Life University Staff Council Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 1 | Page 6

Recipies “SEMI HOMEMADE” COCONUT CAKE CAKE LAYER INGREDIENTS: • 1-Duncan Hines Yellow cake mix • Five eggs • Oil as called for on box • Milk – instead of water – in the same amount as called for on the box • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ½ cup finely shredded coconut INSTRUCTIONS: Mix all ingredients using a hand mixer, except for coconut. When well mixed, gently fold in coconut. Bake in two layers in well-greased, floured pans lined with parchment. SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING INGREDIENTS: • 2/3 cup water • 1 2/3 cup white sugar • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup • 6 large egg whites • 1 tablespoon vanilla INSTRUCTIONS: • Fill lower part of double boiler with water, paying careful attention to the level, as you do not want the water to touch the bottom of the insert when placed inside. • Bring to a slow steady boil. Meanwhile, mix 2/3 cup water, white sugar, light corn syrup and egg whites. Add it to the top of a double boiler. • Blend using mixer with whisk attachment over boiling water and cook for exactly 7 minutes, beating constantly until soft peaks form. • Remove from heat and continue to beat until proper consistency for spreading is established. Frosting will firm quickly as it is spread and cools. • Before frosting, place bottom layer on cake stand and line all around the bottom with waxed paper (this will catch coconut as you apply and help with cleanup). • Working quickly, smooth frosting over bottom layer, top with coconut. Then add top layer, spread frosting and top with more coconut. Finally, frost sides and coat with coconut. Local Happenings continued from page 3 building) for the 25,878 athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. Special Olympics Georgia is looking for a few good men and women to make their mark in history while supporting the most credible charity in America. See website for registration. WEBSITE: http://www.specialolympicsga.org/2014ote/ ◊ KNOW OF AN EVENT COMING UP THIS SPRING OR SUMMER? SHARE IT WITH US AT [email protected] EASY NO-BAKE PROTEIN ENERGY BITES Prep Time: 5 min. | Cook Time: 30 min. | Total Time: 35 min. | Serv: 24 Easy No-Bake Protein Energy Bites recipe packed with a great balance of complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy omega 3 fatty acids. INGREDIENTS • 1 cup oats (use gluten-free oats if needed) • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter (non-oil at the top kinds) • 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips • 1/3 cup honey • 1/4 cup chia seeds • 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (use gluten-free if needed) • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until it looks like an evenly distributed, uniform dough. 2. Roll the dough into twenty-four 1-1/2 inch balls. 3. Refrigerate the bites for 30 minutes. 4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Source: http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/30/easyno-bake-protein-energy-bites/ Share your favorite recipe! Submit one today: [email protected] Feedback We want your feedback! How did you enjoy the staff newsletter? Was there a feature you especially liked in the newsletter? Tell us! Do you have an idea to make the newsletter better? We want to hear from you! Want to contribute to the Staff Newsletter or join the Newsletter Committee? Please send comments to [email protected]. 6