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Friday, April 1, 2016

Magleby's Chocolate Cake Copycat

Magleby’s Chocolate Cake

Mix together then set aside:
1 Cup butter (softened to room temperature)
1 Cup water
4 Tbsp cocoa powder, heaping
Sift together the following:
2 Cups flour
2 Cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Pour chocolate mixture over dry ingredients, gently mix.
In separate bowl combine the following:
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp soda — dissolved in little water
1 tsp vanilla
Combine with chocolate ingredients… then add
1/2 Cup sour cream
Do not over mix.
Very meticulously, grease and line with parchment paper 3 9-inch round cake pans. Force yourself to do this so it’s done and over. It's a big pain but you’ll be so glad you did it in the end. Alternatively this recipe will fill a 9by 13 pan very nicely!

Method:
Divide the batter evenly among 3 9-inch rounds, then bake at 325 for about 1 hour.
Frosting (PS, Magleby’s will freeze the cakes before frosting)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
3 Tbsp cocoa
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Alternate ingredients into the mixture beat until smooth.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Protein Balls

These little protein packed balls are dynamite! And so easy that my 9 year old is the main maker of them!


Protein Balls

1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cup ground flax seed
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
4 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp black chia seeds
1/3 cup shredded coconut

In a microwave safe bowl melt the honey and peanut butter in 30 second increments stirring until smooth. When combined allow to cool for 5 mins and then stir in the oats and flax meal. Then stir in Coconut and chia seeds. Allow to cool for 5 more minutes and then stir in the chocolate chips so they don't melt.  Scoop into 1-inch balls and store in an air tight container in the freezer.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Perfect Subway Copycat Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfect Subway Copycat Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies *Plus a bonus Shortcut Recipe
  1. I always double this... (the dough freezes well)

  2. 1/2 cup white sugar 
  3. 1 cup brown sugar
  4. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  5. 1 cup softened butter
  6. 2 large room temperature eggs
  7. 2 cups all purpose flour
  8. 2/3 cup Hershey's DARK baking cocoa
  9. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  10. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  11. 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  12. 6 ounces white chocolate chips
  13. Method: 
Preheat the oven to 350°
Cream together the butter and sugar in a medium bowl until fluffy, add the vanilla and one egg at a time while beating on low with a mixer.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, Hershey's cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
Add the flour mix into the butter mix slowly and beat until well blended. 
Add the chocolate chips and mix. 
Scoop out with a cookie scoop and place 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment. 
Bake for about 10-12 minutes depending on oven temps.
Short cut recipe: Use a brownie mix, prepare according to the package... 
EXCEPT
  1. 1. Use 1/2 the oil it calls for
  2. 2. Add 1/2 cup more flour
  3. 3. Mix, add the chocolate chips
  4. 4. bake on 350 for about 12 mins. (time may vary, check every minute until done)

Friday, January 1, 2016

New years Corn Dip

New years Corn Dip

3 cups frozen corn
1 can (4 Oz. Can) Chopped Green Chiles
1 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped
3 whole Green Onions, Chopped
2 whole Jalapenos, Chopped (without Seeds)
8 ounces, weight Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Mayonnaise

Method:
Combine all ingredients. Chill before serving with Fritos!