1/2 c brown sugar
3/4 c flour, sifted
1/2 t baking powder
2 eggs
1 c fruit, dried
1 c mixed nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc (peanuts not recommended)

6 egg yolks
1/2 lb butter
1/2 c light corn syrup
6 egg whites
3/4 c sugar
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 cups roasted cashew nuts, preferably unsalted, finely chopped

6 egg whites
6 T sugar
6 egg yolks
6 T flour, sifted

1 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c milk
3 c flour
4 eggs
1 t baking soda
2 t cream of tartar
1 lb powdered sugar
5 t cocoa
4 oz butter
Vanilla extract, to taste
2-3 T milk
Shredded coconut

1/2 c butter
1/4 c sugar (or up to double amount)
4 eggs
1 t baking powder
1 c unbleached white flour
1 t cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
1/2 t cloves, ground
1/2 c milk
1/2 t pure vanilla extract
1 c pitted, chopped dates
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
fresh whipped cream

1 3/4 c flour, unbleached, sifted
2 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon, ground
1/8 t cloves, ground
4 oz semisweet chocolate
1/2 c brewed strong coffee
1/2 c butter (or regular margarine)
1 c sugar
2 eggs, large
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 c milk

2 c heavy whipping cream
1/4 c sugar
2 t vanilla extract
1/2 t cinnamon, ground

2 c all-purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1/4 t baking soda
2/3 c butter (or margarine), softened
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
4 large very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed, about 2 cups
1 c salted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided

2 1/2 c milk
6 c flour (approximately)
4 pk dry yeast (or 2 ounces fresh)
1/2 c sugar
1 t salt
16 egg yolks
3/4 c soft butter
1 c white sultana raisins
1/4 c rum
1/2 c rum fondant (or vanilla sugar)

12 oz evaporated milk
1 vanilla pudding package, not instant
2 egg yolks
4 oz butter, unsalted
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c strong coffee
2 T coffee, Instant
1/2 c sweet sherry

6 eggs, large
2 t baking soda
1/2 c sunflower oil
1 1/3 c sugar
1 1/3 c honey
3 1/2 c flour
1 t baking powder
1 c strong coffee
1 c apricot preserves (or jam)
1/2 c sweet sherry
1 fine dry bread crumbs
1 butter

Cinnamon Sugar Syrup
1 c unsalted butter, softened plus butter for baking dish
1 c sugar
6 eggs
1 c flour, sifted
1 c farina
2 1/2 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon, ground
1 t orange zest, freshly grated
1 c finely walnuts, chopped