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Title: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: brazen20au on January 17, 2009, 12:39:21 pm
this cake was delicious! i was asked if i'd bought it ;p but it was lovely and moist like a cafe cake. it didn't rise a lot and i think that helped. it doesn't have a really strong banana flavour and the blueberries were a delicious extra touch.

next time i'll try a gluten free version (even though rory's not much interested in cake)

originally from taste (http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/10181/yoghurt+banana+cake) :)

  125g butter or margarine
  175g caster sugar
  2 eggs
  2 very ripe bananas
  200g plain yoghurt
  200g (1 1/3 cups) plain flour
  1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  1/2 - 1 punnet fresh blueberries

Method

 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 22cm springform pan and then line the base with non-stick baking paper.

 Mix butter or margarine and sugar in thermomix until pale and creamy - i used speed 4, scraping down a few times and it took maybe a minute, probably less.

turn speed down to 2 and add eggs one at time through the lid.

Remove lid and add in yoghurt, flour and baking powder, mix on speed 4-6 for 10-20 seconds (until the flour is well mixed through).

Add (whole peeled) bananas and mix reverse :-: speed 4 for approx 10 seconds until they stop sounding "chunky"

remove bowl *: from thermomix and use a spatula to mix the blueberries through.  Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven. Stand for 5-10 minutes then remove cake from pan and place it on a wire rack to cool.

just before eating sift some icing sugar over it. serve on its own or with a dollop of double thick cream

members' comments

Brazen - today's version was 75g sugar and 1/4 tspn stevia and GF flour and baking powder. Came out very firm but still delicious.

versaceyoyo - this cake so was delicious. I did a gluten free version substituting the flour with almond meal.  The cake was so moist it was almost wet - that may not appeal to all tastes - but the flavour was excellent.

faffa70 - We love this cake too!

Brunette - Annoyingly, the lead from my TMX was caught underneath it so I think my quantities were out as the scales were not weighing properly (I thought it looked a bit odd but it was too late by then!) It's been in the oven for almost an hour and is still raw....should I just give up and throw it away?

Wonder - I've made this cake this morning and like Brunette it didn't cook. I used a ring tin (one of the ones with the centre out) hoping that would help it cook but after over an hour the outside was starting to burn and the inside was still very wet. My daughter says it tastes great but I'm disappointed.

kezza - I really liked the sound of this and made it yesterday, but after cooking and testing and thinking it was done, it sank after I took it out and was quite raw.  So today I gave it another go and cooked for longer - even put foil over top so it would not burn.  This time it was cooked only a fraction more - we are still eating it, as it is really delicious, but would love those geniuses out there to offer some suggestions.  It really is a delicious cake, just need to get it to stay risen and cooked inside - not asking for much!!!

CP - Kezza I made this today to see if I could spot the problem. How old is your baking powder? I also mashed the bananas prior to putting them in and added them just after the eggs as per the original recipe. I then used the knead function for 1 min to combine the flour etc. It took 50 mins to cook.

Kezza - Okay - had the third try and same thing happened, but not as flat as other two. It is still lovely to eat, just won't stay as high as it is when I take it out of the oven. I did everything you suggested CP.  I'm thinking it could be one of 2 things - my eggs were quite large or the type of yoghurt I am using.  What yoghurt have you used?  I used greek yoghurt.  Nevertheless, I will continue to try as it is just the yummiest cake.

CP - I use easiyo. Think it was the Greek off memory which is a little hazy. I always use XL size eggs. I must say its not one of light fluffy cakes like a sponge, as it has more of a crumb. At least it tastes nice. Actually what size tin are you using, perhaps if the tin is large it looks flatter. I also put baking paper around the edges/sides.

brazen - I haven't made this in years but it was never a high cake - just a very low, dense, moist cake.

GF - Made this  cake this morning for DS to take along on a car trip - used Jalna's greek style yogurt, almost 3 (very manky) bananas and frozen blueberries.  Somewhere I heard that it's best to coat the frozen berries in flour before adding them to the mixture - and this seemed to work!  They didn't all sink to the bottom as has happened before.  Cut it up into squares on cooling to make it easier for the 4 intrepid travelling young men. My effort didn't seem to rise much either . . but no problem.   This is a fabulous cake and we'll be making it a lot more.

cookie - I cooked it for about 50 minutes. I did the same as CP and mashed the bananas first in the TMX. I took them out and then creamed the butter and sugar without washing the bowl. It didn't rise much but smells lovely. I used fresh blueberries as I had some.





Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: Amanda on January 18, 2009, 12:22:01 am
Yum, Karen, thanks. :)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: Thermomixer on January 20, 2009, 12:04:26 am

photo tomorrow :)


 ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Is there any left  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: brazen20au on January 20, 2009, 03:37:15 am
ooops i've made 2 now and forgotten to take any pics lol

today's version was 75g sugar and 1/4 tspn stevia and GF flour and baking powder. came out very firm but still delicious.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: versaceyoyo on February 06, 2011, 04:02:24 am
sorry I know this is an old thread, but this cake so was delicious I had to post and to let people know that I did a gluten free version substituting the flour with almond meal.  the cake was so moist it was almost wet - that may not appeal to all tastes - but the flavour was excellent.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: faffa_70 on February 06, 2011, 02:14:20 pm
We love this cake too! Haven't made it for a while. Must be time for a revisit  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2011, 05:12:55 am
I must have missed this. I love moist cakes.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: Brunette on July 27, 2011, 12:19:39 pm
Hmmm. I had some bananas to use up so have this in the oven. Annoyingly, the lead from my TMX was caught underneath it so I think my quantities were out as the scales were not weighing properly (I thought it looked a bit odd but it was too late by then!)

It's been in the oven for almost an hour and is still raw....should I just give up and throw it away?!
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on July 27, 2011, 12:34:05 pm
I would give it a bit longer.  Nothing to loose.  :)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: Wonder on August 28, 2011, 02:03:00 am
I've made this cake this morning and like Brunette it didn't cook. I used a ring tin (one of the ones with the centre out) hoping that would help it cook but after over an hour the outside was starting to burn and the inside was still very wet. My daughter says it tastes great but I'm disappointed. This weekend hasn't been a good cake making weekend - bi by chocolate cake that only rose in the centre and had a layer on the bottom once cut that didn't appear to have risen at all and now this one  :'(
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: kezza on September 22, 2012, 08:18:01 am
Has anyone else tried this cake recentlly?  I really liked the sound of this and made it yesterday, but after cooking and testing and thinking it was done, it sank after I took it out and was quite raw.  So today I gave it another go and cooked for longer - even put foil over top so it would not burn.  This time it was cooked only a fraction more - we are still eating it, as it is really delicious, but would love those geniuses out there to offer some suggestions.  It really is a delicious cake, just need to get it to stay risen and cooked inside - not asking for much!!!
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 23, 2012, 09:58:10 am
Kezza I made this today to see if I could spot the problem. How old is your baking powder? I also mashed the bananas prior to putting them in, and added them just after the eggs as per the original recipe, and then I used the knead function for 1 min to combine the flour etc. it took 50 mins to cook.
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Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: kezza on September 23, 2012, 10:03:36 am
Thanks Cp I will check my baking powder.  I thought I was going mad - your cake looks so great.  Mine looked like yours when I took it out of the oven, but when I went back to check it, it was quite flat.  I had cooked the first cake for 45mins and then the 2nd cake for 50mins.  Mind you we still ate the 2nd cake - it is a delicious recipe.  I will give it another go and knead for 1 minute like you.  Thanks again :)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 23, 2012, 10:41:27 am
Baking powder recipe in EDC is the one ii use, but if it's out of date that could be a reason perhaps.  See if you can use some bananas that have at least some black spots on the skin ie. starting to look a bit old, and add them after the eggs. Butter needs to be at room temp so put out on kitchen bench the night before, with the eggs. Also cream the sugar and butter for about 3 mins, speed 3 as they need to be light. Good luck. Oh and I bought fresh blueberries, so this must be costing you a fortune now that you are up to #3
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: faffa_70 on September 23, 2012, 11:18:28 am
Oh I haven't made this cake in ages ... we love it and normally have no problems with it. Good luck with your third try Kezza!!
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 23, 2012, 11:26:15 am
Faffa do you use fresh or frozen blueberries?
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: faffa_70 on September 23, 2012, 11:37:44 am
I use both, depending on what I have!! Most often I have used frozen. I have also left them out when I have had none and just had it as a banana cake  ;)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: kezza on September 24, 2012, 10:58:43 am
I used fresh and used half a punnet in each cake.  I paid $4 for my punnet.  Will have another go this weekend following all your wonderful tips.  I always have frozen blueberries in the freezer, so may try these if blueberries too dear.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: Shazzy on September 24, 2012, 11:22:38 am
Hope it works for you Kezza - must be a good cake. Will have to try when I get my oven  :)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 24, 2012, 11:26:36 am
DD got rave reviews at work, they thought it was amazing. She managed to save the last piece for me which is all of 1 inch. But hey! Hope it works kezza
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: kezza on October 08, 2012, 10:43:30 am
Okay - had the third try and same thing happened, but not as flat as other two. It is still lovely to eat, just won't stay as high as it is when I take it out of the oven ???.  I did everything you suggested CP.  I'm thinking it could be one of 2 things - my eggs were quite large or the type of yoghurt I am using.  What yoghurt have you used?  I used greek yoghurt.  Nevertheless, I will continue to try as it is just the yummiest cake.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 08, 2012, 10:49:58 am
I use easiyo. Think it was the Greek off memory which is a little hazy. I always use XL size eggs. I must say its not one of light fluffy cakes like a sponge, as it has more of a crumb. At least it tastes nice. Actually what size tin are you using, perhaps if the tin is large it looks flatter. I also put bakingpaper around the edges/sides. I see fresh blueberries are only $3.80 / 250g punnet. Am going to make this cake for my sisters afternoon tea on Saturday.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: kezza on October 08, 2012, 10:56:27 am
Thanks CP.  Yes I bought the blueberries at that price and then had another go!
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 13, 2012, 02:22:27 am
Kezza, I've got another one in the oven. I used natural yoghurt I think. Hard to remember cos I made it last week but we had a couple of other white yogurts already, but it looked more natural than Greek. Since you've had no success to date, I hold my breath whilst its in the oven hoping its going to work... I'm taking it over to my sisters for her birthday arvo tea as she saw a pic of one on my Facebook.

This is a pic about 10 mins out of the oven and it has deflated to a virtually flat top. I baked it for 55 mins. The second pic you can see its about the height of a box of matches, so it's not a high rising cake. Hope this helps  :)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: brazen20au on October 13, 2012, 05:40:29 am
i haven't made this in years but it was never a high cake - just a very low, dense, moist cake.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: kezza on October 15, 2012, 06:22:39 am
Thanks Cp - that is what my cakes look like.  I thought I was doing something wrong, as it rises in the oven and then deflates.  My third cake was definitely the best and it is lovely and moist.  I will keep making it, as I love it.
Brazen, thanks for that - I love anything with banana and blueberries.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: goldfish on December 27, 2012, 10:03:52 pm
Made this  cake this morning for DS to take along on a car trip - used Jalna's greek style yogurt, almost 3 (very manky) bananas and frozen blueberries.  Somewhere I heard that it's best to coat the frozen berries in flour before adding them to the mixture - and this seemed to work!  They didn't all sink to the bottom as has happened before.  Cut it up into squares on cooling to make it easier for the 4 intrepid travelling young men ;D

My effort didnt seem to rise much either . . but no problem.   This is a fabulous cake and we'll be making it a lot more.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2012, 07:19:47 am
I imagine the flavour is rather nice.  It's on the 'to make' list.
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2013, 09:28:33 am
I made this today. I haven't cut it yet. I cooked it for about 50 minutes. I did the same as CP and mashed the bananas first in the thermothingy. I took them out and then creamed the butter and sugar without washing the bowl. It didn't rise much but smells lovely. I used fresh blueberries as I had some.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/04/utumapem.jpg)
Title: Re: Banana, Yoghurt & Blueberry Cake
Post by: goldfish on May 27, 2013, 08:16:11 am
Bumping  ;D  Making this tonight to use up some somewhat overripe bananas