I’m a big fan of the Foodie NYC blog and when this morning’s “I Loathe Sandra Lee” post popped up in my RSS feed, I got really excited — because I also loathe Sandra Lee. Foodie NYC focused on her ludicrous “Chicken Scaloppini” recipe, but I’d rather take a moment to tell you about her Kwanzaa Cake (pictured above).
Preface:
I don’t like Sandra for superficial and food-related reasons. I resent that she changes the curtains for every episode and seemingly has an alcohol related problem. More importantly, however, I resent that she has sold cookbooks that include recipes for Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli where the only ingredients are a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese and… broccoli. However, the Kwanzaa Cake threw me over the edge.
I’m not going to comment extensively on this one. The point is simple… look at the ingredients, look at the “recipe,” and draw your own conclusions. I don’t know a whole lot about Kwanzaa (and nor does Sandra Lee for that matter), but I’m pretty sure the recipe itself is insulting to the tradition and final product nauseating.
- 1 (10 to 12-ounce) purchased angel food cake
- 1 container (16 ounce) vanilla frosting
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (21-ounce) container apple filling or topping
- 1 (1.7-ounce) package corn nuts
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup popped popcorn
- Special Equipment: Kwanzaa candles
Using a serrated knife, cut cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place bottom cake layer, cut side up, on a serving platter. Mix frosting, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cinnamon in large bowl until combined. Spread about 1/4 of the frosting over top of cake layer on platter. Top with second cake layer, cut side down. Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides of cake to coat completely. Spoon apple pie filling into hole in center of cake. Place candles atop cake. Sprinkle top of cake with some corn nuts, pumpkin seeds, and popcorn. Sprinkle remaining corn nuts and pumpkin seeds around base of cake.
Feed to a stray dog.
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Feed it to a stray dog? I think Bob Barker would consider that to be cruel and unusual punishment of our canine friends. ;)
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Now… I am from England and had no idea who this woman was, until I came across a forum thread on Nigella Lawson’s website; it was an youtube footage of her making the said Kwanzaa Cake… How the hell does this woman even have her own TV show? Who does she sleep with? Because, I mean… to be honest, I am lost for words…