Chocolate Cream Pie

The filling of this chocolate-crust pie is luscious, but not too rich. (Think old-fashioned chocolate pudding.) A bit of sour cream in the whipped topping balances the chocolate perfectly. 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening, chilled and cut up 3 […]

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White Christmas Peppermint Layer Cake

Fanciful pink peppermint frosting and snowy cake layers will brighten any holiday party. To decorate, choose between simple candy adornments (pictured) or whimsical white-chocolate trees. 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/4 cups whole milk 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick) 1 1/2 cups sugar […]

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