The Sweets Thread

[blondie]

This thread is for anyone who likes baking and sweets. I’m going to start things off on this rainy day with a carrot cake I’ve had bookmarked for some time now. Thanks @Timj for inspiration.

The recipe:

Carrots and nuts ready for egg/sugar mixture:

Egg yolk mixture mostly mixed. If you have arthritic hands and or elbows use the electric beaters. Not a fun job.

And finally ready for the oven.

See you all in in a half hour or so. Time for a well deserved bong hit.

 

[blondie]

Out of the oven and smelling oh so good. Deciding now to be bad and frost it up or enjoy a slightly healthier non frosted cake. Hmmmmmm. Decisions decisions decisions. I must contemplate over another bong hit. Yes that is the decision.

 

[Timj]

Nice pictorial and great looking cake @blondie. I do most of my baking in the winter months so I'll share plenty here on your thread. I'll see If I can find a picture or two of the carrot cake I make.

 

[Timj]

Found the Pictures. This recipe uses a cream cheese/butter frosting. I also added coarse chopped walnuts to mine.
Here's a link to the recipe I used.

Carrot Cake

This carrot cake is tender and moist with a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter or a crowd-pleasing potluck dessert.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[Timj]

I'll share a photo of the Black Forest cake I made yesterday. We just sliced it open so here's a view of a slice too.

 

[blondie]

Oh so nice! I decided to frost up the cake a little. Gently tapped some powdered sugar on the top. The almonds in this recipe really add a wonderful touch. The “palette report” is thumbs up. Moist, flavorful, less unhealthy than other cakes. The carrot and almond flavors blend nicely for a smooth taste on the palette. Really no frosting needed but for those who want to indulge, it does take to the next level. Only half cup of flour for those who are ignoring their doctors about gluten. Now where to go from here...

 

[blondie]

I used a food grinder, I think Hamilton beach, to finely chop carrots and nuts. Worked out nicely and saved my fingers some chopping. I must say that giant piece of cake with carrots looks amazing!

 

[Timj]

I used a food grinder, I think Hamilton beach, to finely chop carrots and nuts. Worked out nicely and saved my fingers some chopping. I must say that giant piece of cake with carrots looks amazing!

I grate the carrots for that recipe in a standard box grater using the coarse side. I have a grater attachment for my Kitchen aid mixer. But, it's a PIA to clean by hand. No dishwasher in my house.

 

[Timj]

Has anyone ever made Peanut butter cream pie. It sounded interesting. After making it once and loving it. I made 2 and froze one the second time I made the recipe. I make my own gram cracker crust and make fresh whipped cream for my version. Here's the basic recipe.

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed with flavor, this pie gets gobbled up even after a big meal! —Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

www.tasteofhome.com

 

[Sun&Soil]

I'm going to need to buy new pants if I keep visiting this thread.

 

[blondie]

I have a dishwasher but she complains, sometimes loudly..

That peanut butter cream pie looks phenomenal. I’ve not made it but have in the past made a cheesecake with home made graham cracker crust .

 

[Timj]

I have a dishwasher but she complains, sometimes loudly..

That peanut butter cream pie looks phenomenal. I’ve not made it but have in the past made a cheesecake with home made graham cracker crust .

That's funny about your dishwasher. That pie is something we were't sure we'd like. But, we love it. I only make these desserts once a year so they are special. And I always share them with my family and neighbors.

 

[blondie]

Today was a sweet bread. Honey glaze on the inside, nuts and powdered sugar mixture piled high on top of the honey, rolled and baked! Oh so sweet...

The physically challenged loaf split apart and you can see the sweetness inside.

 

[Timj]

I bet that bread is tasty blondie. It sure sounds like it would be.

 

[Timj]

My rhubarb has taken off this year. This Old fashion rhubarb pudding cake is the reason I grow it. Sweet-n-tart with a crunchy crust, soft cake and pudding like filling, this cake is amazing.

 

[jayr1787]

All looks delicious here

 

[blondie]

Very nice timj.

 

[goingrey]

Ýesterday I ate some King Regal Spaghetti Sour candy. Was supposed to be cola flavored but tasted like solid farts.

 

[Timj]

Ýesterday I ate some King Regal Spaghetti Sour candy. Was supposed to be cola flavored but tasted like solid farts.

Thanks Jay and blondie. We haven't cut into it yet. Maybe after lunch we'll have a piece. @goingrey , that doesn't sound appetizing.

 

[goingrey]

Thanks Jay and blondie. We haven't cut into it yet. Maybe after lunch we'll have a piece. @goingrey , that doesn't sound appetizing.

It suppose it is some kind of achievement to make a cola flavored candy taste so bad.