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Caramel Pecan Delight Cake

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Sep 212012
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As I was standing in the grocery store talking with a friend one day we got on the subject of food. Yeah, I know, novel conversation topic considering where we were. But as the conversation flowed she was telling me about the best cake she has ever had and how simple it was. I always tell folks, I am not a baker, I am a cook. I love to cook but hate to bake. There are those times though that you need a go to dessert recipe filed away and this one was just perfect for me…and will be for you as well. But it needs to be made in a bundt cake pan, which I have never owned. So, I found myself gathering the ingredients and purchasing my first ever bundt pan. Let me tell you it was the best thing I have ever done!!! I am in love with the pan, for the simple fact that it yields the absolute best cake I have EVER put in my mouth. Moist and Delicious. I am telling you, you have to try this one!

I love that it requires few ingredients, is easy to make and turns out great no matter what your skill level is.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Brenda Wilson for this fabulous recipe!! Everyone who has tried it LOVES it. My neighbor Michael even gave it an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. And he is not usually one to brag on the things I make. It has now surpassed pineapple upside down cake as Bric’s favorite. I am telling you, it is really that good.

ingredients

Gather all your ingredients.

mix ingredients

Mix the cake mix according to directions.

mix in frosting

Microwave the frosting for 20 seconds and add it to the cake mix. Stir well.

grease and flour pan

Grease and Flour your pan.

Make sure you use shortening to grease your pan and then flour it well, otherwise, it will stick.

bake

Bake on 325 degrees until golden brown.

drizzle with caramel sauce

Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.

ENJOY!!

Caramel Pecan Delight Cake

1 box Butter Pecan Cake mix

3 eggs

1 cup water

1/2 cup oil

1 tub of Coconut Pecan Frosting

Caramel Syrup (optional but HIGHLY recommended)

Mix the cake according to the directions. Mine called for 3 eggs, 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of oil. Open the frosting, removing the foil seal and microwave for 20 seconds. Mic the frosting directly into the cake mix. Grease your bundt pan with shortening and then flour well. It is important not to use cooking spray or oil…if you do, it will stick. Bake on 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then invert the pan onto a plate, the cake should turn loose easily. Drizzle the top of the cake with caramel sauce, cut and serve.

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Gooey Caramel Apple Bars

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Aug 132012
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gooey caramel apple bar

Meet my Gooey Caramel Apple Bars.

You will be singing praises and hollering OhMyStnkinHeck this is good!

The fact that it is super easy to make is just a bonus.

gooey caramel apple bar ingredients

All you need is a yellow cake mix, a stick of butter, a large apple (I use Granny Smith), a tub of caramel dip and a can of evaporated milk.

caramel apple bars

Mix the cake mix with the stick of butter (which has been softened) and a 1/3 of a cup of evaporated milk until a dough forms.

I use a fork and just mash it all together.

diced apples

Dice the apple. You will think that one apple isn’t going to be enough but when you dice it into small pieces it goes a long way and will be plenty. Do not use large pieces or it won’t cook enough.

bar mix and diced apples

Press half of the dough into a 9 X 13 pan that has been greased and bake for about 8 minutes. Then sprinkle the apples on top.

top with caramel

Place the caramel dip in the microwave for 30-45 seconds so that it will be pliable enough to spread, then spread over the top.

top with remaining dough

Crumble the rest of the dough over the top. It will seem a little sticky but will crumble or just pinch small pieces and place on top.

gooey caramel apple bars

Bake on 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

gooey caramel apple bar

Enjoy!!!

 

GOOEY CARAMEL APPLE  BARS

1 tub caramel dip (use the brand of your choice or what you can find)

1 pkg.  yellow cake mix

1/2 c. butter, melted

1/3 c. evaporated milk

 

Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. Mix cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Mix until dough holds together. Press 1/2 of the dough in pan and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the apples over baked crust. Then spread caramel mixture over it and crumble rest of dough on top. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes. Cool slightly and then refrigerate about 30 minutes to set caramel. Cut into bars and serve.

Now, if you are like us we just couldn’t wait to dig in. So we let it cool for a little bit and then dug in. It is also great if it is still a little warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!!

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Devils Food Fast Break Cake

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Jul 052012
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Devils Food Fast Break Cake

I have been thinking about this cake for quite some time. I pondered it, played around with it in my head, pondered it some more and then I finally made it. It was one of those that I THOUGHT would be fabulous but you just never know till you make it. Well…OHHHH MyStinkingHeck!!! It is Fabulous good!!Everyone here absolutely loved it and I hope you will too!! It is super easy to make and your family will ohhh and ahhh and praise you till the cows come home.

devils food cake

I simply made a devil’s food cake according to the package directions. Once it was baked I simply poked holes all over the top.

devils food cake with caramel sauce

Once you have all the holes poked pour a jar of caramel sauce all over and allow it to sink into the cake.

marshmallow topping

Top with a layer of miniature marshmallows.

toasted marshmallow topping

Return to the oven and allow the marshmallows to melt and lightly toast.

Reese's Fast Break candy bar chopped

sprinkle with Fast Break bar

Chop up 2 king size Reese’s Fast Break bars and sprinkle all over the top.

Devils Food Fast Break Cake piece

Enjoy!!

 

 

Disclaimer: Reese’s has no idea who I am and has no idea I used their candy bar for this cake. It’s just really, really good and happens to be one of our favorites!

 

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8 O’Clock Coffee and Caramel, divine I tell ya!

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Apr 092012
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Aptly named 8 O’Clock coffee saves the day in my house more than any other coffee. Morning comes and Bric can be found grinding the beans, brewing his pot of coffee, fixes his mug and then transforms into a human. Before, he is a bear.  In all the years that we have been married I have been banned from touching HIS coffee pot. He will share with me after it has been made but if I were to try to make a pot he would ring my neck. I am just not a good coffee maker. But seriously, while I may not be able to brew it, who doesn’t love a good steaming cup of joe? He loves the 8 O’Clock coffee because of the rich, smooth taste, it comes in whole bean form AND while it taste like the more expensive brands it is affordable and I can usually find a coupon for it! Win, Win!!

And even more, who doesn’t love the taste of sweet, buttery caramel mixed with the rich aroma of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee? Perfect to wake up with, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or as a sweet treat to indulge in. AND, even I can make it!

Caramel O'clock Coffee

It’s love at first brew.

The best part—you don’t even have to leave the house to enjoy this great creation. It has become my favorite morning pick me up. Coffee, Caramel, AND Chocolate. How could you go wrong?!!

Get to brewing, throw on an apron and let’s be Barista’s!

Caramel O'Clock Coffee Recipe Card

Caramel O’Clock Coffee

1 Cup hot brewed Eight O’Clock Original Coffee
2 Tbsp Milk
1 Tbsp Caramel Syrup
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Toffees, chopped into small pieces

Drizzle half of caramel syrup into the bottom of mug. Pour coffee. Add milk. Add whipped cream. Drizzle remaining caramel syrup over whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate toffees.

 

“I was supplied with a sample of 8 O’Clock coffee and some of the information to help facilitate this post. All opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by receipt of sample. We really do drink and love 8 O’Clock coffee and have used it for years. It’s just that good. And if you love caramel…and chocolate…and coffee, you are going to love it even more. I couldn’t have been happier that a fat tick on a skinny dog when I tried it!”

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