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Cakes / Naughty Chocolate Fudge Cake
« on: March 31, 2013, 02:59:48 am »
Serves 8

This cake is super light, super easy, super quick and super fluffy.The golden syrup gives the cake a delicious fudgey (is that a word?) flavour and it’s not too rich which means you can really go to Chocolate  town in the decorating department.  Just check out my egg-cellent Easter Cake….

Ingredients
175g  self raising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
150g raw sugar
2 eggs, beaten
150g sunflower oil
150g milk
2 tablespoons golden syrup

How to
1. Pre-heat oven to  180C/160 fan-forced. Grease and line two 18cm (7 inch) sandwich tins.
2. Mill the sugar for 3 seconds on speed 9.
3. Add the flour, cocoa and bicarbonate of soda to the TM bowl. Mix for 5 seconds on  :-: speed 1. Check that the mixture is combined. If necessary repeat, 5 seconds on  :-: speed 1.
4. Beat the eggs in a cup. Then, add the syrup, eggs, oil and milk to the TM bowl. Mix for 5 seconds on speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix again for 5 seconds on speed 4.
5.  Use the spatula to transfer the mixture into the two tins and bake for 25 – 30 minutes until risen and firm to the touch. Remove from oven and leave to cool before turning out onto a cooling rack.
6. When the cake is cool, either dust with icing sugar, slap on some buttercream or top with some ganache. (If it’s good enough for Adriano Zumbo, it’s good enough for me!)

Other info
Prep and Cooking time: 35 minutes

TIP! This recipe will work just as well as one larger cake, just use a deep 23cm cake tin.

Here's the link to the blog if you want it in glorious technicolour  ;D http://www.theannoyedthyroid.com/2013/03/31/thermomix-naughty-chocolate-fudge-cake/

Converted from: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/6652/naughty-chocolate-fudge-cake

Members' comments
Hally - Lovely, very rich.

Denzelmum - a bit naughty and made this to take to the crowd. Cover with ganache, put the candle and everyone happy!

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Cakes / Re: Doreen's Mix and Melt Coconut Cake
« on: March 25, 2013, 12:20:19 am »
Thanks for a quick and simple cake recipe :) I made double and got 2 log cakes (1 for the freezer).
Next time I'm going to try a slight variation - more coconut and coconut oil in place of the butter. Might be a bit more dense/moist ... maybe  :D
Kids and hubby are happy to have cake in their lunch boxes today!

Wow Julia! They look great. I think they really suit loaf tins! The coconut flavour in this cake is pretty mild, the extra coconut and the coconut oil would work really well I think! Keep us posted!

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Condiments and Sauces / Re: Tangy Barbecue Sauce
« on: March 24, 2013, 08:24:46 am »
We put the leftovers in the fridge and had it today with hot chips! It was much sweeter and lost a lot of it's kick. So if you want a milder flavour, just make it ahead to let the flavours develop! Either way, it's pretty delicious!

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Cakes / Re: Doreen's Mix and Melt Coconut Cake
« on: March 23, 2013, 11:41:21 pm »
I feel the need to make this just because of the name. My late godmother was called Doreen :)

Will let you know when I make it Sam, thanks for the recipe :)
Amy, that's what I love about that book. It's full of real recipes from real people. I don't know who Doreen is, but she sure makes great cake! I'm sure your godmother would have loved it too :) Enjoy!

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Condiments and Sauces / Tangy Barbecue Sauce
« on: March 23, 2013, 11:04:11 pm »
I used to slave over this sauce on the stove which we always serve with our favourite chicken sausage rolls so I was stoked to be able to make it in the thermie - hands free - and tasting the best ever! The worcestershire sauce gives it a real "kick" so if you don't like it so sharp and zingy, maybe add a bit more ketchup/syrup and a little less worcestershire. Enjoy!

Ingredients

½ cup tomato ketchup
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

How to
1. Place all ingredients in the TM bowl.
2. Remove the MC and place the steaming basket over the hole in the lid. Cook at 100C for 7 minutes on
 speed 1.
3. Allow to cool before serving.

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Cakes / Re: Doreen's Mix and Melt Coconut Cake
« on: March 23, 2013, 10:56:30 pm »
Thanks TAT I have just turned the oven on to make this, I am calling in at DD and the GK will love this. I like the idea of the icing looking forward to making it in the Thermie .
Brenda, it's too easy and too yummy! I took it into work for a colleague's birthday last week, and it was demolished in minutes! Enjoy!

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Cakes / Doreen's Mix and Melt Coconut Cake
« on: March 23, 2013, 10:30:25 pm »
This is an old favourite recipe, but my new favourite thing to make in the thermie. It’s of the melt and mix variety so perfect for spontaneous baking moments, because you don’t have to wait for the butter to soften. This simple, scrumptious cake will keep  for several days – but you’re lucky if it lasts that long!It’s another great recipe from A Generous Helping  a fundraising recipe book full of recipes from, and to raise money for, the victims of the 2011 Queensland floods. It's one of my favourite cookbooks and my favourite conversions! More pics on the blog!

Ingredients

210g self-raising flour
115g raw sugar
60g desiccated coconut
125g butter, chopped
2 eggs
60g milk
1-2 teaspoons vanilla essence
Chocolate Icing
185g raw sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 dessertspoon butter
1-2 tablespoons hot milk

How to
1. Preheat oven to 180 C (160 C fan-forced.)  Grease a 20cm cake tin and line with baking paper.
2. Mill the raw sugar into caster sugar for 3 seconds  on speed 9. Set aside in a large bowl and mix with the flour and coconut.
3. Place the butter into TM bowl and melt for 2 minutes at 100C on speed 2.
4. Add eggs and milk and mix for 10 seconds on speed 4.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the TM bowl and mix for 15 seconds  on speed 4. Scrape down the sides and check that mixture is well combined. If necessary, mix again for another 5-10 seconds on speed 4.
6. Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING
1. Mill the raw sugar into icing sugar for 10-15 seconds  on speed 9.
2. Add the cocoa powder,  butter and 1 tablespoon milk.
3. Insert the butterfly into the TM bowl and mix for 15 seconds on speed 4. You may need to add another tablespoon milk (add it very gradually bit by bit) and mix again for another  15 seconds on speed 4 to achieve a spreading consistency.
4. Spread the chocolate icing over the cooled cake.

Converted from  A Generous Helping, Madonna King and Alison Alexander

members' comments

JuliaC83 - Thanks for a quick and simple cake recipe. I made double and got 2 log cakes (1 for the freezer).
Next time I'm going to try a slight variation - more coconut and coconut oil in place of the butter. Might be a bit more dense/moist ... maybe.

Aussie Brenda - I made this yesterday and delivered it to the GK's , I saved myself a slice. It was a little dry so next time I might add a bit or oil or some coconut milk.



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Cakes / Re: Thermomix Mixed Berry Yoghurt Cake
« on: March 23, 2013, 10:19:59 pm »
Yum! Just made 18 cupcakes from this recipe. Only change was using 80g of natvia instead of sugar, and used fresh strawberries (they were ripe and needed using) and some blueberries. Nice while warm, but I can tell they will be even better tomorrow.
Cupcakes! What a great idea! I'm so going to try that! Enjoy!

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Cakes / Re: Thermomix Mixed Berry Yoghurt Cake
« on: March 14, 2013, 10:57:54 am »
Made this today and love it! Didn't have a ring tin so used a slightly bigger bundt tin, result is a bit of an odd shape but still tastes "delish", to quote the 9yo. Will definitely make again - love a recipe that uses ingredients I always have on hand, thank you!
Yay! So pleased you liked it! I keep wanting to try it in a bundt tin, but there just never looks enough mixture!

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Desserts / Re: Donna Hay's Ultimate Chocolate Dessert Cake
« on: February 27, 2013, 06:41:11 am »
I made this on the weekend and it is truly delicious I served it with ice cream and Hershey's Chocolate sauce, to die for, thanks for a great recipe xxx
Wow! Hershey's Chocolate Sauce - that's a must try! I'm so pleased you liked it too! Feel free to drop by the blog and leave a comment on the post! Nothing feels better than feedback!  http://www.theannoyedthyroid.com/2013/02/14/thermomix-donna-hays-ultimate-one-bowl-chocolate-dessert-cake/

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Cakes / Re: Thermomix Mixed Berry Yoghurt Cake
« on: February 21, 2013, 03:09:20 am »
Aww thanks guys! I've tried the day before and the freezer trick and they both work brilliantly. The plate is another choice purchase from Vinnies! This is a big favourite at home, and with the peeps at the office! Just be sure to grease the tin really well, and dust with some flour, shaking off the excess before putting the mixture in the tin to get the perfect ring shape!

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Cakes / Re: Thermomix Mixed Berry Yoghurt Cake
« on: February 20, 2013, 10:01:51 am »
Nice recipe thanks Sam and I love the plates you present your cakes on too  ;D

Judy, you are too kind! I get almost all plates from Vinnies - I love them because they are all so individual. And the cake is pretty tasty too!

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Cakes / Thermomix Mixed Berry Yoghurt Cake
« on: February 20, 2013, 09:39:13 am »
Thermomix Mixed Berry Yoghurt Cake
Serves 8-10

Despite having a number of steps, this cake is  super easy and super quick to prepare and results in a cake that's light and fluffy as a berry cloud!

Ingredients
125g butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
150g raw  sugar
3 eggs
¾ cup (110g) self-raising flour
1/3 cup (50g) plain flour
40g almonds
200g plain yogurt
1/3 cup (50g) frozen blueberries
1/3 cup (40g) frozen raspberries

How to
1. Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C). Grease a 20cm ring pan. (See TIP below.)
2. Mill the almonds for 8-10 seconds on speed 8. Set aside.
3. Mill the sugar to caster sugar for 3 seconds on speed 9. Add the butter and vanilla to the TM bowl and mix for 1 minute  on speed 3.
4. Add eggs one at a time, with the blades running on speed 3. This will take about 1 minute.
5. Add 100g yoghurt and mix for 30 seconds  on speed 3.
6. Add half of the flours and half the almond meal and mix for 30 seconds on speed 4.
7. Add the remaining 100g yoghurt and  mix for 30 seconds on speed 4.
8. Add the remaining flours and almond meal and mix for 30 seconds  on speed 4.
9. Spread the cake mixture into the prepared pan; sprinkle with the combined berries. Gently press berries into the top of the cake mixture.
10.Bake for about 45 minutes or until cooked when tested. Stand the cake for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool. Dust with sifted icing sugar, if desired.

Other info
Prep and cooking time:  55 minutes

TIP! This cake can be made a day ahead and it’s also freezer  friendly. For a lovely looking ring - make sure the tin is really well-greased and lightly flour the tin before pouring the mixture in.

Converted from: http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/food/cookbooks/786680/mixed-berry-yogurt-cake

member's comments

deedub - love it! Didn't have a ring tin so used a slightly bigger bundt tin, result is a bit of an odd shape but still tastes "delish", to quote the 9yo. Will definitely make again - love a recipe that uses ingredients I always have on hand, thank you!

Denzelmum - one third was gone in half an hour....  Took the rest to work to share.  Yummy and moist cake!  Thanks for sharing. Lots of good comments from work, maybe next time try to make on friand or muffin tin.  It's has friand texture.

Persistenttiger - Yum, made 18 cupcakes from this recipe. Only change was using 80g of natvia instead of sugar and used fresh strawberries (they were ripe and needed using) and some blueberries. Nice while warm but I can tell they will be even better tomorrow.

Aussie Brenda - I made a version of this misread the recipe and put in 150 of almonds I just threw it all in and whizzed it, left out the berries.  It was a but heavy and moist for me so I turned it into choc balls.  Like Rum balls.




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Desserts / Re: Donna Hay's Ultimate Chocolate Dessert Cake
« on: February 15, 2013, 05:28:55 am »
Thanks Sammy. I saw this on your fb page and instantly added it to paprika. Looks good x

Dizzy, I hope you like it! It was a real hit at the office! I hope you like it too!

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Desserts / Re: Donna Hay's Ultimate Chocolate Dessert Cake
« on: February 15, 2013, 05:27:51 am »
Chocolate desserts/ cakes/ cookies or anything else always taste delicious.
I made this for DH on Valentines at his request. It's his best ever and I think that's why he'll love me forever! And my colleagues too! It's a fudgy fantastic! I hope you like it as much as he does/they do!

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