I don't know about you but I have seen a definite increase in
pregnant women of all ages since this plandemic hit. If you have a
friend or someone in the family that found ways to entertain themselves
during the shut in that are pregnant or has a nursing child this would
be a good gift for them.
I made some for Nikki after she had her Christmas baby she said
tasted good. It wasn't this recipe in particular but this one looked
prettier than the other one.
For the average home cook not into the super healthy eating this may
have some odd ingredients. They can be found online at Amazon of course
or some of the things may be substituted without effecting the flavor or
purpose.
So take a look around at all the new and soon to be mama's and start
gathering your ingredients. They are rather delicate but you can figure
it out!
Love
Ranchmama
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-lactation-cookies/
The Best Lactation Cookies (for nursing mamas!)
The best lactation cookies for nursing mamas! These delicious vegan and
gluten free lactation cookies are packed with nutrients from oats, flax
and brewer’s yeast that are great for boosting milk supply. Plus, they
taste just like your favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookie! This
lactation cookie recipe is the perfect treat for new moms and anyone
looking for a healthy cookie.
And what do you do when preggers daughter tells you
that she absolutely craves the German Chocolate cake at the grocery
store cold case?
You go searching through your recipes to find one to make!! There
was a couple things I didn’t have so I sent Hubby to town to get them. I
told him to take a picture of the one at the store so I could copy it.
When I finished the cake Hubby said the one in town was more like a thick single layer compared to my 3 layers.
I have never made a German Chocolate cake. Ever!! But I found a
genuine recipe from the sugar manufacturer that developed this recipe
for Walt Disney World. I figured if it was good enough for Disney it’s
probably pretty good.
https://www.dixiecrystals.com/recipes/disneys-german-chocolate-cake?utm_source=The%20Novice%20Chef&utm_medium=Blog%20%2B%20Social&utm_campaign=Disney%27s%20German%20Chocolate%20Cake
I really liked it. I didn’t used to like the gooey frosting
but I figured out today it’s like a pecan pie filling with coconut!
Neat. The cake itself was really light and fluffy. The flavor wasn't
super sweet but wasn't that strong kind of bitter? taste I have tasted
before. The recipe made 3 layers total.The goo was only enough for the
middles and the top. I haven't even had a bite of the cake put together
or seen the inside cut yet but I think I would have like to have a much
thicker filling in between the cakes. She doesn't like super sweet
things so it probably worked out good for her. I asked her to save me a
piece so I could taste it and see what the whole thing put together
tasted like. Hubby and I ate the tops I cut off the layers to level
everything out with some left over chocolate icing on the side. Weird
way of doing it but it was good enough. Hubby said he really liked it.
He and Nikki have similar dessert taste buds so I wasn't too surprised.
LOL
I even found a wonderful chocolate buttercream that worked good for
the sides and top. The recipe was large enough to cover the 3 layers in
the middle, outside and top if you use it. I don't think it is enough to
play with extra decorations if you start piping. I didn't use the
butter I used Crisco butter flavored instead. Next time I will use a
vegan milk so I can enjoy it more. I didn't have enough liquid from the
recipe so I used coffee for any needed extra liquid.
https://addapinch.com/perfect-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-30670
These recipes had so much real butter and milk I can’t eat but a
few bites. I’m going to have to figure out a more alpha gal version I
can eat without getting sick. I just wanted to use the original recipes
first to see what it is supposed to be like. Next time I will replace
the butter with butter flavored shortening, coconut milk buttermilk and
see how that works. The cake was really a delicate crumb so I'm afraid
the shortening may make it more so. Will see. I may just need to change
it to regular flour instead of the cake flour.
Still.... I can knock this one off my list of recipes I need to perfect. I am a happy camper!
I think next time I want to try some german chocolate cupcakes.
Have the german chocolate cake, a buttercream in the middle, the coconut
goo as the actual frosting. I bet that would be a good balance. Can't
decide.
Right now my kitchen looks like a bomb went off in it. I mean every
square inch is covered with something. Not a spot on the counter or
table was spared and the stove got it's fair share of the mess also!
LOL. I would say what do you expect for a last minute cake request but I
don't think I can get away with that. LOL It's pretty much the way my
kitchen always looks after baking. People say clean as you go but
honestly I do somewhat. I really do. Hubby looked at the white tile
floor and said it was a mess! I told him that's the way it goes!
I took several different pictures and considering the stove top is
the only thing I could clean off easily before delivering the cake it's
the best I could do. I don't know how some of these folks get such good food pictures on the net!
Soooo.... Thursday is clean up the mess day! I know what I will be doing. LOL
Oh yes, it took care of her craving and the 3 little foster boys are
now certified cake monsters. The little one still in a high chair was
all smiles and chocolate all over the face! Cute as can be! LOL
Well I was looking for something different to bake. It will be interesting to see what baking craving comes up next.
Hope everyone is staying safe, well and happy enough in our new found crazy world. I found some fun and had happy today!
Love
Ranchmama
