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Moist Carrot Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Moist Carrot Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated carrots 1 cup grated zucchini 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for garnish (optional) Directions : Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet...

Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes 😋🤍🤎

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Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes 😋🤍🤎 Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1 cup vanilla pudding 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. Once the cupcakes are cool, cut a small circle out of the center of each cupcake and fill...

No Peek Chicken Rice Casserole

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 No Peek Chicken Rice Casserole Ingredients 1 & 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 can low-sodium cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce) 1 can low-sodium cream of celery soup (10.5 ounce) 1 & 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 pounds chicken tenders (about 12 strips) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 ounce packet dry onion soup mix Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. In a mixing bowl, add in the uncooked white rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth. Stir everything to combine until incorporated. Pour mixture into the baking dish in an even layer. Nestle the chicken strips on top of the soup mixture and season with the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, and pepper. Then sprinkle the casserole with the onion soup mix. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake in t...

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

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Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup beef broth 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 10 oz linguine 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 4 green onions, sliced Instructions : Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Prepare the Sauce: To the skillet, add the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine. Thicken the Sauce: Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water, then add this mixture to the skillet and stir. Bring the mi...

Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

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  Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy A classic Southern comfort dish, Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy brings crispy, tender cube steaks together with a creamy, peppery gravy. This dish is perfect for family dinners or when you're craving something hearty and soul-warming. Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies for a complete meal. Ingredients : For the Chicken Fried Steak: 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each) 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ cups buttermilk 2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce (original) 2 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil For the Gravy: 4 tablespoons grease (from frying) 4 tablespoons flour 2 to 3 cups whole milk ½ cup heavy whipping cream Salt and pepper to taste Instructions : Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon black pe...

Slow Cooker Chocolate Turtles

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\   Slow Cooker Chocolate Turtles These Slow Cooker Chocolate Turtles are a delicious, indulgent treat with the perfect combination of rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans. Using a slow cooker makes the process incredibly simple, allowing you to create these sweet little bites of heaven with minimal effort. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion! Ingredients : For the Turtles: 4 cups pecans, chopped 32 ounces almond bark 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 ounces chocolate baking bar 24 ounces Rolo candies, unwrapped Sprinkles (optional, for garnish) Directions : 1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Line your slow cooker with a large piece of parchment paper or use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup. 2. Layer the Ingredients: Evenly spread the chopped pecans at the bottom of the slow cooker. Break the almond bark and chocolate baking bar into smaller pieces and layer them on top of the pecans. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the almond bark and baking b...

Decadent Buckeye Brownie Cookies

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Decadent Buckeye Brownie Cookies These cookies are a rich and indulgent treat, blending the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter. With a soft, fudge-like brownie base and a creamy peanut butter center, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Each bite is a moment of pure decadence, bringing comfort and joy to those who indulge. Ingredients : 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 large egg 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 box fudge brownie mix (19.5 ounce or family size) Instructions : Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, softened cream cheese, and egg, using only the dry ingredients from the brownie mix. Mix until well combined and the batter is thick. Shape the Cookies: Scoop the brownie batter into balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on t...