Best 5 Spring Fling Recipes

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Spring fling is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of vodka, gin, white rum, and tequila, as well as fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water. This delightful drink can be garnished with a lime wedge or a sprig of mint for an extra touch of flavor. The spring fling is a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring and is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THE MARKET'S SPRING FLING CAKE



The Market's Spring Fling Cake image

The Market, located at 1445 Larimar Street, Denver, Colorado makes this fabulous cake. We first had the cake at a birthday party for our friend (Mary). It was so good that I had to search for the recipe, and found it in an old Rocky Mountain News article. The RMN no longer publishes a newspaper, so I'm saving the recipe here.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (the zucchini was very finely shredded)
5 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint strawberry, cleaned, stemmed, and sliced
4 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
1 pint blueberries
apricot glaze (optional) or apricot jam, thinned with a bit of warm water (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 10 inch cake pan.
  • Cake: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded zucchini, eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Combine the DRY ingredients in another bowl; then add to zucchini mixture.
  • Batter will be rather wet and easy to pour. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 50-70 minutes.
  • Cool on rack 10 minutes, then remove cake from pan. (Note: The cake can be made a day prior and refrigerated).
  • Frosting: Whip cream cheese with butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff, then fold the whipped cream and 1/2 t vanilla into the frosting mixture.
  • Assemble Cake: Cut cooled cake in half lengthwise (creating two layers). You can cut the cake into three layers, like they do at The Market.
  • Spread frosting over the first layer, add a layer of fruit (repeat if you are making a three-layer cake).
  • Put on the top layer and frost. The sides of the cake are NOT frosted.
  • Arrange fruit in circles (or your preferred design) over entire top of the cake, slightly overlapping the fruit. Spread apricot glaze over fruit with a pastry brush.

SPRING FLING



Spring Fling image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 ounces gin, such as Plymouth
1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/4 ounce Green Chartreuse
2 dashes orange bitters
Grapefruit peel twist, for garnish
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Put the gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, Simple Syrup, Chartreuse and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker, add large ice and shake vigorously. Double-strain into a Nick and Nora glass (or other cocktail glass) and garnish with a grapefruit peel twist.
  • Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

SPRING FLING CUPCAKES



Spring Fling Cupcakes image

I like to lighten up my recipes in the spring after eating such heavy food over the holidays. My family looks forward to the cool freshness of pineapple and strawberries combined with fluffy Angel Food cake in this recipe. Great for baby and bridal showers, Easter and brunches. Very pretty and colorful on the dessert table.

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 16 oz. angel food cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
2 cans (8 oz. each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup thawed cool whip
fresh strawberries to garnish cut in half or fanned

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Pour into 30 paper lined muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
  • 2. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cracks feel dry. If baking in batches, refrigerate batter until ready to pour into muffin cups.
  • 3. Cool cupcakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 4. Mix dry pudding mix and pineapple in medium bowl. Gently, fold in Cool Whip. Spread onto cupcakes and decorate with fresh strawberries.

DIABETIC SPRING FLING LAYERED WHITE CAKE



Diabetic Spring Fling Layered White Cake image

White cake layered with strawberries and Apricot preserves. I searched the internet for a cake that I could make as a special treat (birthday) for a good friend that is diabetic. He thought it was wonderful and was quite flattered that I took the time to make it. This is not difficult to make, but there are alot of steps to it. I am not "used to" the taste of the fat free cream cheese, and quite honestly, do not like the frosting. UPDATE: My daughter used this cake recipe and "Absolutely Sugar Free" Frosting (recipe #123602) to do a wedding cake - Awesome together!!! Much better than the cream cheese frosting listed with the recipe!

Provided by Pvt Amys Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 18 1/2 inch slices, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups Splenda granular
3 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
7 egg whites
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup Splenda granular
2 (8 ounce) packages fat free cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup low-sugar apricot preserves
1 pint strawberry, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray two 9-inch cake pans with Pam and set aside.
  • MAKE CAKE.
  • Sift cake flour, mix splenda, flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar together in a medium sized bowl on low speed until ingredients are blended.
  • Add softened butter, mix on low speed about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add egg whites, mix on low speed until incorporated, scrape sides of bowl, mix on medium high speed 1-2 minutes or until batter is light and well blended.
  • Scrape sides of bowl, add buttermilk and extracts, mix on medium speed until blended.
  • Pour cake batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated 350 oven 20-25 minutes or until edges of cake appear slightly dry.
  • Allow cake to cook in pans 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool on wire racks until ready to Ice.
  • PREPARE ICING.
  • Beat softened butter and Sllenda briefly in a medium sized bowl, just until splenda is incorporated.
  • Add cream cheese, mix until lump free, about 1 minute.
  • Scrape sides of bowl and add vanilla, mix well.
  • ASSEMBLE CAKE.
  • Slice cooled cake layers in half- using a serrated knife, slice cakes in half horizontally, to create 4 cake layers.
  • Place 1 cake layer on cake stand or plate- spread 1/3 of the preserves over the cake layer.
  • Top with 1/3 of the sliced strawberries.
  • Repeat process until all layers are assembled.
  • Ice cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.5

SPRING FLING SANDWICH



Spring Fling Sandwich image

I love crispy crispy pancetta! Here I mix crumbled pancetta into kalamatta olicve spread, then top with my favorite lighty pickled veggies and place it on a soft and puffy naan. I call it spring fling becasue you can use a lot of your garden goodies :0)

Provided by Lori McLain

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg naan ( comes 2 in a pkg- you will use both)
1/4 c kalamata olive sandwich spread
1/2 c crispy-cooked pancetta pieces
1/4 c sweet yellow pepper rings,lightly drained & chopped
1 c very thinly sliced zucchini
1 c fresh corn kernels
1/2 c pickled baby corn, drained and chopped
1/2 c diced green onions
1/2 c thinly sliced red onions
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 Tbsp coarse black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, toss together the pepper rings, zucchini, corn kernels, chopped pickled baby corn, green and red onions, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir to coat all veggies. Let sit while you warm the naan.
  • 2. Place naan in microwave and warm slightly to soften about 40 seconds each on high.
  • 3. Spread each naan with olive spread, then sprinkle with crispy pancetta.
  • 4. Using a slotted spoon, heap veggies on one side of prepared naan an fold over the other side to make sandwch. Makes 2 large sandwiches.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and utensils ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. This is especially important for dishes that rely on the natural flavors of the ingredients, such as salads and grilled vegetables.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to season your food to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices until the dish reaches the desired flavor profile. Remember, you can always add more seasoning, but it's difficult to remove it once it's been added.
  • Don't Overcook: Overcooking can ruin the texture and flavor of your food. Be careful not to overcook vegetables, as they will become mushy. For meat, use a meat thermometer to ensure that it reaches the desired internal temperature.
  • Presentation Matters: Take the time to plate your food attractively. This will make your dishes more appealing and enjoyable to eat. Use colorful ingredients and arrange them in a visually pleasing way.

Conclusion:

Spring is a great time to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients and try new recipes. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious and healthy meals that the whole family will love. So get creative in the kitchen and experiment with new flavors and dishes. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of fresh produce that's available. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious and healthy meals that the whole family will love.

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