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MAMAW EMILY'S STRAWBERRY CAKE

Mamaw Emily's Strawberry Cake image

My husband loved his mamaw's strawberry cake recipe. He thought no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it's just as scrumptious as he remembers. -Jennifer Bruce, Manitou, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup finely chopped strawberries
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup crushed strawberries
4-1/2 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin, sugar and flour. Add water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chopped strawberries. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in crushed strawberries. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MAW MAW'S THANKSGIVING DRESSING

Maw Maw's Thanksgiving Dressing image

This was my Maw Maw's recipe for homemade dressing. It is the best!!! My family has been using this particular dressing recipe for years!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories Kid Friendly

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups day-old breadcrumbs
4 cups crumbled cornbread
4 cups crumbled biscuits
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 -4 cups chicken broth (or more if needed)

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350F.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, crumbled cornbread, crumbled biscuits, yellow onions, celery, green onions, fresh parsley, sage, salt and pepper.
Toss well.
Add melted butter and eggs; mix.
Add chicken broth, a little at a time, mixing lightly, but well.
Add enough broth to make mixture extra moist.
Place mixture into a well-greased baking dish.
Bake about 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
~NOTE~This can be made ahead of time by mixing everything together, placing it in the well-greased baking dish, covering with foil, and refrigerating.
To bake, remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Then, remove foil and bake for about 45 minutes.