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Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread
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A special dessert bread that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Monkey Bread
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A special dessert bread that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Sprinkle pecans evenly in the bottom of a well greased bundt pan and set aside.
  2. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Cut biscuits into quarters.
  3. Roll each piece in sugar mixture and layer in pan.
  4. Combine brown sugar and butter -- pour over top layers of biscuits.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

The reason that mine tastes a little different than the recipe is that I add more pecans in between the layers and make up a little more of the brown sugar and melted butter. otherwise everythings the same

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Mocha Ice Cream Cake

Mocha Ice Cream Cake
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A Delicous Ice Cream Cake
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Mocha Ice Cream Cake
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A Delicous Ice Cream Cake
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Line ladyfingers around side of 9" springform pan. Mix
  2. Mix softened ice creams together. Add coffee granules, liqueur and crushed toffee bars.
  3. Pour into springform pan. Spread a thin layer of chocolate sauce on top.
  4. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  5. Before serving, spread cake with whipped cream.
  6. Do not let this cake defrost before serving. Serve immediately upon removing from freezer.
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Funnel Cake # 1

Funnel Cake # 1
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This is a Pennsylvania-Dutch recipe, and was printed in the food section of the September 25, 1986 Austin American-Statesman.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Funnel Cake # 1
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This is a Pennsylvania-Dutch recipe, and was printed in the food section of the September 25, 1986 Austin American-Statesman.
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 30 minutes
Instructions
  1. You also need oil for frying, and powdered sugar.
  2. Into a large bowl, sift together: 1 1/3 cup of Flour, 1/4
  3. teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Soda, 2 tablespoons Sugar and
  4. 3/4 teaspoon Baking powder. Next, in another bowl blend
  5. together: 1 Egg -- beaten, and 2/3 cup Milk -- or more as needed.
  6. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones. Beat until smooth.
  7. Fill a skillet or pan with 1 inch of cooking oil and heat to a temperature of 375F.
  8. Now cover the small hole of a clean funnel with a finger. Then fill the funnel with the batter. Carefully move your finger away from the hole in the funnel, allowing the batter to flow into the skillet. Move the funnel to form patterns with the batter. fry until golden brown, about 1 or 2 minutes, turning once with two spatulas.
  9. Remove to paper toweling to drain.Place on a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve Hot and repeat the process until all of the batter is used up.
Recipe Notes

It is hard to know if this should really be called a cake, but it has historically been called a cake, so it is a cake, even if it is fried. This desert appeals to children of all ages, it is a homey, and homely, classic ~ attractive in its own strange way, and very tasty. I have seen it served with whipped cream and fruit toppings, so let your imagination run wild with the toppings. This is a Pennsylvania-Dutch recipe, and was printed in the food section of the September 25, 1986 Austin American-Statesman. This recipe was credited to Laura Worm, Louise Lightsey, and Jeanene Demel. 

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Funnel Cake #2

Funnel Cake #2
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Original Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cake a great treat for any occasion.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Funnel Cake #2
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Original Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cake a great treat for any occasion.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Instructions
  1. (You need a metal funnel to make these delicious
  2. Pennsylvania Dutch specialties. ) You will also need about
  3. 1 quart - Corn oil and Confectioners sugar
  4. Stir together first 5 ingredients. Mix egg and milk; add to flour
  5. mixture. Stir until batter is smooth. Pour oil into
  6. skillet (no more than 1/3 full). Heat to 375 degrees. An
  7. electric fry pan is excellent for this. Holding forefinger
  8. over end of funnel, pour 1/4 cup into funnel. Place over
  9. hot oil and remove finger to let batter flow. As batter
  10. flows, move funnel in a circle to form a spiral cake. Fry,
  11. turning once, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain and
  12. sprinkle with powered sugar or cinnamon. Repeat. Makes
  13. enough for 6 funnel cakes. Note: instead of the sugar, try
  14. drizzling with a thin icing and sprinkle with chopped
  15. nuts.
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Champagne Cake

Champagne Cake
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This cake really doesn't contain champagne, but is concidered the "Champagne" of cakes by many. Great tasting treat made with White Chiffon Cake and a custard filling.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Champagne Cake
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This cake really doesn't contain champagne, but is concidered the "Champagne" of cakes by many. Great tasting treat made with White Chiffon Cake and a custard filling.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Instructions
  1. Mix cake mix as directed, and pour into 2 9" round cake
  2. pans and bake as directed. Make Custard according to
  3. directions and cool well. Place custard between cake
  4. layers when cooled and frost with the cream cheese
  5. frosting. Shave chocolate over top of cake.
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Shirley’s Banana Bread

Shirley's Banana Bread
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A great recipe for banana bread. An old fashioned favorite!
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Shirley's Banana Bread
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A great recipe for banana bread. An old fashioned favorite!
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 Loaf 30 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Loaf
Instructions
  1. Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. Blend in blender the eggs, shorting, bananas, and sugar together.
  3. Pour blended ingredients over the dry ingredients just to combine. (do not over mix).
  4. Turn into a greased loaf pan (8 X 4) and bake in a preheated (350ยบ) oven for 45 minutes.
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