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    8 Foolproof Desserts for a Barbecue

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    Tender Yellow Cake
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    Serves 10-12
    3 large eggs separated and at room temperature
    1 1/2 cup sugar
    2 1/4 cups cake flour
    3 teaspoons baking... more 
    Photo by: James Ransom
    Tender Yellow Cake
    Save and print this recipe on FOOD52.

    Serves 10-12
    3 large eggs separated and at room temperature
    1 1/2 cup sugar
    2 1/4 cups cake flour
    3 teaspoons baking powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup + 1 tbs vegetable oil (I use canola)
    1 cup whole milk (1 or 2% work also)
    1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
    2.Butter and flour and line with parchment two 9" round baking pans. Beat egg whites until frothy then add 1/2 cup of the sugar (reserving the rest) a tablespoon at a time until egg whiles are stiff and glossy.
    3. Sift flour, remaining 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt into large mixing bowl if you are using a hand held mixer or into bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Add the oil and 1/2 cup of the milk and the vanilla. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed, mixture will be quite thick. I actually prefe less 
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    Tue, Jul 3, 2012 11:20 AM EDT
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    Yeah, we like our burgers, our ribs, our hot dogs, our potato salads. But who are we kidding: isn't dessert the best part of a summer barbecue?



    Here are 8 easy, foolproof, classic desserts to serve at your next party...or to just have around the house for when the craving hits. It's summer: time to celebrate!



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