If you’re having a (building) block party, these cakes are the perfect way to inspire your little architect. Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows us a unique way to make a fresh take off the old

Professional chef and author, Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens shares her secrets on how to make an Extra-Easy Pizza with your family. This great recipe starts with a light flakey crust and ends with customized toppings so that everyone has their ..

1. Heat oven to 350° Grease bottom only of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. 2. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar and baking soda in medium bowl; stir in butter. Reserve 1 cup of the oat mixture. Press remaining oat ..

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350F. MAKING 2) In a bowl, mix together the halved bread cubes, butter or margarine, sugar and cinnamon. 3) Place the blueberries in a bowl. Sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle lemon juice over it. 4) In a 7 1/2X 12" baking ..

Spread pie filling in buttered 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over top of filling. Drizzle top with butter. Bake in a moderate oven (350°) for 40 to 45 minutes, or till top is golden

Spray a 9 x 13-inch cake pan or glass casserole dish with a non-fat cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake according to mix directions using three Egg Beaters (3/4 cup). While cake is baking, mix sugar and pineapple in a saucepan; boil for 5 ..

1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 round pans, 8 or 9x 1 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour. Beat cake mix, water, oil, coffee and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into ..

Baking and serving a great looking Thanksgiving dessert doesn’t have to take a lot of time, in fact it can be very easy. Create a wonderful maple cake with cranberry chutney which will be the star of your thanksgiving dinner or just a great fall

Cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Continue beating, adding one egg at a time until creamy. Add flour, nuts and 1 package Betty Crocker dry frosting mix. Bake at 350° for 1 hour in a well greased and floured bundt cake pan. Let cool and turn upside down ..

CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a non-fat cooking spray in a glass 13x9 inch casserole dish. Blend all of the ingredients together, except egg whites, with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake batter. Pour into ..

Place pie filling in a glass casserole dish (9 1/2 x 11). Add pineapple. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top of fruit. Pour liquid Butter Buds on top. Bake at 350° F.until golden brown (35-40 minutes). Check for doneness at 30 minutes. This can be topped with ..

Mix cake mix, pudding, water, oil and sour cream. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in chips (batter will be thick). Put in well greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes. Can invert onto a plate immediately. Frost or sprinkle with powdered ..

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a bundt pan with a non-fat cooking spray. Sprinkle Grape-Nuts cereal over bottom of pan. Mix cake ingredients together. Pour batter over Grape-Nuts cereal. Bake 45 minutes to one hour. Cool and invert on serving plate. Glaze: In ..

Mix all ingredients at one time and blend well. Bake in greased small angel or tube pan for 50 minutes at 350°. Needs no icing unless desired, then just a thin

Mix cake mix with the dry pudding, eggs, oil, water and sour cream until well blended. Fold in 1 large pkg.chocolate chips. Spray Bundt pan with Pam. Fill pan 1/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Cool upright 15 minutes. Turn upside down on plate ..

Preheat oven to 300°F. Blend the following items with a hand mixer: 1 box Pillsbury Lovin' Lites or Betty Crocker "Light" cake mix 1 Egg Beater (1/4 cup) 1 cup liquid Butter Buds (or 1 cup Promise Ultra Fat-Free margarine) 1 tsp. vanilla Pour into a 9 1/2 x ..

Special Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake is a delicious dessert which I always love to have. I bet, once you have this, you will always crave for some more.

Preheat oven to 300°F. Blend these items with a hand mixer and pour into a 9 1/2 x 13 -inch glass casserole dish that has been sprayed with a non-fat cooking spray: 1 box low-fat cake mix 1 Egg Beater (1/4 cup) 1 cup liquid Butter Buds (or 1 cup Promise ..

Prepare muffins according to package directions. Then add nuts and raisins. Bake in greased small muffin tins. Coat tops with marmalade while still

Want the kids to appreciate what a hip mom you are? Make this cake for your fashionista’s next birthday party. Professional baker Liv Hansen shows you how, with a cake designed by the Kitchens. See even more great cake and party ideas

Here’s a beautiful birthday cake to make for a butterfly themed party. It’s quick and easy, once you learn just a few tricks, from professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

Combine cereal and coffee in an 8" square baking pan. Let stand 2 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in oil, vinegar and vanilla; then stir in dry ingredients which have been sifted together. Bake in 350° oven approximately 40 minutes or ..

Biscuits are one of the most versatile treats out there—there are endless ways to prepare them, which makes them great for any time of day! Family chef, baker and author, Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens is here to inspire the way you cook with ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Best Chocolate Cake with Double Frosting. This cake is composed of three moist chocolate layers that are frosted with Betty's Never Fail White Icing and then Betty's Rich Chocolate Frosting over the top of ..

The Dole Pineapple Easter cake is going to be the best dessert to serve at your Easter dinner table. It has a beautiful pineapple flavor, which will certainly attract many.

Halloween cupcakes with fat-free icing is a great way to reduce calories and fat when baking cakes and cupcakes. It requires just 2 ingredients for cake and 2 for icing. No eggs, no oil, butter, etc. watch the video for the ingredients. Halloween cupcakes ..

Spray the bottom and sides of a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish or pan with cooking oil spray. Cover the bottom with 1 inner pack of graham crackers. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine a large package of vanilla pudding with 3 cups milk. Beat ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Brown Sugar-Cocoa Fudge Icing for Cakes. It is an easy way to make a genuine fudge frosting, and this is Betty's all-time favorite icing recipe! You'll love

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Mocha Truffle Cake. This is my version of the cake that we had for dessert at 815 Prime Restaurant in Midway,

In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 ½ cups butter and 3 cups sugar together. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 8 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 3 cups flour, a little at a time, mixing well until all of the flour ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Magical Blueberry Cake recipe. It is magical because all you have to do is layer 5 ingredients, bake, and voila! Cake! It is rich in blueberry and pineapple flavor and has a crisp, nutty

Prepare the chocolate pudding mix, according to package instructions. Let cool a bit, then spoon pudding into 6 small muffin cups (sprayed with cooking oil spray), until muffin cups are about one-third to one-half full. Refrigerate until well set. (Note: It ..

Beat 4 eggs with an electric mixer. Add 1 lemon cake mix, 1 large vanilla pudding and pie filling mix, ¾ cup vegetable oil, and 10 oz. Ale-8-one soft drink. Stir well, and then beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes, or until batter is smooth. Pour into a ..

Combine 1 ¼ cups plain flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside. Beat 1 egg in a medium-sized mixing bowl, and add ¾ cup milk to the beaten egg. Add dry ingredients to the milk and egg ..

Stir 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon together. Add 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 4 eggs. Mix well. Add 2 cups finely grated carrots, 8 oz. crushed pineapple (drained), 1/2 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup coconut. Blend thoroughly. Pour this mixture ..

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper. Mix until completely combined. Fold in (2) ..

Crush 1 pound of Oreo cookies until very fine. I used a food processor to do this; however, you may put them in a Ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin, if you like. Place 1/3 of the crushed Oreo cookies in the bottom of the large, clear bowl. Set ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Moist and Flavorful Harvest-Time Applesauce Spice Cake. It is baked in a 9-inch square pan, and can be cut into squares with no icing, or it can be frosted with your favorite frosting. I will be uploading a ..

In this video, Betty responds to the request of a viewer, demonstrating how to make a gorgeous, delicious Pound Cake with a Sugar Glaze Topping. Also, this cake has a little surprise inside for a lucky

In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup butter and ½ cup shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups sugar, a little at a time, beating well as sugar is added. Add 5 egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each ..

In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 5 eggs and ½ teaspoon vanilla, and beat until well combined. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder. Gradually add ..

Begin by preparing two 9-inch or 9 ½-inch cake pans. Rub butter on the inner bottom and sides of each pan. Cut a circle of waxed paper (or parchment paper) to fit the inner bottom. Rub butter over the circle of waxed or parchment paper. Set aside. In a large ..

In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs. Add 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustart, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 small clove minced garlic, and 1/2 ..

These cupcakes will be a home run for any sports loving family. Here’s how to decorate cupcakes to look like baseballs, tennis balls, basketballs and soccer balls, with some easy tips from professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker ..

Based on a fudgy brownie mix, these quick-to-fix brownies combine the best of sweet flavors and chewy textures.

Place 2 cups self-rising flour in a large bowl. With a pastry blender or fork, cut in ½ cup butter, until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add ½ cup evaporated milk and ¼ cup water, and mix with a fork, until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn out on ..

Butter bottom and sides of 9x13x2 inch cake pan. Mix brownies according to directions. Add chocolate chips and walnuts to batter and mix until just coated. Pour into prepared pan, spread as evenly as possible (it will be very lumpy). Bake about 12-15 minutes ..

Here is a beautiful, delicious way to say I love you - with chocolate. The smooth, beautiful topping is what makes these valentine's brownies extra special, and professional baker Liv Hansen from the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows you how to do it. We'll never ..

Mix potatoes, Sauce Mix, broth, water, carrots, and celery in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Garnish ..

Making fruitcake doesn’t mean you have to send all day in the kitchen. You can bake a delicious fruit cake right in your kitchen real fast with this easy and simple recipe.

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 375 degrees. 2) Butter and flour an oblong pan of 13x9x2-inches. MAKING 3) In a bowl, combine together half of the dry cake mix, eggs, butter and brown sugar. Mix well. 4) Add the remaining cake mix and ..

There is no trick to these Halloween baking ideas; it’s all treat! Creative kid’s chef, baker and author, Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens shows how to make wildly wacky Ghoulish and Candy Corn Cookies with your kids that are a sure hit for ..

Want an assortment of cookies this holiday season without the extra hours in the kitchen? No problem! Professional chef Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens suggests hosting a cookie exchange with your family and friends so you only have to bake one ..

Preheat oven to 450°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring just until moist. Divide batter evenly among 8 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans

1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring just until moist. Divide batter evenly among 8 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. 3. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans

Making your next batch of sugar cookies stand out has never been so easy! Professional creative chef Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens demos two adorable and fun ideas to add flare to your next batch of Sugar Cookies. Don't forget to grab the kids ..

As easy as 1, 2, 3, these cookies go together in no time. Not only that, but they make fabulous party

In a large bowl add cookie mix, softened butter, egg and chips. Mix well and place 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees until cookies begin to turn a golden color. Remove from the over and let ..

Cricketer Azima, professional creative chef and baker, for the Betty Crocker kitchens, demos how to make several easy Christmas cookie recipes that are quick, fast and can even double as gifts! Don’t forget to grab your kids for these; adding decorations ..

Mix corn (with liquid), bread cubes, onion, salt and sage. Stuff pork chop pockets with corn mixture. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown chops, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 hour or until

Enjoy the health benefits—and great taste—of seafood in this speedy pasta

Enjoy the health benefits and great taste of seafood with this speedy pasta salad. This Italian specialty is a complete meal in itself that you would truly fall in love with. A mixture of flavors and tastes it is a wonderful way to pamper your taste buds.

Heat oven to 350°. Mix flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in margarine until par tides are size of small peas. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chocolate flavor syrup, 3 tablespoons milk and the vanilla. (Syrup will not be uniformly distributed throughout ..

Chef and baker, Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens describes two fantastic gluten free recipes that will please everyone, whether they are eating gluten free or not—Impossibly gluten free Snickerdoodle

In a mixing bowl beat together the butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar until well combined. Add the milk, mixing well. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups flour and baking powder, beating well. Set aside. Sprinkle the raisins with the one ..

Place cucumbers in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients except dill weed; pour over cucumbers and mix gently. Sprinkle with dill weed. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Mix lightly before serving. If desired, sprinkle with snipped

With the holiday season in full swing, snacks and treats are constantly surrounding us at work and home. Here's a quick and easy recipe for a classic cookie with a twist.

Frosted brownie fudge muffins combine the delight of brownies and chocolate in a delicious muffin recipe. Topped with sticky chocolate sauce, these muffins are smply heavenly and absolutely great to indulge in. baked with care and lots of love, this muffin ..

Cream together frosting mix, powdered sugar, low-fat margarine, almond, vanilla, and skim milk with an electric mixer. Add 1/2 cup Egg Beaters and continue to blend. Stir in 3 cups self-rising flour. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll ..

1. Preheat oven to 300°. 2. Combine brownie mix and water; stir until well blended. Spoon batter into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 12 minutes or until done. Cool completely on a wire rack. 3. Combine ice cream and next 3 ..

Mix first 6 ingredients until light and fluffy. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Blend dry ingredients; add to butter mixture; mix well. Chill. Heat oven to 350°. Using 1/4 of dough at a time (keep rest refrigerated), roll 1/2" thick on

The Caesar Tortellini is the perfect salad to toss for unexpected lunch company. A healthy and easy to make dish, it would ne done in a jiffy. Surprise your guests with this delicious salad that can be made in minutes.

Stir syrup, flour and cinnamon until blended. Add apples toss until evenly coated spread in 13x9 glass pan. In same bowl with pastry blender cut butter into cookie mix until mixture has texture of coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans if wished. Crumble mixture over ..

Preheat oven to 375 f Stir syrup, flour and cinnamon until blended. Add apples toss until evenly coated spread in 13x9 glass pan. In same bowl with pastry blender cut butter into cookie mix until mixture has texture of coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans if ..

Professional chef and author, Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens shares her secrets on how to make an Extra-Easy Pizza with your family. This great recipe starts with a light flakey crust and ends with customized toppings so that everyone has their ..

Who can resist creamy stroganoff coupled with family-pleasing

Cake: (1) Pre-heat oven at 350 F (2) Beat Cake mix, 1/2 cup egg whites (store bought) and 3/4 cup milk for 3-4 min (3) Bake the cake in a 9" x 5" loaf pan for 60 min or until fully baked (4) Cut the cake in 10 slices (5) Place the slices in freezer for 5 min ..

Calling all corn lovers, here’s a new tasty recipe that’s made easy with a

These blueberry cinnamon treats are blueberry cookies with a heavenly lemon frosting. Made with wild blueberry muffin mix, these cookies are made extra special with a hint of cinnamon. Ice them for that heavenly look and watch them

Delicious and easy homemade pies don’t have to cost you hours in the kitchen. Professional chef, baker and author, Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens shows how to make an Impossibly Easy Pumpkin Pie, as well as a truly delightful French Apple Pie ..

Traditional tamales get a new wrap--golden corn muffin mix bakes in the slow cooker on top of the tamale

In a large bowl, place 6-oz. package dry hash brown potatoes. Pour 4 cups hot water over the hash browns, and let them sit for 10 minutes to soften. Drain well. Meanwhile, in another large mixing bowl, place 5 eggs, and beat with an electric mixer until ..

Professional chef, baker and author, Cricket Azima demonstrates an easy chocolate cookie recipe that is fast and delicious! This sugar coated Chocolate Snowball recipe is sure to be

Chili sauce adds a slightly sweet touch to this potato-topped meat and veggie

Bring Southwestern flavor to the table with this hearty

Heat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and confectioners' sugar. Blend in 1 1/2 cups flour. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased baking pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients; spread over hot baked layer and bake 20 minutes ..

Hamburger Helper jumpstarts casserole-making. A touch of this and that make this one a winner.

To date I cannot resist a warm fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and nuts...what a beauty, and so irrestible!! So I was happily surprised to find a variaiton to the traditional brownie recipe and make one with Sour Cream. I share with you my recipe ..

Set aside a 9-inch Pyrex pie place for receiving the crust. Place the 1/2 package of the pie crust mix in a medium to large mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of very cold water. I let water sit with ice cubes in it for a while before making the ..

Everyone loves chicken right? Not only is it healthy and reasonably priced, it’s also versatile enough that you can serve it frequently by preparing it a variety of ways. Professional chef Cricket Azima for the Betty Crocker kitchens reveals two of her ..

Place 1 cup chopped pecans in a shallow pan. Bake in a 350 degree (F) oven until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Place 8-oz. softened cream cheese, ½ cup softened butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Christmas Fruitcake. This recipe is a tradition in my family, and my sister, Barbara, makes it every year. It is much better that pre-packaged fruitcakes, and I think you will love the combination of Christmas-y ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a fresh strawberry/blueberry trifle--complete with pound cake, white chocolate pudding, and whipped topping for the top! Since it is red, white, and blue, it will be great for your 4th of July

In a heavy pot, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water, and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup. This mixture will have a "white" look. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until clear. Then cook, without stirring, until 232 degrees (F) on a candy thermometer. ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Sumptuous Steak Parmesan. This lovely entrée is made by browning tenderized sirloin steak, spreading it with Italian Sauce, and baking it in the oven. It is then topped off with shredded Parmesan cheese. ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Hot Water Corn Fritters. These are light corn cakes with a lacy, crusty

In a large mixing bowl, use a pastry blender (or fork) to blend ½ cup butter and an 18.25-oz. package of chocolate cake mix, until the mixture is crumbly. Add 2 well-beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon water and stir until smooth. Let mixture rest 5 minutes. Use a ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her crunchy, chewy, delightful Chess Bars. They are very pretty, sprinkled with confectioner's sugar on top, and can be used as a finger food or formal dessert. They are

Place (2) 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate in top of a double boiler. Bring water in double boiler to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and heat chocolate until it melts. Set aside to cool slightly. Place ½ cup butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Chocolate Decorator's Icing. This is icing that can be used for decorating iced or un-iced cakes, cookies, cupcakes, doughnuts, etc., and will help you add accents (and flavor) to your basic

This lovely fresh of the oven cheesecake is a perfect way to celebrate the Labor Day holiday. Its creamy filling and fruity topping work wonders on the palate. You would never want the cheesecake to get over so I suggest make a couple of them inorder to avoid ..

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Caramel-Walnut Monkey Bread. This bread is easily made from canned, cut-up biscuits, flavored with sugar and cinnamon, and layered with a sauce made of butter, brown sugar, and English walnuts. It is gorgeous, and ..

In a small pot, scald ½ cup milk; stir in 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 3 tablespoons butter. Cool to lukewarm. In mixer bowl, dissolve 2 packages dry yeast in 1 ½ cups warm water. Add lukewarm milk mixture and 4 ½ cups flour. If you have a ..

In this video, Betty responds to a viewer request and demonstrates a recipe she created that uses fresh peaches. It is peachy, creamy, and crunchy! You'll love