Classic Pound Cake

2 cups granulated sugar2 cups unsalted butter10 eggs4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cream sugar a ...

Mango-Cajeta Angel Food Cake

3/4 cup milk 2 cups cajeta or caramel sauce 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 prepared angel food cake 2 cups diced mangoBring the milk to a boil in a large s ...

Lemon Luscious

2 tablespoons butter1 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons flourJuice and rind of 2 lemons2 egg yolks (save whites)1 cup milkMix all ingredients together. Beat the egg whites until stiff and add to th ...

Pineapple-Yam Turnovers (Empa?adas de Camote con Pi?a)

Filling1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained1 tablespoon Mexican lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten1/2 cup light brown su ...

Chimichangas Dulces de Tubac

Tortillas4 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup pork lardWaterFlour (for baking sheet)Butter (for greasing hands)Lard (for deep drying) ...

Papaya Sherbet

2 papayas1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon orange liqueur1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceRemove the seeds and skins from the papayas and dice them.Combine all ingredients in a ...

Sweet Beans (Dulce de Frijoles)

2/3 cup pinto beans2 cups milk2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 egg yolks, beaten1/4 cup pecans, choppedCover the beans with water and cook until v ...

Orange-Canela Flan

Caramel1 tablespoon water1/2 cup granulated sugarPreheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups.Stir together the water and sugar in a heavy pot over medium- ...

Skillet Peach Cake

3 medium eggs, beaten1 cup Bisquick?2 (16 ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained2 tablespoons margarine1/8 cup vegetable oilSugar (for topping)Mix Bisquick? with beaten eggs. Melt margarine in a l ...

Cinnamon Custard (Jericalla)

1/2 cup granulated sugar6-inch cinnamon stick2 cups milk3 large eggsIn a saucepan combine sugar and cinnamon with milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cool slightly and cover. Ref ...