BY GRACE LOWER
Baking – it’s been around since ancient times, and is present
in every corner of the world. Food brings people together,
and provokes feelings of love and cheer – especially
around the holidays. And baking is not only multicultural,
it’s also multi-generational; trying out a secret family recipe
is like taking a time machine to visit those who have come
before Tus. hat’s why I’ve compiled some delicious, decadent,
delectable, and any-other-way-to-say-yummy
recipes for you and the family to whip together
this holiday season. Th ese tried-and-true treats
that come straight from my grandmother’s very
own collection of recipes (that she has meticulously craft ed into
a personal cookbook called “GG’s Guide to Great Cooking” and
shared with her kids and grandkids), represent all things family.
In fact, some of these recipes have even been passed down to us
from several generations past. Whether you’re dreaming of dessert
or begging for breakfast, I’ve got you covered ... time to get baking!
I hope you enjoy these perfect-for-the-holidays tasty treats that
have become traditions in our household as much as my family
and I do.
TWOMOM’S RUM CAKE
Two-Mom is what we lovingly called my great-grandmother!
– ½ cup chopped pecans
– 1 package 18.5-ounce golden butter cake mix
– 1 3.25-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
– ½ cup light rum
– ½ cup water
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 4 eggs
Grease and fl our bundt pan. Crumble nuts in bottom.
BAKED IN
TRADITION
SWEET TREATS FROM GENERATIONS PAST
TO ENJOY WITH LOVED ONES TODAY
Combine cake mix and pudding mix. Add rum, water, oil, and eggs.
Beat 2 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50-60 minutes. Remove
cake and pour on hot rum sauce (see below) while cake is still in
the pan. Cake may settle (keeps well).
Hot Rum Sauce
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 stick butter
– ¼ cup light rum
– ¼ cup water
Mix and let boil for 2 -3 minutes.
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