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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Recipe Book Recipe Reviews => Topic started by: meganjane on November 30, 2011, 05:42:35 am
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I made this today and was really disappointed. It's gluggy, even though it was cooked through.The bananas I used were quite large and that may have been the issue.
The dates definitely do not need to be processed for 1 minute, mine were glued to the outside of the bowl after 30 seconds.
It also rises strangely and cracks on top. I notice the picture in the book does the same.
Also far too sweet with dates and sugar. Next time, I'd reduce the liquid by half and sugar to 100g. Though, I think I prefer my regular recipe which is very popular in my house! I'll post it later and link back.
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MJ, thanks for an honest review and recommendations.
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thanks MJ i have been waiting to try this when the bananas went down in price , i have 3 bananas ready to go now. i will now wait for your recipe now ;D
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l like banana bread would be good to try your version when you post it
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Okay, here's my recipe: Mrs Woo's Banana Cake (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8062.0)
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I've made this a few times and I agree, the texture is definitely not like a banana bread or cake is expected to be, and mine too always has a couple of cracks on the top. I wondered if it was something I was doing wrong (dense texture) but I continue to make it because we really like the taste! I mill the dates with the nuts to prevent sticking and it creates a nice crumbly mixture that comes away easily. I make it in a slice pan (and the overall shape doesn't have the big hump) and think of it as a slice rather than a cake or bread otherwise I too, would be disappointed and abandon it. I like the combination of dates, walnuts and banana and also with the milled whole wheat grains it is quite wholesome and filling slice/snack. I reduced the amount of sugar a bit because as you say, the dates do give a lot of the sweetness. I made it again today with hazelnuts and raisins as I didn't have the other ingredients and the result was very similar.
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Kelsha, great idea to make it as a slice! It was tasty, but just too dense. As a slice it would be much lighter as it would take less time to cook. I'll make a note to mill the dates and nuts together.
Glad you persisted! Thanks so much.
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Wow, I was so surprised when I read the earlier posts. I love this recipe, I've made it time and time again and everyone loves it. The only thing I do differently is cook it for 45 minutes, doesn't need the full hour in my oven. It does crack at the top but it doesn't effect the taste. I love the fact that you mill the grain. Fantastic recipe :o
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Thanks Lisa. It's good to get lots of opinions.
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i made this today and was very disappointed :( very dry on top, gluggy on bottom and not a nice taste :(
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I have made this lots of times and it never lasts long in our house because it's so yummy. I love it's dense texture
I will say that I do tweak it a fair bit, playing around with sugar amounts and different flours. I have also subbed in zuchinni and carrot and it has still worked out great.
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Despite the mixed reviews I liked the sound of this.
I processed the dates and the nuts together, used 100g sugar, 1 egg (not in the mood for a lone egg yolk in the fridge ATM) halved the oil and added an extra banana.
It did crack on the top, and as you can see, I should have checked it before the hour was up :-))
However it is lovely and fairly healthy although still a little too sweet IMHO. Next time I'll try even less sugar and set the timer for 45 mins.
This lot love it so I don't know how well it keeps ;D
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That looks really nice djinni ! I haven't made this for awhile, must make again.
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Djinni, thanks for the suggestions. Will try this.