You can use a 10-inch round cake pan if you prefer not to buy a springform pan. Line the bottom with a circle of greased parchment paper. Line the side with a greased strip of parchment cut to fit the circumference. ...

Make ranch salad dressing with leftover buttermilk. Mix 1 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. berries ...

For candied orange slices, cook thin strips of peel in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain; cook in 1 cup sugar, 1cup water and 1/4 cup corn syrup until reduced by half, about 20 minutes; strain and roll in sugar. ...

You can save the expense of the chocolate chips and still produce a dessert everyone will love. Just use a chocolate cookie crumb crust instead of the graham cracker crust for a chocolatey taste at a lower price. ...

If the walnuts called for in this recipe are too pricey, you can still have nutty flavor without spending a fortune. Simply omit the walnuts and use 1 tablespoon of hazelnut liqueur or butternut flavoring. c ...

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Store-brand angel food cake mixes are every bit as tasty and work just as well as their higher priced name-brand counterparts. Give the family budget a break by using the less expensive brand. berries ...

To save some money, and a few extra calories, you can omit the almonds from this decadent recipe. The cake will then be similar in flavor to the ever-popular Mississippi Mud cake. birthday ...

To stretch leftover cake into dessert for four, beat 2 egg whites with 3 tablespoons sugar until peaks form. Spread over 2 cups cake cubes in a baking dish. Top with pecans. Bake at 300°F until brown. cake ...

Buttermilk powder is a boon for those who don't want to buy a quart of buttermilk just to use 1 cup. The powder keeps for a year and is ever-ready for baking. Look for it in the baking section of the grocery. ...

If you decide to use semisweet chocolate for this tasty torte, choose semisweet chocolate chips, as they are less expensive than the bar variety. You'll also eliminate the messy job of chopping. cake ...

Like fresh cherries, canned cherries can be pricey. Any soft canned fruit, including plums or apricots, will work in this homey pudding-type dessert. Use an equal amount and drain well. cake ...