26 Ways to Use Up a Bag of Cake Flour

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26 Ways to Use Up a Bag of Cake Flour2/26 Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Made in a single loaf pan, this doubly good chocolate cake has a nutty praline layer and two layers of fluffy whipped cream. This is the only cake my husband really likes. —Laura Draper, Garfield, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cake: 669 calories, 40g fat (15g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (49g sugars,

3g fiber), 7g protein

3g fiber), 7g protein. 3/26 Amish Waffles 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These waffles are so crispy and tasty, you wouldn’t believe they could get any better—until you add the topping. It’s so delicious.—Neil and Jeanne Liechty, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 382 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 4/26 Boston Cream Pie Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min

Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I sandwich vanilla custard between tender, cake-like cookies. With their shiny chocolate glaze, these bite-size cookies remind me of Boston cream pie. —Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 107 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/26 Minted Chocolate Torte 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Minted Chocolate Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for

It’s a favorite for many occasions

years. It’s a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 308 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/26 Vanilla Bean Cupcakes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 266 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg

cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 7/26 Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This was my grandmother’s favorite recipe to make when they had bushels of peaches. Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends. —Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 287 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate

(33g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein

(33g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 8/26 Chocolate Chiffon Cake 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chiffon Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you want to offer family and friends a dessert that really stands out from the rest, this is the cake to make. The beautiful high, rich sponge cake is drizzled with a succulent chocolate glaze. —Erma Fox, Memphis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 268 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g

fiber), 4g protein

fiber), 4g protein. 9/26 Orange Twists 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Orange Twists Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These soft and sweet twists have a long shelf life. You can make a number of flavor variations with this recipe, including lemon, cherry and almond. I sometimes add a confectioners’ sugar glaze. —Raine Gottess, Lantana, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 95 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/26 Favorite Coconut Cake 11 Reviews

My guests are glad I do!

Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are glad I do! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 400 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 11/26 Butter Pecan Cake 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butter Pecan Cake Recipe photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

You can freeze the dough,

5 min Servings 16 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the ever-popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. —Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 814 calories, 42g fat (19g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 107g carbohydrate (86g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 12/26 Cherry Almond Snowdrops 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough,

so they’re perfect for the busy holidays

so they’re perfect for the busy holidays. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 113 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/26 Lemon Meringue Angel Cake 42 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Meringue Angel Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it’s the best angel food cake anyone could ask for. I’m not sure

about all of that,

about all of that, but it is delightful to serve, and each slice is virtually fat free. —Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 238 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 14/26 Hamantaschen 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It’s a good thing this classic Jewish dessert recipe makes a big batch because no

one can stop after eating just one!

one can stop after eating just one! —Mildred Lorence, Carlisle, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 81 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 15/26 White Texas Sheet Cake 109 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JoJO Baccam for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no

one can stop at just one piece!

one can stop at just one piece! —Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 409 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/26 Mint Chocolate Wafers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mint Chocolate Wafers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first—and best—recipes I made from the book. It’s best to store these in the

refrigerator

refrigerator. —Mary Murphy, Evansville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 wafer: 52 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 17/26 Orange Buttermilk Cupcakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 201 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 18/26 Chocolate Pound Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolate pound cake is one of my favorite cakes to bake. A friend of mine gave me this recipe years ago. Somehow it just gets better each time you bake it! —Doris Fletcher, Hendersonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 429 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 19/26 Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min

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