Desserts & Sweets with almonds

. > (American / Metric measures) < . 4 regular sized Clementines (or 6 small) . 6 large eggs (separated) . 1 tsp. (5ml) pure vanilla extract . 2-3/4 cup[...]

1 lb butter 2 cups granulated sugar 3 cups sifted flour 2 tbs baking powder 10 large eggs (5 separate – when you separate this 5 eggs do not discard the[...]

. > (American / Metric measures) < . CITRUS with skin left on: . 4 regular Clementines (or 6 small) . 1 small lemon . DRY mix: . 2-3/4 cup (360g) ground[...]

1/2 cup lucuma powder or vegetable glycerin OR 1/2 tsp stevia powder 1/2 cup flaxseed oil or hemp oil 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp pure almond extract 2[...]

1 kg mashed red potatoes (red potatoes have a higher amount of starch so the dough is stickier) 250 g whole wheat flour ( you can also use different flours[...]

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted non-dairy baking margarine (we used Fleischmann's, but you could also try Spectrum Butter Shortening) 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup for[...]

Cake Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounces) Duncan Hines Devils Food Cake Mix 1 (3.4 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup reduced-fat chocolate milk ½ cup water[...]

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