Carrot Cake

Contributed by Brendan & Rachel Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup Wesson oil 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 4 eggs 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) 3 cups grated carrots (long, skinny pieces) 1 cup applesauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Grease and flour 9 x 13 pan. Cook 50-70 minutes, checking after 50 minutes. Icing: 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese 1/2 box powdered sugar (or more until you get the desired sweetness) 1 stick butter 1 tsp vanilla … Continue reading Carrot Cake

Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

From Pillsbury: Best of the Bake-Off The only dessert where even Rachel and I have to take a small portion because it is SO rich! You’ll need a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk to wash this dessert down. The whipped cream is “optional” but it helps cut the richness and actually makes the dessert a little lighter. Base Ingredients: 1 (1 lb, 5.5 oz) pkg Fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg Filling Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 … Continue reading Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies