Correctional Writs and Apples Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Okay ladies and gentlemen, there is a new feature of this blog! Get ready for it...are you ready for it? LINKS! Because, let's be honest, most members of my "fan base" have no clue what my play on words are referencing, I've decided to post informational links. Delicious combo! Feel free to laugh loudly at my play on words, cause now you get it!

I've really enjoyed my time in San Francisco. For those of you who don't know, I've been working here: http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/careers/students/SD_CWA.pdf ! Title make more sense now?? :-)

Anyways, make this! It's delicious!

What you'll need...

For the Cake:

- 2 cups flour

- 2 tsp baking powder

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 3/4 tsp cinnamon

- 1/2 tsp ground ginger

- 1/8 tsp ground cloves

- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup light brown sugar

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 2 large eggs

- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce

For the Frosting: 

- 5 oz cream cheese, softened

- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 cup powdered sugar

- 1 tsp cinnamon

How you make it:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 8 inch square pan. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Ad in one egg at a time, beating well after each. Then add in the applesauce. Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Combine well. The batter will look like it curdled but don't worry, it's all good!

Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and bake until gold brown and the center doesn't giggle (approx. 35 mins). Let cool.

Now make the frosting! Beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla on high until fluffy. Add in the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Mix well. Then, FROST AWAY!!

So so moist and yummy! TRY IT!

OATMEAL RAISINable Person Cookies -- Anything but Standard

HELLLOOOOO again from San Francisco! My office is apparently a fan of potlucks, so it's time for another blog update! I kept it simple this time, but I wish I had spiced it up a little -- literally. I think these babies would be great with a little chili powder added in. (too bad I didn't have time to experiment. boo) These are still absolutely delicious and worth making! If anyone tries adding a kick in, let me know. I'm very curious! Enjoy :)

What you'll need:
- 3/4 cups butter, softened
-3/4 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups oats (I used old fashion--DO NOT use insant!)
- 1 cup rasins
- 1 cup chocolate chips

How you'll make it:

Start by preheating you oven to 350 degrees and lining a cookie sheet with foil. In a large bowl/mixer, cream the butter, white and brown sugar together. When smooth, beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Then gradually add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flour. Lastly, add in the oats, raisins, and chocolate chips. Make teaspoon portioned balls of the mixture and place on your cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10mins. [For crispier cookies, press down the balls a little before baking. For softer and thicker cookies, don't push down.]