Archive for the ‘cakes’ Category

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 [...]

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 [...]

For the Mocha Roll, you will need:

2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. fine iodized salt
1-1/2 cups white sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. instant coffee
1/2 cup salad oil
3/4 cup hot water
8 egg yolks
8 egg whites
1 tsp. cream of tartar

To make the cake:
1)  Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Grease a 15×10×1-inch jelly-roll pan.   Line bottom of pan [...]

For the crust, you will need:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 tablespoons butter, melted

For the cheesecake, you will need:

3 (8 0z) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy [...]

Cut 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter and 2 cups biscuit mix until crumbly. Blend in 1/3 cup milk. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 strokes. Put on waxed paper. Roll dough to 12×8 inch rectangle. Turn onto greased baking sheet. Remove from waxed paper. Spread 1/2 cup [...]