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Richard’s Pound Cake

1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon extract (or almond extract or rum) Directions: Start with a cold oven. Do not preheat oven. Cream butter, shortening, and sugar together.Continue reading “Richard’s Pound Cake”

Dwight’s Pound Cake

1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter 3 cups sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 6 eggs 1/2 pint whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon flavor Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely ground Directions: Combine butter and sugar; mix well. Add 1 egg and beat. Repeat with remaining eggs. Slowly add flour whileContinue reading “Dwight’s Pound Cake”

7-Up Pound Cake

3 cups cake flour, sifted twice (measured after first sifting) 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2 sticks margarine 10 oz 7-Up 5 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine margarine, shortening, and sugar in bowl; mix well. Add 1 egg and beat mixture. Repeat until all eggs added.Continue reading “7-Up Pound Cake”

Pumpkin-Ginger Cheesecake

1-1/2 cups finely ground gingersnap cookies 1-3/4 cups and 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 (qty) 8 oz packages cream cheese, room temperature 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 15 oz can pumpkin Directions:Continue reading “Pumpkin-Ginger Cheesecake”

Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

9-inch piecrust (homemade or store-bought) 3 large eggs 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1-1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Place crust in a 9-inch glassContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie”

No-Bake Fruit Pie

2 graham crackers, crushed 12 oz Cool Whip 1 can condensed milk One of: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 cup coconut, shaved 1 can crushed pineapple, well-drained 5 to 8 strawberries Directions: Coat bottom of pie pan in graham crackers (to create crust). Combine Cool Whip, condensed milk, and whichever fruit being used; mix well.Continue reading “No-Bake Fruit Pie”

Chocolate Delight (9×13-inch Dish)

Crust 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour 1-1/2 sticks (12 oz) butter 3/4 cup Pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place ingredients in food processor; mix until it forms a ball. Oil or grease container. Spread dough in a thin layer on the bottom of the container by hand (and up the sides if using pieContinue reading “Chocolate Delight (9×13-inch Dish)”

Chocolate Delight (10-inch Pie or 7×11-inch Dish)

Crust 1 cup self-rising flour 1 stick (8 oz) butter 1/2 cup Pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place ingredients in food processor; mix until it forms a ball. Oil or grease container. Spread dough in a thin layer on the bottom of the container by hand (and up the sides if using pieContinue reading “Chocolate Delight (10-inch Pie or 7×11-inch Dish)”

Banana Delight (9×13-inch Dish)

Crust 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour 1-1/2 sticks (12 oz) butter 3/4 cup Pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place ingredients in food processor; mix until it forms a ball. Oil or grease container. Spread dough in a thin layer on the bottom of the container by hand (and up the sides if using pieContinue reading “Banana Delight (9×13-inch Dish)”

Banana Delight (10-inch Pie or 7×11-inch Dish)

Crust 1 cup self-rising flour 1 stick (8 oz) butter 1/2 cup Pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place ingredients in food processor; mix until it forms a ball. Oil or grease container. Spread dough in a thin layer on the bottom of the container by hand (and up the sides if using pieContinue reading “Banana Delight (10-inch Pie or 7×11-inch Dish)”