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Vintage Strawberry Cake will take you back to the days when Granny was baking in the kitchen and the smell of strawberries filled the air!

Vintage Strawberry Cake

sugar

flour

butter

vegetable oil

water

eggs

buttermilk

mashed strawberries, drained well (or use 1 cup freeze-dried berries)

(8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

butter, sliced in chunks, softened

sugar (may need more if icing is thin)

vanilla

mashed strawberries, drained well (or use 1/2 cup freeze-dried berries)

Stir flour with sugar in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan, then add oil and water.  Bring to a boil for 1 minute.  

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients in mixing bowl.  Blend with a mixer on medium speed for 1 minute.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk together. Pour into contents in mixing bowl.

Add drained strawberries and mix batter for 1 minute on medium speed until combined.  Batter will turn pink.

Pour batter into a 13 x 9 inch greased and floured pan. (ad)

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes until cake springs bake in the center.  Remove from oven and cool.  

CAKE

Place cream cheese in a mixer and blend until smooth.  Add slices of butter gradually and continue to blend until creamy.

Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until thickened. Mix in vanilla.

Drain strawberries well and add to mixture. Or, use freeze dried berries. (ad)

If icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar to thicken.

Pour icing on top of cooled cake and spread with a knife or spatula.

Top cake with additional strawberries if desired. 

ICING

I've never even thought of decorating the top of a sheet cake like this!  You are so creative. I just love how beautiful this cake looks.

Love,love,love this cake!! The flavors are blended together for an absolutely luxurious treat! Delightful and delicious!

Perfect timing for this seasons berries!!

I have a bajillion frozen strawberries. How would you recommend using them in this recipe? I'm assuming to simply thaw and thoroughly dry.

This sounds delightful! My granddaughters bday is coming up and she’ll be 3! Keeps telling me she wants a strawberry cake??? So I’m thrilled I found this! Before I start I had one question...fresh strawberries are worrying me about liquid? Would cheese cloth work good to drain out liquid or what would be your suggested way? I want to do this right? The liquid part is worrying me??

Classic macaroni and tomatoes is the budget friendly dish that has been around for generations. Keep it simple as a side dish or jazz it up and make it a meal.

Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe

oz Box of Elbow Macaroni (about 2 c, uncooked)

tbs Bacon Grease

oz Can of Petite Diced Tomatoes,

Salt,

Black Pepper,

Sugar (optional)

tbs Cold Water

tsp Cornstarch

Cook the macaroni pasta according to box directions;...

Cook the macaroni pasta according to box directions; drain well.

While the pasta drains, return the pot to...

While the pasta drains, return the pot to the stove (over medium heat); add bacon grease and melt then and canned diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.

Add the cooked macaroni to the tomato mixture....

Add the cooked macaroni to the tomato mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and pinch of sugar. Stir until heated through.

Next, if using the thickening slurry; combine the...

Next, if using the thickening slurry; combine the cornstarch with cold water and add the pot. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the juices are thickened (about 10 minutes).

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A simple side dish of macaroni and tomatoes is a long time favorite recipe and considered a comfort food by many. This budget friendly meal is made with just a few simple ingredients.

Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe

What a beautiful, delicious to make for Easter Dinner.  I love the Idea of this cake and will be making it real soon.  I'm Catholic, and we are in Lent right now, so I will be making this for Easter Dinner.  Thank you for the lovely recipe.
Donna Pollock

A vintage recipe that's still every bit as delicious today! 

Nana's Crab Roll-Ups

Velveeta cheese, sliced

butter (two sticks), divided

oz imitation crab meat

white bread (the cheap stuff!)

Sesame Seeds

In a medium bowl, melt cheese and ½ cup butter. Stir until fully combined.

Break crab into small pieces. Add to the butter mixture and stir.

Cut the crust off of the bread slices and roll out with a rolling pin until completely flattened.

Spread a line of the crab mixture across the flattened bread slice and roll tightly.

Place rolls in a prepared 9x13 baking dish and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

Remove dish from fridge and cut each roll in half.

Dip each roll in the remaining melted butter then place back in baking dish seam down. Sprinkle sesame seeds across top.

Broil on medium high for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

In a medium bowl, melt cheese and ½ cup butter. Stir until fully combined. 

Husband's Delight Casserole

beef

garlic salt

(24 oz) jar marinara sauce

oz egg noodles

sour cream

oz cream cheese

white onion, chopped

Cheddar cheese, grated

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with garlic salt. Drain fat, if needed. Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer 10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, and onion and mix well.

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, arrange half of the noodles, followed by the meat mixture, followed by the sour cream mixture, and finally by the remaining noodles.

Top with cheese and bake 25 minutes. Enjoy!

Magic tomato soup cake

tbs butter

cake flour

cloves

cinnamon

tsp nutmeg

tsp baking soda

tsp salt

(10 oz) tomato soup

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Cream butter & sugar well.  

Sift flour; measure; resift 3 times with spices,...

Sift flour; measure; resift 3 times with spices, salt.

Alternately add dry ingredients with soup-soda mixture.

Pour into greased loaf pan. (Size important; about 8-1/4...

Pour into greased loaf pan. (Size important; about 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2). 

Bake 50 to 60 minutes until cake tester...

Bake 50 to 60 minutes until cake tester comes out clean. 

If you want to frost the cake, let...

If you want to frost the cake, let it cool completely first. (Frosting calories not included in calorie count below.)

Cottage Cheese Salad

cottage cheese

mayonnaise

tomato,

Vidalia onion, finely chopped

green bell pepper, chopped

English cucumber,

Kosher salt and pepper,

In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Add tomato, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Want the perfect leftover ham recipe? Try this ham salad recipe! Just add your ham to a food processor, mix with veggies, and mayonnaise, and devour! You&#x27;ll love this old-fashioned recipe!

Ham Salad Recipe

celery

red onion

sweet pickle relish

Kosher salt,

Black pepper,

Add ham to the bowl of a food...

Add ham to the bowl of a food processor and chop until the ham is in small chunks. You don't want the ham to become a paste but you want it to be small.

Add all your ingredients, plus the ham, to...

Add all your ingredients, plus the ham, to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Serve cold on a sandwich, with crackers, or...

Serve cold on a sandwich, with crackers, or scooped onto a leafy green salad.

A cool, creamy, citrusy dessert perfect for summer!

Vintage Lemon Lush

Nilla Wafers

cream cheese room temperature

vanilla extract

refrigerated whipped topping

lemon

milk

Lemon zest (optional)

Add Nilla wafers to a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Pour crumbs into a 9×13 baking dish along with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.

Press the crumbs out to cover the bottom of the dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes when done baking.

To make the crust:

Place cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whipped topping into a mixing bowl. Add lemon zest and beat on medium speed with a hand-held mixer until smooth.

Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.

To make the cheesecake layer:

Add pudding mix and cold milk to a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.

Once the pudding mixture has begun to thicken, spread it evenly over the cheesecake layer.

To make the lemon layer:

Spread whipped topping over the lemon pudding in an even layer and top with lemon zest if using.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

For topping:

These yummy date nut loaves are baked in tin cans making them easily giftable. The batter is quick to whip up and they are perfect for breakfast or tea time.

Grandma's Date Nut Loaves - Baked in Cans

dates

baking soda

Tablespoons butter

Tablespoons vanilla extract

sugar*

salt

eggs (lightly beaten)

all purpose flour

walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour 5 cleaned 15 oz cans. (I used the spray with the flour in it.)

Place dates in large bowl. Add boiling water and baking soda.

Stir in the butter until melted. Allow to cool some.

Mix in the vanilla, sugar, salt and eggs.

Add the flour, stirring until just combined.

Fold in nuts.

Scoop batter into prepared cans.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool in the cans for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

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Date Nut Bread

I'm so glad I found this old recipe card. 

Recipe Tin Project: Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies

(2 sticks) butter

all-purpose flour

chopped nuts

cherries

Recipe Tin Project: Ann Roger&#8217;s Christmas Cookies

Cream together butter and powdered sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla thoroughly.

On low, mix in flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries until just combined.

Roll dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325°F.

Slice dough into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, place on a baking sheet, and bake until edges have set and cookies are just barely golden, 13-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Enjoy the vintage combination of strawberry and rhubarb for breakfast. These muffins are moist and fluffy with a creamy sweet-and-sour filling and a crunchy top.

Strawberry Yogurt &amp; Rhubarb Muffins with Crumble

unsalted butter (cold)

6-oz containers of Liberté® Méditerranée strawberry yogurt

rhubarb, coarsely chopped (about 2 stalks)

strawberry gelatin mix

Make the compote first: combine the rhubarb, gelatin...

Make the compote first: combine the rhubarb, gelatin mix, and water in a small saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the cooked mixture into a separate container to cool completely. (Your best bet is to place in the refrigerator or freezer for a short time as you complete the next steps.)

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups...

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, salt, and baking soda.

Combine the egg, yogurt, milk, and oil in...

Combine the egg, yogurt, milk, and oil in a separate bowl.

Stir the wet ingredients from step 3 into...

Stir the wet ingredients from step 3 into the dry ingredients, just until wet. Be careful not to over-stir, or your muffins will become very dense and flat.

Scoop the mix into a lightly greased muffin...

Scoop the mix into a lightly greased muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full.

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