Cake cake cake.

I do love baking but desperately need more recipes.

What cake recipe do you use and do you have any secret baking advice.


My secret (well not sure if its a secret or if I just didn't realise everyone did it) but I leave the cake mix in the fridge for a few hours before I pop it in the oven. This seems to produce the best cakes

Cake cake cake.


My secret (well not sure if its a secret or if I just didn't realise everyone did it) but I leave the cake mix in the fridge for a few hours before I pop it in the oven. This seems to produce the best cakes

I've never done that with cake mix so thanks for the tip. The fridge treatment definitely works with scones and pastry too.

Here's my old Mum's super-easy Malt Loaf recipe:

Preheat oven to mark 3. Grease a 1lb loaf tin and line with greased greaseproof paper.
Big mugfull each of - All-Bran, sultanas, soft brown sugar, milk. Mix together in a big bowl and leave for at least an hour. Mix in 1 mug of self-raising flour, blend in thoroughly, put in loaf tin and bake on the middle shelf for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours.

Great to see the food group finally up and running :thumbsup:

I've just made up a btch of homemade Jaffa Cakes which are lovely! I'm just off to dig out the recipe...

hi has anyone got a recipe for banana loaf.

Always use baking parchment for lining tins- nothing sticks
to it :)

I always leave cake mix to stand for a while before I put it in the oven. Make sure the oven isn't too hot, I find lower heat for longer raises better cakes. I also find a little vegetable oil in the mix helps the cake to come off the tin much better.

hi has anyone got a recipe for banana loaf.


we've done this one over the w/e and it's lurvelly! Banana Loaf (http://www.itv.com/Lifestyle/ThisMorning/Food/Bananaloafwithpeanutbuttercream1234/default.html)

This one works a treat

http://www.be-ro.com/f_insp.htm

we've done this one over the w/e and it's lurvelly! Banana Loaf (http://www.itv.com/Lifestyle/ThisMorning/Food/Bananaloafwithpeanutbuttercream1234/default.html)

:love::banana::love:

That sounds deeee - vine :thumbsup:

It would help if my link worked, the recipe is banana and walnut tea bread undr the scones and tea bread recipes section on the bero website.

Works every time - just check with a skewer to check is is fully baked before removing from the oven.

i have been on the lookout for a very tasty carrot cake and every one it find goes sad its onley carrot cake that dose this to me can anyone tell me of a very nice and tastey carrot cake that dosent go sad :huh::suspect::help:

I wondered if anyone knows a very quick and very easy vanilla cheesecake recipie? Its my hubbys favourite and its his birthday this weekend so though i'd have a go at making one instead of getting one from tesco;);)

1 view and no replies, on a friday night????? come on sf, surely you can do better than that!!!!

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-cheesecake

this site is amazing, i use it daily. :D

Try this one;Ive made it many times & its excellent.I normally use mascarpone cheese:thumbsup:


http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/580382

I know the OP asked for vanilla cheesecake but I could not resist sharing this one, it is heaven ! Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake !

Base - 4oz gingernut biscuits crushed, 2oz chopped hazelnuts, 2 1/2oz melted butter.
Filling - 1lb (450g) Dark chocolate, 2oz caster sugar, 12oz (350g) light cream cheese, 3/4 pint (450ml) double cream, 2floz (50ml) baileys.

Base - Mix ingredients together and press into the base of 8" spring form cake tin and chill.

Filling - Melt chocolate, then in a bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar till smooth, fold in lightly whipped double cream, fold in melted chocolate and baileys. pour mixture onto chilled base and level surface. chill for 4 - 5 hours then serve.

For my basic cheesecake mix I use 250g of light cream cheese and 200g of marscapone cheese, beaten together with caster sugar and lemon juice to taste and then you can add what you like to it.

I would say for vanilla cheesecake use a pod rather than essence

I did this one for a wedding and it was brilliant - its really moist and tasty days after - scales up well and firm enough for icing.

For a 8" (round)

5 oz sr flour
5 oz plain flour
1 3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp bicarb
6 floz veg oil
6 1/2 oz brown sugar
4 eggs
3 1/2 floz golden syrup
14 oz grated carrot
1 1/2 oz pecans or walnuts

Baking time 1hr 35 mins

Sift the flours, spices, bicarb into bowl. Whisk together the oil, sugar eggs syrup - form well in the dry ingredients and stir in gradually. Stir in the carrot and nuts.

Enjoy!

A no cook cheesecake by Phil Vickery, looks simple enough!

http://www.itv.com/Lifestyle/ThisMorning/Food/Cheesecakes123/default.html

thanks for that i will give it a try and let you know the verdict lol hahahaha :thumbsup:

Or this one from James Martin

http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/577065


:thumbsup:

I have recentley discovered the joy of homemade muffins, but I'm running out of ideas for things to put in them.

I've made chocolate, spiced banana, raspberry yogurt, apple and cinnamon and carrot ones.

I need inspiration as I was planning on taking a wagon load on the forum camp next weekend.

Pecan and honey
Banana and walnut
Blueberry/raspberry
Peanut Butter

The only limit is your imagination.

If you have a foolproof recipe would you like to share?

peanut butter muffins *drool*

I love rolo muffins and lemon ones too

7oz S.R flour (or gluten free flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
5oz Vanilla Fudge
3 eggs
3oz melted butter
1oz light or dark brown sugar

Icing

2oz butter
1oz golden syrup
2 tablespoon milk
7oz icing sugar
1oz cocoa powder


1 Put fudge in a microwave safe bowl and microwave
for 2-3 minutes

2 Put other ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk untill smooth

3 Beat in melted fudge

4 Put into 18 mini muffin cases or 7-8 large muffin cases
Bake 10-12 minutes for mini ones or 15-20 minutes for large
ones.

Icing

1 Melt butter, Golden syrup and milk together
2 Sieve Cocoa and icing sugar together and beat
all ingredients together well. Spread over muffins
and let set

absolutely delicious ... satisfaction guaranteed:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2665266642_b0aa14b7df_o.jpg

100g dark chocolate
100g butter
2 eggs, beaten
230g caster sugar
100g SR flour
150g raspberries

- Melt chocolate and butter together over a low heat.
- Remove from heat and beat in eggs, sugar & flour
- Add raspberries and mix gently.
- Pour into (around 10) muffin cases and bake for 20 mins @ 180C/160C/gas4.

Let cool - to serve, remove from cases, microwave for 30 seconds & serve with lightly whipped cream :D

I have got to try these, I love chocolate and I love raspberries....... this is perfection ! I love this group !!

I have to say, my great nans cakes are superior to any I've EVER tasted. For months I've been bugging her for the recipe's (She can't make them anymore cos of the arthritis in her hands)

Anyways, I got a letter from her this morning and guess what was inside :D

Yup, her recipe's!

One for fruit cake, one for coffee and walnut and another for chocolate and coconut!

Anyone wants one of them let me know I don't mind sharing!

Could I be cheeky and ask for the fruit cake and the chocolate and coconut cake recipe's please peaches ?

PM on its way

Got it peaches, thanks !

It would help if my link worked, the recipe is banana and walnut tea bread undr the scones and tea bread recipes section on the bero website.

Works every time - just check with a skewer to check is is fully baked before removing from the oven.

That's the one I use and is very nice. I have just made the Brack tea loaf from Bero and I love it.

Baked Alaska - how too? And any tips?

I want to make it to impress the Father-in-Law on Thursday, so come on folks help me out.

Peaches
could you possibly send me a pm wit your g.grans cake recipes. wouldlove to try them.thanks

Sure :) on its way

I would be furious if I were your nan (I think)

got it Peaches.thanks

Hi Peaches, just wanted to let you know that I have made the chocolate and coconut cake this afternoon and am hoping to take it to Jelly tots tomorrow. It is delish !!

Oh good :D

No, my nan is very happy for me to share her recipes I did ask before hand ;)

Hi, could I have all three recipes, if that's not too cheeky?

Thanks!

sure :) pm on its way

Can I have all three recipes please?

sure, on its way

Why not post 'em?

Fruit cake recipe please?

Many thanks

Does anyone have a recipe for an egg free cake - my son has an allergy to eggs.

Thanks

Dead easy and really nice chocolate cake recipe here: http://www.cookingforvegans.co.uk/cooking/desserts/chocolatecake.html

Wow, that was quick - I'll cook that when I can and let you know how I go on.

Peaches, just thought I would let you know that I took the cake to Jelly's on wednesday and it vanished....... loads of compliments for it were given however I do not feel that I should accept them so all credit goes to your nan. She made a lot of mummy's very happy for a while.

Thanks again !!

All cakey and baking stuff here please

hi vist my website below
for every cake that you order i will donate 5.00 to guide dogs

that is great thanks
please can someone help
i need a champagne cheesecake recapie please.:help::help::help::help:

I did this one for a wedding and it was brilliant - its really moist and tasty days after - scales up well and firm enough for icing.

For a 8" (round)

5 oz sr flour
5 oz plain flour
1 3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp bicarb
6 floz veg oil
6 1/2 oz brown sugar
4 eggs
3 1/2 floz golden syrup
14 oz grated carrot
1 1/2 oz pecans or walnuts

Baking time 1hr 35 mins

Sift the flours, spices, bicarb into bowl. Whisk together the oil, sugar eggs syrup - form well in the dry ingredients and stir in gradually. Stir in the carrot and nuts.

Enjoy!


I TELL YOU SOMETHING THIS IS GORGUSES
I MADE IT AND IM NOT KIDDING WITHIN 5 MINETS IT WAS GONE !!!:love::hihi:
LOVLY BY THE WAY!!!

I used to love baking and could make some lovely things, but since having my kids nothing seems to turn out right? :confused: cakes don't rise ect....I'm gutted!

Peaches, just thought I would let you know that I took the cake to Jelly's on wednesday and it vanished....... loads of compliments for it were given however I do not feel that I should accept them so all credit goes to your nan. She made a lot of mummy's very happy for a while.

Thanks again !!

I had a peice of this! :love:

could i please have the 3 recipes peaches

Peaches could I also have your Nans recipes please. I dont know what it is but the older generation (no offence) seem to have a knack for baking, my mums baking was fab too, she used to bake the most amazing scones mine are rubbish, more like biscuits. Does your Nan have a recipe for these too.

Thanks

I know the OP asked for vanilla cheesecake but I could not resist sharing this one, it is heaven ! Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake !

Base - 4oz gingernut biscuits crushed, 2oz chopped hazelnuts, 2 1/2oz melted butter.
Filling - 1lb (450g) Dark chocolate, 2oz caster sugar, 12oz (350g) light cream cheese, 3/4 pint (450ml) double cream, 2floz (50ml) baileys.

Base - Mix ingredients together and press into the base of 8" spring form cake tin and chill.

Filling - Melt chocolate, then in a bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar till smooth, fold in lightly whipped double cream, fold in melted chocolate and baileys. pour mixture onto chilled base and level surface. chill for 4 - 5 hours then serve.

I do this one too. I have found its really good if you leave a little of the chocolate back and cut into small chunks and put it in with the melted chocolate and baileys it gives a lovely texture.

Use fresh eggs from your own hens. :D

I can't believe the difference it makes to a sponge cake.

Mine used to be sagging disasters, but now they are fantastic....even though I say so myself. :blush:

Supermarket eggs are often as much as 3 weeks old and the protein structure changes so the sponge isn't as successful.

Another tip - given to me by a neighbour whose cakes are orgasmic, is to weigh the eggs in their shells, and then use the same amount of sugar, flour and butter.

The results are superb - much better than 4 oz of everything and 2 eggs.

Peaches, could you pm me the three recipes please. many thanks

I have to say, my great nans cakes are superior to any I've EVER tasted. For months I've been bugging her for the recipe's (She can't make them anymore cos of the arthritis in her hands)

Anyways, I got a letter from her this morning and guess what was inside :D

Yup, her recipe's!

One for fruit cake, one for coffee and walnut and another for chocolate and coconut!

Anyone wants one of them let me know I don't mind sharing!

any chance you could post all three?:thumbsup:

I just bought the ultimate chocolate and cake lovers book EVER!

Cadburys cake book

I just bought the ultimate chocolate and cake lovers book EVER!

Cadburys cake book

yes i know what you mean this book is godlike ive had mine for a few years naw and wouldent be without it
i picked mine up from a charitey shop witch was a stroke of luck !:hihi::love::thumbsup: