Best Bayou Cake Recipes

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BLEND OF THE BAYOU



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My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me when I first moved to Louisiana. It's been handed down in my husband's family for generations. It's quick to prepare, nutritious and beautiful. I've passed it on to my children, too. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup cooked rice
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, cook and stir cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until melted and smooth. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onion, celery and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Stir in shrimp, crab, soup, rice, mushrooms, garlic salt, pepper sauce, cayenne and cream cheese mixture., Combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BAYOU BROWNIES



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My family loves them so much. I make them for holidays and parties. It is so simple to make it. It is so delicious and sweet.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c butter or margarine, melted
3 large eggs, divided
1 (18.25 oz.) package yellow cake mix
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 16 oz powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine pecans, butter, 1 egg and cake mix, stirring until well blended; press in bottom of a lightly greased 13 X 9-inch pan. Beat remaining 2 eggs, cream cheese, and powdered sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour over cake mix layer. Bake at 325 F. for 40 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

BAYOU CAKE



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Make and share this Bayou Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup melted butter (1/4 lb)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk (NOT condensed)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat sugar into eggs.
  • Add flour through salt and blend thoroughly.
  • Stir in pineapple.
  • Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° about 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter through milk in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about 10 min until sugar is dissolved and sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Stir in coconut and nuts.
  • As soon as cake comes out of oven, spread coconut mixture over the top.
  • Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 358.2, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 50.6, Protein 5.6

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