วันพุธที่ 30 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553

Trisha Yearwood’s key lime cake


CAKE

If you’re getting ready for a big BBQ weekend, this summery dessert will be a crowd pleaser for sure. Key limes, confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese icing…oh, I’m drooling a little at my desk.

Enjoy!

By: RandomHouse

1 3-ounce package lime-flavored gelatin

1¹⁄3 cups granulated sugar

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

5 large eggs, slightly beaten

1½ cups vegetable oil

¾ cup orange juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup Key lime juice (from about 25 small Key limes or 4 large regular limes)

½ cup confectioners’ sugar

CREAM CHEESE ICING

½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature

1 1-pound box confectioners’ sugar

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the gelatin, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir to mix well. Add the eggs, oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Divide the batter evenly among the 3 pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by lightly touching the tops of the layers or inserting a toothpick.

Cool the layers in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto racks.

While the layers are still hot, mix the lime juice and confection ers’ sugar and pour it over the layers on the racks. You can pierce the layers with a fork to allow the glaze to soak in better. Allow the layers to cool completely as you prepare the icing.

Cream the butter and cream cheese. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is smooth and easy to spread. Spread the icing between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.

The cream cheese icing is optional. This cake is beautiful and tastes great with just the glaze poured over it.

Key limes can be hard to find. Substitute regular lime juice for key lime juice without sacrificing flavor.

Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood


วันจันทร์ที่ 28 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2553

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Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
Your Secret Weapon To A Healthy Eating Lifestyle

Fruity Smoothies
Strawberry-Banana Breakfast Smoothie One Serving
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 banana; cut into pieces
• 10 fresh strawberries; hulled
• 3 ice cubes
Combine all the ingredients in your blender.
Blend until thick and frothy.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
Calories 209
Total Fat 0 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 70 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate 45 grams
Dietary Fiber 1 grams
Sugars 29 grams
Protein 7 grams
Orange Splash Smoothie Two Servings
• 1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup non-fat milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 10 ice cubes
Combine the first five ingredients in a blender; process at high speed. Add ice cubes, a few at a time, blending until smooth.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
Calories 190
Total Fat 0 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Cholesterol 2 milligrams
Sodium 62 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate 45 grams
Dietary Fiber 0 grams
Sugars 44 grams
Protein 4 grams

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