppedpecansorwalnuts1cupdriedcranberriesorraisins1unbaked9-inchpiecrustWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento325°F.2. Combineeggs,brownsugar,granulatedsugar,vanilla,orangepeelandsaltinlargebowl;whiskuntilwellblended.Whiskinbutterandflouruntilblended.Stirinchocolatechips,pecansandcranberries.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake50minutesoruntiltopispuffedandgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Servewithwhippedcream,ifdesired. Makes8servings

Mom’sPumpkinPie11/2cans(15ounceseach)solid-packpumpkin1can(12ounces)evaporatedmilk1cupsugar2eggs2tablespoonsmaplesyrup1teaspoongroundcinnamon1teaspoonvanilla1/2teaspoonsalt2unbaked9-inchpiecrustsWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Combinepumpkin,evaporatedmilk,sugar,eggs,maplesyrup,cinnamon,vanillaandsaltinlargebowl;whiskuntilwellblended.Pourintocrusts.Placecrustsonbakingsheet.

3. Bake1houroruntilknifeinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Servewithwhippedcream,ifdesired.

Makes16servingsLemonChessPie

3eggs

2eggyolks13/4cupssugar1/2cuphalf-and-half1/3cuplemonjuice1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted3tablespoonsgratedlemonpeel2tablespoonsall-purposeflour1unbaked9-inchpiecrustWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento325°F.2. Whiskeggsandeggyolksinlargebowl.Whiskinsugar,half-and-half,lemonjuice,butter,lemonpeelandflouruntilwellblended.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake40minutesoruntilalmostset.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Refrigerate2hoursoruntilreadytoserve.Servewithwhippedcream,ifdesired. Makes8servingsTip:Todeterminedoneness,carefullyshakepie.Itisdonewhenonlythecenter2inchesjiggle.

CaribbeanCoconutPie

1unbakeddeep-dish9-inchpiecrust

1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk3/4cupflakedcoconut2eggs1/2cuphotwater2teaspoonsgratedlimepeelJuiceof1lime

1/4teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoongroundredpepperWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento400°F.Prickholesinbottomofcrustwithfork.Bake10minutesoruntillightlybrowned.Cool15minutesonwirerack.

2. Reduceoventemperatureto350°F. Combinesweetenedcondensedmilk,coconut,eggs,water,limepeel,limejuice,saltandredpepperinlargebowl;whiskuntilwellblended.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake30minutesoruntilknifeinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Servewithwhippedcream,ifdesired.

Makes8servingsBourbonPecanPie1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,softened1/2cupsugar3eggs11/2cupslightordarkcornsyrup2tablespoonsbourbon1teaspoonvanilla1unbakeddeep-dish9-inchpiecrust1cuppecanhalves

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Beatbutterinlargebowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeeduntilcreamy.Addsugar;beat3minutesoruntilfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addcornsyrup,bourbonandvanilla;beatuntilwellblended.Pourfillingintocrust;arrangepecansontop.

3. Bakeonlowestovenrack50to55minutesoruntilknifeinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.(Fillingwillbepuffy.)Coolcompletelyonwirerack.Serveatroomtemperatureorcoverandrefrigerateupto24hours.

Makes8servingsRaspberryButtermilkPie


3eggs,atroomtemperature

2tablespoonsall-purposeflour1cupbuttermilk3/4cupplus2tablespoonssugar1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1/4cuphoney1/2teaspoonvanilla1/4teaspoonsalt

11/2cupsfreshraspberries(donotsubstitutefrozen)1. Preheatovento425°F.Placecrustonbakingsheet.Bake5minutes.Removefromoven;pressdownanyareasthatpuffup.

2. Reduceoventemperatureto350°F. Beateggsandflourinlargebowluntilblended.Addbuttermilk,sugar,butter,honey,vanillaandsalt;beatuntilsugarisdissolved.Gentlystirinraspberries.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake50minutesoruntilknifeinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Checkafter30minutes;ifcrustbrownsbeforefillingisset,lightlytentpiewithfoil.Letstand30minutesbeforeserving. Makes6servings

PumpkinSweetPotatoPie


2cupslightlymashedcookedsweetpotatoes*1can(15ounces)solid-packpumpkin1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk3eggs1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,cutinsmallpieces2teaspoonsChinesefive-spicepowder11/2teaspoonsgratedlemonpeelSavoryWhippedCream(recipefollows,optional)*Orsubstitutecannedsweetpotatoes.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Placecrustonrimmedbakingsheet.2. Combinesweetpotatoes,pumpkin,sweetenedcondensedmilk,eggs,butter,five-spicepowderandlemonpeelinfoodprocessor;processuntil

smooth.Pourintocrust.

3. Bakeabout55minutesoruntilpuffedandknifeinserted1inchfromcentercomesoutclean.Coolonwirerack.

4. PrepareSavoryWhippedCream,ifdesired.Servewithpie. Makes8servingsSavoryWhippedCream:Combine1cupwhippingcream,2teaspoonsgratedlemonpeeland1/4teaspoongroundblackpepperinmediumbowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmedium-highspeeduntilsoftpeaksform.Stirin11/2tablespoonsbourbon,ifdesired,and1tablespoonlemonjuiceuntilblended.

SouthernOatmealPie

4eggs

1cuplightcornsyrup1/2cuppackedbrownsugar6tablespoonsbutter,meltedandslightlycooled11/2teaspoonsvanilla1/2teaspoonsalt1cupquickoats1unbaked9-inchpiecrustWhippedcream(optional)

1. Preheatovento375°F.2. Whiskeggsinmediumbowl.Addcornsyrup,brownsugar,butter,vanillaandsalt;whiskuntilwellblended.Stirinoats.Pourintocrust.

3. Bake35minutesoruntiledgeisset.Coolonwirerack.Servewarmoratroomtemperaturewithwhippedcream,ifdesired.Makes8

servingsBREADS& CoffeecakesCranberryPumpkinNutBread

1cupsolid-packpumpkin

3/4cupgranulatedsugar1/2cuppackedbrownsugar2eggs1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil2cupsall-purposeflour1tablespoonpumpkinpiespice1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1cupchoppeddriedcranberries3/4cupchoppedmacadamianuts,toasted**Totoastmacadamianuts,spreadinsinglelayeronungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeinpreheated350°Foven6to8minutesoruntillightlybrowned,stirringoccasionally.Coolbeforeusing.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinepumpkin,granulatedsugar,brownsugar,eggsandoilinlargebowl;mixwell.Stirinflour,pumpkinpiespice,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsaltjustuntilblended.Stirincranberriesandmacadamianuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake45to50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan15minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

BlueberryHillBread3/4cupbuttermilk1egg1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil2cupsall-purposeflour3/4cuppackedbrownsugar2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoongroundnutmeg1cupfreshorthawedfrozenblueberries

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8x4-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinebuttermilk,eggandoilinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,brownsugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,saltandnutmeg;stirjustuntilblended.Gentlyfoldinblueberries.(Batterwillbestiff.)Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake50to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedincentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan15minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

SpicyGingerbread2cupsall-purposeflour1cuplightmolasses3/4cupbuttermilk1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoongroundginger1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundcloves

1. Preheatovento325°F.Greaseandflour9-inchsquarebakingpan.2. Combineflour,molasses,buttermilk,butter,brownsugar,bakingsoda,ginger,cinnamon,saltandclovesinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratlowspeeduntilwellblended.Beatathighspeed2minutes.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake50to55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerackabout30minutes.Servewarm.

Makes9servings

LemonRaisinQuickBread11/2cupslemonyogurt1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1egg1/2teaspoongratedlemonpeel11/4cupsall-purposeflour3/4cupwholewheatflour4tablespoonssugar,divided2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1cupraisins3/4cupchoppedwalnuts(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8x4-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combineyogurt,butter,eggandlemonpeelinlargebowl;mixwell.Addall-purposeflour,wholewheatflour,3tablespoonssugar,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinraisinsandwalnuts,ifdesired.Pourbatterintopreparedpan;smoothtop.Sprinklewithremaining1tablespoonsugar.

3. Bake40to45minutesoruntillightlybrownedandtoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan30minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

WholeWheatDateNutBread3/4cupbuttermilk2/3cuppackedbrownsugar1egg1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1teaspoongratedlemonpeel11/2cupswhitewholewheatflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/2cupchoppeddates1/2cupchoppedwalnuts

1. Preheatovento375°F.Spray8x4-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinebuttermilk,brownsugar,egg,oilandlemonpeelinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,bakingpowder,saltandbakingsoda;stiruntilblended.Foldindatesandwalnuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


ChocolateChipElvisBread1cupmashedripebananas(about2large)1cupmilk3/4cuppeanutbutter1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1egg1teaspoonvanilla21/2cupsall-purposeflour1/2cupgranulatedsugar1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1tablespoonbakingpowder3/4teaspoonsalt1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spraytwo8x4-inchloafpanswithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinebananas,milk,peanutbutter,oil,eggandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,granulatedsugar,brownsugar,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Pourbatterintopreparedpans.

3. Bake50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Coolinpans10minutes;removetowirerackstocoolcompletely.

Makes2loaves

IrishSodaBread21/2cupsall-purposeflour11/4cupswholewheatflour1cupcurrants1/4cupsugar4teaspoonsbakingpowder2teaspoonscarawayseeds(optional)1teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2cup(1stick)butter,cutintosmallpieces

11/3to11/2cupsbuttermilk1. Preheatovento350°F.Linelargebakingsheetwithparchmentpaperorspraywithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combineall-purposeflour,wholewheatflour,currants,sugar,bakingpowder,carawayseeds,ifdesired,saltandbakingsodainlargebowl.

3. Cutinbutterwithpastryblenderortwoknivesuntilmixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addbuttermilk;mixuntilslightlystickydoughforms.Transferdoughtopreparedbakingsheet;shapeinto8-inchround.

4. Bake50to60minutesoruntilbreadisgoldenandcrustisfirm.Coolonbakingsheet10minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes12servings

PineappleCrunchCoffeecake13/4cupsbiscuitbakingmix1/2cupplus2tablespoonsmilk1/2cupwheatgerm1/2cupsourcream1/4cupgranulatedsugar1egg1teaspoonvanilla2cans(8ounceseach)crushedpineapple,drained1/3cuppackeddarkbrownsugar1/3cupold-fashionedorquickoats


2. Combinebakingmix,milk,wheatgerm,sourcream,granulatedsugar,eggandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.(Batterwillbelumpy.)Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Topwithpineapple;sprinklewithbrownsugarandoats.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes9servings

ZucchiniOrangeBread1package(about17ounces)cranberry-orangemuffinmix11/2cupsshreddedzucchini(about6ounces)1cupwater1teaspoongroundcinnamon1teaspoongratedorangepeel

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8x4-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinemuffinmix,zucchini,water,cinnamonandorangepeelinlargebowl;stirjustuntilblended.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake40minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolinpan5minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

SweetPotatoPineappleBreakfastBread1can(15ounces)sweetpotatoes,drained2cupsall-purposeflour,divided1cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cupmilk2eggs1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1tablespoonbakingpowder1teaspoongratedorangepeel1teaspoongroundcinnamon

1/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1can(8ounces)pineappletidbits,drained

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinesweetpotatoes,1cupflour,brownsugar,milk,eggs,oil,bakingpowder,orangepeel,cinnamon,bakingsodaandsaltinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratlowspeeduntilblended.Beatathighspeed2minutesoruntilsmooth.Beatinremaining1cupflouratlowspeed.Foldinpineapple.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake55to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes1loaf

SpicedNutBread13/4cupsbuttermilk1cupsugar1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1egg1teaspoonvanilla1/2teaspoonalmondextract3cupsall-purposeflour1cupchoppedpecans,coarselycrushed2teaspoonsbakingpowder2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon3/4teaspoongroundnutmeg1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundallspice

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour9x5-inchloafpan.2. Combinebuttermilk,sugar,oil,egg,vanillaandalmondextractinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,pecans,bakingpowder,cinnamon,nutmeg,saltandallspice;stirjustuntilblended.(Batterwillbeverythick.)Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan5minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

tip:Pecanscanbecoarselycrushedinafoodprocessor,orplacetheminaresealablefoodstoragebagandcrushwitharollingpinorthebottomofaheavyskillet.

ApricotCherryCoffeecake3/4cupbuttermilk1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1egg11/2teaspoonsvanilla1/3cupchoppeddriedtartcherries1/3cupfinelychoppeddriedapricots11/2cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/2teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt3tablespoonsflakedcoconut

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8-inchroundcakepanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinebuttermilk,brownsugar,butter,eggandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Stirincherriesandapricots.Addflour,cinnamon,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Sprinklewithcoconut.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack10minutes.Cutintowedges.Servewarm.Makes8servings

CinnamonAppleRing11/2cupsgranulatedsugar1cupvegetableorcanolaoil2eggs2teaspoonsvanilla2mediumtartapples,peeledandchopped3cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundcinnamon1cupchoppedwalnutsPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinegranulatedsugar,oil,eggsandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Stirinapples.Addflour,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamon;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake1houroruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes.Loosenedgeswithmetalspatula,ifnecessary;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.


CranberryRaisinBread3/4cupmilk2eggs3tablespoonsbutter,melted1teaspoonvanilla11/2cupsall-purposeflour3/4cuppackedbrownsugar11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1/2teaspoongroundnutmeg1/4teaspoonsalt1cupcoarselychoppedfreshorfrozencranberries1/2cupgoldenraisins1/2cupcoarselychoppedpecans1tablespoongratedorangepeel

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8x4-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinemilk,eggs,butterandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,brownsugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,cinnamon,nutmegandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirincranberries,raisins,pecansandorangepeel.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


DarkChocolateBeerBread1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1egg1cupporterorotherdarkbeer,atroomtemperature11/2cupsall-purposeflour1/4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonwhitepepper1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips1/2cupchoppedwalnuts

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinebutterandbrownsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Beatinegg.Addbeer;beatuntilwellblended.Addflour,cocoa,bakingsoda,saltandpepper;beatjustuntilblended.Stirinchocolatechipsandwalnuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


LemonyBananaWalnutBread1cupgranulatedsugar2/3cupshortening2eggs11/2cupsmashedripebananas(about3medium)6tablespoonslemonjuice2cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt1/2cupchoppedwalnuts1tablespoongratedlemonpeelLemonGlaze(recipefollows,optional)


2. Combinegranulatedsugarandshorteninginlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeeduntilwellblended.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Beatinbananasandlemonjuice.Addflour,bakingsoda,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinwalnutsandlemonpeel.Pourbatterintopreparedpans.

3. Bake50to60minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Removetowirerackstocoolcompletely4. PrepareLemonGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledloaves.Makes2loaves

LemonGlaze:Combine1/2cuppowderedsugarand1tablespoonlemonjuiceinsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

GingerPineappleCoffeecake

13/4cupsbiscuitbakingmix1container(6ounces)vanillayogurt2eggwhites1/4cupgranulatedsugar2tablespoonsvegetableorcanolaoil1teaspoongratedfreshginger1teaspoonvanilla2cans(8ounceseach)pineappletidbits,drained1/3cuppackeddarkbrownsugar

1. Preheatovento375°F.Spraynonstick9-inchroundcakepanorspringformpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinebakingmix,yogurt,eggwhites,granulatedsugar,oil,gingerandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.(Batterwillbelumpy.)Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Topwithpineapple;sprinklewithbrownsugar.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolinpan10minutes.Invertcakeontoplate,theninvertagainontoservingplate.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes9servings

tip:Foracrunchycaramelizedtop,placethefinishedcakeunderthebroilerforabout5minutesoruntilbrowned.

DoubleChocolateWalnutBread11/2cupsmilk1cupsugar1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil1egg11/2teaspoonsvanilla23/4cupsall-purposeflour3tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder21/2teaspoonsbakingpowder2teaspoonsbakingsoda

1teaspoonsalt1/2cupchocolatechips1/2cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts


2. Combinemilk,sugar,oil,eggandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinchocolatechipsandwalnuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpans.

3. Bake45to50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Coolinpans15minutes;removetowirerackstocoolcompletely.Makes2loaves

MaltyMapleCornBread

1cupcoarsegroundyellowcornmeal

1cupporterorotherdarkbeer2eggs1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1/4cupmaplesyrup1cupall-purposeflour1tablespoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt


2. Combinecornmeal,porter,eggs,butterandmaplesyrupinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;stiruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake20minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes.Servewarm.Makes8servings

tip:Foranextraflavorfulcrust,greasethebakingpanwithmeltedbutterinsteadofcookingsprayandplaceitintheovenforseveralminutestopreheat.Whenthebatterisready,pouritintothehotpanandbakeasdirected.Thecornbreadwilldevelopathick,well-brownedcrust.

ChocolateChipPumpkinBread1cup(2sticks)butter,softened2cupsgranulatedsugar11/2cupssolid-packpumpkin4eggs31/2cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingsoda2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundnutmeg1/2teaspoongroundginger1/2teaspoongroundcloves11/2cupssemisweetchocolatechips1cupchoppedwalnutsCinnamon-NutmegGlaze(recipefollows,optional)


2. Beatbutterinlargebowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeeduntilcreamy.Addgranulatedsugar;beatuntilblended.Beatinpumpkinandeggs.Addflour,bakingsoda,cinnamon,salt,nutmeg,gingerandcloves;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinchocolatechipsandwalnuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpans.

3. Bake60to70minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Coolinpan5minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.

4. PrepareCinnamon-NutmegGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovertopofloaves.Makes2loaves

Cinnamon-NutmegGlaze:Combine1cuppowderedsugar,1/4teaspoongroundcinnamonand1/4teaspoongroundnutmeginsmallbowl.Stirin1

tablespoonmilk,1teaspoonatatime,untilsmooth.

OrangeLemonCitrusBread

1cupmilk

1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1egg1teaspoonvanilla13/4cupsall-purposeflour3/4cupsugar1tablespoonplus1/2teaspoongratedlemonpeel,divided2teaspoonsbakingpowder11/2teaspoonsgratedorangepeel1/4teaspoonsalt1/4cuporangemarmalade,warmed**MicrowavemarmaladeonHIGH15secondsoruntilslightlymelted.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour9x5-inchloafpan.2. Combinemilk,oil,eggandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,sugar,1tablespoonlemonpeel,bakingpowder,orangepeelandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.(Batterwillbethin.)Pourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan5minutes.

4. Meanwhile,stirremaining1/2teaspoonlemonpeelintowarmmarmalade.Removebreadfrompantowirerack;spreadmarmalademixtureovertopofbread.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Makes1loaf

ApplesauceSpiceBread11/2cupsall-purposeflour1cupunsweetenedapplesauce3/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cupshortening1egg

1teaspoonvanilla3/4teaspoonbakingsoda3/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundnutmeg1/2cuptoastedchoppedwalnuts*1/2cupraisins(optional)Powderedsugar*Totoastwalnuts,spreadinsinglelayeronungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeinpreheated350°Foven6to8minutesoruntillightlybrowned,stirringoccasionally.Coolbeforeusing.


2. Combineflour,applesauce,brownsugar,shortening,egg,vanilla,bakingsoda,cinnamon,bakingpowder,saltandnutmeginlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratlowspeed30seconds.Beatathighspeed3minutes.Stirinwalnutsandraisins,ifdesired.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpanonwirerack.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving.Makes9servings

LoadedBananaBread6tablespoons(3/4stick)butter,softened1/3cupgranulatedsugar1/3cuppackedbrownsugar2eggs3ripebananas,mashed1/2teaspoonvanilla11/2cupsall-purposeflour21/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1can(8ounces)crushedpineapple,drained1/3cupflakedcoconut

1/4cupminichocolatechips1/3cupchoppedwalnuts(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinebutter,granulatedsugarandbrownsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Beatinbananasandvanilla.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;beatjustuntilblended.Foldinpineapple,coconutandchocolatechips.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.Sprinklewithwalnuts,ifdesired.

3. Bake50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolinpan1hour;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

Tex-MexQuickBread1cupmilk1can(4ounces)dicedgreenchiles,drained1/4cupoliveoil1egg11/2cupsall-purposeflour1cup(4ounces)shreddedMontereyJackcheese1/2cupcornmeal1/2cupcoarselychoppedsun-driedtomatoespackedinoil1can(4ounces)slicedblackolives,drainedandchopped1/4cupsugar11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda

1. Preheatovento325°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.2. Combinemilk,chiles,oilandegginlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,cheese,cornmeal,tomatoes,olives,sugar,bakingpowderandbakingsoda;stirjustuntilblended.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


Cran-LemonCoffeecake1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1cupwater3eggs1/3cupbutter,melted1/4cuplemonjuice1tablespoongratedlemonpeel11/2cupscoarselychoppedfreshorthawedfrozencranberriesLemonGlaze(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.2. Combinecakemix,water,eggs,butter,lemonjuiceandlemonpeelinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratlowspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Foldincranberries.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bakeabout55minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;invertontowirerack.

4. PrepareLemonGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleoverwarmcoffeecake;letstanduntilset.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Makes12servingsLemonGlaze:Combine1cuppowderedsugarand3tablespoonslemonjuiceinsmallbowl;whiskuntilsmooth.

PeanutButterMiniChipLoaves

1cupcreamypeanutbutter

1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1/2cupgranulatedsugar1/2cuppackedbrownsugar2eggs11/2cupsbuttermilk*

2teaspoonsvanilla3cupsall-purposeflour11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonsalt1cupminisemisweetchocolatechips*Orsubstitutesouredfreshmilk.Tosourmilk,place11/2tablespoonslemonjuiceplusenoughmilktoequal11/2cupsin2-cupmeasure.Stir;letstand5minutesbeforeusing.


2. Conbinepeanutbutter,butter,granulatedsugarandbrownsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Beatineggs,oneatatime,untilblended.Beatinbuttermilkandvanilla.Graduallyaddflour,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;beatatlowspeedjustuntilblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Pourbatterintopreparedpans.

3. Bake45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocenterscomesoutclean.Coolinpans10minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes2loaves

SpicedPumpkinBeerBread11/2cupssugar11/4cupssolid-packpumpkin3/4cuplagerorotherlight-coloredbeer1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil2eggs21/4cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoongroundcinnamon3/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundnutmeg1/8teaspoongroundcloves1/2cupwalnuts,coarselychopped

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour9x5-inchloafpan.

2. Combinesugar,pumpkin,lager,oilandeggsinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,bakingsoda,salt,nutmegandcloves;stirjustuntilblended.Foldinwalnuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


BlackForestBananaBread1jar(10ounces)maraschinocherries2/3cuppackedbrownsugar1/3cupbutter,softened1cupmashedripebananas(about2large)2eggs13/4cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt1cupsemisweetchocolatechips

\3/4cupchoppedpecans1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.Draincherries,reserving2tablespoonsjuice.Coarselychopcherries.

2. Combinebrownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Beatinbananas,eggsandreservedcherryjuiceuntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinchoppedcherries,chocolatechipsandpecansPourbatterintopreparedpan.

3. Bake1houroruntilgoldenbrownandtoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes;removetowireracktocoolcompletely.Makes1loaf

ChocolateCherryCoffeecake1\2packages(about17ounceseach)cinnamonswirlquickbreadandmuffinmix13/4cupchoppedpecans11/2cupswater4eggs

1/3cupvegetableorcanolaoil11/4cupsminisemisweetchocolatechips1can(21ounces)cherrypiefilling

1. Preheatovento350°F.Setasideglazepacketsfrommixes.Generouslygreaseandflour12-cup(10-inch)bundtpan.

2. Sprinkleonecinnamonstreuselpacketandhalfofpecansinbottomofpreparedpan.Combinequickbreadmixes,water,eggsandoilinlargebowl;beat2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Spreadhalfofbatterevenlyoverpecans.

3. Draincherrypiefilling.(Donotrinsecherries.)Spooncherriesoverbatter;sprinklewithremainingpacketofcinnamonstreuselandpecans.Topwithremainingbatter.

4. Bake45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertednearcentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan1hour;invertontowireracktocoolcompletely.

5. Prepareglazepacketsaccordingtopackagedirections.Drizzleovercooledcoffeecake;letstanduntilset.Makes12servings

HarvestQuickBread1cupmilk1egg1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1cupall-purposeflour1cupwholewheatflour1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cupgranulatedsugar11/2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon3/4cupdriedcranberries1/2cupchoppedwalnuts

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray9x5-inchloafpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinemilk,eggandbutterinlargebowl;mixwell.Addall-purposeflour,wholewheatflour,brownsugar,granulatedsugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamon;stirjustuntilblended.Stirincranberriesandwalnuts.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


BROWNIES& BlondiesRaspberryBrownies3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter2cupssugar3/4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder3eggs2teaspoonsvanilla1cupall-purposeflour

11/2cupsfreshorthawedfrozenraspberries1. Linetwo8-inchsquarebakingpanswithheavy-dutyfoil,leaving1-inchoverhang.Sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Meltbutterinmediumsaucepanovermediumheat,stirringoccasionally.Removefromheat;stirinsugarandcocoauntilwellblended.Stirineggsandvanillauntilsmooth.Stirinflourjustuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpans.Pressraspberriesgentlyintobatter.

3. Bake15to20minutesoruntilcentersarejustset.Donotoverbake.Coolcompletelyinpansonwireracks.Liftbrowniesoutofpansusingfoil;removefoil.Makes32brownies

CaramelChocolateChunkBlondies3/4cupgranulatedsugar3/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs11/2teaspoonsvanilla11/2cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt11/2cupssemisweetchocolatechunks1/3cupcarameltopping


2. Combinegranulatedsugar,brownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilsmoothandcreamy.Beatineggsandvanillauntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;beatatlowspeeduntilblended.Stirinchocolatechunks.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Dropspoonfulsofcarameltoppingontobatter;swirlintobatterwithknife.

3. Bake25minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24blondies

IslandBrownies

2cupssugar

4eggs3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,melted11/4cupsall-purposeflour2/3cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1teaspoonbakingpowder1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundginger3/4cupchoppedmacadamianuts1/4cupfinelychoppedcrystallizedginger


2. Combinesugar,eggsandbutterinlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,saltandgroundginger;stiruntilblended.Stirinmacadamianutsandcrystallizedginger.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24brownies

ChocolateChipBrownies3/4cupgranulatedsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter2tablespoonswater2cupssemisweetchocolatechips,divided11/2teaspoonsvanilla2eggs11/4cupsall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsaltPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinegranulatedsugar,butterandwaterinmediummicrowavablebowl;microwaveonHIGH11/2to2minutesoruntilbutterismelted.Stirin1cupchocolatechips;stiruntilchipsaremeltedandmixtureiswellblended.Stirinvanilla;letstand5minutestocool.

3. Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addflour,bakingsodaandsalt;stiruntilblended.Stirinremaining1cupchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

4. Bake25minutesforfudgybrowniesor30minutesforcakelikebrownies.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

5. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.

Makes16brownies

PrimoPumpkinBrownies3/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1teaspoonvanilla1egg11/3cupsall-purposeflour1cupsolid-packpumpkin2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice*1teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1/2cuptoffeebakingbitsWhiteChocolateCreamCheeseFrosting(recipefollows,optional)*Orsubstitute1teaspoongroundcinnamon,1/2teaspoongroundgingerand1/4teaspooneachgroundallspiceandgroundnutmegfor2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice.


2. Combinebrownsugar,butterandvanillainlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Addegg;beatuntilfluffy.Stirinflour,pumpkin,pumpkinpiespice,bakingpowderandsaltuntilblended.Foldintoffeebits.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.


4. PrepareWhiteChocolateCreamCheeseFrosting,ifdesired.Spreadoverbrownies.Makes16browniesWhiteChocolateCreamCheeseFrosting:Heat2tablespoonswhippingcreaminsmallsaucepanovermediumheat.Add4ounceschoppedwhitechocolate;stiruntilcompletelymelted.Coolslightly.Beat6ouncessoftenedcreamcheeseand1/3cuppowderedsugarinlargebowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed1minuteoruntilfluffy.Beatinwhitechocolatemixtureuntilsmooth.

MochaCinnamonBlondies13/4cupssugar1cup(2sticks)butter,melted4eggs1cupall-purposeflour2teaspoonsinstantcoffeegranules1teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoonsalt1cupchoppedpecans3/4cupsemisweetchocolatechips


2. Combinesugar,butterandeggsinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Addflour,coffeegranules,cinnamonandsalt;beatatlowspeeduntilblended.Stirinpecansandchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpan.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24blondies

FruitandPecanBrownies

1cupsugar

1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs2squares(1ounceeach)unsweetenedchocolate,melted1teaspoonvanilla1/2cupall-purposeflour1cupchoppeddriedmixedfruit1cupcoarselychoppedpecans,divided

1cup(6ounces)semisweetchocolatechips,divided1. Preheatovento

350°F.Spray8-inchsquarebakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinesugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Beatinmeltedchocolateandvanilla.Stirinflour,driedfruit,1/2cuppecansand1/2cupchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremaining1/2cuppecansand1/2cupchocolatechips.

3. Bake25to30minutesorjustuntilcenterfeelsfirm.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

HoneyBrownies1cup(6ounces)semisweetchocolatechips6tablespoonsbutter2eggs1/3cuphoney1teaspoonvanilla1/2cupall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingpowderDashsalt1cupchoppedwalnuts


2. Meltchocolatechipsandbutterinmediumheavysaucepanoverlowheat.Removefromheat;coolslightly.Stirineggs,honeyandvanilla.Addflour,bakingpowder,saltandwalnuts;stirjustuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake20to25minutesorjustuntilcenterspringsbackwhenlightlytouched.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

WhiteChocolateChunkBrownies

2eggs11/4cupssugar4squares(1ounceeach)unsweetenedchocolate,melted1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1teaspoonvanilla1/2cupall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonsalt6squares(1ounceeach)whitechocolate,cutinto1/4-inchpieces1/2cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts(optional)Powderedsugar(optional)


2. Beateggsinlargebowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed30seconds.Graduallyaddsugar,beatingatmediumspeed4minutesoruntilverythickandlemoncolored.Beatinmeltedchocolate,butterandvanillauntilblended.Addflourandsalt;beatatlowspeedjustuntilblended.Stirinwhitechocolateandwalnuts,ifdesired.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiledgesjustbegintopullawayfromsidesofpanandcenterisset.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes16brownies

MintChipBrownies3/4cupsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter2tablespoonswater1cupsemisweetchocolatechipsorminisemisweetchocolatechips11/2teaspoonsvanilla2eggs11/4cupsall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1cupmintchocolatechips


2. Combinesugar,butterandwaterinlargemicrowavablebowl;microwaveonHIGH21/2to3minutesoruntilbutterismelted.Stirinsemisweetchips;stirgentlyuntilchipsaremeltedandmixtureiswellblended.Stirinvanilla;letstand5minutestocool.

3. Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addflour,bakingsodaandsalt;stiruntilblended.Stirinmintchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

4. Bake25minutesforfudgybrowniesor30minutesforcakelikebrownies.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

RedVelvetBrownies1package(about15ounces)redvelvetcakemix3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,softened2eggs11/2cupchoppedpecans,divided1container(16ounces)preparedcreamcheesefrostingRedsprinkles(optional)

1. Preheatoven350°F.Line13x9-inchbakingpanwithfoil,leaving1-inchoverhang.Sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,butterandeggsinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed1minute.(Mixturewillbethick.)Add1cuppecans;beat15secondsorjustuntilcombined.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.Sprayfingertipswithcookingspray;gentlyspreadbatterinpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Spreadfrostingoverbrownies;sprinklewithremaining1/2cuppecansandsprinkles,ifdesired.Refrigerateatleast2hoursbeforeserving.Makes24brownies

RaspberryFudgeBrownies1cupsugar2eggs1teaspoonvanilla1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted3squares(1ounceeach)bittersweetchocolate,*melted3/4cupall-purposeflour1/4teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1/2cupslicedorsliveredalmonds1/2cupraspberrypreserves1cupmilkchocolatechips*Orsubstituteonesquareofunsweetenedchocolateplustwosquaresofsemisweetchocolateforthebittersweetchocolate.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Greaseandflour8-inchsquarebakingpan.2. Combinesugar,eggsandvanillainlargebowl;beatuntilwellblended.Beatinbutterandmeltedchocolate.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Spreadthree-fourthsofbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithalmonds.

3. Bake10minutes.Removefromoven;spreadpreservesoveralmonds.Carefullyspoonremainingbatteroverpreserves,smoothingtop.Bake25to30minutesoruntilcenterisfirmtothetouch.

4. Immediatelysprinklechocolatechipsovertop.Letstand1to2minutesoruntilchipsmelt;spreadevenlyoverbrownies.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

PeanutButterChipBrownies1cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cupgranulatedsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted2eggs

1cupall-purposeflour1/3cupunsweetenedDutchprocesscocoapowder1/2teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt1cuppeanutbutterchips1/2cupchoppedpeanuts


2. Combinebrownsugar,granulatedsugarandbutterinlargebowl;mixwell.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addflour,cocoa,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinpeanutbutterchipsandpeanuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpan.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

IrishBrownies4squares(1ounceeach)semisweetbakingchocolate,coarselychopped1/2cup(1stick)butter1/2cupsugar2eggs1/4cupIrishcreamliqueur1cupall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsaltIrishCreamFrosting(recipefollows,optional)


2. Meltchocolateandbutterinmediumheavysaucepanoverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Removefromheat;stirinsugaruntilblended.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Stirinliqueur.Addflour,bakingpowder

andsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake22to25minutesoruntilcenterisset.Removepantowirerack;coolcompletely.

4. PrepareIrishCreamFrosting,ifdesired.Spreadovercooledbrownies.Refrigerateatleast1houroruntilfrostingisset.Makes16browniesIrishCreamFrosting:Beat2ouncessoftenedcreamcheeseand2tablespoonssoftenedbutterinmediumbowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeeduntilsmooth.Beatin2tablespoonsIrishcreamliqueur.Graduallybeatin11/2cupspowderedsugaruntilsmooth.

OrangeCappuccinoBrownies3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter2squares(1ounceeach)semisweetchocolate,coarselychopped2squares(1ounceeach)unsweetenedchocolate,coarselychopped13/4cupssugar1tablespooninstantespressopowderorinstantcoffeegranules3eggs1/4cuporange-flavoredliqueur2teaspoonsgratedorangepeel1cupall-purposeflourChocolateGlaze(recipefollows,optional)


2. Meltbutterandchocolateinlargeheavysaucepanoverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Removefromheat;stirinsugarandespressopowderuntilblended.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Stirinliqueurandorangepeel.Addflour;stirjustuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntilcenterisfirmtothetouch.Removepantowirerack.

4. PrepareChocolateGlaze,ifdesired.Immediatelyspreadoverwarmbrownies.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24brownies

ChocolateGlaze:Combine1package(12ounces)semisweetchocolatechipsand2tablespoonsbutterinsmallmicrowavablebowl.MicrowaveonHIGH1minute;stir.Microwaveat30-secondintervalsuntilchocolateismeltedandmixtureissmooth.

DecadentBlondeBrownies3/4cupgranulatedsugar3/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs2teaspoonsvanilla11/2cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt1package(10ounces)semisweetchocolatechunks*3/4cupcoarselychoppedmacadamianuts*Ifchocolatechunksarenotavailable,cut1(10-ounce)thickchocolatecandybarinto1/4-inchpiecestomeasure11/2cups.


2. Combinegranulatedsugar,brownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Beatineggsandvanillauntilblended.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;beatatlowspeeduntilwellblended.Stirinchocolatechunksandmacadamianuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24brownies

CinnamonWheatBrownies1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1cuppackeddarkbrownsugar2eggs

2squares(1ounceeach)unsweetenedchocolate,melted1teaspoongroundcinnamon1teaspoonvanilla1/4teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoongroundginger1/8teaspoongroundcloves1cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts1/2cupwholewheatflour


2. Combinebutter,brownsugar,eggsandmeltedchocolateinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Addcinnamon,vanilla,bakingpowder,gingerandcloves;beatuntilwellblended.Stirinwalnutsandflouruntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltopfeelsfirmanddry.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

PeppermintBrownies2cupssugar4eggs1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted4bsquares(1ounceeach)unsweetenedchocolate,melted1/2teaspoonpeppermintextract1cupall-purposeflour1cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts(optional)1/2cupfinelycrushedpeppermintcandies(18candies)**Tocrush,placeunwrappedcandyinheavy-dutyresealablefoodstoragebag.Looselysealbag;crushcandywithrollingpin,meatmalletorheavyskillet.


2. Combinesugarandeggsinlargebowl;whiskuntilblended.Addbutter,chocolateandpeppermintextract;mixwell.Graduallystirinflourjustuntilblended.Stirinwalnuts,ifdesired.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake35to40minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpan.Immediatelysprinklewithcrushedcandy.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16browniesTip: Formorecakelikebrownies,usean8-inchsquarebakingpan.

ChocolateChipSourCreamBrownies1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1cuppackedbrownsugar1cupsourcream1egg1teaspoonvanilla1/2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt2cupsall-purposeflour1cupsemisweetchocolatechipsPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combinebutterandbrownsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Addsourcream,eggandvanilla;beatuntillight.Addcocoa,bakingsodaandsalt;beatuntilsmooth.Stirinflouruntilwellblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntilcenterspringsbackwhentouched.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Sprinklewithpowderedsugar,ifdesired.Makes24brownies

S’MoreBrownies

1package(about20ounces)browniemix2eggs1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil1/4cupwater1jar(71/2ounces)marshmallowcreme12wholegrahamcrackers


2. Combinebrowniemix,eggs,oilandwaterinlargebowl;mixwell.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntilsetincenter.Coolinpan10minutes.Spreadmarshmallowcremeevenlyoverbrownies.Letstand5minutes.

4. Breakgrahamcrackersinhalftoformsquares.Placelayerofgrahamcrackersovermarshmallowlayer.Cutaroundgrahamcrackersquares.Carefullyremovebrowniesfrompan.Placegrahamcrackersquareunderneatheachbrownie;presstoadhere.Coolcompletely.Makes12brownies

AztecBrownies1cupsugar3eggs1tablespooninstantcoffeegranules1tablespoonvanilla1package(12ounces)semisweetchocolatechips,melted1cup(2sticks)butter,melted3/4cupall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoongroundcinnamon1to2teaspoonschilipowder1/2teaspoonsalt3/4cupslicedalmonds

1. Preheatovento350°F.Line13x9-inchbakingpanwithfoil,leaving1-inch

overhang.Sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinesugar,eggs,coffeegranulesandvanillainmediumbowl;beatuntilwellblended.Stirinmeltedchocolateandbutter;mixwell.Addflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,chilipowderandsalt;stiruntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake15minutes.Sprinklewithalmonds.Bake20minutesoruntiltopisnolongershinyandtoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Donotoverbake.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24browniesTip: Foreasiercutting,refrigeratecooledbrowniesforseveralhoursuntilfirmandwellchilled.

FudgyBrownieBars1package(about20ounces)browniemix2eggs1/3cupwatercupvegetableorcanolaoil1cupsemisweetchocolatechips2/3cupbutterscotchchips*2/3cupchoppedpecans3/4cupflakedcoconut1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk*Orsubstitutepeanutbutterchips.


2. Combinebrowniemix,eggs,waterandoilinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake18minutes.Topwithchocolatechips,butterscotchchips,pecansandcoconut.Pourcondensedmilkovertop.Bake22to25minutesoruntillightgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24brownies

WhiteChocolateAlmondBrownies12ounceswhitechocolate,brokenintopieces1cup(2sticks)butter3eggs3/4cupall-purposeflour1teaspoonvanilla1/2cupsliveredalmonds

1. Preheatovento325°F.Greaseandflour9-inchsquarebakingpan.2. Meltwhitechocolateandbutterinlargeheavysaucepanoverlowheat,stirringconstantly.(Whitechocolatemayseparate.)Addeggs;beat1to2minutesoruntilsmooth.Stirinflourandvanillauntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.Sprinklewithalmonds.

3. Bake30minutesoruntilset.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

WholeWheatBrownies1/2cup(1stick)butter1cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1/2cupwholewheatflour1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt2eggs1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips1teaspoonvanilla


2. Meltbutterinlargesaucepanoverlowheat.Addbrownsugar;cookandstirabout4minutesoruntilsugariscompletelydissolvedandmixtureissmooth.Removepanfromheat;stirincocoauntilsmooth.Addflour,bakingsodaand

salt;stiruntilblended.Beatineggs,oneatatime.Stirinchocolatechipsandvanilla.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake15to20minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutalmostclean.Makes16brownies

RockyRoadBrownies1/2cup(1stick)butter1/2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1cupsugar1/2cupall-purposeflour1/4cupbuttermilk1egg1teaspoonvanilla1cupminimarshmallows1cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts1cupsemisweetchocolatechips


2. Heatbutterandcocoainmediumsaucepanoverlowheatuntilbutterismelted,stirringconstantly.Removefromheat;stirinsugar,flour,buttermilk,eggandvanillauntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntilcenterfeelsdry.Sprinklewithmarshmallows,walnutsandchocolatechips.Bake3to5minutesorjustuntilmarshmallowsandchocolateareslightlymelted.Coolinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

CoconutBlondies3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,melted2eggs1teaspoonvanilla12/3cupspackedbrownsugar1cupchoppedtoastedpecans*

3/4cupflakedcoconut2cupsall-purposeflour11/2tablespoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt*Totoastpecans,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakeinpreheated350°Foven8to10minutesoruntilgoldenbrown,stirringfrequently.Coolbeforeusing.


2. Combinebutter,eggsandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addbrownsugar,pecansandcoconut;stiruntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24blondies

SecretIngredientBrownies

1cuppackedbrownsugar

1cupapplesauce1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted2eggs1teaspoonvanilla1cupall-purposeflour1/3cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1/3cupminichocolatechips2teaspoonsbakingpowder2teaspoonsbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoongroundcinnamonPowderedsugar(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray8-inchsquarebakingpanwithnonstick

cookingspray.

2. Combinebrownsugar,applesauce,butter,eggsandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,cocoa,chocolatechips,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamon;stiruntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpanandtoothpickinstertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes16brownies

MochaFudgeBrownies3/4cupsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs3squares(1ounceeach)semisweetchocolate,melted2teaspoonsinstantespressopowder1teaspoonvanilla1/2cupall-purposeflour1/2cupchoppedtoastedalmonds1cupmilkchocolatechips,divided


2. Combinesugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addmeltedchocolate,espressopowderandvanilla;beatuntilblended.Stirinflour,almondsand1/2cupchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntilset.Sprinklewithremaining1/2cupchocolatechips.Letstanduntilmelted;spreadevenlyoverbrownies.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16brownies

NuttyChocolateCherryBrownies1cup(2sticks)butter,cutintosmallchunks2bars(31/2ounceseach)semisweetchocolate,brokenintopieces13/4cupssugar1teaspoonvanilla4eggs1cupall-purposeflour1/4teaspoonsalt1cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts,toasted*1cupdriedcherries,divided*Totoastwalnuts,spreadinsinglelayeronbakingsheet.Bakeinpreheated350°Foven8to10minutesoruntillightlybrowned,stirringfrequently.Coolbeforeusing.


2. Meltbutterandchocolateinlargeheavysaucepanoverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Removefromheat;stirinsugaruntilblended.Stirinvanilla.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addflourandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinwalnutsanddriedcherries.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake32to35minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpan.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24brownies

DecadentBrownies1/2cupdarkcornsyrup1/2cup(1stick)butter6squares(1ounceeach)semisweetchocolate3/4cupsugar3eggs1cupall-purposeflour1cupchoppedwalnuts1teaspoonvanillaFudgyGlaze(recipefollows,optional)


2. Combinecornsyrup,butterandchocolateinlargeheavysaucepanoverlowheat;stiruntilchocolateismeltedandmixtureissmooth.Removefromheat;stirinsugaruntilwellblended.Addeggs,flour,walnutsandvanilla;stiruntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake20to25minutesorjustuntilcenterisset.Donotoverbake.4. Meanwhile,prepareFudgeGlaze,ifdesired.Spreadoverhotbrowniesimmediatelyafterremovingbrowniesfromoven.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16browniesFudgyGlaze: Combine3ouncessemisweetchocolate,2tablespoonsdarkcornsyrupand1tablespoonbutterinsmallheavysaucepan;stiroverlowheatuntilchocolateismelted.Stirin1teaspoonlightcreamormilk.

ONE-BOWLBarsBananaOatmealSnackBars2packages(16ounceseach)refrigeratedoatmealraisincookiedough2bananas,mashed3eggs1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1cupold-fashionedoats1cupdriedcranberries1/2cupchoppeddriedapricots1/2cupchoppedpecansPowderedsugar(optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Letdoughstandatroomtemperature15minutes.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinedough,bananas,eggsandcinnamoninlargebowl;beat1to2minutesoruntilwellblended.Addoats,cranberries,apricotsandpecans;stiruntilwellblended.Spreaddoughinpreparedpan.

3. Bake40to45minutesoruntiltopisbrownedandcenterisfirmtothetouch.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes24bars

SpicyPeachBars3/4cuporangejuice1/2cuppackedbrownsugar2jars(21/2ounceseach)babyfoodpeaches(about1/2cup)1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1egg1eggwhite11/2cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoongroundallspice3/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoonsalt1/2cupchoppedpecans1/3cupfinelychoppeddriedpeachesPowderedsugar(optional)


2. Combineorangejuice,brownsugar,babyfoodpeaches,oil,eggandeggwhiteinlargebowl;beatuntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowder,allspice,cinnamonandsalt;beatjustuntilblended.Stirinpecansanddriedpeaches.Pourbatterintopreparedpan.


4. Sprinklewithpowderedsugarjustbeforeserving,ifdesired.Makes24bars

PB&JCookieBars1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix1cuppeanutbutter1/2cupvegetableorcanolaoil2eggs1cupstrawberryjam,warmed*1cuppeanutbutterchips*MicrowavejamonHIGH20secondsoruntilsoftenedandspreadable.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Line15x10-inchjelly-rollpanwithfoil;sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,peanutbutter,oilandeggsinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Withdamphands,pressmixtureintopreparedpan.

3. Bake20minutes;cool5minutesonwirerack.Spreadjamevenlyovercookiecrust;sprinklewithpeanutbutterchips.

4. Bake10minutesoruntiledgesarebrowned.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes40bars

EspressoWalnutBars1package(about15ounce)chocolatefudgecakemix5tablespoonsbutter,melted2eggs2teaspoonsespressopowderorinstantcoffeegranules1package(12ounces)minisemisweetchocolatechips,divided2cupschoppedwalnuts,divided

EspressoGlaze(recipefollows,optional)

1. Preheatovento350°F.Line13x9-inchbakingpanwithfoil;sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,butter,eggsandespressopowderinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirin1cupchocolatechipsand1cupwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Sprinklewithremaining1cupchocolatechips.Letstand5minutesoruntilmelted;spreadchocolateevenlyoverbars.Sprinklewithremaining1cupwalnuts.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. PrepareEspressoGlaze,ifdesired.Drizzleovercooledbars.Makes24barsEspressoGlaze:Combine1cuppowderedsugar,1to2tablespoonshotwaterand2teaspoonsespressopowderorinstantcoffeegranulesinsmallbowl;whiskuntilespressopowderhasdissolvedandmixtureissmooth.

HawaiianBars10tablespoons(11/4sticks)butter,cubed1teaspoonvanilla2eggs1cuppackeddarkbrownsugar1/3cupgranulatedsugar11/3cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt3/4cupcoarselychoppedsaltedmacadamianuts3/4cupflakedcoconut


2. Meltbutterinlargeheavysaucepanoverlowheat.Removefromheat;stirinvanilla.Beatineggs,oneatatime.Beatinbrownsugarandgranulatedsugar

untilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;stiruntilblended.Stirinmacadamianutsandcoconut.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake30minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpan.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16barsNote:Barsfirmupandtastebetteronthesecondday.

ChocolateCookieMagicBars13/4cupchocolatecookiecrumbs1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1cupsemisweetchocolatechips1cupwhitechocolatechips1cupflakedcoconut1cupchoppedpecans

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Combinebutterandcookiecrumbsinmediumbowl;mixwell.Presscrumbmixturefirmlyinto13x9-inchbakingpan.Poursweetenedcondensedmilkevenlyovercookiecrumbs.Sprinklewithchocolatechips,coconutandpecans;pressdownfirmly.

3. Bake20to25minutesoruntillightlybrownedandbubblingaroundedgesofpan.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

tip:Tomakechocolatecookiecrumbs,placeplainchocolatecookiesinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilfinelyground.

DoorCountyBars10tablespoonsbutter,cutintosmallchunks1teaspoonvanilla2eggs

11/3cupspackeddarkbrownsugar11/3cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1/2cupdiceddriedapples1/2cupdriedcherries1/2cupcoarselychoppedtoastedwalnuts**Totoastwalnuts,spreadinasinglelayeronungreasedbakingsheet.Bakein350°Foven6to8minutesoruntilfragrant,stirringoccasionally.Coolbeforeusing.


2. Meltbutterinlargeheavysaucepanoverlowheat.Removefromheat;stirinvanilla.Beatineggs,oneatatime.Beatinbrownsugaruntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt;beatuntilblended.Stirinapples,cherriesandwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake28to30minutesoruntiledgesbegintopullawayfromsidesofpan.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16bars

OatmealCoconutChipBars14tablespoons(13/4sticks)butter,melted1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cupgranulatedsugar2eggs1teaspoonvanilla11/2cupsall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt11/2cupsoats11/2cupssemisweetchocolatechips3/4cupflakedcoconut


2. Combinebutter,brownsugarandgranulatedsugarinlargebowl;mixwell.Beatineggsandvanillauntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;stiruntilblended.Stirinoats,chocolatechipsandcoconut.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake20to25minutesoruntiledgesarelightlybrownedandcenterisalmostset.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

EasyLayeredBars1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted11/2cupsgrahamcrackercrumbs1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1/2cupcoconut1cuppeanutbutterchips11/4cupscrispricecereal1cupsemisweetchocolatechips1/2cupcandy-coatedchocolatecandies


2. Pourbutterintopan.Sprinklegrahamcrackercrumbsevenlyoverbutter.Pourcondensedmilkovercrumbs.Sprinklewithcoconut,peanutbutterchips,cereal,chocolatechipsandcandies;pressdowngentlyoncandies.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiltopjustbeginstobrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

S’MoreBars1package(16ounces)refrigeratedchocolatechipcookiedough1/4cupgrahamcrackercrumbs3cupsminimarshmallows1/2cupsemisweetormilkchocolatechips2teaspoonsshortening


2. Pressdoughintopreparedpan;sprinklewithgrahamcrackercrumbs.3. Bake10to12minutesoruntiledgesaregoldenbrown.Sprinklewithmarshmallows;bake2to3minutesoruntilmarshmallowsarepuffed.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

4. Combinechocolatechipsandshorteninginsmallresealablefoodstoragebag;sealbag.MicrowaveonHIGH1to11/2minutes,kneadingbagevery30secondsuntilmeltedandsmooth.Cutoffsmallcornerofbag;drizzlechocolatemixtureoverbars.Refrigerate5to10minutesoruntilchocolateisset.Makes24bars

TangyLemonadeBars1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1cupsugar1/3cupthawedfrozenlemonadeconcentrate1egg21/4cupsall-purposeflour1tablespoongratedlemonpeel3/4teaspoonbakingsoda3/4teaspoonsalt1cupdriedcranberries


2. Combinebutterandsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Beatinlemonadeconcentrateandegguntilblended.(Mixturemayappearcurdled.)Addflour,lemonpeel,bakingsodaandsalt;beatjustuntilblended.Stirincranberries.Pressdoughintopreparedpan.

3. Bake20to25minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

ButterscotchBars1/2cupbutterscotchicecreamtopping1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1egg1/4cup(1/2stick)butter,melted1teaspoonvanilla3/4cupall-purposeflour1/2cupchoppedpecans,toasted*1/4teaspoonsalt*Totoastpecans,spreadinasinglelayeronungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeinpreheated350°Foven6to8minutesoruntilfragrant,stirringoccasionally.Coolbeforeusing.


2. Combinebutterscotchtopping,brownsugar,egg,butterandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,pecansandsalt;stiruntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake15to18minutesoruntilfirm.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16bars

tip:Thesesweetbarsaretheperfectpackabletreat.Wrapindividuallyinplasticwrapsotheywillbereadytograbforthelunchbox.

RaspberryCoconutBars12/3cupsgrahamcrackercrumbs1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted22/3cups(7ounces)flakedcoconut1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1cupraspberryjam1/3cupfinelychoppednuts1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips,melted

1/4cupwhitechocolatechips,melted


2. Combinegrahamcrackercrumbsandbutterinmediumbowl;mixwell.Spreadinpreparedpan;sprinklewithcoconut.Pourcondensedmilkovercoconut.

3. Bake20to25minutesoruntilfirmandlightlybrowned.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Spreadjamovercoconut;refrigerate3hours.Sprinklewithnuts;drizzlewithsemisweetandwhitechocolate.Makes24bars

CappuccinoCrunchBars11/2cupspackedbrownsugar1cup(2sticks)butter,softened1/2cupgranulatedsugar2eggs2teaspoonsinstantcoffeegranulesorespressopowder,dissolvedin1tablespoonhotwater2teaspoonsvanilla1teaspoongratedorangepeel(optional)13/4cupsall-purposeflour,sifted1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon1cupwhitechocolatechips1cupchocolate-coveredtoffeebakingbits


2. Combinebrownsugar,butterandgranulatedsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntilfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Addcoffeemixture,vanillaandorangepeel,ifdesired;beatuntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamon;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinwhitechocolatechipsandtoffeebits.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to35minutesoruntilgoldenbrownandcenterisfirmtothetouch.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

ChocolateChipShortbread1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1/2cupsugar1teaspoonvanilla1cupall-purposeflour1/4teaspoonsalt1/2cupminisemisweetchocolatechips

1. Preheatovento375°F.2. Combinebutterandsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Beatinvanilla.Addflourandsalt;beatjustuntilblended.Stirinchocolatechips.Dividedoughinhalf;presseachhalfintoungreased8-inchroundcakepan.

3. Bake12minutesoruntiledgesaregoldenbrown.Scoreshortbreadwithknife(8trianglesperpan),takingcarenottocutcompletelythroughshortbread.

4. Coolinpans10minutes;removetowirerackstocoolcompletely.Breakintotriangles.Makes16triangles

OatToffeeBars3/4cup(11/2sticks),softened1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix2cupsquickoats1/4cuppackedbrownsugar1egg1/2teaspoonvanilla1cuptoffeebakingbits1/2cupchoppedpecans

1/3cupsemisweetchocolatechips,melted


2. Beatbutterinlargebowlwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Addcakemix,oats,brownsugar,eggandvanilla;beatuntilwellblended.Stirintoffeebitsandpecans.Pressdoughintopreparedpan.

3. Bake30to35minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Drizzlemeltedchocolateoverbars;letstanduntilset.Makes24bars

ApplesauceFudgeBars1cuppackedbrownsugar2/3cupunsweetenedapplesauce2eggs1teaspoonvanilla1cupall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonbakingsoda1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted3squares(1ounceeach)semisweetchocolate,melted1/2cupwalnuts,chopped1cupmilkchocolatechips


2. Combinebrownsugar,applesauce,eggsandvanillainlargebowl;mixwell.Addflour,bakingpowderandbakingsoda;beatuntilblended.Stirinbutterandmeltedchocolateuntilblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan;sprinklewithnuts.

3. Bake25to30minutesorjustuntilset.Sprinklewithchocolatechips.Letstand3minutesoruntilmelted;spreadchocolateevenlyoverbars.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

Makesabout3dozenbars

ClassicLayerBars11/2cupsgrahamcrackercrumbs1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted11/3cupsflakedcoconut11/2cupssemisweetchocolatechipsorchunks*1cupchoppednuts1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk*Orsubstitutewhitechocolate,butterscotchorpeanutbutterchipsforthechocolatechips.


2. Combinegrahamcrackercrumbsandbutterinmediumbowl;pressfirmlyintopreparedpan.Sprinklewithcoconut,chocolatechipsandnuts;pressdownfirmly.Poursweetenedcondensedmilkevenlyovertop.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24barsNote:Bakeat325°Fifusingaglassbakingdish.

ApricotBars

2eggs

1cupapricotfruitspread1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted2teaspoonsvanilla1cupall-purposeflour2/3cupold-fashionedoats11/4teaspoonsbakingpowder3/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundallspice1/8teaspoongroundmace

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray12x8-inchbakingdishwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Beateggsinlargebowl.Beatinfruitspread,butterandvanillauntilwellblended.Addflour,oats,bakingpowder,cinnamon,salt,allspiceandmace;stiruntilblended.Spreaddoughinpreparedbakingdish.

3. Bake18minutesoruntilgoldenbrownandfirmtothetouch.Coolcompletelyindishonwirerack.Makes24bars

TrailMixBreakfastBars1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix1/2cupold-fashionedoats1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted2eggs2tablespoonspackedbrownsugar2packages(6ounceseach)trailmix or 2/3cup each candy-coatedchocolatepieces,choppednutsandraisins1. Preheatovento350°F.Line13x9-inchbakingpanwithfoil;sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,oats,butter,eggsandbrownsugarinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirintrailmix.Withdamphands,pressmixtureintopreparedpan.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiledgesarelightlybrowned.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

ChocolateButterscotchBars11/2cupspackedbrownsugar1cup(2sticks)butter,softened2eggs21/4cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt

1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips1/2cupbutterscotchchips1/4cupmilkchocolatechips

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray15x10-inchjelly-rollpanwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinebrownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed3minutesoruntillightandfluffy.Addeggs;beatuntilwellblended.Addflour,bakingpowderandsalt;stirjustuntilblended.Stirinsemisweetchips,butterscotchchipsandmilkchocolatechips.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntiledgesarelightlybrownedandtoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes40bars

PiñaColadaCookieBars1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted11/2cupsgrahamcrackercrumbs1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk2tablespoonsdarkrum2cupswhitechocolatechips1cupflakedcoconut1/2cupchoppedmacadamianuts1/2cupchoppeddriedpineapple

1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Pourbutterinto13x9-inchbakingpan,tiltingpantocoatbottom.Sprinklewithgrahamcrackercrumbs.Combinesweetenedcondensedmilkandruminmediumbowl;mixwell.Pourovergrahamcrackercrumbs;topwithwhitechips,coconut,macadamianutsandpineapple.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiledgesarelightlybrowned.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.

Makes24bars

ChocolateChunkOatBars1cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1egg1tablespoonwater1teaspoonvanilla11/2cupsold-fashionedoats1cupall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt2cupssemisweetchocolatechunks,divided


2. Combinebrownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmedium-highspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Addegg,waterandvanilla;beatuntilwellblended.Addoats,flour,bakingsodaandsalt;stiruntilblended.Stirin11/2cupschocolatechunks.Spreaddoughinpreparedpan;sprinklewithremaining1/2cupchocolatechunks.

3. Bake25to30minutesorjustuntilcenterfeelsfirm.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16bars

PeanutButterCandyBars1cuppackedbrownsugar3/4cupcrunchypeanutbutter1/2cupgranulatedsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened2eggs1teaspoonvanilla1/4cupmilk

13/4cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1package(10ounces)candy-coatedpeanutbuttercandies(11/3cups),divided1/3cupcoarselychoppedpeanuts1container(16ounces)chocolatefrosting


2. Combinebrownsugar,peanutbutter,granulatedsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Addeggsandvanilla;beatuntilfluffy.Graduallybeatinmilk.Graduallyaddflourandbakingpowder;beatuntilwellblended.Stirin1cupcandiesandpeanuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake40to45minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedintocentercomesoutclean.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Spreadfrostingoverbars;sprinklewithremaining1/3cupcandies.Makes24bars

BlackForestBars1package(about15ounces)darkchocolatecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1egg1/2teaspoonalmondextract11/4cupsslicedalmonds,divided1jar(about16ounces)maraschinocherries,welldrained1/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips

1. Preheatovento350°F.Line13x9-inchbakingpanwithfoil,leaving1-inchoverhang.

2. Combinecakemix,butter,eggandalmondextractinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Stirin3/4cupalmonds.Pressdoughintopreparedpan;sprinklewithcherries.


4. Placechocolatechipsinsmallresealablefoodstoragebag;sealbag.MicrowaveonHIGH1to11/2minutes,kneadingbagevery30secondsuntilmeltedandsmooth.Cutoffsmallcornerofbag;drizzlechocolateoverbars.Sprinklewithremaining1/2cupalmonds.Makes24bars

EasyTurtleBars1package(about15ounces)chocolatecakemix1/2cup(1stick)butter,melted1/4cupmilk1cup(6ounces)semisweetchocolatechips1cupchoppedpecans,divided1jar(12ounces)carameltopping


2. Combinecakemix,butterandmilkinlargebowl;mixwell.Spreadhalfofbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake8minutesoruntilcrustbeginstoform.Sprinklechocolatechipsand1/2cuppecansovercrust.Drizzlewithcarameltopping.Dropspoonfulsofremainingbatterontocaramel;sprinklewithremaining1/2cuppecans.Bake18minutesoruntiltopspringsbackwhenlightlytouched.(Caramelcenterwillbesoft.)Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

No-FussBarCookies2cupschocolatecookiecrumbs1cup(6ounces)semisweetchocolatechips1cupflakedcoconut3/4cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcooking

spray.

2. Combinecookiecrumbs,chocolatechips,coconutandwalnutsinmediumbowl;mixwell.Addcondensedmilk;stirwithspoonuntilwellblended.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake15to18minutesoruntiledgesaregoldenbrown.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

OatNutBars1/2cup(1stick)butter1/2cuphoney1/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/4cupcornsyrup23/4cupsquickoats2/3cupraisins1/2cupsaltedpeanuts


2. Meltbutter,honey,brownsugarandcornsyrupinmediumsaucepanovermediumheat,stirringconstantly.Bringtoaboil;boil8minutesoruntilmixturethickensslightly.Stirinoats,raisinsandpeanutsuntilwellblended.Pressmixtureintopreparedpan.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Scoreinto2-inchsquares.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Cutintobarsalongscorelines.Makes16bars

ApricotShortbreadDiamonds1package(about15ounces)yellowcakemix2eggs1/4cupvegetableorcanolaoil1tablespoonwater

1cupapricotjamororangemarmalade*1cupdiceddriedapricots(about6ounces)1cupslicedalmonds*MicrowavejamonHIGH20secondsoruntilsoftenedandspreadable.

1. Preheatovento350°F.Line15x10-inchjelly-rollpanwithfoil;sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinecakemix,eggs,oilandwaterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilwellblended.Withdamphands,pressmixtureintopreparedpan.Spreadjamoverdough;sprinklewithapricotsandalmonds.

3. Bake25minutesoruntiledgesarebrownedandjamisbubblyatedges.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Tocutcookiesintodiamonds,cutcrosswiseat2-inchintervals,thencutdiagonallyat2-inchintervals.Makes40bars

CinnamonApplePieBars1package(about15ounces)spicecakemix2cupsold-fashionedoats1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon3/4cup(11/2sticks)butter,cutintopieces1egg1can(21ounces)applepiefilling


2. Combinecakemix,oatsandcinnamoninlargebowl.Cutinbutterwithpastryblenderortwoknivesuntilmixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Stirinegguntilwellblended.

3. Pressthreefourthsofoatmixtureintopreparedpan.Spreadapplepiefillingovertop.Crumbleremainingoatmixtureoverfilling.

4. Bake25to30minutesoruntillightlybrowned.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

MysticalLayeredBars1/3cupbutter1cupgrahamcrackercrumbs1/2cupold-fashionedorquickoats1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1cupflakedcoconut3/4cupsemisweetchocolatechips3/4cupdriedcranberries1cupcoarselychoppedpecans

1. Preheatovento350°F.Meltbutterin13x9-inchbakingpan.Removefromoven.

2. Sprinklegrahamcrackercrumbsandoatsoverbutter;pressdownwithfork.Pourcondensedmilkevenlyoveroats.Topwithcoconut,chocolatechips,cranberriesandpecans.

3. Bake25to30minutesoruntillightlybrowned.Coolinpan5minutes;cutintobars.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

PeanutButterCookieBars1package(16ounces)refrigeratedpeanutbuttercookiedough1can(14ounces)sweetenedcondensedmilk1/4cupall-purposeflour1/4cuppeanutbutter1cuppeanutbutterchips1cupchoppedpeanuts

1. Preheatovento350°F.Spray13x9-inchbakingpanwithnonstickcookingspray.Letdoughstandatroomtemperature15minutes.

2. Pressdoughintopreparedpan.Bake10minutes.3. Meanwhile,combinesweetenedcondensedmilk,flourandpeanutbutterin

largebowl;beatuntilwellblended.Spoonoverpartiallybakedcrust.Sprinklewithpeanutbutterchipsandpeanuts;pressdownlightly.

4. Bake15to18minutesoruntilcenterisset.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes24bars

MississippiMudBars3/4cuppackedbrownsugar1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1egg1teaspoonvanilla1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt1cupplus2tablespoonsall-purposeflour1cup(6ounces)semisweetchocolatechips,divided1cup(6ounces)whitechocolatechips,divided1/2cupchoppedwalnutsorpecans

1. Preheatovento375°F.Line9-inchsquarebakingpanwithfoil;sprayfoilwithnonstickcookingspray.

2. Combinebrownsugarandbutterinlargebowl;beatwithelectricmixeratmediumspeed2minutesoruntilcreamy.Beatineggandvanillauntilwellblended.Beatinbakingsodaandsalt.Addflour;stiruntilblended.Stirin2/3cupsemisweetchips,2/3cupwhitechipsandwalnuts.Spreadbatterinpreparedpan.

3. Bake23to25minutesoruntilcenterisfirmtothetouch.Donotoverbake.Sprinklewithremaining1/3cupsemisweetchipsand1/3cupwhitechips.Letstanduntilchipssoften;spreadchocolateoverbars.Coolcompletelyinpanonwirerack.Makes16bars

Quick and Easy Dump Cakes and More. Dessert Recipe Book by Cathy Mitchell

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