A CRACKER JACK OF A CAKE
A very unusual centerpiece, and quite a conversation piece.Source: Unknown
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Make the cake as the pkg. directs. Divide batter evenly between two 9 inch square cake pans coated with cooking spray. Bake as the package directs. Allow cake to cool to room temperature in the pans. In large bowl, whip cream with sugar and vanilla til mixture forms medium stiff peaks. Put bowl in refrigerator to keep chilled. Remove cakes from their pans and trim rounded tops from the layers to make the cakes even in thickness. Put one cake layer on a plate and top with enough whipped cream to form an even 1/2 inch layer. Sprinkle the toffee over the whipped cream. Put the second layer on top. Use remaining whipped cream to coat the entire cake, using an offset spatula to make the top and sides straight and smooth. Put the cake in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Pour the caramel sauce over the center of the cake. Spread the sauce evenly with spatula, allowing some of the caramel to run over the sides. Put the cake back in freezer for another 5 minutes or just long enough for the caramel to set. Top the cake with a layer of popcorn and a sprinkling of peanuts. With a spoon, drizzle some of the chocolate over the top of the cake. Top with another layer of popcorn, peanuts and chocolate. Continue making layers until the desired height is achieved. Put the cake in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm before serving. Serve any remaining popcorn alongside the cake slices. Serves 8
SLACKER JACKS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Spray a sheet pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray as well and set aside.
- Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla and stir until combined. Heat the mixture until it reaches 250 degrees F, approximately 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the popcorn and stir to combine. You will need to work quickly because the syrup hardens rapidly. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour. Cool completely.
- Break into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
SALTINE CRACKER CAKE
My friend shares this recipe that she found in her mother's recipe box a few months ago. Weber thinks it dates back to the 1930s. She made this unusual cake and says that it was quite good.
Provided by kmergirl
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 5 egg yolks with sugar.
- Place crackers in a plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin until crushed to fine crumbs.
- Add to sugar mixture.
- Add almonds, almond extract and salt and combine well.
- In another bowl, beat 5 egg whites until stiff and glossy.
- Fold into almond batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until cake tests done; check at 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- When cake is cool, remove sides of springform pan.
- Spread top of cake with apricot jam and sprinkle with cookie crumbs.
- Whip cream and spread over top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 182.2, Sodium 529.9, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 43.4, Protein 13.9
HOMEMADE CRACKER JACK
A salty-sweet, caramel-coated popcorn often eaten at baseball games, Cracker Jack is one of the many well-known confections from Chicago. While molasses-covered popcorn was already popular in the Northeast, the creation of Cracker Jack's special formula is credited to German brothers Frederick William and Louis Rueckheim. Besides coming up with the signature combination of popcorn, molasses and peanuts, they even devised a special package to keep it fresh and crisp. By the late 1800s, the snack was so loved that their company was producing four-and-a-half tons a day. This homemade version is best enjoyed the day it's made, though it will keep for up to three days in an airtight container. Use large, red-skinned peanuts in this recipe if you can find them, as the skins lend a pleasant bitterness that works well with the molasses-caramel coating.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories candies
Time 45m
Yield About 16 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250 degrees and grease two large rimmed baking sheets with neutral oil.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons neutral oil and 2 kernels to a large pot. Cover and heat over medium. Once you hear those first two kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover and cook, shaking occasionally, until the popping slows down, about 4 to 6 minutes. You should hear a few seconds of silence between pops. Remove from the heat.
- Transfer the popcorn to a large, heatproof bowl and discard any unpopped kernels. Add the peanuts to the popcorn and toss to combine. Set the vanilla and baking soda near the stove for easy access.
- In a small saucepan, stir the butter, brown sugar, molasses and salt over medium until the butter melts. Once the butter has melted, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and cook the mixture, undisturbed, until the temperature reaches 248 degrees.
- Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will become foamy. Immediately pour it over the popcorn and use a wooden spoon to coat it evenly.
- Spread the popcorn out onto the two prepared baking sheets. Bake until the mixture is dry, about 20 to 25 minutes, tossing occasionally. The mixture will dry out as it cools but may still be slightly sticky. Sprinkle with a bit more salt, to taste.
- Let the popcorn cool completely. It's best enjoyed the day it's cooked, but you can also store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
CRACKER JACK - COPYCAT
This recipe has never failed me. The popcorn turns out sweet, buttery and very crispy. If you want caramel corn, just use light corn syrup instead of dark.
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl or roasting pan. Keep warm in a 250°F oven.
- Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla.
- Quickly pour over warm popcorn while tossing until well coated. Spread in a shallow baking pan or roasting pan.
- Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. Make sure every piece of popcorn has been moved around on the bottom.
- Remove from oven and turn out onto foil to let cool.
- Store in a tightly covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1717.5, Fat 101.8, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 1195, Carbohydrate 187.8, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 121.6, Protein 33.9
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