Mama Rae's Soul Food Kitchen & Catering

06/09/2026

🔥 Jerk Sweet Chili Cornish Hens 🍗🔥

Juicy oven-baked Cornish hens seasoned with bold Jamaican jerk flavors and glazed with a sticky sweet chili honey sauce. Crispy skin, tender meat, and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy!

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Cornish Hens:

* 2 Cornish hens
* 1 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
* 1 tbsp garlic, minced
* 1 tsp browning sauce
* 1 tsp adobo seasoning
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp ground ginger
* 1 tsp dried thyme

For the Sweet Chili Glaze:

* ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
* ¼ cup honey
* 2 tbsp ketchup

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**.
2. Season the Cornish hens all over with adobo seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, and thyme.
3. In a large bowl, combine the seasoned hens with minced garlic, jerk seasoning, and browning sauce.
4. Rub everything together until the hens are fully coated.
5. Place the hens in a shallow baking dish.
6. Bake uncovered for **40 minutes**, basting every **10–15 minutes** with the pan juices.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, honey, and ketchup.
8. Remove the hens from the oven and spoon about three-quarters of the glaze over the hens.
9. Return to the oven and bake for another **40 minutes**, continuing to baste every **10–15 minutes**.
10. Remove from the oven and spoon the remaining glaze over the hens.
11. Let rest for **5 minutes** before serving.

💡 Pro Tip: The Cornish hens create their own flavorful juices while roasting, so baste often for extra juicy meat and beautifully caramelized skin.

06/08/2026

04/28/2026

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🧁 Classic Vanilla Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix dry ingredients and combine.
5. Fill liners and bake 12–15 minutes.

🍫 Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla

Procedure:
1. Mix butter and sugar.
2. Add egg and vanilla.
3. Combine dry ingredients.
4. Mix into batter.
5. Bake until set.

🍓 Strawberry Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp strawberry extract
• 1/2 cup milk

Procedure:
1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Add milk and strawberry extract.
3. Stir into smooth batter.
4. Fill cupcake liners.
5. Bake until fluffy.

🍋 Lemon Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg

Procedure:
1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add egg and mix.
3. Add dry ingredients.
4. Mix well.
5. Bake until lightly golden.

❤️ Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg

Procedure:
1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add egg.
3. Mix dry ingredients.
4. Combine into batter.
5. Bake until soft.

🍫🌰 Nutella Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup Nutella

Procedure:
1. Mix butter, sugar, and Nutella.
2. Add dry ingredients.
3. Mix until smooth.
4. Fill liners.
5. Bake until done.

🍪 Cookies & Cream Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup crushed Oreos

Procedure:
1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add egg.
3. Mix dry ingredients.
4. Fold in Oreos.
5. Bake until fluffy.

🥜 Peanut Butter Cup Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• Crushed peanut butter cups

Procedure:
1. Mix butter and sugar.
2. Add egg.
3. Combine dry ingredients.
4. Fold in peanut butter cups.
5. Bake until done.

🍮 Salted Caramel Mini Cupcakes

Ingredients:
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Procedure:
1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Mix dry ingredients.
4. Pour into liners.
5. Bake and drizzle caramel on top.

04/28/2026

🍗🔥 Baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

Bold Caribbean flavor with a crispy oven-baked finish—these jerk wings are packed with heat, herbs, and that signature island taste!

🛒 Ingredients

* 2–3 lbs chicken wings
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Juice of 1 lime
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp brown sugar
* 1–2 tbsp jerk seasoning (or paste)
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* ½ tsp allspice
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional, for heat)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Pat the chicken wings dry and place them in a large bowl. This helps the marinade stick and improves crispiness.

2. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, thyme, allspice, black pepper, garlic, and Scotch bonnet.

3. Pour the marinade over the wings and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least **4 hours (overnight for best flavor)**.

4. Preheat oven to **400°F (200°C)** and line a baking sheet (use a rack if possible for crispier wings).

5. Arrange wings in a single layer, letting excess marinade drip off.

6. Bake for **40–50 minutes**, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden, crispy, and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).

7. Optional: broil for **2–3 minutes** at the end for extra char and caramelization.

8. Let rest briefly, then serve hot with lime wedges or your favorite sides.

🔥 Pro Tip: The longer you marinate, the deeper the flavor—jerk wings are all about letting those spices soak into the meat.

04/12/2026

🍌🍰 Banana Pudding Cheesecake 🍰🍌

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed

For the Topping:

1 cup whipped cream
1–2 bananas, sliced
Crushed vanilla wafers
Optional: banana pudding mix (prepared, for extra layer)

Directions:..
Enjoy ❤️ 👇👇👇

03/29/2026

03/27/2026

🍓🧁 Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: creamy, tangy, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor.

Recipe 👇
https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/strawberry-cream-cheese-frosting/

Or 🔎 search “Spaceships and Laser Beams Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting" in your browser.

Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups confectioner's powdered sugar
2½ cups freeze-dried strawberries, pulsated to a powder

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

Classic Caramel Cake

For the Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Caramel Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup whole milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

03/26/2026

🍋🍰 Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake 🍰🍋
Ingredients:
For the Pound Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ¾ cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional):
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

03/26/2026

Slap Yo Mama Sweet Potato Pie

1 9-inch deep pie crust, partially blind-baked (See note for the pie crust recipe I like to use)
2 lbs sweet potatoes (2 cups mashed)
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground clove
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract (I use Mexican vanilla)
2 large eggs

03/26/2026

🥥 Creamy Vegan Coconut Cake
Ingredients
Cake
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200 g) sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup shredded coconut (optional, for extra texture)
Coconut Frosting
1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut cream, chilled overnight
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp shredded coconut for topping

03/26/2026

🍰 Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake
Ingredients
1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (600 g) sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional)