Easy summer cake hacks!

Y'all, here are a few of my favorite easy cakes to make in the summer! #life #recipe #cooking #food #foodie #youtube #lifestyle #chef #love #yummy #cake #dessert #fruit

[@TammyJohnson-dl8on]

Your too nice. I wouldn’t entertain bad comments because those people are miserable with themselves! I love your recipes. Thanks for always sharing!

[@juliechildress8905]

Whenever I use a boxed cake mix, I use one cup of milk instead of water and a half cup of melted butter (one stick) instead of vegetable oil. This hack makes a really moist cake.

[@guadalupecordova5214]

Yes

[@claireburling8547]

Me too

[@mmeduvennet3316]

I've used buttermilk

[@heathereagleson1098]

Me too!🙌 I googled this hack a while ago and it supposed to make it taste more “homemade”.

[@janaschwehm3059]

It's MUCH tastier if U use butter instead of oil & swap out milk for the water, Julia Childress!

[@carriealchorn6718]

What I love about you is you are so real and down to earth. You cook like me the easier the better. Lol Fr Canada

[@user-zj5wz3rt7q]

You have a great upbeat personality love your quick recipes

[@tulip1014]

How is Kevin? Love those kitties, they are so beautiful and loving!!!!!! These cake hacks are sosososo good.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@colliegirl5676]

Kristin, you are so cute! I love your personality!❤❤

[@savorychicka3209]

I find a round handle wooden spoon works good for making holes and ai even just use a fork all over it randomly to.

[@normacollins3844]

Condensed Milk has sugar in it, Evaporated Milk doesn’t. The main difference between evaporated milk, and condensed milk. Is that evaporated milk unsweetened while condensed milk IS sweetened. Evaporated milk, (unsweetened condensed milk) is made by removing the water content (about 60%) from regular fresh milk. The result is a creamier richer liquid with a slightly darker shade unlike regular milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk is shelf stable. I love all your videos!! NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS

[@lisaquigley-moon9583]

Good to know

[@iansa53]

Thanks!!!❤

[@judichristophersen7238]

No cats

[@Interactive-gp8xf]

She is a genius, a very adorable one! The enthusiasm is so attractive. Thank you, you are taking home cooking to the new heights! 😋😁

[@MaryCoffey-pn9zv]

When zesting a lime or any other fruit, use the zester like a cheese grater. Don't turn the fruit while zesting. Run the fruit along the zester, then turn the fruit to a new spot and do it again. This will give you more control to not get the white pith part of the fruit, which can be very bitter when cooked. It will also save your hand from getting tired quickly.

[@noreenpreteroti5971]

Thank you!😊

[@katieelizabeth3083]

😂 I was watching this one this morning and put it on our TV since my phone was about to die at the firehouse (when we are in between calls and training is done we chill) so the guys started trickling in to watch you and I was just given a list to go get the ingredients for all these desserts to make today 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 it’s sugar high Saturday up in these parts!! I love your energy girl!! Keep whippin’ out the recipes ❤❤❤

[@savorychicka3209]

Thats Awesome!

[@GemmaSmith-mr6bn]

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[@denisedrummond2414]

You too! Keep those first responders happy.😅

[@pettykittyfam]

Aww this is awesome ❤❤❤

[@sharonbelfield7024]

Edwards has a key lime pie that is great. My husband can eat the whole thing

[@amyproudfoot6611]

Yes 🙌 Edward's key lime pie is better than homemade in my opinion 😋

[@susanazinger2525]

Marie Callender has another great key lime pie ❤️

[@Daphne-cp8ss]

3:56 I'm with you, Kristin, key lime. Key lime pie, cheesecake, yogurt, etc. I just live lime! Well, as they say all the best cooks are messy cooks! My mum always said it just means you cooked with a lot of 💕😊

[@sherryarnold9742]

Your mum? lol!

[@judichristophersen7238]

I love your recipes but hate cats especially on your counter and you don’t wash your hands after the pet of the cat and picked him up because the sickening

[@franqueroz6027]

I'm going to try this but I'm going to use a 9x13 baking dish. The cake batter should be enough with the graham cracker crust at the bottom. Mmm can't wait to see what happens.

[@trippNfallN2]

Don't pull the microblade around citrus fruit, rub and rotate the fruit over the microblade 😂 Looks so good. 😋

[@hardwired8084]

Her cooking’s kinda crazy y’all but her personality won me over!!!

[@jackiesexton2783]

If you want a super easy no bake cheesecake you should try the recipe I have used for years. It is so simple and makes 2 cheesecakes at one time with very few ingredients. You need 2 graham crackers crusts, 3 blocks of the 8oz cream cheese, one can of sweetened condensed milk, and half of an 8oz cool whip and any flavor pie filling of your choice. My family loves strawberry pie filling the best. The filling is mixing the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk until really smooth, and fold in the cool whip. Divide it between the two crusts and set in the fridge overnight so that it sets up and firms. Once it sets up add the pie filling on top and chill. I usually put my can of pie filling in the fridge to chill at the same time I set my cheesecake in the fridge to set up. That way it is cold when put on top and you can eat it sooner. Give it a try. You will love it. My family especially my brother begs for it every time he comes in for a visit. Keep the recipes coming. I know how much you love your cats. I have one who will be 17 years old this September. Pets are the best. Make sure to let the cheesecake mixture to set up before putting the pie filling on top or it will make a mess and sink into the cheesecake

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

Tht seems very simple compared to other ..I screenshot ur comment n saved it. TYSM for sharing this. 😊

[@jackiesexton2783]

@@YouSUBSCRIBE739 your welcome. It is simple but really good. I learned it from my late father's second wife. Not many have it but it is too good not to share. Just make sure to give the cheesecake filling long enough to firm up. It is better that way before putting the pie filling on top. To make it with the strawberry pie filling I sometimes cut up some fresh strawberries to mix with the strawberry pie filling but know if you do this you need to make sure it is eaten quicker so that the fresh strawberries don't spoil.

[@MsChaCha-45]

😊 Yummy Yum‼️ 😋 ‼️ Yummy Yum‼️ 😋

[@robinmusel4720]

Yummy ❤️ ❤️

[@cammierountree5172]

I need to try this!!! Thanks!

[@nanferraro9953]

Hi again :) Little tip; lean the grater over your bowl and scrape the lime on it instead of gowing around the lime with the grater. * sorry for my writing my first language is French, hope you understand ❤

[@tammyreichert3636]

If you freeze the lemon or lime then it'll zest easier. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@tammytinhorn-fz6jj]

Kristin keeps it real love it and love to your cats!

[@kristinsfriendscook]

aww thank you!

[@dwnhminbama4275]

All of them look good but the cherry 🥧 pie looked the best. Made me want to jump thru the screen. Love watching you. Thx

[@denisehodges9587]

Hold the zester still and move the fruit like grating cheese. Can zest right into a bowl lying it across the top and move the fruit in your dominate hand.

[@paulataylor2001]

Didn't know that, I have never used a zester

[@user-bx2mt7cu2q]

Y'all are simply funny and great and I enjoy this so much with all the hand slapping counter and y'all carrying on and the cat too!! Thanks y'all! 😮😂😂😅 😅love this y'all 😍😍

[@mitzialamo9352]

Good grief! Everything looks mouth watering! YUM! ❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@b.war.8651]

There's a very simple key lime pie recipe on that lime juice bottle! Nellie's & Joe's is my go to for key lime pie! Love me some sweet tart desserts! It's DEEEELISH!!! Ya gotta try it! 🏝🥧 Warmth & Sunshine from Florida.🌞🌺🌴🍋🍊🌞 btw there needs to be a lime emoji!🤣😅

[@estherwilliard5367]

Love these desserts! They all looked so yummy!

[@amyjo18]

Omgoodness.......they all look great, but I think the key lime cake would be my favorite.......super yummy!!! 🤤👍🏻

[@barbarakloise6790]

You need to move the zester over the top of the lemon or lime in more broad strokes while turning the fruit. Hey every dessert is your favorite girl!

[@campingwithkidzrvlifestyle2637]

Use the lime juice from the lime you tried to zest. Fresh is always best and has more flavor. Practice on the zesting, use it like a cheese grater.

[@cindygonnella2179]

Key lime juice has a different flavor.. you don't want to use regular limes for a 'key lime' pie or dessert .. it won't taste right.

[@gmstovall]

Evaporated is condensed milk that you can add equal amount of water to make whole milk. condensed sweeten milk is just as stated full of sugar but oh so good

[@normacollins3844]

Are you sure about that?? Have you ever tasted both of them? Condensed Milk is Sweet, it has sugar in it. Evaporated Milk does not contain sugar at all!! Evaporated milk is made by removing the water content (about 60%) from regular fresh milk. The result is a creamier, richer liquid with a slightly sweet taste and a slightly darker shade. Unlike regular milk, condensed milk is shelf-stable. The difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk is that evaporated milk is unsweetened while condensed milk IS sweetened! NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS

[@katherinesullivan3826]

Make it easier on yourself, put the lime on top of the grater and go back & forth motion 😁 looks delicious, I’m going to make it, looove Key lime pie 😁

[@HonestyIsAVirtue7]

Wow!!!! I'm starving for something sweet now! They all look so good! 😍❤😍

[@michelleacunzo4980]

You can use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes in cake! Looks good !!....ohhh baby Kevin. Is ADORABLE!!!

[@clefnoteproductions6695]

You're using the zester the hard way, instead of doing it like you are, you rub the lime, orange or lemon quickly over the top. You're doing it more like a peeler 😊

[@nataliemitchell598]

No pets in the kitchen or either wash your hands😮

[@nataliemitchell598]

I do like your recipes quick and easy

[@debbieblanchardleblanc2576]

I cant wait to try your desserts plus the other dishes. Thanks for showing us❤

[@kristinsfriendscook]

no problem! i am glad you enjoy them!

[@lindawilson5629]

For rich Chocolate Cake add Brewed Coffee Cooled instead of Water Makes a Rich Deeper Chocolate Taste❤❤

[@lindawilson5629]

TY❤️

[@kathyiglesias7941]

That sounds like a great idea. I'm going to have to try that, thank you. Have a wonderful and blessed day 😁.

[@marycameron7293]

It might be easier to scrape the lime or lemon on the top of your grater instead of scraping the grater across the fruit.

[@kathyiglesias7941]

That cherry cake pie looks absolutely delicious 😋. I'm definitely going to try that TODAY 😁. You never cease to amaze me with your cooking skills. You really need to open your own restaurant.

[@shirleyferguson2169]

Just rub or scrape the citrus fruit back & forth over the zest tool; similar to grating cheese. You're doing good girl!😊 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@pink3990]

Lol. Use the zest grater just like if your grating cheese. You made it look a little more difficult to zest than it had to be. But I admit I can't wait to try this recipe on the key lime cake. It looks delicious 😋

[@tracyadelizzi6831]

I was cringing a bit watching the zesting as well 😊

[@pink3990]

@@tracyadelizzi6831 🤷🤣

[@rickyhank118]

It drives me nuts!

[@beverlyphillips3955]

The best ever key lime pie I’ve ever had, Follow the simple recipe from your lime bottle. It is so so simple to make. I just made this pie a few days ago. Nellie & Joe’s key west juice. Most stores have it located where your bake goods are. Don’t mess with any other key lime juice. I know I’ve been there and it doesn’t taste good. Nellie & Joe’s the best.

[@towannareed40]

You are so funny, and so real. It's great to be yourself!! I salute you and God's blessings to you and yours!!

[@normacollins3844]

Condensed Milk has sugar in it, Evaporated Milk doesn’t.

[@MWeems-eh3po]

She's entertaining regardless. 😆🤩

[@dorothytroxler-stegall6327]

I LMAO, when the rest of the bagged chocolate chips went in that mixing bowl 🤣🤣🤣

[@cindyheinrich2054]

The key lime pie I ever ate was a little restaurant in Marathon, Grassy Key 😋😋

[@WeareGodsChildern]

Can’t wait to try the Keylime cake and try cake pie but with strawberries

[@dlocke1966]

I’ve actually learned how to make all the stuff I love to eat plant base. It’s a little bit of a learning curve, have nailed it. My friend had a stroke so I have to go visit him in the hospital tonight. When I get a chance I’m gonna send you a recipe. Love love love.🌹🥰❤️

[@azoreanblue7906]

I do the same it takes the cake to the next lever . 💜

[@sandyclements7183]

OK, Kristen, the difference between evaporated milk and regular milk is simply they bring it to a boil and cook the water out of it and sweeten condensed milk is so thick, because the sugar in it caramelize is when they boil, and becomes even thicker

[@sandyclements7183]

And yes, we do use the lime juice in cooking and in alcoholic drinks….:

[@brandylou9132]

lol, yes, the lime juice is a major ingredient for margaritas for example. That brand is wonderful and I just love it

[@kristinsfriendscook]

aww i love that! that is a lot to feed! so many cats! i love it! do you think i should get another?

[@katherinesullivan3826]

Yummy ! But for a more intense pronounced lemon flavor, try pure lemon oil it’s a wonderful flavor. Ty for sharing 😁

[@michelleacunzo4980]

You are my favorite!..lol so funny! I love your cat too!❤😊

[@sirena0772]

I love it lol 😂 and how many of us are here for that awesome counter slap at the end 😅👏👋

[@nancymccormick1008]

Girl, you're killing me with all these delicious desserts. I'm fat enough, LOL. But that would be good for church social.

[@Kathy-zx5bu]

Forks work really good for holes unless the topping is too thick. Looked yummy!! 💕 EDIT: hold the whisk in your left hand. Take the lime or whatever and lightly scrap the skin over the grater. You are so funny! 😀

[@janetbeach2762]

I have never in my life seen such concoctions. But i do believe everyone should do what they want. 😂

[@reneebaer9929]

Yes I love key lime & also lemon anything ….❤

[@amyh1356]

The angel food cake looks so good and easy.

[@akrm2290]

I look forward to the Easy Key Lime Pie hack!

[@vickieorahood5768]

When making a cake, I cut the oil half, by using apple sauce for they other half. Like the milk ideal.

[@RobertaChilcote-wl8ij]

Love, love, love you! Your videos are so much fun!!!❤😂

[@mixologist-137]

Kristen, you're a doll. Try holding the grater for the skin on fruit still, and rub the rind of the fruit up and down a couple of times, against the grinder. Then turn the fruit to area with skin. Don't grind into the pythe. 😊

[@karenogborn-warren692]

We call that dump cake. Put it in your crockpot to cook it. Then after serving it put some whip on the top

[@jaynejohnson6233]

You are the best. I love watching you

[@shaylaadams477]

With the zester hold the zester face up and do fast short scrapes with the lemon or whatever you're zesting it will be easier just watch for the bitter white under the outer rind you don't want that. Love you're videos.

[@robetpeery9084]

Kristin that was truly amazing three in a role love it your absolutely the best truly for real love you

[@melissazoubek6275]

I love Key Lime also I live 7 hours from the Keys and I pig out Key Lime everything when I’m there .

[@susanworden5238]

The best key lime pie I have ever had is at the Fireside theater in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin and the best fish on Friday nights too !!!!

[@grateful7785]

I watch your videos mainly for your personality, not so much for what you're making. You're hilarious ya'll! Be You!!!🤩 Oh! And when you slap the counter😂 after taste test

[@sherrieanorman2816]

My son makes the BEST key lime pie ever. He uses real key limes. I LOVE it!! Lemon pie too!!!

[@MikkiandAngel]

To use a lemon or lime zester, you hold the zester in one hand, and your dominant hand, you move the fruit you’re doing it backwards, my dear, you’re moving the zester and holding the fruit the other way around you hold the zester, and you move the fruit along it Giving easy, even strokes glides and there you have it

[@shaylaadams477]

I love the counter slaps 😊

[@Linda-in9ns]

Good job honey. 💛⭐️🍰

[@denisenatale5542]

Just watching this absolutely delightful woman is a pleasure. Lol

[@Kathy-zx5bu]

Condensed milk I believe has sugar. Evaporated milk is just no sugar added and I think about 60% of the water has been removed. 💕 EDIT: When you are zesting, just get the top peel. You were doing it too hard. When you do that, you get the white underneath. It is bitter. Get just the green peel You won't have to work so hard. 💕

[@maryannsadler1023]

Looks so delicous

[@marywesley316]

That lemon Cake, I make one similar in a Bundt pan, and I heat up frozen lemonade concentrate with 1 cup of sugar. When cake is done, pour hot lemonade mixture over Bundt cake while it’s still hot too. Let cool off in Bundt pan, then flip out onto to cake stand.. good stuff!

[@regina805]

According to Google evaporated milk is unsweetened, condensed milk is sweetned.

[@virginiahoffman8103]

Show more of Kevin. I love cats.

[@mariewilson2344]

Sweet precious kitty!!!

[@user-hv8zd8py7h]

😅😂😂beautiful,,so,good,!!

[@wandareese9726]

I see a couple of your dishes you are a great cook when you eat it after it's done I know it's real good when you hit the counter top.

[@melissasweet3198]

Have y ever tried to make a key lime cream cheese frosting to spread over the cake? Try to put some of that key lime juice in the cake batter before you bake it too It makes for a scrumptious cake. The best you'll ever eat! Don't forget a dollup of your favorite ice cream with it. I use key lime pie ice cream. YUMMY!!

[@melissasweet3198]

Key Lime Cheese Cake! Make that sometime, you will never go back to cake or pie again. 😇

[@melissasweet3198]

Your Cherry Chocolate Chip Cake Pie. Have you tried making one with a Chocolate Cake mix with Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Chunks in it? It's like making a chocolate covered cherries cake pie. Wouldn't you LOVE that?! 😇🥰😻

[@ginawillmarth4674]

YUM,YUM these look AMAZING TY.....

[@judypausina6278]

This one is my favorite

[@JV-ex7gg]

Wash you hand after you carry the cat please hair go in the food your dessert are awesome

[@eatwithcandy7147]

Come on 🤦‍♀️😱

[@causticchameleon7861]

Oh heck yeah use lime juice to make cocktails. I mix gin, tonic water, cranberry juice and lime juice over ice. So refreshing.

[@kristinsfriendscook]

that sounds really good!

[@causticchameleon7861]

@@kristinsfriendscook it really is. I convince myself it’s my fruit serving for the day. 🤣

[@paulataylor2001]

I don't know, but have you considered making a cookbook? Clapping the Counter with Kristen! P.S. I love your videos

[@pamh.5705]

With the lemon cake, I would cut back a bit on the water and replace it with lemon juice.

[@robinbritt8649]

Yum yum ,..oh my gosh.....I want to make that ....I think you are so funny....I follow all your videos they look so yummy

[@lesleyseekerofhisword3675]

You need to grate the lime by rubbing it on the grater, not the other way around. You can place the grater across the bowl and do it that way..

[@NancyOfferman]

I love your kitty!!!

[@49Connie]

I make a key lime cake that’s soooo good.

[@user-hv8zd8py7h]

Beautiful,so,good,

[@lindasegraves6207]

Since you love key lime pie try "Jello key lime pie". Try are easy to make and delicious also.

[@kristinsfriendscook]

oh that sounds good i will have to try that thank you!

[@cindygonnella2179]

Bahama Breeze restaurants have BOMB key lime pie!

[@kristinsfriendscook]

do they!?

[@user-hv8zd8py7h]

So,good,,,😅,fantastic,love,mexsi,mexsi,😅😅😅

[@ghostly.candle]

yum

[@lindabaumwart9380]

Love your videos girl always

[@elizabethbeard1744]

Yes key lime juice is used for variety of mixed drinks As far as making lime zest. Don’t try to go all the way around the fruit, hold the fruit in one hand and go toward , then pick up the zester Not the fruit and make another row.