Susans Sweet Butter Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Microwave the butter in a microwave-safe mug in 10-second increments until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Crack the egg into a small bowl; add the vanilla and whisk to combine using a small whisk or fork. Pour the egg mixture into the mug over the butter and whisk to combine.
• Add the sugar, cocoa powder and salt and whisk until mostly smooth (a few lumps are O.K.). Scrape down the sides the best you can with a spoon or a small silicone spatula. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
• Cook in the microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Sift a little confectioners' sugar on top or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Dig in with a spoon.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda,salt, cinnamon and ginger. Combine sweet potatoes, sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add oil; beat until well blended.
• Stir in chips, pecans and water. Stir in flour mixture; mix until blended. pour into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan, or 2 9 inch round pans. Bake at 350* for 35-40 min, or until pick comes out clean. Cool completely in pan, for round pans cool 10 min, before removing to cool on wire rack.
• Icing: Microwave chips and butter in a large microwave safe bowl, on medium high for 1 minute, stir, microwave at 10-20 second intervals stirring until smooth, cool to room temperature. Beat the cream cheese and sour cream into the cooled mixture,add the vanilla and almond extracts, gradually beat in the powdered sugar, makes 3 cups. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment or wax paper, or dust lightly with flour.
• Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Beat butter and white sugar until fluffy and light in color. Gradually add eggs, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Stir until just blended (see Cook's Note for Blueberry Cake variation). Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for until cake springs back when lightly touched, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire rack to cool completely.