Fresh Apple Cake

Here's the recipe that I did for my Tasty Tuesday segment on the Kansas CW morning show.  It is so easy and the perfect cake for September.

FRESH APPLE CAKE

1    cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
2    cups sugar
2    large eggs
1    tsp. vanilla extract
2    cups all-purpose flour
2   tsp. ground cinnamon
1   tsp. baking soda
1   tsp. salt
2 1/2  lb. Granny Smith apples (about 4 large)
         peeled and cut into 1/4- inch-thick wedges


1.  Preheat oven to 350.  Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow baking pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2.  Stir together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until blended. 
3.  Combine flour, cinnamon, soda and salt and add to butter mixture, stirring until blended.  Stir in apples and pecans.  (Batter will be very thick.)  Spread batter into a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. 

 4.  Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until a toothpick in center comes out clean.  Cool completely in pan. Cake is delicious as it is or you can top with your favorite frosting.

Tune in for my next demo on Tuesday, October 11! I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet...but, how about something with pumpkin?  Hmmmm...I'll start thinking!

Sara's Graduation

These are long over due...as is my posting to this blog in general.  But, I did want to share all the fun things I did for my Sara's Graduation party in May.

Sara is my artist.  In fact, she was accepted into the Department of Design's Illustration program at KU.  I have had this cake design idea for the last 2 years and finally got to do it.  It was a big surprise and she loved it. 

 Here are some cupcakes for the party.  I took the graphic and put it on fondant and made little "stamps" to go on them. 

And of course, there were cookies to match!

I am VERY proud of her and know she will do great things with her life.

Bridal Expo

Last week was crazy busy preparing for the Bridal Expo this past weekend.  Each year we want challenge ourselves and this year was no exception.  Except for one cake, we did all new designs...12 in total!  So, if you didn't make it down to the show, here are are our newest designs.  I think there is a little something for everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 And, the Groom's Cakes...

 Stop by the bakery to see all of these great cakes! We are taking appointments for wedding consultations. Give us a call at 722-1190!

 

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for your 

business & support in 2010!!

Christmas Open House with SANTA this Saturday

Christmas Open House

December 11, 2010

Santa will be here from 10:00 - 1:00

Bring your Camera!

Kansas CW Demo - Cookies in a Jar!

 As I promised...Here are the recipes for the "Cookies in a Jar" that I demonstrated this morning on the Kansas CW.  They are delicious gifts, (just ask my staff at the bakery), that you can easily make for your friends and family. But, just remember...You can find delicious, all ready baked cookies from the bakery!


COWBOY COOKIE MIX


1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
      1 cup all-purpose flour
      1 teaspoon baking powder
      1 teaspoon baking soda
   1/4 teaspoon salt
   1/2 cup chopped pecans
      1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
   1/2 cup packed brown sugar
   1/2 cup sugar
Additional Ingredients:
   1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
      1 egg, slightly beaten
      1 teaspoon vanilla


Pour oats into a wide-month 1-qt. glass container with a tight-fitting lid.  Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; place on top of oats.  Layer with pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into large mixing bowl; stir to combine ingredients.  Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 for 11 -13 minutes.  Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen.


CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR


1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
   1 cup quick-cooking oats
   1 cup dried cranberries
   1 cup vanilla or white chips
Additional Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
   1 egg
   1 teaspoon vanilla


In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the sugar and brown sugar, packing well between each layer.  Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; spoon into jar.  Top with oats, cranberries and chips.  Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into large mixing bowl; stir to combine ingredients. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until browned.  Yield: about 3 dozen

Well, there you go...that's the whole recipe for these fabulous cookie gifts. After you fill the jars, add fabric, ribbon or other trim to decorate them for the holidays.  Don't forget to print the "How to" instructions and attach. Enjoy!

Our North Pole Airways Gingerbread Creation

A was going through my photos and came across a gingerbread house we did back in 2006.  We did it for a competition and won Best of Show!  Everything is edible and made out of either gingerbread or fondant.  It took a long time, but it was so just so much fun to make.