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Yellow Salted Caramel Sauce

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Put it on everything – ice cream, cakes, pancakes, muffins, crackers, and the list goes on.

Recipe – https://www.cookingclassy.com/banana-cake-salted-caramel-frosting/ (see “Caramel Sauce” section)

Note: the longer the sugar boils the thicker and darker the caramel tends to become.

Frosted Banana Cake with Caramel

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Video shot in December 2017 which was the third time making this cake. It was a hit each time! Give this recipe a try.

Recipe – https://happyhooligans.ca/best-ever-banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/

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– used standing mixer w/ half spatula attachment
– used 2 round cake pans
– baked for 55 minutes
– let cool for 85 minutes in pan on rack, then took out of pan, placed upside down on wrapped cutting board, and placed in freezer for 30-45 minutes before frosting
– made double layer cake
– used frosting*, caramel sauce*, and pecan chips to decorate cake

*Note: see “Sweet Tooth Recipes” Playlist for Frosting and Caramel recipes.

Spiced Sweet Potato Cheesecake

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Love cheesecake, but tired of the plain cheesecake? Give this version a try and gain the additional health benefits of the sweet potato.

Recipe – http://www.grandbaby-cakes.com/2017/11/spiced-sweet-potato-cheesecake-recipe/

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Ingredients
– used 3/4 cup light brown sugar
– used 1/4 cup regular sugar
– used Spice Islands vanilla extract

Note: used different crust; see Sweet Tooth Recipes playlist for the Coconut Pecan Cheesecake Crust video

Method
– washed, peeled, chopped, and steamed sweet potatoes
– mashed steamed sweet potatoes and then measured 2 cups
– allowed potatoes to cool to room temperature (used ice bath)
– creamed sugars and cream cheese first (see video), then added sour cream and mixed well, then add heavy cream and mixed well
– after incorporating sweet potatoes, added vanilla to batter and mixed well, then added cinnamon and mixed well, then added nutmeg and mixed well, then added flour and mixed well
– buttered parameter of pan in preparation of batter (did not have non-sticking spray)
– baked 45 minutes with oven fan option; removed from oven and allowed to cool on rack; then used back of butter knife to trace parameter; then refrigerated; topped with coconut whipped cream and coconut flakes

Note: see Sweet Tooth Recipes playlist for the Coconut Whipped Cream video.