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10/02/2026

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https://breckas.com/?s=Fried+tomatoes+

09/30/2026

Full recipe

https://breckas.com/index.php/2023/05/25/stuffed-cabbage-rolls/

09/21/2026

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https://breckas.com/?s=Chicken+Cordon+Bleu+Casserole

09/20/2026

Would You Eat
Hot Buttered Crumpets

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

Which cinnamon roll flavor are you picking first? 😋👇

😍 Sugar Glaze
😊 Cream Cheese Frosting
😮 Caramel Pecan
🤤 Chocolate
🥰 Biscoff

04/18/2026

I still remember the first time I made this 7-Up lemon cake for a backyard barbecue – the citrusy aroma had everyone hovering by the oven before it even cooled.

It was that perfect summer evening vibe, with the cake rising all fluffy thanks to the soda's fizz, and the tangy glaze dripping down the sides. One slice, and it transports you straight to lemonade stands and lazy afternoons.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 cups granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temp

• 5 large eggs

• 1 can (12 oz) 7-Up, chilled

• 2 tablespoons lemon extract (or fresh lemon zest from 2 lemons for extra zing)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• Juice from 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)

• A splash of 7-Up for that glossy sheen

Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a bundt pan – this cake loves to hug every curve.

Cream the butter and sugar together until it's light and fluffy, about 5 minutes – you want it to look like pale whipped cream. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon and vanilla extracts until everything smells like a citrus dream.

Alternate adding the flour and 7-Up, starting and ending with flour – mix just until combined, so it stays tender and doesn't toughen up. The batter will fizz a bit from the soda, promising that extra moisture.

Pour into the pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden with a faint crackle. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a rack.

Whisk the glaze until smooth and pourable – drizzle it over the warm cake so it soaks in, forming that irresistible sticky crust.

The trick to perfection? Don't skip the chilled 7-Up; it gives the cake its signature lift without any baking powder. Who would you share a slice with this weekend?

04/09/2026

Hula Pie 🍍🍨
Ice cream pie with macadamia nuts, chocolate, and whipped cream, a specialty dessert from Hawaii, United States.

Peanut Pie 🥜🥧
Sweet pie made with peanuts and syrup, a Southern United States favorite.

Pecan Pie 🥧
Classic pie made with pecans and rich syrup, a signature dessert from the Southern United States.

Peach Pie 🍑🥧
Juicy peach-filled pie, a beloved dessert in the United States, especially during summer.