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Corn Cake

Posted on 29 July 2009 by Sarmila

Ingredients:

  • Plain flour 200gms
  • Corn flour 3 tbsp
  • Baking powder 2tsp
  • Baking soda 1/2tsp
  • Eggs 2
  • Butter 225 gms
  • Sugar 200 gms
  • Milk 2 tbsp

Method:

  • Combine all the ingredients.
  • Beat for 2-4 minutes.
  • Pour in a greased baking tin.
  • Bake in a 200 degree preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Ready to serve

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Indian Spicy Fish Cake

Posted on 10 July 2009 by Sarmila

Ingredients:

  • 600g potatoes , quartered if large
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 spring onions , finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 100g cooked leftover salmon fish , flaked into large pieces
    plain flour , for coating
  • 25g butter and 1 tbsp sunflower oil

Method:

  • Boil the potatoes. Meanwhile, dry-fry the cumin seeds for a couple of secs in a large non-stick frying pan.
  • When soft, drain the potatoes, return to the saucepan,
    add the cumin, onions, chilli and coriander with plenty of seasoning, then mash well.
  • When cooled a little, beat in 2 tbsp of the egg, then carefully stir through the salmon.
  • Shape into 4 rough cakes, then coat in flour. If freezing, freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then pack up.
  • In the frying pan, melt the butter with the oil.
  • Fry the cakes for about 2 mins each side until golden.
  • Serve with the mango chutney and some salad leaves.

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Carrot Cake-2

Posted on 02 July 2009 by Sarmila

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups All Purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, heated until just melted
  • 1/2 cup dried dates, seeded and finely chopped into a paste
  • 3 ripe bananas (1 1/4 cups), mashed well
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup plain Curd
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Method:
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 9×5x3 / 8-cup loaf pan (or 8×8 cake pan) and line it with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the walnuts and set aside.
  • Stir the dates into the melted butter, breaking up the dates a bit.
  • In a separate bowl combine the bananas and carrots. Stir in the date-butter mixture, breaking up any date clumps as you go. Whisk in the Curd and the eggs.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir until everything just comes together. Spoon into the prepared pan. Bake for about 50 – 60 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean in the center of the cake – it’ll be less if you are using a standard cake pan. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • While the cake is baking whip the cream cheese . Taste. If you like your frosting sweeter adjust to your liking. When the cake has completely cooled frost the top of the cake with an offset spatula.
  • Makes one carrot cake.

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Simple Chocolate Cake

Posted on 01 July 2009 by Sarmila

Ingerdients:

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  • 2 1/2 cups All purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup
  • non-alkaline/non-Dutched cocoa powder

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (look for non-aluminum type)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1/2 cup barely melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 cup real maple syrup, room temperature
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk, room temp
  • 8 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate finely chopped

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees with a rack in the middle. Butter and flour an 8×8 square cake pan (I’ve also had success using a 9×9 pan, just adjust your baking time).
  • Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
  • In a separate medium bowl whisk together the melted butter and maple syrup until it looks like caramel. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and then the coconut milk.
  • Pour the maple syrup mixture over the flour mixture and stir until barely combined.
  • Add the chocolate and stir until everything comes together and is no longer dusty looking – avoid over-mixing. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 – 40 minutes.
  • This is a cake I like slightly under-baked, so I pull it out when the center is still a bit under cooked – the toothpick doesn’t quite come out clean when testing.
  • If you are going to use it for a layer cake – then bake it all the way (clean toothpick). Remove from oven and allow to cool (absolutely completely) in pan.
  • Serve with Cream.

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Coconut Cake

Posted on 29 June 2009 by Sarmila

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sifted cake flour (sift before measuring)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 4 egg yolks, well beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 4 egg whites, well beaten .
  • Frosting:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cups grated coconut

Method:

  • Cake:Measure the sifted cake flour into a bowl.
  • Add baking powder and salt. Sift these ingredients 3 times. In a mixing bowl, cream butter thoroughly; add sugar gradually. Continue creaming until light and fluffy.
  • Add the beaten egg yolks and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Fold in egg whites gently.
  • Bake in greased 8-inch pans at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Makes three 8-inch layers.
  • Frosting:

  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in top of double boiler.
  • Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating with electric hand-held mixer until mixture stands in peaks. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
  • Continue beating until frosting is firm enough to hold when spread on cake. Frost cake sprinkle immediately with grated coconut, pressing coconut onto sides of cake with hands.

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Coffee Cake

Posted on 29 June 2009 by Sarmila

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • One package of 8 refrigerated breadsticks
  • Vanilla Glaze (recipe below)

Method:

  • Combine half the nuts with the raisins, powdered sugar, margarine, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Unroll breadsticks, but do not separate. Spread raisin mixture evenly over dough to within 1/2-inch of edges. Fold in half lengthwise then seal long edges. Gently stretch dough to a 24-inch strip. Twist slightly and shape into a circle on ungreased baking sheet. Seal ends.
  • Bake in 350° oven 20 to 22 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly.
  • Drizzle coffee cake with Vanilla Glaze.
  • Sprinkle with remaining nuts and serve warm. Coffee cake recipe makes about 8 servings.
  • Vanilla Glaze:

  • In a small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar with 2 teaspoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir glaze until smooth; drizzle over coffee cake.
  • More Coffee Cake Recipes

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