WW – Chocolate-Covered Strawberies

Found this Carrot cake recipe from the internet but instead of just following it, I tried adding chopped walnuts. It turned out really good.  I didn’t make the little carrot in the middle, just bought it from the baking supply store. 

For the Carrot Cake, you will need:

• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided
• 4 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cup flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese frosting, you will need:

• 1/2 stick butter, softened
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Procedure:

1)  Combine sugar, baking powder, flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl. Add in the eggs and oil.

2)  Mix until just blended and then add the carrots and 1 cup walnuts.

3)  Bake at 375F to 400F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.  Let cool.

4)  Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend well.  Spread on cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Brazo De Mercedes is one of my favorite desserts since I was young.  I didn’t realize that this sweet treat is easy to make.  Got this recipe from PinoyRecipe.net.  Try it, I’m sure you’ll love it too.

For the filling, you will need:

• 5 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 8 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup finely ground and toasted cashew nuts

For the meringue, you will need:

• 10 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedure:

1)  In a saucepan, simmer milk over low heat until reduced to 2 cups.   Add sugar, butter, and vanilla extract, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.

2) Beat egg yolks in mixing bowl.  Add a little of the milk to the egg yolks, stir, then gradually add mixture by spoonfuls back into the saucepan, beating constantly.  Stir well to avoid curdling.

3) Beat egg yolks in mixing bowl.  Add a little of the milk to the egg yolks, stir, then gradually add mixture by spoonfuls back into the saucepan, beating constantly.  Stir well to avoid curdling.

4) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating continuously.   Stir in vanilla.

5) Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper greased with butter and spread meringue on top. Bake until brown.

6) Spread filling evenly on top of meringue and roll into a log.

7) Brush with butter and sprinkle some brown sugar then put back in the oven to brown a little.

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