Poppy Seed Bread

This is yet another recipe from my mom's recipe collection. Can you tell where I got my love of cooking from? When my son tasted it he said "this isn't bread, this is cake!" I would have to agree, it's more of a dessert bread, but really it's just delicious!-Sarah

3 cups flour

1 1/2 t. salt

1 1/2 t. baking powder

2 1/4 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup oil

3 T. poppy seeds

1 1/2 t. vanilla

1 1/2 t. almond extract

Glaze

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 t. vanilla

1/2 t. almond extract

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 t. butter extract (optional)

• In a mixing bowl combine all bread ingredients, mix until well combined, about 1 minute. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.
• Mix glaze ingredients brush over warm loaves.

Chocolate Cherry Cake

This is another delicious recipe from my mom. I remember loving this cake when I was younger and haven't had it in years. When I came across the recipe I knew I had to make it. It was as good as I remembered! Surprisingly there isn't a cherry flavor in the cake, you don't even notice them until you have a bite with a cherry in it. The frosting is awesome too, it's the consistency of a soft fudge.-Sarah

1 boxed chocolate cake mix

3 eggs

1 can cherry pie filling

• Stir eggs and pie filling into dry cake mix. Making sure to combine well without any dry lumps remaining.
• Spread into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 30-35 minutes. Cool before frosting.

1 cup sugar (not powdered)

5 T. butter

1/3 cup milk

1 cup chocolate chips

• Bring sugar, butter and milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Quickly pour over cake and smooth. (This will set pretty quickly once it touches the cake)