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Hot Chocolate Carrot Cake

Blooming flowers, bunnies, and fresh produce - Spring is a wonderful time of year! And what says Spring better than a carrot cake? So grab a couple of those fresh carrots from the garden and whip up this delicious cake - with a hot chocolate twist!     Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 1hr 15min (not including cooling time)   INGREDIENTS Cake 2 cups all purpose flour 1.5 cups granulated sugar 1 cup McSteven's European Dark Hot Chocolate 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups shredded carrots 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream Cheese Frosting 8oz...

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Hibiscus Lime Cake

A unique mix of sweet and tang, this hibiscus lime cake packs a tart punch while satisfying your sweet tooth!    Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 22-24 min Total Time (Including Cooling): 3 hours Servings: 8 slices   INGREDIENTS Cake 1 3/4 cups cake flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 8oz container McSteven's Hibiscus Lime Lemonade 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1 teaspoon hibiscus tea 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature Icing 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 4-5 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole...

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Raspberry Lemonade Pound Cake

Tart and Sweet, this springy pound cake is the perfect blend of raspberry and sugar. With juicy raspberries spread throughout and a sweet cream cheese frosting, you won't be able to take just one bite! Time: 1 hour 10 min Yeild: 12 - 14 slices INGREDIENTS Cake 3 Cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, room temperature 1 7oz container McSteven's Raspberry Lemonade 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup Greek-style yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon extract** 1 cup fresh raspberries zest of 1 lemon Icing 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon lemon extract** 2 tablespoons milk **Make sure to use lemon extract, not...

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Irish Coffee Cake

With everything you love about coffee cake, Bailey's Irish Cream and McSteven's Nutty Irishman coffee blend, this recipe packs a good Irish punch!     Time: 2 hrs (including cooling time) Yeild: 8-10 servings   INGREDIENTS Cake 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sour cream, room temperature 5 tablespoons fresh-brewed espresso or strong coffee 3 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup McSteven's Nutty Irishman Coffee Blend 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Streusel 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup...

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Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread

A yummy chocolate twist on traditional banana bread, with a bit of hazelnut boost! Enjoy this delicious delight anytime of year with this quick and easy recipe - just a few ingredients mixed up and baked, and you have your chocolate hazelnut banana bread! Total Time: 2 hr 30 min (including cooling time) Yield: 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil 3 bananas (either very ripe or microwaved) 2 eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 container McSteven's Chocolate Hazelnut Cocoa 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional) 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips _ _ DIRECTIONS Preheat oven...

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