Thursday, May 8, 2014

Lemon Sunshine Muffins



Ingredients for the Muffins:

2/3 cup sugar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Ingredients for the Icing:
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter or spray the 12 molds in a regular-size muffin pan or line the molds with paper muffin cups.
2. In a large bowl whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream or Greek yogurt (I used Oikos greek yogurt), eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and melted butter together until well blended.
3. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently stir to blend. Don't overmix. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each muffin from its mold. Cool the muffins completely on the rack before icing them.
5. For the Icing: Measure the confectioners’ sugar into a small bowl and add about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Stir with a spoon to moisten the sugar, then add enough additional lemon juice, a dribble at a time, to get an icing that is thin enough to drizzle from the tip of the spoon. Drizzle glaze over the muffins. 
Serve.
Hugz n Blessingz
*Elizabeth*

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Virginia's White Russian Cake


Every week I try to fix one goody to set on the sideboard for folks to munch on while waiting for dinner and this week it was my mom's White Russian Cake.  This has a smooth, creamy light flavor and does taste quite similar to a White Russian drink!

1 yellow cake mix
1- 4oz package instant chocolate pudding
1 cup vegetable oil
4-eggs
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup kahlua
1/4 vodka
1/2 cup sugar

Beat all ingredients together at high speed for 4 minutes then pour into a greased and floured (I use a combo spray with both in it) bundt pan.

Bake 50-60 minutes until done, test with a toothpick.

When done, turn onto cooling rack then glaze while warm.

Glaze:
9 tsp powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp cocoa
2 tsp Kahlua
Hot water, enough to make a thin glaze.

*hugz n blessingz*
Elizabeth<3
Owner: Nostalgic Dreams Bed and Breakfast
http://www.nostalgicdreams.com

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Love is:

Since, like Paris is the city of LOVE, I believe that February is considered the month of love and to this end, I would like to share with you what I believe is the truest form of love that can be known.  I hope that your life is filled with love and happiness, if not, search above for what you long.  
*hugz n blessingz*
~Elizabeth