This orange flavored fruit and nut cake never goes out of style.  Enter for your chance to win a Kitchen Aid Artisan mixer or Kitchen Aid 11 cup food processor in the Holiday Baking Giveaway!

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This is the cake of my childhood.  It’s from a 1951 Pillsbury Bake-Off where I believe it won the grand prize.

My family loved this cake because it’s moist and full of fruity flavor.  This is a refreshing cake. It’s not iced, but topped with cinnamon sugar and nuts.

Bursting with fruit flavor and refreshing

I’ve improved upon the old recipe by substituting a 2:1 ratio of evaporated milk to water.  I find this improves a cake’s texture and taste.  It will also make a boxed mix taste homemade if you substitute any liquid with a 2:1 mix of evaporated and water.

To kick off the holidays, I’m giving away a Kitchen Aid 5 Quart Artisan Mixer -OR- a Kitchen Aid 11 cup Food Processor to one lucky winner.  A second prize of a brand-new, just-published edition of Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook will be awarded to a second-drawn winner. For details on the giveway, scroll down past the recipe.

The Recipe

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Orange Kiss Me Cake 2014--Holiday Baking Giveaway

This orange flavored fruit and nut cake never goes out of style.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course: cakes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake recipe

Servings: 12 -16

Calories: 341kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk*
• 1/3 cup water*
• 2 eggs

TOPPING

• 1/3 cup Reserved orange juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

• * 1 cup whole milk may be substituted for the evaporated milk and water.
• Squeeze juice from the orange; set aside.
• Using a food processor or grinder (hand or mixer attachment), grind orange rind (pulp and all), raisins and walnuts. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Place flour, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, baking soda, evaporated milk and water in a large bowl. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed (4-6 on a KitchenAid stand mixer).
• Stir in the ground fruit/nut mixture.
• Turn into pan and spread batter evenly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 5 minutes. With a fork, prick holes evenly across the top of the cake. Pour reserved orange juice over top of the cake and let it soak in...about 10 minutes.
• Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over top of the cake.
• This cake is better served the next day so the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg

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Yes you can get real rotisserie chicken flavor in the slow cooker!  Plus a KitchenAid Artisan 5 QT Mixer giveaway!

I would never think to use my slow cooker to roast in, but I’ve been discovering 1000 and 1 uses for this appliance lately.

This roast chicken recipe is so simple, I really can’t believe it. It tastes exactly like the rotisserie chicken you buy at the store.  Only thing is, this is cheaper and kind of better too!

Rotisserie-style chicken from your slow cooker!

There’s a multitude of ways you can season this.  I decided to use my own Creole Seasoning Blend, but Goya’s Adobo would be a great flavor.  So would McCormick’s rotisserie chicken seasoning.  Think up your own!!  Even good old salt, pepper and a dash of garlic powder would be just as good.

And use any chicken parts you like–thighs, breasts, whatever.  But if using breasts, watch it carefully as I’ve noticed breasts tend to get SUPER DRY and stringy with slow cooking.

Oh, and that giveaway?  Details are below the recipe!  Please read all information and rules carefully and good luck!

Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

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Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

Slow cooker roasted drumsticks - Yes you can get real rotisserie chicken flavor in the slow cooker!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs

Total Time14 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken drumsticks, rotisserie chicken, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1-2 tbsp Creole Seasoning Blend*

Instructions

• Spray the inside of a 5-7 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. An oval slow cooker would be best for this and I'd advise using 2 slow cookers if you have them since chicken *should* be placed in a single layer.
• Mix together the brown sugar and seasoning blend.
• Sprinkle over chicken drumsticks and rub in well. Place chicken in (preferably) a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Cover and set to HI. Cook 3-4 hours or until juices run clear.
• Serves about 4-6

Notes

*Any seasoning you like can be used, i.e., Adobo from Goya, McCormick Blends, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

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KitchenAid Artisan Mixer Giveaway

KitchenAid Artisan 5QT Stand Mixer in Caviar

The giveaway is for a 5 QT Artisan mixer in the color “Caviar” which is a metallic black.  There is no choice of color.  

 

Mixer is equipped with stainless steel bowl, flat mixing paddle, dough hook and wire whisk attachment.

 

Winner gains an entry for each option.  There are 13 options–which include liking Facebook pages, following on Pinterest, etc.  Each of these options must be fulfilled for a valid entry. Please make sure to read the Terms & Conditions.  The link to the Terms & Conditions is at the bottom of the Rafflecopter app.

 

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Contest is open to Continental US residents only, in the 48 contiguous states. Due to shipping costs, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc. are excluded.

 

 

Sponsor is not responsible for damage in shipment.  Item will be insured and winner must seek restitution through carrier’s insurance.  Sponsor is also not responsible for mechanical problems.  Winner should contact Whirlpool/KitchenAid.

 

 

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