Elvis' Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Just to let you guys know, I am a big Elvis fan. Earlier this year when I spotted this cool Elvis cookbook while on vacation, I had to buy it and bake some of these yummy treats. This cookbook called "Fit For a King, The Elvis Presley Cookbook" was written by one of Elvis' personal cooks who made all of Elvis's favorites at Graceland. So, when I was looking through this book, one of the first recipes I wanted to try was this cream cheese pound cake. YUM! 

This is a light, fluffy and not too sweet pound cake that would be perfect with a nice cup of coffee. My husband also recommended possibly adding some whipped cream and ice cream to it. We didn't actually try it, but it sounds like it would taste great!

Elvis' Cream Cheese Pound Cake

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

1 8-ounce package cream cheese

3 cups sugar

6 eggs

3 cups sifted cake flour

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Confectioner's sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with the cream cheese with an electric mixer. Gradually add the sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour and vanilla. 

Pour the batter into a well greased 10-inch tube pan (or angel food cake pan). Bake at 325º for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove it and let it cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. 

Enjoy a little southern Elvis homecookin'! Thank ya....thank ya very mush.

Fireman Cupcakes

I made these fireman cupcakes for a little boy who was turning 2 this past weekend. I made the platform out of styrofoam and foam core. Each platform was covered in black fabric. Yellow cupcakes with buttercream icing. I made the chocolate fireman hats out of a mold and piped the number "2" on each one. The top white cupcake is of course for the birthday boy. Thanks for looking!

A Blog Article About Sweet On Cakes

A former co-worker of mine has a blog of her own called "Realistic Mom". It's a blog about sharing her thoughts and tips on being a Mom who is just trying to keep life real. 

Recently, she emailed me and asked if I wouldn't mind answering some questions to feature Sweet On Cakes on her blog. I accepted and am very excited about what she has written.

To check it out, visit the link below and learn a little more about Sweet On Cakes.

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Rich Peanut Butter Cookies

For peanut butter lovers everywhere!

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup butter, room temp

3/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 375º.

In a bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Beat together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, or about 2 to 4 hours.

Take tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls with hands. Place about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Using a dinner fork dipped in flour, lightly press cookies, flattening and forming a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.

Bake until golden brown or about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for a minute; transfer to rack to cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes this weekend because I had an awesome new recipe I found for cookies and cream icing and I couldn't wait to try it out. I thought I would dress these boys up with a little tux since Oreos can be dressed up or dressed down. Who doesn't like Oreos?!? 

Cake Wrecks

This is what a bride wanted for her wedding cake.

This is what she received.

What?!? I found this awesome and hilarious blog that you guys need to check out. We all know that when baking, anything can go wrong but sometimes you just gotta wonder....what were they thinking?!?

Cake Wrecks

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Happy Easter Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes for my family on Easter weekend. They are lemon cake with lemon cream cheese icing, gum paste daisies and chocolate crosses. Everyone thought these were a big hit and I thoroughly enjoyed making them. A lot of firsts for me. The cupcake wrappers were made from paper doilies you can find at any craft store. Happy Easter!

Banana Bread

I have had several people ask for this recipe. It is a very moist bread.

Preheat oven to 325º.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

3 ripe bananas, mashed

Hint: When bananas get too ripe, put them into a gallon bag and place into the freezer for the next time you want to make banana bread. They will turn black in the freezer but they are still good inside. Allow bananas to thaw on the counter for several hours before making the bread.

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Add bananas mixing well with a spoon. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8 inch loaf pans. Bake at 325º for 55 minutes.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

These are one of my very favorite last-minute sweet craving recipes. So easy to make and are very delicious. 

Cook Time: 20 minutes

14 oz. sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups quick cooking rolled oats

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350º.

Combine sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter; stir to blend then set aside. Combine brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, soda, salt and butter. Mix well.

Pat 1/2 of mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.

Drizzle with peanut butter mixture. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Top with remaining crumbs. Bake about 20 minutes.