Almond Joy Cake

Recently my sisters came to visit me here in Pensacola, one sister (Donna)  from Missouri, and my other sister (Dianna)  from Georgia.  I asked my sister Donna what kind of cake she would like and she said chocolate cake.  I then asked my younger sister Dianna what kind of cake she would like, and she said coconut cake; … Continue reading

Easy Neapolitan Layer Cakes

Below are assorted cakes I made with my “Easy Neapolitan Layer Cake” recipe.  Some of the cakes are 6 layers and some 3 layers.  I thought I’d share photos of assorted way to decorate them….of coarse, you can just simply ice the cakes.  All the cakes look different, but the cakes are all strawberry, chocolate and vanilla inside.  I  used 3 different … Continue reading

Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake

  This cake is so light and fluffy and oh-so-delicious, you’ll want to make it again and again!  It’s great for a layer cake, but also for cupcakes.  I’ll post the cake first, then the cupcakes on a separate post.  On this post, I’ll post the cake with the original icing called “Lemon-Orange Buttercream Frosting.”  … Continue reading

Wilton Meringue Icing

This icing recipe is a go-to recipe that I use often.  I like it because it holds it’s shape, and easy to spread.  This icing sets up well, and it easy to make!   Ingredients:   2 pounds of confectioner sugar (sifted) 8 cups 2 teaspoons Wilton Clear Butter Extract (sold at Wal-Mart and craft … Continue reading

Better Than Sex Cake-Tube Cake!

  This cake is so moist and soft with the pudding inside, it has little specks of chocolate all through the cake.  It’s been requested many times and it’s pretty easy to do, the only frosting is using the drizzle icing across the top, what can get easier than that!  It’s made in a bundt … Continue reading

Pink Lozenger Cupcakes

I’m a little late getting this recipe posted for Valentine’s Day, but I was a little under the weather and was not able to post it until now.  It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to use this recipe, it can be used any time of year! This cake recipe that has to be at least … Continue reading

Vanilla Buttercream Icing

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 1/2 pound), softened 4 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar (pre-sifted) 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract up 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (can use milk) ~ Instructions ~ Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Add 3 cups of … Continue reading