Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTarrant's Cafe DowntownDessert Platter Recipe

Dessert Platter Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

a seasonal variety of brownies, cakes, and pies

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Ingredients

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Brownies

Method

Brownies

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brownies

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter and mix with cocoa powder, sugar, and eggs. Add vanilla, flour, and salt. Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Cakes

  1. 2

    Make the Cake

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, then mix into the batter. Fold in seasonal fruit. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Pies

  1. 3

    Bake the Pie

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix seasonal fruit filling with sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Pour into the pie crust and dot with butter. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.

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