Category Archives: Sweet Treats

From the Kitchen, Sweet Treats

Christmas Sugar Cookies

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Oh my gosh, what is it about Christmas sugar cookies that makes them a must have over the holidays?  Maybe it’s the vibrancy of the beautifully decorated cookies or maybe it’s all that sweetness in each and every piece.  Strangely, I haven’t been a fan of sugar cookies, I’ve always found them too sweet, but the temptation of these gorgeous cookies always gets the better of me. Continue reading Christmas Sugar Cookies →

Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Sweet Treats

Apple Walnut Spice Cake

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This apple spice cake from all recipes.com has to be the moistest cake I have ever made.  I shouldn’t be surprised given that the recipe requires 4 cups of chopped apples which makes a large apple spice cake, perfect to take to a party or for a large gathering at home. Give this recipe a try if you are craving a super moist cake chock full of walnuts and fresh apples. Apple Walnut Spice Cake Continue reading Apple Walnut Spice Cake →

From the Kitchen, Sweet Treats

Sweet Wine & Dried Fruit Poundcake

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Sweet Wine & Dried Fruit Poundcake
makes 2 poundcakes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick), plus about 1 tsp softened butter for pan
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup fresh grated apple
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup sweet dessert wine
  • 1/2 cup dried fruits such as raisins, dried cherries, dried cranberries, dried figs, and dried apricots. Soak overnight in 1/4 cup sweet wine.
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