Jonathan’s Tiramisu
Ingredients:
l l/2 cups granulated sugar
l cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
l teaspoon baking soda
l/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
2 egg whites
3/4 cup vegetable oil
l/2 cup water
l teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Sift together l cup sugar, the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, with paddle or beaters, beat the egg yolks at high speed. Turn speed to low and pour in the oil, water and vanilla. Gradually add the sifted ingredients, and when almost
incorporated, turn speed to medium, and beat until well combined. Remove bowl from machine.
In another clean large bowl, with whip or beaters, whip the 6 egg whites until soft peaks form. Start on medium speed and raise speed as peaks begin to form. Gradually pour in the remaining l/2 cup sugar and whip until whites are shiny and firm but not stiff. With a rubber spatula, fold l/4 of the whites into the chocolate mixture, then scrape the chocolate mixture back into the whites, quickly folding until
completely incorporated.
Scrape the mixture into a greased and floured half-sheet pan and bake until edges of the cake pull away from the pan and a tester, gently inserted into the cake, comes out clean.
Caramel Apple Cake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup soft margarine or butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups diced peeled apples
1/2 package toffee bits
Topping:
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 package toffee bits
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, making 3 dry and 2 liquid additions.
Fold in apples and toffee bits. Spread batter evenly in greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
Topping:
Combine flour, brown sugar and margarine. Mix until crumbly. Stir in toffee bits and white chocolate chips. Sprinkle evenly over batter.Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.