Thursday, December 30, 2010

5 Egg bundt cake


This is my five egg pound cake, bundt cake recipe.

2 sticks butter
2 C. flour
2 C. sugar
5 eggs

In this chocolate variation, I added a little cocoa powder. In the lemon variation, I use lemon extract. This is a very versatile batter. Cream butter and sugar together first. Next add eggs and the flavor you are going for. Add flour last. Bake in a bundt pan for around 50 minutes.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Vegetable Tray


I made a vegetable tray for my company Holiday party tomorrow. I have some spinach dip I will fill my pumpernickel loaf with.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Fleece Friends


Trace an animal shape, sew together, stuff with polly fill, add eyes and mouth.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Christmas Dress


YAY! I love little party dresses. I made this for Reagan.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Emerald


Marble cake, chocolate icing, retro flower theme.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Christmas Quilt


I made a quilt (36"x31") for my Dad's couch. I plan to give it to him for Christmas. I hope he likes it. It is very Americana..

Friday, November 19, 2010

Chocolate Cheesecake


Crust:
1 1/2 C. chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 C. butter (approx 5 Tbs.)

Filling:
12 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 - 8 ounces packages full fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 C. sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 C. sour cream

Melt the chopped chocolate and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in the bowl of your electric mixer beat the cream cheese, on medium low speed, until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add the melted chocolate and beat until fully incorporated. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well (about 30 seconds) after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla extract and sour cream and beat until thoroughly incorporated. Pour filling in the crust. Place the cheesecake pan on a larger baking pan and place in the oven. Bake for about 50 - 55 minutes or until firm yet the center of the cheesecake will still look a little wet and wobbly.