Inspired by a little chat with my grandma today, I figured I'd make something I know she'd love.
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Topping
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (scant) cinnamon
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cake
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Generous pinch of salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups non-fat plain yogurt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup extra chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
3. Make the topping - mix all topping ingredients in a small bowl and toss to combine
4. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt
5. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Mix in the yogurt, eggs, and vanilla
6. Using a rubber spatula, mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined
7. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Spread to cover base of pan
8. Sprinkle half the topping over the batter
9. Pour in the rest of the batter. Spread evenly. Pour the remaining topping over the batter
10. Sprinkle on the additional chocolate chips
11. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely on rack
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Apple Cinnamon Cake
A great treat if you have some apples laying around
Apple Cinnamon Cake (adapted from Smitten Kitchen)
Ingredients
3 apples (I used gala)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup grand marnier
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper
3. Peel apples and cut into chunks. Mix with 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar. Set aside
4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, remaining 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and salt
5. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, yogurt, grand marnier, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and vanilla
6. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir together
7. Pour half of the batter into the pan and spread evenly (the batter will be sticky). Pour half of the apple chunks on top. Add the remaining batter. Then add the remaining apples on top of the cake
8. Bake 60 - 75 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the apples are browning too quickly, tent the top of the pan loosely with foil
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then move to a rack to cool completely
Apple Cinnamon Cake (adapted from Smitten Kitchen)
Ingredients
3 apples (I used gala)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup grand marnier
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper
3. Peel apples and cut into chunks. Mix with 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar. Set aside
4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, remaining 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and salt
5. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, yogurt, grand marnier, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and vanilla
6. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir together
7. Pour half of the batter into the pan and spread evenly (the batter will be sticky). Pour half of the apple chunks on top. Add the remaining batter. Then add the remaining apples on top of the cake
8. Bake 60 - 75 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the apples are browning too quickly, tent the top of the pan loosely with foil
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then move to a rack to cool completely
Friday, September 23, 2011
White Chocolate Oreo Fudge
A quick and easy fudge perfect for a rainy day
White Chocolate Oreo Fudge
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped Oreos
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
1. Line a 9x13 inch pan with tinfoil
2. Melt the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over moderately low heat. Stir often so chocolate does not burn
3. Once smooth, stir in the vanilla extract until just combined
4. Stir in the chopped Oreos
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. The fudge will set pretty quickly so make sure to spread the fudge evenly immediately after pouring
6. Scatter the dark chocolate chips on top of the fudge. Lightly press into the mixture
7. Freeze the fudge until firm (at least 2 hours) then slice and store in the fridge
White Chocolate Oreo Fudge
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped Oreos
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
1. Line a 9x13 inch pan with tinfoil
2. Melt the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over moderately low heat. Stir often so chocolate does not burn
3. Once smooth, stir in the vanilla extract until just combined
4. Stir in the chopped Oreos
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. The fudge will set pretty quickly so make sure to spread the fudge evenly immediately after pouring
6. Scatter the dark chocolate chips on top of the fudge. Lightly press into the mixture
7. Freeze the fudge until firm (at least 2 hours) then slice and store in the fridge
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Bacon Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
I needed to make something savory after being on a sweet binge all weekend. Plus, bacon makes everything taste better...
Bacon Cheddar Garlic Biscuits (adapted from Epicurious)
Ingredients
6 slices thick bacon
3 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (I just used one package of Kraft shredded cheddar cheese)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Cook the bacon until crispy. Move to a paper towel to drain. Coarsely chop
4. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
5. Cut the butter into the flour mixture (I usually just use my hands for this part) until it resembles coarse meal
6. Stir in 2 1/4 cups of the cheese, bacon, and garlic
7. Slowly stir in the buttermilk in 3 or 4 additions, combining the mixture with your hands in between each addition. The batter will become sticky
8. Using floured hands, drop approximately 1/2 cup of batter for each biscuit onto the baking sheet. Space mounds 2 inches apart (you should be able to fit 6 biscuits on each sheet). Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the biscuits
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until tester inserted into middle of biscuit comes out clean
10. Transfer biscuits to a rack to cool completely
Bacon Cheddar Garlic Biscuits (adapted from Epicurious)
Ingredients
6 slices thick bacon
3 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (I just used one package of Kraft shredded cheddar cheese)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Cook the bacon until crispy. Move to a paper towel to drain. Coarsely chop
4. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
5. Cut the butter into the flour mixture (I usually just use my hands for this part) until it resembles coarse meal
6. Stir in 2 1/4 cups of the cheese, bacon, and garlic
7. Slowly stir in the buttermilk in 3 or 4 additions, combining the mixture with your hands in between each addition. The batter will become sticky
8. Using floured hands, drop approximately 1/2 cup of batter for each biscuit onto the baking sheet. Space mounds 2 inches apart (you should be able to fit 6 biscuits on each sheet). Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the biscuits
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until tester inserted into middle of biscuit comes out clean
10. Transfer biscuits to a rack to cool completely
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Girls sweatpants night = excuse to bake my ass off.
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking powder
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, and eggs. Add both sugars
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Add the chocolate chips
5. Fill the muffin cups to the top of the liner
6. Bake for 15 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden brown
7. Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes. Then move to a rack to cool completely
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking powder
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, and eggs. Add both sugars
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Add the chocolate chips
5. Fill the muffin cups to the top of the liner
6. Bake for 15 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden brown
7. Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes. Then move to a rack to cool completely
Pumpkin Pie
It smells like fall in my apartment with this simple but tasty pumpkin pie in the oven. I can't wait to try some!
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 15oz can pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 generous pinches of salt
1 9in prepared pie crust
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Whisk together the milk, pumpkin, and eggs
3. Mix in the spices
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pie crust and bake for 15 minutes
5. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center of the pie comes out clean
6. Let the pie cool completely on a rack before serving
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 15oz can pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 generous pinches of salt
1 9in prepared pie crust
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Whisk together the milk, pumpkin, and eggs
3. Mix in the spices
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pie crust and bake for 15 minutes
5. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center of the pie comes out clean
6. Let the pie cool completely on a rack before serving
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Loaf
Even though we're on the "fight diet" at work, I can't possibly put myself on a baking hiatus for that long. With fall right around the corner I've been craving cinnamon like crazy. I hope this little concoction is received well by my fellow Cityzens :)
Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Loaf
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
Generous pinch of salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 non-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Topping
3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Butter the bottom of an 8 inch bread pan then line with parchment paper. Create an overhang on the long sides of the pan. This will make it easier to remove the bread
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar
4. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the shortening and yogurt. Mix on medium low speed until smooth
5. Fold the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips. Spread the batter in the pan
6. To make the topping, combine the confectioner's sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter
7. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper, remove the loaf to a rack to cool completely
Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Loaf
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
Generous pinch of salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 non-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Topping
3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Butter the bottom of an 8 inch bread pan then line with parchment paper. Create an overhang on the long sides of the pan. This will make it easier to remove the bread
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar
4. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the shortening and yogurt. Mix on medium low speed until smooth
5. Fold the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips. Spread the batter in the pan
6. To make the topping, combine the confectioner's sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter
7. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper, remove the loaf to a rack to cool completely
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
7 Layer Bars
I couldn't resist making these amazing bars for my coworker's birthday. Great for a quick but delicious treat!
7 Layer Bars (adapted from allrecipes)
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
1 heaping cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 heaping cup butterscotch chips
1 heaping cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Place the butter in a 13x9 inch pan and melt in the oven. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven and swirl to coat the bottom and sides with the butter
3. Spread the graham cracker crumbs evenly on the bottom of the pan. Use a spatula to even the crumb layer. Layer the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over the crumbs. Pour the on the condensed milk. Sprinkle the coconut over the top.
4. Bake until edges and coconut are golden brown, about 20 - 25 minutes. Let cool.
7 Layer Bars (adapted from allrecipes)
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
1 heaping cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 heaping cup butterscotch chips
1 heaping cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Place the butter in a 13x9 inch pan and melt in the oven. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven and swirl to coat the bottom and sides with the butter
3. Spread the graham cracker crumbs evenly on the bottom of the pan. Use a spatula to even the crumb layer. Layer the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over the crumbs. Pour the on the condensed milk. Sprinkle the coconut over the top.
4. Bake until edges and coconut are golden brown, about 20 - 25 minutes. Let cool.
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