by lifeafterracing » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:27 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#My discussion with MacnRio about the popcorn got me thinking. We should have a recipe sharing thread.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Does anyone have any favorite recipes (winter warming comfort food, decadent and nummy desserts, 'just what I needed' snacks, etc) that they would like to share#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Here's a contribution to get the ball rolling.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#B#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=3#ed_cl##ed_op#P align=center#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL CANDY EXPLOSION CAKE#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P align=center#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#UL#ed_cl##ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#2 ½ cups all-purpose flour#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 ¾ cups sugar#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#½ cup cocoa powder#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 ½ tsp. baking powder#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 tsp. baking soda#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#¾ tsp. salt#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#2/3 cup canola oil#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#¼ cup buttermilk#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#2 tsp. vanilla extract#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 ½ cups hot water (120*F – 130*F)#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 can (16 oz.) caramel frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 can (16 oz.) milk chocolate frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Assorted unwrapped candies such as Twix Minis, Nestle Toll House Candy Bars, caramel filled Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares, Hershey’s Kisses filled with caramel, Snickers Butter Crunch Popables, Rolos, butterscotch chips and white chocolate chips.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/UL#ed_cl##ed_op#UL#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Preheat oven to 350*F#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Coat 2 (9") cake pans with cooking spray#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Stir in oil, buttermilk and vanilla#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Whisk in hot water#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Divide between pans#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Cool 10 minutes#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Remove from pans and cool of racks#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/UL#ed_cl##ed_op#UL#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Place 1 cake layer on serving plate#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Spread with 1 cup caramel frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Top with remaining cake layer#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Spread cake side with remaining chocolate frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Spread top with remaining caramel frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Refrigerate 30 minutes#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/UL#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Top with candies, using reserved chocolate frosting to adhere candies as necessary#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#/B#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#