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Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process (for a better texture than those that you microwave). Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the cooking time in half.

 

Best: Chocolate Mocha Cake


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----BEST: BASIC CAKE MIX----
8 cup cake-and-pastry flour
6 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
2 teaspoon salt
----CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE----
2 tablespoon hot water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
3 1/3 cup basic cake mix [above]
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla
----VANILLA CREAM CHEESE ICING----
1 pkg cream cheese [250g]
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup icing sugar, sifted

Basic Cake Mix: In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until well combine. [To store: transfer to airtight container, store in cool dry place for up to 2 months. Stir well before using.] Makes enough for 4 cakes. Best: Chocolate Mocha Cake In small bowl, stir water with coffee; let cool. In large bowl and using electric mixer at medium speed, beat Basic Cake Mix, buttermilk, coffee, cocoa and baking soda for 2 minutes. Add oil, eggs and vanilla; reduce speed to low and beat for 1 minute. Pour into greased 9-inch square cake pan; bake in 375F 190C oven for about 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack. Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing: In bowl, beat cream cheese with vanilla at medium speed for 30 seconds or until blended. Add icing sugar; beat for 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Makes 1-1/2 cups. Source: Canadian Living magazine, Oct 94 Presented in article by Elizabeth Baird: "Baking Up The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@msn.com