Large-Batch Moist Raisin Cake (Tray Bake)

 

🧺 Ingredients (large tray – serves ~20–24 squares)

Wet ingredients

1½ cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

3 large eggs

1½ cups milk (or buttermilk for extra softness)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

3½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

½ tsp salt

Add-ins

1½–2 cups raisins

Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

Grease and line a large baking tray (about 30×40 cm / 12×16 in).

In a big bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla.

In another bowl, mix all dry ingredients.

Gradually add dry mix to wet mix. Stir until smooth.

Fold in raisins (and nuts if using).

Pour batter into tray and level the top.

Bake 30–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool, then cut into squares.

✨ Optional Finishes

Light dusting of powdered sugar

Drizzle with simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk)

Serve warm with tea or coffee ☕

🔄 Variations

Replace raisins with dates or cranberries

Add orange zest for aroma

Make it sugar-reduced if you want (I can adjust it)

If you’d like:

Arabic translation

Keto / sugar-free version

Extra-moist bakery style

Just tell me 😊

Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Cod & Shrimp

 

🧺 Ingredients (serves 4–6)

700 g (1½ lb) cod fillets (or any white fish: haddock, hake)

400 g (14 oz) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup milk (or more cream for extra richness)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.

Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Season cod and shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.

In a pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t brown).

Pour in cream and milk, stir gently.

Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.

Arrange cod and shrimp in the baking dish.

Pour sauce evenly over seafood.

Bake 20–25 minutes, until fish flakes easily and shrimp are pink.

Garnish with parsley and a little lemon juice before serving.

🥖 Serving Ideas

With rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread

Over zucchini noodles or cauliflower mash for low-carb

🔄 Variations

Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce

Use coconut cream instead of dairy

Add chili flakes for heat

If you want, I can:

Make it keto / low-carb

Adjust it for a large family tray

Translate it to Arabic or French

Just tell me 😊

 

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Easy Homemade Cobblers

Juicy filling with a golden, buttery topping 😍
Perfect desserts for family, guests, or holidays!

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1️⃣🍍 Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pour melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk.
4. Pour batter over butter (do not stir).
5. Add pineapple with juice and cream cheese cubes.
6. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon if desired.
7. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden.
8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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2️⃣🍎 Apple Caramel Cobbler

Ingredients:
Filling:

• 6 apples, sliced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ cup caramel sauce

Topping:

• 1 cup flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup melted butter
• ½ cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all filling ingredients and spread in baking dish.
3. Mix topping ingredients in a bowl.
4. Pour topping over apples (don’t stir).
5. Bake 40–45 minutes.
6. Serve warm with ice cream and caramel.

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3️⃣🍓 Mixed Berry Cobbler

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed berries
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla

Topping:

• 1 cup flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix berries with sugar, lemon, cornstarch, vanilla.
3. Spread in dish.
4. Mix topping and pour over berries.
5. Bake 40–45 minutes.
6. Serve warm with whipped cream.

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4️⃣🍑 Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

• 5 cups sliced peaches
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla

Topping:

• 1 cup flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix peaches with sugars, lemon, cornstarch, vanilla.
3. Spread in dish.
4. Mix topping and pour over peaches.
5. Bake 40–45 minutes.
6. Serve warm with ice cream.

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5️⃣🍫 Chocolate Cobbler

Ingredients:
Batter:

• 1 cup flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla

Topping:

• ½ cup sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 1½ cups hot water or coffee

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix batter ingredients and spread in dish.
3. Mix topping and sprinkle on top.
4. Pour hot water over (do not stir).
5. Bake 40–45 minutes.
6. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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🍪 A Cookie for Every Craving

 

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🍪 A Cookie for Every Craving

9 irresistible cookie recipes everyone will love!

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1️⃣🍫 Double Chocolate Cookies

Rich, fudgy & extra chocolatey!

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F (175°C) – 10 to 12 min

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2️⃣🧈 Classic Butter Cookies

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies.

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• ¼ tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F – 10 to 12 min

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3️⃣🍪 Sugar Cookies

Perfect for decorating!

📝 Ingredients:

• 2¾ cups flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1½ tsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F – 8 to 10 min

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4️⃣🧀 Cream Cheese Cookies

Soft & creamy texture.

📝 Ingredients:

• 1¾ cups flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Bake: 375°F – 10 min

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5️⃣🥜 Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic crisscross cookies.

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1½ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F – 9 to 11 min

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6️⃣☕ Coffee Cookies

For coffee lovers!

📝 Ingredients:

• 2¼ cups flour
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp instant coffee
• 1 tbsp hot water

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F – 10 to 12 min

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7️⃣🍪 Snickerdoodles

Cinnamon sugar magic ✨

📝 Ingredients:

• 2¾ cups flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 1½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs

Roll in: sugar + cinnamon
👩‍🍳 Bake: 375°F – 8 to 10 min

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8️⃣🥣 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy & comforting.

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups flour
• 3 cups oats
• 1 cup raisins

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F – 10 to 12 min

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9️⃣🍫 Brownie Crinkle Cookies

Fudgy with crackly top!

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• ¼ cup cocoa
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

👩‍🍳 Bake: 350°F – 10 to 12 min

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🍰 No-Bake Creamy Biscuit Dessert

 

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🍰 No-Bake Creamy Biscuit Dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 cups crushed plain biscuits (tea biscuits or graham crackers)
• 100 g melted butter
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
• Crushed biscuits or nuts (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press half into a serving dish.
2. In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thick.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool slightly.
4. Fold the whipped cream gently into the custard.
5. Spread half of the cream over the biscuit base.
6. Add the remaining biscuit layer, then top with the rest of the cream.
7. Sprinkle crushed biscuits or nuts on top.
8. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until set.

Result:
Light, creamy, and melts in your mouth 😋

🧈 Flaky Butter Milk Bread (Layered & Soft

 

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🧈 Flaky Butter Milk Bread (Layered & Soft)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp oil
• 150 g soft butter (for layering)
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes.
2. Add egg, oil, salt, and flour. Knead until soft and smooth.
3. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each thin and spread with butter.
5. Stack the layers, roll gently, then place in a lined baking tray.
6. Cut into squares, cover, and rest 20 minutes.
7. Brush with egg yolk and milk.
8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden.

Result:
Golden on the outside, super soft and flaky inside 😍

🍞 Rosemary Garlic Bread (Soft & Golden)

 

🍞 Rosemary Garlic Bread (Soft & Golden)
Perfect with soups, pasta, or olive oil 🫒✨

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• Coarse salt (optional, for topping)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Rest 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Knead until soft.
3. Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
4. Shape dough, place in greased pan.
5. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle rosemary & coarse salt.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 min until golden