Dump Cake

Easiest recipe for a rich dessert! This recipe was given to me by my co-worker when I was a summer student at Palisade's Nuclear Plant in 1983. I think her name was Karen...

Dump into ungreased 9 x 13 pan:
1 can crushed pineapple
1 can cherry pie filling (or any flavor fruit filling)
1 yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped nuts

Cut 2 sticks of butter into pats and put on top.

Bake 1 hour at 350F.

Apple Cake with a Paleo Option

This is a favorite Apple Cake recipe for fall when apples are everywhere! It serves as a dessert and even a coffee cake. It is very moist and delicious!!

Mix:
1 1/2 C Sugar
1 C Vegetable Oil
3 eggs
1/2 tsp Salt

Mix together then slowly add to liquid mixture:
2 C Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla

Add:
5 medium Apples, peeled and sliced thinly
1/2 C Walnuts, chopped

Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 C walnuts, chopped.
Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.

PALEO Version 

(2nd try worked perfectly!)

Mix:
1 1/2 C Sucanat
1 C Coconut Oil
6 eggs
1/2 tsp Salt

Mix together then slowly add to liquid mixture:
1 C Almond Flour
2/3 Cup Coconut Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla

Add:
5 medium Apples, peeled and sliced thinly
1/2 C Walnuts, chopped

Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 C walnuts, chopped.
Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cake

This is a very heavy, rich chocolate cake from Aunt Anne O'Brien which she brought to an O'Brien reunion many years ago. It is great for large gatherings because it is so heavy and rich. A small piece will curb the chocolate craving.

Cream:
1 Stick Butter
1/2 C Oil
1 3/4 C Sugar

Add:
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 C Sour Milk (1 TBSP vinegar + enough milk to make 1/2 cup)

Mix in:
2 1/2 C Flour
1/2 tsp Cloves
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
4 TBSP Cocoa
2 C Zucchini, shredded
Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Pour into 9x13 pan sprayed with PAM.

Sprinkle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips on top.

Bake @325F for 40 minutes.

Uncle Randy's Carrot Cake

Uncle Randy has baked his famous Carrot Cake for every graduation open house beginning with Cristin's in 2007. It is YUMMY!

CARROT CAKE
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 cups white flour (or whole wheat flour)
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots

Put all dry ingredients into mixing bowl and blend slowly until well mixed. Add eggs and blend again. SLOWLY, to avoid splatters, beat in the oil. Gradually add carrots and mix well.

Pour into a greased and floured sheet pan (9x13) and bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Allow to cool aboout 10 minutes, then remove from pan before completely cool. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting when completely cool.


CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)
1 cup chopped pecans

Blend together cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla. Slowly beat in powdered sugar and continue beating until smotth. Stir in nuts by hand. Frost top and sides of cool Carrot Cake. Keep refrigerated.

(This frosting also tastes good on chocolate cake.)


HISTORY
Carrot Cake became a Haugen Classic the the late 960's when Pam got the recipe from a friend. It turns up frequently at Haugen gatherings, at the request of Gene Gr. He can be found first in line when it is served and often gets the leftovers, when there are any. :)