Powdered sugar – Urban Retro Recipes http://urbanretrorecipes.com Recipes written by Marci Seither Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:08:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 Quick and Simple Because the Dough Is Already Made! Ssh ..It is Our Little Secret http://urbanretrorecipes.com/quick-simple-dough-already-made-ssh-little-secret/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/quick-simple-dough-already-made-ssh-little-secret/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:53:59 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2185 So Simple a 6 year Old Could Make These! Who says you have to make everything from scratch? I am all for making sure I have great food for my family made with fresh ingredients, but I totally remember those days when just getting everyone up and in the car at the same time was […]

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So Simple a 6 year Old Could Make These!

Who says you have to make everything from scratch? I am all for making sure I have great food for my family made with fresh ingredients, but I totally remember those days when just getting everyone up and in the car at the same time was a huge feat! Being able to bake a little something yummy to take to early morning soccer games or for a fun alternative to basic toast? Yeah..that is not always an option.

I love being able to have things on hand that I can make up quickly. Better yet, I love having things on hand that my kids could help me with.

Spending time together in the kitchen created some of the most memorable times for us when our kids were growing up. I guess you could say we were very food and family focused!  Being able to have a few things up my sleeve helped me save time as well as money because we weren’t swinging through someplace to grab a snack. And I really love that this recipe is a pretty low mess option! Plus, kids LOVE to eat what they help to create!

So apron up and let’s back something fabulous with those we love.

This is what Tbsp.com has to say about this recipe inspired by Buns In My Oven.

These gooey, sweet little muffins are the perfect cure to a dreary morning. They’re full of a cinnamon and caramel and topped with a simple sweet icing.

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Quick Tip: you can also make this in a Bundt cake pan.

Image and recipe courtesy of Tbsp.com

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Don’t Be Surprised When Your Guests Cry Out Encore After Just One Bite of This No-Bake Dessert http://urbanretrorecipes.com/dont-surprised-guests-cry-encore-just-one-bite-no-bake-dessert/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/dont-surprised-guests-cry-encore-just-one-bite-no-bake-dessert/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:18:49 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2154 So Good You Might Be Tempted To Lick The Plate The first time I made this for our kids piano recite dessert table I had a swarm of moms asking for the recipe. It was so yummy, yet it was so simple I was almost afraid to let them in on how easy it was […]

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So Good You Might Be Tempted To Lick The Plate

The first time I made this for our kids piano recite dessert table I had a swarm of moms asking for the recipe. It was so yummy, yet it was so simple I was almost afraid to let them in on how easy it was to make. Seriously, I think I saw on of the Grandma’s licking her fork it is that good. You can image my surprise the next time a recital rolled around and the piano teacher gave me the invitation with a yellow sticky note attached asking if I could bring the yummy dessert I had brought before.

I guess you could say it really was my encore performance!

I always thought that if you were going to make a dessert it needed to be labor intensive and time consuming, but this dessert is so easy it is almost a sin to tell people you make it from scratch.

Here is what Lidia of Yummiest Foods.com has to say about her crowd pleasing recipe.

“Chocolate Lush – perfect combination of cream cheese, cool whip and pecans! This recipe is very easy to make and it is so delicious! Layer after layer of chocolate fantasy – Chocolate Lush!”

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Quick Tip. If you are not a huge Cool Whip person feel free to make up whipped cream and sweeten with powdered sugar.

Image and recipe courtesy of Lidia of Yummiest Food.com

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I Never Thought I could Make Something This Amazing, But It Was Easier Than I Thought http://urbanretrorecipes.com/i-never-thought-make-something-amazing-easier-thought/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/i-never-thought-make-something-amazing-easier-thought/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2017 08:51:53 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2117 Ohh Baby, You Are On a Roll. This Pumpkin Dessert Is Addictive Ohh my goodness! Fall is here and the thought of sipping on hot apple cider with a dash of fresh nutmeg, watching football, and enjoying the cooler weather makes me want to jump into a pile of freshly raked leaves! But the really […]

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Ohh Baby, You Are On a Roll. This Pumpkin Dessert Is Addictive

Ohh my goodness! Fall is here and the thought of sipping on hot apple cider with a dash of fresh nutmeg, watching football, and enjoying the cooler weather makes me want to jump into a pile of freshly raked leaves! But the really awesome thing worth FALLing for is this amazing recipe. I have to admit, I had never tried making a roll before.

Sure, I would oh and awe over magazines with pictures of pumpkin rolls, but the thought of actually making one seemed like so much work and something that might only be successful in a “test kitchen”.

I actually read the directions three times just to make sure I understood what I needed to do. The “Roll up in a powdered sugar tea towel kind of stumped me at first. When I rolled up the cake with the filling and it came out perfect I realized the wisdom in letting it cool like that.

Later when I watched a baking show I noticed that several of the contestants just rolled up the cake with the filling after it cooled. Unfortunately, the cake cracked. This method helps you achieve bakery perfection with your very first attempt.

This is what Marci says about this dessert recipe.

-This year I took the challenge. My only thought after finishing up the project was “What took me so long to try it!”

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Quick Tip: You can buy canned pumpkin puree or get a little crazy and make your own from fresh baking pumpkins.

Recipe and image courtesy of Marci at MarciSeither.com

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All The Pumpkin Flavor Without Turning On The Oven? http://urbanretrorecipes.com/pumpkin-flavor-without-turning-oven/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/pumpkin-flavor-without-turning-oven/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2017 08:00:37 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2111 And You Thought Starbucks Had The Corner On Pumpkin Latte Flavors I LOVE pumpkin anything! In fact, I love pumpkin flavors so much I decided to make my own puree by starting out with a fresh pumpkin and let me tell you, it was so good. I ended up going back and getting several more […]

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And You Thought Starbucks Had The Corner On Pumpkin Latte Flavors

I LOVE pumpkin anything! In fact, I love pumpkin flavors so much I decided to make my own puree by starting out with a fresh pumpkin and let me tell you, it was so good. I ended up going back and getting several more baking pumpkins, cooking them up, and putting the puree in freezer bags. They have been in there since last fall and I an anxious to break out a few new pumpkin recipes to celebrate with comfort food time of year!

My mom is usually our pumpkin pie baker. She has the magic touch when it comes to the perfect flaky crusts. If something happens that she doesn’t make dessert we are kind of up the creek without a paddle because I just don’t know if I could pull it off. But having a different dessert that is a bit easier, well that is okay with me. This is like having pie with whip cream all in one dish.

Whether you are using fresh pumpkin or canned puree, you are sure to be a big fan of this no-bake dessert that just screams “Welcome FALL!”

Sorry, I can barely contain my pumpkin obsession!

This is what Kristyn of Lil Luna has to say about this dessert.

“This next dessert is one that EVERY pumpkin lover will enjoy. It’s one of those Layered desserts that everyone devours during the summer time, and I’m calling it Pumpkin Delight! With a pecan layer, cream cheese layer, pumpkin and pudding layer and a Cool Whip layer on top, it’s sure to be a hit at your home!”

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Quick Tip: You can make this in an oblong pan or divide it into 2 spring form pans. How is that for being as close to traditional pumpkin pie as you can get?

Recipe and image courtesy of Kristyn of Lil Luna

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No Wonder My Aunt Hazel’s Cupcakes Were So Popular. She Had A Secret Ingredient! http://urbanretrorecipes.com/no-wonder-aunt-hazels-cupcakes-popular-secret-ingredient/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/no-wonder-aunt-hazels-cupcakes-popular-secret-ingredient/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:18:13 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2051 Grab Four Favorite Sweater And Cozy Up TO This Cupcake I grew up not far from a place called Apple Hill. I love anything made with apples and that includes apple butter. My oldest son is a huge lover of the brown spicy apple goodness. I think it was from remembering how the house smelled […]

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Grab Four Favorite Sweater And Cozy Up TO This Cupcake

I grew up not far from a place called Apple Hill. I love anything made with apples and that includes apple butter. My oldest son is a huge lover of the brown spicy apple goodness. I think it was from remembering how the house smelled when I would have a huge crock-pot of peeled, sliced, and cooking apples mixed with cinnamon and nutmeg. I used to cook it for about three days. The house smelled so amazing! The taste was even more incredible.

Nathan asked if he brought me the apples me would I make apple butter. I totally agreed. At the time Nathan was working for a man with a few trees. . He told Nathan he could have as many apples as he wanted if he picked them.  Later that day I came into the house to find 4 laundry baskets of apples. Let’s just say we ate a lot of apple butter that year: ~D

This is what Nicole has to say about her recipe.

“Spiced Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect Fall dessert! This easy recipe is great for parties and meals. A very special secret ingredient adds a blast of flavor!”

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Quick Tip: You can also make this recipe into 2 8 inch round cake pans for a layered cake. I think that is what I want for my birthday!

Recipe and image courtesy of Nicole at Wonky Wonderful

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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Literally Melts In Your Mouth http://urbanretrorecipes.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-literally-melts-mouth/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-literally-melts-mouth/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:25:08 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=2012 Move Over Betty Crocker, There Is a New Cookie In Town I have been an avid cookie baker from the time I was first married. I loved being able to fill up the cookie jar and be able to send freshly baked goods in everyone’s lunches. I guess I grew up with that. My mom […]

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Move Over Betty Crocker, There Is a New Cookie In Town

I have been an avid cookie baker from the time I was first married. I loved being able to fill up the cookie jar and be able to send freshly baked goods in everyone’s lunches.

I guess I grew up with that. My mom always had treats baked and my grandma always had a cookie jar PLUS a secret stash of cookies in case the jar was empty.

One summer, when my sister and I were staying with her, we found the stash. She worked during the day, leaving us to spend the afternoons swimming and playing at the lake they lived on. What a life! Anyway, around 2 in the afternoon we would get a bit hungry for something in the snack category. Over the course of two weeks, we ate all the stashed cookies. YIKES! We knew that my grandma was going to find out sooner rather than later so one afternoon after she left for work, we walked a mile into town and thankfully found the exact kind of cookies we had already eaten. By the time my grandma got home that evening we had covered out cookie thieving tracks.

I think these cookies would have been much better than the store bought ones we ended up purchasing. They would have blown our cover, but what can I say, sometimes that’s just how the cookie crumbles.

This is what Dragana has to say about her recipe.

“These cookies with cream cheese and mini chocolate chips simply melt in your mouth. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are simple, light and delicious ♥”

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Quick Tip: These cookies are not super sweet so you may want to add a little extra sugar.

Recipe and image courtesy of Dragana of Sweet Spicy Kitchen

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Need Something For a Grab And Go Breakfast http://urbanretrorecipes.com/need-something-grab-go-breakfast/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/need-something-grab-go-breakfast/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2017 00:46:33 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1914 Don’t  Run Out Of the House Without Grabbing One..or Two..of These On Your Way Out The Door. I am on the hunt for the perfect muffin! I don’t know why but I just can’t make up my mind on which recipe is better. I guess I will have to make them again so I can […]

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Don’t  Run Out Of the House Without Grabbing One..or Two..of These On Your Way Out The Door.

I am on the hunt for the perfect muffin! I don’t know why but I just can’t make up my mind on which recipe is better. I guess I will have to make them again so I can test them out. wink ..wink.

I am not sure when or where I acquired my little muffin pans. I have two of them and I love being able to mix up a batch of muffins, knowing that I can make a few different sizes. To be honest, I love the little size muffins. They kind of remind me of donut holes!

Plus, then the kids were younger it was a perfect sized treat, just right to hole in their little cherub fists. The last thing I want is a huge muffin the size of an orange being consumed by a toddler! Talk about mess!

Now with grands, I can’t wait to make muffins again with those little pans. Perfect size for tea-parties!

But the best part of this recipe is that you can use frozen or fresh blueberries. So basically these should be on you baking list all year around!

This is what Amy at Belly Full has to say about this yummy breakfast muffin!

These Quick and Easy One-Bowl Blueberry Muffins are light, fluffy, and loaded with blueberries. With only one bowl clean up is a breeze. Perfect for breakfast on the go!

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Quick Tip: If you are using frozen blueberries, do not thaw first, just use them frozen. Dust berries with flour to prevent them sinking to bottom while baking.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Amy at Belly full 

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Easy Enough For a Monkey TO Make!

Have you ever had a time when someone asked if they could come over for a quick cup of coffee? While it is easy to get the coffee on and cups ready, it is still nice to have a little something to go with it. I mean I guess you could just scoop some peanuts in a bowl and call it good, but wouldn’t it be nice to have something just coming out of the oven?

Chances are you might even have these ingredients already in the fridge. If not, go ahead and stock up because you never know when a little snack would be nice.

The other big bonus to this recipe is that you can eat it with your fingers! So even little snackers will love this.

For our granddaughters birthday I bought her a little tea set. We have had so much fun pouring water from the kettle to the tiny cups. It came with saucers and small dessert plates so I think the next time I visit I will have to whip up a batch of these. She is going to love it and just hearing her say the word banana makes me smile.

This is what Abbey from The Cards We Drew has to say about this fun filled recipe.

I have an amazingly simple cheesecake recipe that I thought I’d turn into a fun little dessert. You can use those ripened bananas and turn them into delicious Banana Cheesecake Rollups. They are WONDERFUL with a cup of coffee or as a great brunch recipe!!

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Quick Tip: Put a little spoonful of Nutella in the cream cheese for that chocolaty flavor your family will go nuts over!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Abbey at The Cards We Drew

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You Will Love This Cake a BUNCH http://urbanretrorecipes.com/will-love-cake-bunch/ http://urbanretrorecipes.com/will-love-cake-bunch/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:44:07 +0000 http://urbanretrorecipes.com/?p=1661 This Banana Cake definitely has it’s A-PEEL :~D I love the smell of banana bread being baked. In fact I usually bake up several batches at once since it take a while to bake and really, who wants to heat up the oven for just one loaf? Whenever it was a cool morning, instead of […]

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This Banana Cake definitely has it’s A-PEEL :~D

I love the smell of banana bread being baked. In fact I usually bake up several batches at once since it take a while to bake and really, who wants to heat up the oven for just one loaf?

Whenever it was a cool morning, instead of turning on the stove, I would often just bake something instead. I guess you could say our home was literally warmed by fresh cookies and breads!

The taste of banana is such a classic for our family. We buy a lot of bananas. I know they get eaten quickly at a meal or even dipped in peanut butter for a quick snack.

My problem is that I rarely have bananas around long enough to get speckled so when we do I either bake something right away, or peel them and put into the freezer for smoothies of breads.

What about you? Did you grow up eating bananas? If so this will be a nostalgic taste of childhood.

This is what Jaclyn of Cooking Classy has to say about this amazing recipe.

When I see that I have overripe bananas I can’t help but get excited because it always gives me an excuse to make some kind of banana bread or dessert.

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Quick Tip: You can also make these into cupcakes for easy serving. Not having to have a fork or plate? How simple is that!

Recipe and Photo courtesy of Jaclyn at Cooking CLassy 

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I love that this recipe starts with a BOXED cake. Talk about keeping life Simple! I’ll drink to that!

It isn’t actually a full drink, only a few tablespoons per serving, but if you are a rum lover, that is enough to give this cake an extra kick of flavor.

I know there are people who get kind of upset when alcohol is in the mix, but have you checked the ingredients on your vanilla bottle? Yep, if it is a high quality vanilla it is probably about 45% alcohol which means it is 90 proof.

I should know, I make my vanilla all the time with vanilla beans and a bottle of cheap Vodka.

The alcohol cooks off so you don’t have to worry about underage eaters!

Having a few boxed mixes on hand is always a good idea. Why? Because you never know when someone will invite you over for dinner or stop in. However; since this cake requires a good soaking I suggest making this in advance..perhaps even the day before.

This recipe is also one that can be somewhat modified.
For Example: I rarely have heavy cream in the fridge and might want to go with a lower fat content. I usually have half & half. So why not just sub out the whipping cream and fat free milk for 1 1/2 cups of that? See what I did there? And you can do.
Get creative Matey or walk the plank!

This is what Connie of Urban Bakes has to say about this yummy cake recipe she adapted from the Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cakes.

When life gets tough from extended shifts at the job, several projects with close deadlines and obligatory family functions over the entire weekend, whippin’ up something fast is just what I need with the least amount of kitchen time. For this reason, I always resort to my never-fail friends of Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines and Pillsbury and I’m not ashamed to say it.

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Quick Tip: I am not the biggest rum fan. There I said it! But if you want to add in another flavor such as red wine to the cake and go with a  whipped cream frosting sans the rum..go right ahead!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Connie at Urban Bakes 

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