Simply Cake recipes

2 1/2 c. sifted flour (self-rising)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. oil (buttery flavor)
1 c. Wesson oil
1 tsp. vinegar
2 eggs
1 lg. bottle red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together dry ingredients. Add other ingredients in order listed. Bake in large cake (two 9 inch) for 25 to 3 minutes.

1 stick butter
1 c. nuts (black walnuts are best)
2 tbsp. (or more to taste) whiskey
8 egg yolks
1/2 c. or more maraschino cherries, chopped (red and green)
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins

Cook egg yolks, sugar and butter in top of double boiler until thick (looks curdled). Add other ingredients and blend. Spread between cake layers and on top. Ice cake with the above frosting.

1 stick butter butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. creamed cheese
1 box confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans

Soften butter and creamed cheese to room temperature, cream well. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and nuts. Spread on cake.