1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 egg white
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon white sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups boiling water

1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strong, hot, brewed coffee
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg white
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
5 tablespoons heavy cream

2 cups egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup water
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

10 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
SOUR CREAM FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet or unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter

1 pound crabmeat, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour milk
1 cup mashed bananas
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup tartar sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 dashes hot sauce
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil for frying